Morriston Veterinary Services

07/08/2024

Power restored today! Appointments that were canceled due to storm have been rescheduled! Hopefully no more issues for the rest of the year!

06/08/2024

At this time, Morriston Veterinary Services is unable to service calls. We’ve had trees down that took down the powerlines and are waiting Duke Energy restoration services. For any animal emergencies, please contact University of Florida large animal Hospital or a local DVM for small animal. We hope to be up and running as soon as possible, and will let you know!

28/06/2024

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Get tips on keeping your horse cool while riding, encouraging hydration, traveling with your horse, supplementing and other must-haves to consider for the summer.

01/06/2024

Here's a study backing our decision to recommend spaying/neutering at a later age than 6mos!

A study in Frontiers in Veterinary Science presents evidence-based recommendations for the optimum age at which German short- and wire-haired pointers, mastiffs, Newfoundlands, Rhodesian ridgebacks and Siberian huskies should be spayed or neutered. Spaying or neutering before a puppy is six months i...

09/05/2024

Due to staffing issues we are unavailable for services until Tuesday 5/14/24. Please contact UF Small animal hospital 352-392-2235 or UF Large animal hospital 352-392-2229.

09/05/2024

We are sorry to announce that we are not accepting new clients at this time. We will resume when more staffing is available.

24/01/2024

You know that you’re living the Vet life when you’re doing a castration on a miniature horse and the owners lemur jumps on your shoulders and you don’t think anything of it!

08/01/2024

KNOWLEDGE IS POWER!
Did you know that in Marion County...

Sec. 4-10. - Mandatory microchipping.
(a)No shelter, humane society, rescue organization, or similar organization, whether public or private, whose principal purpose is securing the adoption of dogs and cats, shall release any such animal to its owner, custodian or an adopter unless the dog or cat has first been implanted with an electronic animal identification device (microchip).

(b)Every breeder is required to have a dog or cat implanted with an electronic animal identification device (microchip) prior to the sale of the dog or cat.

03/01/2024

03/01/2024

It's the start of a New Year! Your pet can help you keep your resolutions to improve your health. It's national walk your pet month this month!

When we are inside on beautiful, warm days, the outside calls to us, and it’s easy to jump off our couches and take our pups for a long walk. However, in the cold month of January, it can understandably be…

01/01/2024

We will start regular scheduling of appointments as of 1/2/24. We will be closed this month on 1/4, 1/10, 1/13-17, 1/19-21, 1/23 and 1/30.

01/01/2024

Happy New Year to all! 2024 holds the promise of lots of great changes for Morriston Veterinary to help us better serve our patients! Stay turned!

17/12/2023

Great now Toyota has a holiday commercial to rival Chevy. They both make me cry !

17/11/2023

Eastern Equine Encephalitis also known as the sleeping sickness, is a viral disease that causes inflammation of the brain and spinal cord. It is transmitted by mosquitoes.

15/06/2023

All cats need parasite protection—even indoor cats. Call today to set up an appointment! For full prescribing info, bit.ly/NGCC_PI.

30/04/2023

I have slightly less than 200 6 1/2” milk filters for a milking machine for free. I don’t have any animals to milk anymore but if anyone is interested please text me 352-388-9071!

24/01/2023

PSA: Time to make sure vaccines are up-to-date! Call us at 352-388-9071 to schedule your horses wellness exam and vaccines!

The upper respiratory disease commonly referred to as strangles is caused by Streptococcus equi subsp equi. Strangles is spread from horse to horse through direct contact. Horses can also contract the disease by coming into contact with contaminated surfaces. The disease is highly infectious.

24/01/2023

PSA: Time to make sure vaccines are up-to-date! Call us at 352-388-9071 to schedule your horses wellness exam and vaccines!

Equine herpesvirus (EHV) is a family of equine viruses named by numbers including EHV-1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 with EHV-1,3,4 posing the most risk for domestic horses. EHV is a common DNA virus that occurs in horse populations worldwide. The two most common species are EHV1 and EHV-4; both can cause abortio...

23/01/2023

Winter conditions can make your pet’s skin more susceptible to seasonal problems. Here are 5 ways to help ward off some common winter skin issues for pets:

16/01/2023

January is typically the coldest month of the year, which means cold weather protection is essential right now. Make sure you’re practicing winter weather best practices for your dogs as you take them outside. ❄️🐶

13/01/2023

It’s that time of year, Dr Victoria is going to be out of the office to get some continuing education. This is her annual time to make sure she doesn’t miss any new developments in the world of veterinary medicine! That way she can continue to provide her patients with quality health care!

Morriston Vet Services will be unavailable from 1/13/23-1/18/23

Alternates are...
LARGE and Exotics ANIMAL EMERGENCIES:
UF Large Animal Hospital 352-392-2229
Dr. Dave Sausville 352-843-0760
Dr. Amanda McCleery 352-214-3875
Equine Medical Center Ocala 352-873-7830
SMALL ANIMAL EMERGENCIES:
UF Pets Emergency Ocala 352-512-0886

Please note that she will be checking her work phone a few times daily and get back to clients as possible.

13/01/2023

It’s cold outside! Get your pet moving indoors. Here are 6 ideas to keep them active: 💪 👟 🐾

09/01/2023

Training your dog helps stimulate their mind, foster bonding, and improve their quality of life. Consider taking them to doggy bootcamp or teaching them some tricks at home to join in the celebration this month.

30/12/2022

Keep your active dog active and osteoarthritis (OA) pain-free. Schedule an appointment to have your dog evaluated for any pre-existing conditions and/or currently prescribed medications that may interfere with NSAID treatment like PREVICOX® (firocoxib) and should be avoided.

NSAIDs including PREVICOX may be associated with gastrointestinal, kidney, or liver side effects. For full PREVICOX prescribing info, click bit.ly/3ox7tby.

30/12/2022

No matter their age, breed, or size, we can help you find the osteoarthritis (OA) pain and inflammation management your dog needs. Make an appointment so we can evaluate your dog for pre-existing conditions as well as currently prescribed medications that may interfere with NSAID pain management such as METACAM® (meloxicam oral suspension) that should be avoided.

NSAIDs including METACAM may be associated with gastrointestinal, kidney, or liver side effects. Do not use METACAM oral suspension in cats. Acute renal failure and death has been associated with repeated use of meloxicam in cats.

For full METACAM prescribing info, click bit.ly/3z4tkvL.

27/12/2022

Big dogs can develop big pain and inflammation associated with canine osteoarthritis (OA). Call us today to schedule an appointment so we can evaluate your dog for any pre-existing conditions and/or currently prescribed medications that may interfere with NSAID treatment like PREVICOX® (firocoxib) and should be avoided.NSAIDs including PREVICOX may be associated with gastrointestinal, kidney, or liver side effects. For full PREVICOX prescribing info, click bit.ly/3ox7tby.

27/12/2022

Even little dogs can experience pain and inflammation associated with canine osteoarthritis (OA). Schedule an appointment so we can evaluate your dog for pre-existing conditions as well as currently prescribed medications that may interfere with NSAID pain management such as METACAM® (meloxicam oral suspension) that should be avoided.

NSAIDs including METACAM may be associated with gastrointestinal, kidney, or liver side effects. Do not use METACAM oral suspension in cats. Acute renal failure and death has been associated with repeated use of meloxicam in cats.

For full METACAM prescribing info, click bit.ly/3z4tkvL