Thomasville Animal Hospital

11/20/2025

🚨 Important Equine Health Update: Temporary Suspension of EECVI Movement Permits

Due to a multi-state outbreak of Equine Herpes Virus (EHV) connected to several equine events, states are temporarily not accepting EECVI movement permits for equine entry.

To help manage the outbreak, please take note:

• 🚫 No new EECVIs will be issued at this time
• 🐴 Travel with EECVI permits is currently not allowed
• 📞 Contact the destination state’s animal health officials and the destination venue before any equine movement to verify updated entry requirements—many may implement extra restrictions or alternative documentation needs.

We will share updates as soon as EECVIs are accepted again. Thank you for your cooperation in keeping our equine community safe and healthy. ❤️🐎

11/20/2025

Please read for accurate information!!

The Equine Disease Communication Center is monitoring an outbreak of EHM that originated at the Women’s Professional Rodeo Association (WPRA) World Finals and Elite Barrel Race event Nov 5-9. To date, officially confirmed cases have been reported in the following states-

11/20/2025

This is a great video with accurate information about equine herpes virus and the early stages of the outbreak in TX, OK, and other western states. We will also be posting a link to the AAEP paper that is referenced in the video. As of early this morning, there are no confirmed cases in Florida or Georgia. We will continue to share updates and recommendations as they are made available!! 

11/14/2025

Dr. Chastain castrated these two cute fellas for Nigel Cummins in Havana this week! They recovered well and are back out with their herd, although Churro is a bit unhappy about the situation compared to his buddy Oliver 😆🤷🏼‍♀️. Now all they have to worry about is food!!

11/13/2025

FICTION: A dog's nose can be dry for many reasons, such as after sleeping, being in a warm environment, or after exercise. Healthy dogs can naturally have drier noses, and sick dogs can still have wet ones.

11/06/2025

You have probably heard the term “dog breath,” but did you know that stinky breath in dogs and cats could be a symptom of a bigger problem? Dental disease is one of the most common conditions seen in pets. Plaque (a mixture of bacteria and food particles) forms on teeth shortly after eating and within 24 hours turns to tartar (mineral and bacteria). This concrete-like substance causes inflammation of the gums which leads to oral pain and the potential for more serious issues like tooth root abscesses. Once tartar forms, the only way to remove it effectively is with a dental scaler while your pet is under general anesthesia.

Here are some ways to prevent tartar build up:

✨ The most effective way is daily brushing with an enzymatic toothpaste made for pets.
✨ Dental treats with the VOHC seal of approval
✨ Diets specifically formulated for dental healthy such as Hill’s Oral Care or t/d

11/04/2025

🎉🐾 Pet of the Month: Tank! 🐾🎉

Everyone, meet Tank, our November Pet of the Month! 🐶💙
This handsome 5-year-old Lab/Shar Pei mix keeps us smiling with his big personality and even bigger heart.

Tank’s favorite things in life?
🦌 Chewing on a fresh deer antler
🍪 Earning (and enjoying!) his treats
🐿️ Chasing those sneaky squirrels
👕 And of course… rocking a fresh pair of jammies!

We love having Tank as part of our Thomasville Animal Hospital family — he’s the perfect mix of playful and snuggly!

Give Tank some love in the comments below! 💬❤️

11/03/2025

A huge congratulations to Jill Turner Williams and her 7-yr-old Dutch gelding Re*****on!!!! They finished 9th in the nation in the 4th level freestyle at Dressage Nationals this weekend!! 🙌🏻🏆🏅💃🐴

10/31/2025

🎃 Happy Howl-o-ween from Thomasville Animal Hospital! 🐾

Our team had a spook-tacular time dressing up and celebrating Halloween with our furry friends today — we love bringing smiles (and maybe a few tail wags) to our clinic! 👻🐶🐱

While you’re enjoying the fun tonight, don’t forget to keep your pets safe:
🦴 No tricks, no treats (for pets!) – Chocolate and many candies, especially those containing xylitol, can be toxic to animals.
🎭 Costumes should be comfy – Make sure your pet can move, breathe, and see easily if they’re dressed up.
🚪 Keep a close eye on the door – Frequent visitors or trick-or-treaters can be stressful for pets or lead to accidental escapes.
🕯️ Watch out for decorations – Wires, candles, and fake cobwebs can pose hazards if curious paws get too close.

Wishing everyone a safe, fun, and frightfully good Halloween!
From your friends at Thomasville Animal Hospital 🧡

10/30/2025

🐴 A Splint Bone Success Story!

This handsome 12-year-old Quarter Horse gelding presented to Dr. Cooley for evaluation after his owner noticed swelling and soreness in his left hind leg. He has a bit of a reputation for kicking the stall walls, and that habit likely led to a fracture of his lateral splint bone — one of the small bones that runs along the cannon bone.

After confirming the diagnosis with radiographs, Dr. Cooley discussed treatment options with the owner, and together they decided that surgery to remove the fractured segment would give him the best chance for a smooth and comfortable recovery.

Surgery went beautifully, and post-operative radiographs showed the fractured piece was completely removed. Two weeks later, at his recheck, he was healing great and moving comfortably — we’re so pleased with his progress!

We’ll see him again around 45 days post-surgery to check on continued healing, and if everything looks good, he’ll be ready to return to training about 60 days after surgery.

We love helping our equine patients get back to feeling their best — even the ones who occasionally kick their stalls a little too

10/29/2025

🐾 Happy National Cat Day! 🐱💙

Today we’re celebrating all the purrs, head boops, and cozy cuddles that make life better with our feline friends! Whether your cat is a playful kitten or a wise senior, they deserve some extra love today (and maybe a few extra treats 😻).

At Thomasville Animal Hospital, we’re passionate about keeping your cats healthy and happy—because every day is Cat Day in our eyes!

📸 Share a photo of your favorite feline in the comments (or tag us in your post!) so we can celebrate together!

10/24/2025

🎉 Congratulations, Sara! 🎉

We’re so excited to celebrate our visiting extern student from the University of Georgia, Sara Parker Ware, on completing her 3-week externship with Thomasville Animal Hospital! 🐾💙

Sara has been such a joy to have on our team — her kindness, curiosity, and love for animals have made a wonderful impression on everyone here. And as you can see, she made a special friend during her time with us… meet Spanky! 🐶💛

Spanky is a lovable rescue pup from Red Road Rescue who’s been staying with us while he searches for his forever home. He’s full of personality, loves everyone he meets, and totally stole Sara’s heart (and ours too!). 🩷

When reflecting on her time here, Sara shared:

“My externship at Thomasville Animal Hospital has been such a rewarding experience. The doctors and technicians have provided invaluable mentorship that strengthened my technical skills, diagnostic reasoning, client communication and much more. I’m so grateful for the supportive environment and the lessons I’ll carry forward into my veterinary career.”

We’re so proud of you, Sara, and can’t wait to see all you’ll accomplish in your veterinary career! 🩺✨

And if Spanky’s sweet smile has caught your eye — he’s still looking for his forever home through Red Road Rescue! Please reach out to us if you are interested! 🏡❤️