Black Creek Mobile Veterinary Service, PLLC

13/04/2025

13/04/2025

Ok this guy is the last of our surrendered pets needing homes. He was on a weight loss plan and has finally met his goal. Charlie is an approximately 6 year old neutered male and he is NOT declawed. He has had all vaccines updated, bloodwork, FIV/Leukemia negative, and dental cleaning. He did have a fractured tooth and one more unhealthy tooth removed. We recommend he have his dental health checked yealy in future to monitor. Charlie can be a little nervous sometimes but he is very friendly once he gets to know you. Did great for vet care but does not like car travel. He was a fully indoor cat prior to surrender and currently has had some outdoor exposure. He has caught atleast one mouse while out in the horse barn but he isn't exactly your confident barn cat. He would love a home with the time to give him some individual attention. If you would like to inquire about adopting Charlie please send us an email at [email protected] and put Charlie in the subject line. Feel free to share!

23/12/2024

JJ is a 6 year old male neutered front declawed short hair cat looking for a new indoor home. He was surrendered to us after his owner went into assisted living. He is a very sweet boy and everyone who meets him falls in love. JJ is up to date on all health care and recently had bloodwork and a teeth cleaning. JJ is FIV positive which is transmitted through blood or bite wounds. Studies show FIV positive cats housed with FIV negative cats have very low to no transmission. FIV cats can live a normal life span but may have more difficulty recovering from infections. Currently JJ does not have any health issues related to FIV. JJ would prefer a quiet house either by himself or with another cat or two. He has gotten along with other cats but does get bullied by cats with strong personalities. His previous owner had large dogs so he may do ok with calmer dogs.
If you would be interested in giving JJ a furever home or fostering him, please reach out to us via email at [email protected] and put JJ in the subject line.

26/05/2023

It may be a holiday weekend but the weather didn't get the memo, cold rainy weather on the way! Be watchful of water intake and make sure those shiny new short summer coats have some shelter or a blanket to protect them from getting chilled. Salt or electolytes are a great thing to add to encourage drinking. If you are going out of town make sure those farm sitters are extra vigilant and know the signs of colic!

DO YOU KNOW HOW TO SPOT COLIC IN HORSES?

Colic is not a disease; it is merely a symptom of disease. Specifically, colic indicates a painful problem in the horse's abdomen (belly), which can be caused by a number of different conditions. Less than 10% of all colic cases are severe enough to require surgery or cause the death of the horse; nevertheless, every case of colic should be taken seriously because it can be difficult to tell the mild ones from the potentially serious ones in the early stages.

Horses show signs of abdominal pain in a wide variety of ways, and usually a horse shows only a few of the signs during an episode of colic. The rule of thumb is—the more obvious the signs of pain, the more serious the problem.

If you suspect the horse is suffering from colic, we suggest that you:
• Alert your veterinarian immediately.
• Remove all hay and grain from the horse's surroundings.
• Don't medicate without your veterinarian's approval, as pain medications can mask clinical signs;
• Walk the horse around if it's continually rolling or in danger of hurting itself—but do not tire the horse with relentless walking and don't approach the animal if it's not safe.
• Keep the horse under close observation until the signs of colic resolve or the veterinarian arrives.

The key to increasing the chances of a good outcome is to identify the problem early and get your veterinarian involved from the start. Consult your horse doctor for more information and be sure to ask them how they can be reached if your horse colics after hours!

07/02/2023

Twenty horses in North Carolina have tested positive for equine infectious anemia (EIA). The horses are spread across nine different counties:
In Yadkin County, one horse tested positive and was euthanized.
In Surry County, seven horses tested positive and were euthanized.
In Mecklenburg County, five horses tested positive and were euthanized.
In Henderson County, one horse is affected and alive.
In Forsyth County, one horse is affected and alive.
In Duplin County, one horse tested positive and was euthanized.
In Wake County, two horses are affected and alive.
In Randolph County, one horse is affected and alive.
In Sampson County, one horse tested positive and was euthanized.
The affected horses are under official quarantine. According to officials, most of the active cases are associated with "unsanctioned horse racing."
For more information about EIA

By Tim Cordes, DVM & Charles Issel, DVM, Ph.D.

07/02/2023

Hello everyone, we are officially open for business! We will be able to offer primary care services for all your four legged companions. Follow us for updates and announcements as we grow!