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Adapted from an original publication after Hurricane Florence by NC State Veterinary Hospital but totally applicable to our local flooding event! Owners are urged to keep animals away from standing water and to particularly avoid having horses drink or immerse themselves in standing water.  As our local communities recover from the latest flooding event Morriston…

In layman’s terms,  Hyperadrenocorticism (HAC) is when the body produces too much cortisol (a type of steroid). Cortisol is naturally produced by a small gland that sits on top of the kidneys that is called the adrenal gland and it takes orders from the pituitary gland in the brain. There are two ways the body…

Miniature Pigs as Pets Bob Judd, DVM, DABVP (Equine Medicine), DABVP (Canine and Feline Practice) Courtesy of Texas Farm Bureau Radio Network Date Published: 09/19/2018 Miniature or pot-bellied pigs have become popular pets, but there are some things you need to know before deciding to purchase one of these animals.  Dr. Mathew Edson from New…

Walk off those holiday treats by celebrating Walk Your Dog Month. http://www.bit.ly/2AEtMDS

Cats actually can learn to walk on leash! Learn how to get started here. http://www.bit.ly/2Ohs0MQ

10 Tips for Reducing Your Horse’s West Nile Risk Since first being recognized in the United States in 1999, West Nile virus (WNV) has posed a serious threat to horses and humans alike. In the equine population, the virus is transmitted when a mosquito takes a blood meal from a bird infected with WNV, then…

Autumn is a great season, the weather gets less humid and the temps die down here in Florida (We’re not going to mention the fact that its still hurricane season)! When the humans start to gather crops its a good time to nudge them to get your annual checkup! Dr. Victoria has some great values…

Country Cat was talking to City Cat the other day and she mentioned that she’d like to see the world. City Cat showed her where her Owner could get information on what it took to be able to be a Cat of the World! Check out the USDA Website that pointed her in the right…

September is National Service Dog Month. Let’s take a moment to not only appreciate these very special animals, but to familiarize yourself with service dog challenges, etiquette and more. What is a Service Dog? According to service dog education group Please Don’t Pet Me, “Differentiating between service dogs, therapy dogs and emotional support animals is not…

What you need to know when your dog needs hip replacement surgery. https://www.bit.ly/2MHzGrm