Tipton Veterinary Services

01/29/2025

Tank the Traveling Tiger made a pit stop at our office yesterday and got to witness all the things we do and even got to run through the cattle chute. We can’t wait to see all of Tank’s other adventures!🐯

01/21/2025

Impaction colics due to decreased water intake occur more frequently in cold weather ❄️🥶 Our doctors recommend top dressing feed once daily with 1 tablespoon of table salt per 500 pounds of body weight to increase water intake.

As the cold winter weather trudges on, Dr. Sarah Reuss, AAEP Vice President and a horse owner herself, shares the following advice to keep your horse safe during extreme weather.

1. While lots of hay is ideal for horses to eat to keep warm, now is NOT the time to introduce a round bale if they’ve never had access to one before. It may be more work, but keep throwing them their normal hay source, just more frequently.

2. Similarly, if your horse is not used to being in a stall, now is NOT the time. The stress of a major change and the decreased activity can be risk factors for colic. Be sure they have access to shelter, hay, and drinkable water but let them move around if they choose to do so.

3. Horses that are thin, older, or fully body clipped are those most at risk in extreme weather.

4. Well-fitting blankets are great but be sure that horses do not get sweaty under them, or that the blankets don’t soak through if snow or rain covered. Wet, cold and covered is worse that dry, cold and naked.

5. Some of the highest risk times are when the temperatures hover right around freezing, as that can result in sleet/freezing rain/ice that can make horses wet and therefore colder. Slippery footing is a concern, too.

6. If using electric water heaters, be sure they are functioning and not shocking horses. Take your gloves off and stick your hand in the water (briefly!!!) to double check.

7. Entice your horses to consume extra water by flavoring a bucket, adding electrolytes to their meals, or soaking their meals in warm water. If you’ve never fed beet pulp before, be sure to add LOTS of warm water. Dry beet pulp is a common source of choke.

8. The tips of your horses' ears can be at risk for frostbite. Putting on a waterproof, jumper-style ear bonnet or other waterproof ear cover can protect them from wind chills.

If you have any questions or concerns about keeping your horses safe this winter, contact your veterinarian for advice.

12/26/2024

We hope everyone had a very Merry Christmas and enjoyed some quality family time! ❤️Reminder that we will be closed next week Tuesday the 31st and Wednesday the 1st.

Emergency services will be available like normal.

12/21/2024

Good morning everyone! We wanted to notify you all of our upcoming holiday schedule. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

Holiday hours:

December 24th- Closed
December 25th - Closed
December 31st- Closed
January 1st- Closed

Emergency services are available like normal.

We wish everyone a wonderful and safe holiday. We hope that everyone gets to enjoy some much needed and deserved family time. ❤️🎄🎅

12/12/2024

We would like to give Pam Jones a big heartfelt thank you for buying the staff some goodies. We sincerely appreciate it! ❤️❤️

12/09/2024

Ellie Mae is in the Christmas spirit with her Christmas bandana🎄🥰 Feel free to come check out our selection for all sizes cat & dog Busy Bee Embroidery & More

11/27/2024

Good morning everyone!

Just a reminder of our Thanksgiving holiday schedule. We will be closed Thursday, November 28 - Sunday, December 1st. We will reopen for normal business hours Monday, December 2nd.

Emergency services are available like normal.

We apologize any inconvenience this may cause.

We hope everyone enjoys some quality family time and has an amazing Thanksgiving! 🦃🐖❤️

11/26/2024

*UPDATE: He has been found and brought back to his family, thank you to everyone who has shared.

Hi everyone, my name is Cletus and I am lost and cannot find my way back home. I am wearing an orange collar and super friendly. If you see me wandering around please call the Tipton Vet clinic @563-886-6312 so I can get back to my humans🥺🥰

11/25/2024

Mariah and Dr. Scout had the privilege of hanging out with these sweeties today for their annual visits! Vaccines were administered, deworming program initiated, and hooves trimmed. Tony was eager to help and Heidi was loving her mani/pedi.

11/19/2024

Big shout out and a Congratulations for the opening of Tee Time Tavern, and for the delicious lunch today for our team! Wishing you all the success in the journey ahead.🥳🤩

10/31/2024

Happy Halloween! 🎃 👻

We saw quite the special edition beanie baby today, very coveted 😉. Miss Daphne was all ready for trick or treating ! ❤️❤️❤️

10/30/2024

Mr. Ogre the dinosaur🦖 and Miss. Bella🤩 are alll dressed and ready for Halloween night! Feel free to comment your pets Halloween costume to show off for all of us to see!🎃🍭👻

10/15/2024

It’s spooky season and the rocker monster is out for🩸… but only for diagnostic purposes! 👻🎃

10/14/2024

Happy Veterinary Technician week to all our registered technicians (RVTs) and our on the job trained staff!! We know how hard you all work and we appreciate each and every one of you! ❤️🐶🐱🐮

09/13/2024

Hey guys! I apologize for the inconvenience, but we seem to be having issues with our internet provider. We appreciate your patience with us during this time. Hopefully all phones and internet will be back up and running soon! 🤞

08/30/2024

Good morning everyone! Just a reminder that the clinic will be closed for the holiday Saturday, August 31st and Monday, September 2nd. Emergency services are available like normal. We will reopen Tuesday! We hope everyone has a nice, long weekend!

Todd cannot wait for the holiday break. He’s exhausted from being so naughty and cute 😉 ❤️

08/01/2024

Update - Opal has been found! 😁 🥳 🥳 ❤️

Hello everyone! Please keep an eye out for Opal. Opal is new to the area ( her family just moved here). If anyone sees her please call the owners.

Thank you! ❤️

07/31/2024

We got the pleasure of seeing Archie today! He is a Maine C**n. He is the biggest most gorgeous boy! These pictures do not do justice to how large of a cat he is. ❤️