Why should I do a Pre-purchase exam on a horse?
The search is over: You have finally found the horse of your dreams. Before you sign the sales contract and load him onto the first trailer headed home, protect yourself with a pre-purchase exam. Granted, there is no magic crystal ball there to guarantee a horse that looks great on exam day will carry you to reach all of your equestrian goals....... (click here to read more ).

What is BVDV and Can Alpacas get it?
BVDV= Bovine Viral Diarrhea Viruses. This is a varied group of viruses known to infect both domestic and wild ruminants worldwide. There are 3 main subtypes of the virus found in the United States: BVDV1a, 1b, and 2a. So far only type 1b has been isolated in alpacas. In the cattle industry, the virus causes economic losses through decreased weight gains, poor milk production, reproductive losses, and death (click here for more questions and answers).

What is canine flu will my dog get it and what can i do?
You may have heard from the newspaper, internet or television about a new disease called Canine Influenza.(click here for more questions and answers)

What should I vaccinate my horse for and how often?
Horses in general need vaccinations annually for more information. Click here (Equine Preventative Medicine Program)

My mare is going to foal soon what should I do?
After your mare foals, the foal should be seen by a veterinarian within 12 to 24 hours. Click here for more information (Equine Preventative Medicine Program)

Does my horse need dental work done if so how often?
For the optimal health and performance your horse its teeth should be floated every year. Click here for more information (Equine Preventative Medicine Program)

What if my puppy gets hip dysplasia?
Hip dysplasia is a genetically transmitted disease that results in a poorly formed hip joint. There is a procedure that can help the discomfort. (Click here to learn more)

Do I need to vaccinate my horse for West Nile virus?
Yes, it requires a initial vaccination then a booster in 3 to 6 weeks after the initial. Then it should be continued every year. (Click here for info about West Nile) (Click here for disease prevention)

Should I have an exam done on my horse every year?
Yes many health problems can be caught early. (Click here for more info)

How can I tell if my horse is fat or skinny?
A horse can be scored using the following. (Click here for more info)

My dog was playing with skunks and smells bad what do i do?
Skunk spray not only smells but it can be a irratant to your dogs eys and skin. (Click here for more info)

Can West Nile virus (WNV) cause illness in dogs or cats?
A relatively small number of WNV infected dogs (<40) and only 1 WNV infected cat have been reported to CDC during 2003. Experimentally infected dogs* showed no symptoms after infection with WNV. Some infected cats exhibited mild, nonspecific symptoms during the first week after infection--for the most part only showing a slight fever and slight lethargy.

It is unlikely that you would notice any unusual symptoms or behavior in your cat or dog that become infected with WNV.

Can the doctor treat my cat or dog if they become infected with WNV?
There is no specific treatment for WNV infection. Full recovery from the infection is likely. Treatment would be supportive (managing symptoms, if present) for animals infected with a viral agent.

Does my dog/cat becoming infected pose a risk to the health of my family or other animals?
There is no documented evidence of dog or cat-to-person transmission of West Nile virus. The evidence suggests that dogs do not develop enough virus in their bloodstream to infect more mosquitoes. Cats develop slightly higher levels of virus in their bloodstream, but it is unclear if this would be enough to infect mosquitoes. It is very unlikely that cats would be important in furthering the spread of the virus. If your animal becomes infected with WNV, this suggests that there are infected mosquitoes in your area. You should take measures to prevent mosquitoes from biting you (use repellent and wear protective clothing.)

How do cats and dogs become infected with West Nile virus?
Dogs and cats become infected when bitten by an infected mosquito. There is also evidence that cats can become infected with the virus after eating experimentally infected mice.

Can I become infected with WNV if a dog with the virus bites me?
Preliminary studies have not been able to detect virus in the saliva of infected dogs. This suggests that dog bites pose a low risk, if any, of transmission of WNV from dogs to other animals or people.

Is there a vaccine for cats or dogs?
No.

Should a dog or cat infected with West Nile virus be destroyed?
No. There is no reason to destroy an animal just because it has been infected with West Nile virus. Full recovery from the infection is likely. Treatment would be supportive and consistent with standard veterinary practices for animals infected with a viral agent.

Can I use insect repellent on my pets?
DEET-based repellents, which are recommended for humans, are not approved for veterinary use (largely because animals tend to ingest them by licking.) Call your local vector control and ask for suggestions on preventing mosquitoes in your area. There are topical applications available for pets that have proven to prevent mosquito bites. Please call for more information on prevention of West Nile Virus in your dog and cat.

Was ProHeart recalled?
Yes, ProHeart was recalled (click her for more information).

Is my horse skinny or fat?
You can determine the body score of your horse by following the directions on this link (click her for more information).

Now that it is winter should i do somthing different with my horse?
Yes! (click here for more information)

How do i remove a tick from my dog?
Do not use a match, vasoline, or alcohol (click here to learn how more information)

My horse was injured what should I do?
Call your veterinarian he or she might suggest cold water therapy. (click here to learn more information)

What is cold water therapy ?
This is a technique use in aiding the horse to heal the injury. (click here to learn how more information)