A fun 6 year adventure as the local veterinary clinic in town has come to an end. Thank you for all of your support!
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The Morris Animal Foundation is an amazing group!
Spencer, the 13-year-old dog who cheered on marathon runners for years with a "Boston Strong" flag in his mouth on the route near Ashland State Park, died of untreatable liver cancer in February.
Cat found at a home on Placid Lake! Is this your cat? Tail has a nasty injury!!!
Happy to report that Dr.Patti Prato, who used to own Four Paws Veterinary Clinic in Missoula is once again offering acupuncture and chiropractic care for pets on a part-time basis. Call Animal Blessings in Missoula to schedule an appointment, (406) 721-1200!
I am a WCVM graduate and this is a very similar situation in the US other than the subsidized education. The US has far more veterinary schools and far more graduates but each graduate also has a lot more debt. Many US veterinarians I know will retire with student debt.
The Canadian Veterinary Medical Association estimates that 30 per cent of Canadian veterinarians and 50 per cent of veterinary technicians are in the advanced stages of burnout.
A good read. My heart drops every time I see a post asking if anyone knows of a cheap vet. The last paragraph sums it up perfectly.
They give their all to our pets, despite mental health struggles in the the field. But vets get shockingly little in return.
I’m legit!!!
In case you needed to see a hairless kitten today!
FOUND!!!
Seeley Lake and Condon people- this dog's name is Nova and she ran away last night. Owners are trying hard to find her. She is apparently friendly but maybe a little bit shy at first. Please call Tara at 207-2840 if you see her!!!
Community alert: The WCVM’s small animal emergency and critical care service will be closed tonight from 10 p.m., Monday, Sept. 20, to 7 a.m., Tuesday, Sept. 21, due to a staffing shortage. This closure includes all small animal and exotic pet cases as well as drop-offs of injured or ill wildlife. Staff will be looking after in-patients only.
For an emergency, animal owners can consult with VMC clinical team members by phone at 306-966-7126. No in-person assistance is available while the emergency and critical care service is closed.
Horse tests positive for rabies in Ravalli county... this is big stuff, follks..... here is the release:
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
September 10, 2021
CONTACT:
Dr. Anna Forseth, MT Dept. of Livestock, (406) 444-2939, [email protected]
Dr. Tahnee Szymanski, MT Dept. of Livestock, (406) 444-5214, [email protected]
Horse Tests Positive for Rabies in Ravalli County
Helena, Mont. – On Wednesday, September 8th, the Montana Department of Livestock (MDOL)
received confirmation that a horse in Ravalli County was diagnosed with rabies. This is the 12th
case of rabies in the state in 2021, and the fifth in a terrestrial (non-bat) species. As a result,
Ravalli County has been placed under a 60-day quarantine. The purpose of the quarantine is to
reduce the risk of further disease spread in the county if there are other exposed animals that
have not been identified.
The 60-day county quarantine applies to dogs, cats and ferrets in Ravalli County that are not
currently vaccinated for rabies (MCA Title 81, Chapters 2 and 20). The quarantine is in effect
from Wednesday, September 8th, to Sunday, October 31st. Animals past-due for a rabies
booster, animals that are not 28 days past their first rabies vaccine, and animalsthat have never
been vaccinated are subject to the quarantine.
As a result of the diagnosis, four individuals are seeking post exposure rabies treatment and 15
horses are being monitored for potential exposure. Rabies is a fatal viral disease that is spread
through the saliva of an infected animal. The virus can infect any mammal, including people.
However, it is virtually 100% preventable in domestic animals through the administration of
the rabies vaccine.
“While rabies diagnoses involving horses are not common in Montana, this case is a reminder
that they can occur, especially in unvaccinated animals”, says Dr. Anna Forseth with the
Department of Livestock. “The rabies vaccine is a core vaccine for horses, as defined by the
American Association of Equine Practitioners. Horse owners should work with their
veterinarians to ensure their animals are appropriately vaccinated.”
To protect yourself, your family, and pets against rabies:
• Consider vaccinating horses and high value livestock.
• Keep all animals up to date on rabies vaccination.
• Keep garbage in tight containers to avoid attracting animals such as skunks, raccoons, and
foxes.
• Avoid night animals, like raccoons and bats, that are active during the day.
• Stay away from domestic animals that act aggressive and wild animals that seem
unafraid.
• Contact your local animal control agency if you see an animal behaving suspiciously.
• Contact your veterinarian if any of your animals are behaving abnormally. Animals can
present with a variety of clinical signs, ranging from lethargy to aggression.
If you or someone you know is bitten by an animal, wash the wound immediately with soap and
water, consult a doctor right away, and call your local public health department to report the
bite.
The mission of the Montana Department of Livestock is to control and eradicate animal
diseases, prevent the transmission of animal diseases to humans, and to protect the livestock
industry from theft and predatory animals. For more information on the MDOL, visit
www.liv.mt.gov.
Some K9 humor!
So much news to share with this amazing community!
First, we are excited to announce that we will be OPEN TOMORROW in our new facility at 1704 S Reserve Street! This means that we will be CLOSED TONIGHT (7/20), open 7/21 at 5pm for emergencies.
Second, with this transition to the new facility, we are pleased to announce that we will be joining with Bitterroot Veterinary Specialists to form Sentinel Veterinary Specialists and Emergency. You will notice some changes in logo and name, but the doctors and staff that you know and love from both Sentinel Veterinary Medical Center and Bitterroot Veterinary Specialists will continue offering care in this new location. More news and photos coming soon!
