Morriston Veterinary Services

03/11/2025

It’s National Pet Diabetes Month and we’re here to help you spot the symptoms of diabetes both early on and at a later stage. It is estimated that 1 in 300 dogs and 1 in 230 cats in the US have diabetes, so it’s important to be informed in case your pet is at risk. If your pet is showing symptoms, be sure to visit your vet.

Learn more: https://healthyhabitsforpets.com/dog/diabetes-in-dogs

03/11/2025

Senior Pet Month is a great time to keep your older friends healthy and happy with activity ideas that fit their age and abilities. Check out these fun ways to keep your best bud active and engaged, so you can enjoy more of the golden years together.

02/11/2025

FYI: Morriston Veterinary Services will be closed from November 10 through November 14. Any large animal emergencies please call UF large animal hospital in Gainesville for assistance and small animal emergencies contact your local emergency clinic.

16/10/2025

Levy County has a new full-time veterinarian, and it may even have a new animal shelter soon.

08/10/2025

🐾 Exciting News from Morriston Veterinary Services! 🐾

Dr. Victoria is proud to announce that she has begun offering her veterinary services to Levy County Animal Services to better serve the animals and families of our community! 💙

This exciting partnership allows us to be more involved in helping local pets in need — while continuing to care for our regular clients in the field.

Here’s what you need to know 👇
🔹 This does NOT replace our house and farm call services through Morriston Veterinary Services.
🔹 Some appointment hours may be temporarily reduced while Dr. Victoria assists at the county shelter.
🔹 We will continue to see emergency cases as possible.
🔹 At this time, we are not accepting new dog or cat clients until further notice.
🔹 We will continue to offer in-home hospice and euthanasia services.

We’re honored to be serving Levy County both in the field and alongside our community partners — helping more animals where they need it most. 💚

Thank you for your continued trust and support!

📍 Morriston Veterinary Services — Caring for animals, supporting our community.
📞 352-388-9071
🌐 www.morristonvetservices.com

Morriston Veterinary Service is a full service animal hospital providing healthcare services to pets in Morriston, FL and the surrounding areas. Our veterinarians offer a wide variety of medical, surgical and dental services in our veterinary clinic.

21/08/2025

📢 Important Notice from Morriston Veterinary Services 📢

Our office will be closed from Thursday, August 21st, 2025 through Tuesday, September 9th, 2025.

🐾 Emergency Care:
If you experience an emergency with your animal during this time, please contact:

University of Florida Small Animal Hospital (352-392-2235)

University of Florida Large Animal Hospital (352-392-2229)

Or your preferred emergency veterinary clinic

🐾 Non-Emergencies:
If your concern is not an emergency, please send us a text message with the services you need. We will return messages after we reopen.

✅ We will resume normal business hours on Tuesday, September 9th, 2025.

Thank you for your patience and understanding. We look forward to caring for your animals again soon! 💙

— Morriston Veterinary Services

18/08/2025

📢 Important Notice from Morriston Veterinary Services 📢

Our office will be closed from Thursday, August 21st, 2025 through Monday, September 9th, 2025.

🐾 Emergency Care:
If you experience an emergency with your animal during this time, please contact:

University of Florida Small Animal Hospital (352-392-2235)

University of Florida Large Animal Hospital (352-392-2229)

Or your preferred emergency veterinary clinic

🐾 Non-Emergencies:
If your concern is not an emergency, please send us a text message with the services you need. We will return messages after we reopen.

✅ We will resume normal business hours on Monday, September 9th, 2025.

Thank you for your patience and understanding. We look forward to caring for your animals again soon! 💙

— Morriston Veterinary Services

07/08/2025

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06/08/2025

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06/08/2025

THE MORE YOU KNOW...

Did you know that humans can be exposed to Rabies WITHOUT sustaining a bite from an infected equine? This is because contact of skin or mucosa with the saliva could be enough to transmit the disease.

Rabies has many faces, but they are all deadly—once a horse shows clinical signs, the animal invariably dies within a few days as there is no treatment.

The good news is that modern vaccines are highly effective and current AAEP recommendations list rabies as one of the “core vaccines” that should be given to all equines annually to maintain immunity (read the full AAEP vaccination guidelines here: https://aaep.org/guidelines/vaccination-guidelines).

Equine rabies is a real risk for all horses, and a public health concern as well. Be sure to set up a regular vaccination schedule with your veterinarian if you haven’t already done so. Remember that strange behavior on behalf of your equine friend is always a valid reason to check in with your veterinarian!

06/08/2025