Veterinary Medical Center

09/01/2024

Our office will be closed on Monday, September 2, 2024 in observance of the Labor Day holiday.

08/09/2024

We've updated the website with our Fall OPU dates, so now's the time to plan ahead for the rest of 2024!

CHECK OUT OUR UPCOMING DATES HERE 💻 >> https://diamondbaregenetics.com/locations-1

We've got the state covered so make sure to check out the dates for all of our locations:

Diamond Bar E Genetics - State Center, IA
Veterinary Medical Center - Williamsburg, IA
Winthrop Vet Clinic - Winthrop, IA
Tyler Muller-Cattle - Manilla, IA
Animal Health Center of Centerville - Centerville, IA

06/14/2024

Update!!! Phones are working again!!

06/14/2024

We are experiencing phone issues again today. We are not able to call out or receive any calls at this time. You can send us a text at 319-313-5634 or email at [email protected].

06/13/2024

Yesterday we had two wonderful Golden Retrievers, ages 6 and 2, come in for elective surgical procedures. Both dogs had a history of eating a well-known and popular grain free diet for several years. In one dog, an arrhythmia (irregular heart beat) was detected so an x-ray of his chest was taken. His heart was enlarged, so an echocardiogram was scheduled for that afternoon. An x-ray was also taken of the other dog's chest as a precaution, and his heart was also enlarged. He was able to get an echocardiogram same day, as well.

The reports on both dogs just came back, and both of these gorgeous, otherwise perfectly healthy dogs have Dilated Cardiomyopathy. The cardiologist suspects that in both cases it is related to their diet. Thankfully, this condition was caught early, and when fed a traditional diet, their condition should hopefully reverse. Their cases are being reported to the FDA, along with the thousands of others from across the country.

There is no evidence to support feeding grain-free. Most pet allergies are related to environment (pollens, etc) or protein sources. Grain allergies account for a tiny fraction of all food allergies in dogs. Unfortunately, many dogs are becoming very ill or even dying from eating so-called "BEG" diets (boutique, exotic, grain-free), and the terrible thing is nutritionally mediated dilated cardiomyopathy is 100% preventable. There have been zero reported cases of NMDCM in dogs eating foods that meet WSAVA guidelines, currently made by Purina, Hill's, Iams/Eukanuba, or Royal Canin. We strongly suggest if you are feeding a "BEG" diet that you change your dog over to one of the brands listed above. If you have any questions specifically related to your pet, please call us.

We are so hopeful we caught this disease in time for our two beautiful patients to reverse their disease. Their very caring and dedicated owners have already changed their diet to one that meets WSAVA criteria. The articles below will help explain this disease, WSAVA guidelines, and why grain-free was more marketing than science.

http://vetnutrition.tufts.edu/2018/11/dcm-update/

https://www.wsava.org/WSAVA/media/Arpita-and-Emma-editorial/Selecting-the-Best-Food-for-your-Pet.pdf

http://vetnutrition.tufts.edu/2016/06/grain-free-diets-big-on-marketing-small-on-truth/

https://www.ucdavis.edu/news/dogs-fed-some-popular-diets-could-be-risk-heart-disease/

06/13/2024

It is so exhausting to go to the doctor!

05/30/2024

We are not able to receive calls from cell phones right now. Landlines seem to be working fine. If you need to contact us please email at [email protected] or we can receive text at 319-313-5634. We can call you back.

04/26/2024

Check out how beautiful Delilah is! She has a personality to match!

04/25/2024

Check this out and give us a vote. Voting is under the livestock division.

Best Of Iowa

04/23/2024

Happy Veterinary Receptionist Week to our front office gals Katie & Jasmine. We appreciate everything they do everyday to make the office run smooth. Give them a shout out if you call into the office this week.

03/18/2024

Say hello to little miss Bella. She was such a good girl for her first visit today.

03/06/2024

Even indoor kitties need protection! 🐱 Don't let fleas, ticks and mosquitoes catch your indoor cat off guard. Stay proactive with top-notch parasiticides available on our online store and keep your feline friend healthy!
Shop for preventatives at: https://vetmedcenters.myvetstoreonline.pharmacy

02/27/2024

We officially have our sign!! Can't wait to see it lit up at night.

02/18/2024

Did you know we provide services for whitetail deer? Thank you Iowa Whitetail Deer Association for asking us to be a part of your event!

02/13/2024

Say hello to Gizmo!! Look at those ears.

02/12/2024

Our phones are currently not working. Please call 319-330-5682 if you need to reach us.

01/24/2024

On a dreary January day what do we get to do...play with puppies. These little French Bulldogs were a result of a C-section we did 8 weeks ago. So glad to see mom & babies doing well.

01/12/2024

Due to the weather today we will be closing at noon. Please stay safe out there!

01/09/2024

Due to the weather conditions we will be closing at 2pm today. Stay safe!

01/05/2024

Here’s a breed we don’t see all too often these days, but these two are such sweeties, we love when they come to visit!

12/22/2023

Here they are our winners!!! Katie & Jasmine rocked the competition. Thanks everyone that liked and shared our page. We wish all of you a Merry Christmas. We are open Saturday normal hours and will be closed on Monday.

12/21/2023

Final days of voting... tomorrow at 5pm will be the end of our contest. If you haven't liked your favorite door please go and like the door on the original post. Stay tuned for the winner.

12/19/2023

‼️‼️‼️ 📢Wednesday, December 20 we will be without electricity from 12-3pm due to moving of electrical lines. We will not be able to schedule appointments at this time or access our computer for records and invoicing. Please if possible call before or after this time.

12/19/2023

New this year! Williamsburg FFA is doing a Pet Drive for Safe Haven! Above is a list of items you may bring in. We appreciate your donation. Bring by Friday!! 🐶🐱

12/11/2023

We started something new this year. We have decorated doors for the holiday season and need your help to vote for the winner. Please like the picture of the door you like best. The one with the most likes will win. We wish all of our clients a Merry Christmas! Don't forget to like your favorite. 🎄🎁🎅🦌🧑‍🎄❄️

12/04/2023

We have created our snowman and one of our staff members kids said we need some snowflakes for him. So we are asking all you creative kiddos to bring us your homemade snowflakes. Help us decorate the clinic with your snowflakes. Just drop them off at the front desk and we will get them hung up.

11/21/2023

Update:
Power has been restored!
We are out of power currently. If you need to call the clinic, you may call - 319-330-5682.
Thank you.

10/25/2023

UPDATE: Owner has been found.

We have a lost dog here at the clinic. He is a neutered male found behind Farmers Trust & Savings Bank here in Williamsburg. Please contact us at 319-668-1111.

10/24/2023

Avian Influenza has been confirmed in 3 counties in Iowa. Here is some good information and what to look for in your chickens.

Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) have confirmed two positive cases of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI), one in Pocahontas County and the other in Guthrie County. The affected site in Pocahontas County is a commercial turkey flock. The affected site in Guthrie County is a mixed species backyard flock.

READ FULL STORY - https://iowaagriculture.gov/news/highly-pathogenic-avian-influenza-cases-pocahontas-guthrie

10/17/2023

We have lots of "cool cats" (and a cow)that work here. Happy Vet Tech/Staff week.