We are celebrating our veterinarians this week and it was “my” day today. I‘m honored and touched by the words read to me that were written by my teammates. Heart= happy!
Temperatures are soaring, your dog is panting, and there’s dog hair all over the house. You might be thinking that a good, close shave down could help cool
This is pretty special!
Sprinkles’ homeless owner, who had been living in her car with the 6-year-old cat, reluctantly signed Sprinkles over to Anne Arundel County Animal Care & Control on March 6, saying she didn’t feel life in a car was fair to the cat.
To say Sprinkles was unhappy at the shelter is a huge understatement. Her behavior was so fractious that staff did not feel safe handling her, let alone allowing potential adopters to meet her. After several days they reached out to her owner, gently telling her that Sprinkles might not adoptable and might have to be humanely euthanized unless she had some alternative place to take her.
“As hard as this is, I don’t have anywhere else for her to go,” said the woman, who was working even while living in her car. “The shelter was a last resort. I am so sorry.” She asked if she could come say goodbye before Sprinkles was euthanized.
Staff responded that they had been able to sedate Sprinkles and move her to a quieter, larger cage and would give her more time to relax. She later was moved to a staff person’s relatively quiet office, where Sprinkles spent most of her time high on a shelf glowering at anyone who came into the room (although she did come down occasionally to accept bits of cheese). But then she stopped eating entirely, never a good sign in a cat. Staff needed to medicate her, but it was going to be very traumatic for Sprinkles, who still was all but untouchable. Staff debated if it was time to release Sprinkles from her unrelenting anxiety and stress. They reached out again to her owner, who came to the shelter Friday.
Now, most of the shelter’s staff members have many, many years of experience and have watched countless animals being reunited with their owners. But they were uniformly agog when they witnessed Sprinkles’ amazing turnaround and poignant reaction to seeing her mistress again, which is summarized in the photo below of the two of them on Friday.
And there was a ray of hope: Sprinkles’ owner now was living in a friend’s basement. She said she would ask if perhaps Sprinkles could please stay there, too, and would let the shelter staff know the answer.
The friend said yes. Sprinkles left the shelter today with her owner and all the supplies she arrived with, plus more piled on by shelter staff. And Sprinkles’ fees for her stay at the shelter? A staff member dug into her own pocket to pay those.
May you have a great and long life together with your beloved owner, Sprinkles.
Just finished a light but interesting and relevant webinar on Derm versus Behavioral issues in dogs and cats. Thanks to Ceva Animal Health and Sport (for keeping my lap warm). If your dog hates his paws touched, Google “cooperative care”. The behaviorist says there are a bunch of excellent videos there for you! Any behavioral modifications always take time so always be patient with your pets!
Essential Oils have become quite popular over the years. There are still concerns for ones that are toxic around our fur-babies both topical and while diffusing. Here is a quick list of ones to avoid. Most common signs to watch for if your pet has gotten into these would include but not limited to- drooling, vomiting, labored breathing, lethargy, hind end weakness.
Cats:
-Wintergreen
-Peppermint
-Tea Tree
-Citrus
-Pine
-Eucalyptus
Dogs:
-Tea Tree (ingesting)
-Pine
-Wintergreen
-Pennyroyal
Most of these listed above are toxic by: ingesting, topical and/or diffusing. You can find more information by going to petpoisonhelpline.com.
Frank and Sparky were and will always be a big part of Seeley Swan Veterinary. RIP, sparky. Loved you, little buddy!
Very friendly male Karelian Bear Dog found south of Swanland drive in Condon today. Orange collar, no tags. Another poster said he was hanging out by the Hungry Bear earlier today. Good Samaritan has him at 754-2593.
In case you had not heard.... This is an unfortunate time for our loving local shelter but this decision makes sense, even if it makes our hearts sad. Onward, Hazel & Sandy!
I have always fed Royal Canin pet food and I fully support this!
Royal Canin has teamed up with TV broadcaster and wellness expert Kathryn Thomas to raise awareness of pet obesity and to help cat and dog owners to manage their pets’ weight. Kathryn hosts one of Ireland’s highest rated TV programmes which helps people to improve their health, lose weight and g...
This is very true! Friendly dogs still need to learn restraint!
There are so many reasons not to let your dog run up to others, this is only one of them.
Shared from a veterinarian friend in NV... priceless!!!
Sorry for a couple of naughty words here, folks, but its Ozzie Man and its how he rolls. Some mid-day humor for you!
Hi, All. A few of us were discussing pet insurance and the options out there... please help us out and share in the comments if you have insurance, if you like it, why you like it (or don't) and what company you use! Photo is of our kids many moons ago for the FB algorithm. Thanks!
I had a wonderful time being a full-time vet while working relief for my friends at Clark Fork Veterinary in Deer Lodge the past 3 days. This is a talented, fun, energetic team and I am privileged I got to hang out with them!
First day back in a busy clinic with a full team... shelter girl came in with a hugely distended abdomen and not eating for 24 hours. Ultrasound showed a very populated abdomen... while I’m not doing surgery these few days in Deer Lodge where I’m providing relief coverage, I was part of the rescussi-pup team. 6/7 pups survived! Mamma is doing well.
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