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We had the honor of attending the oath and hooding

We had the honor of attending the oath and hooding ceremony for Dr. Hallie Kiser this weekend. Dr. Kiser has been a special part of the Foothills family since she joined us in 2014 as a summer intern as she began her undergraduate studies. After 8 years, through highs and lows, and a load of hard work, we are so proud to celebrate this milestone with her. Dr. Kiser will be working as an associate veterinarian at @ncmobilevet in the eastern part of our state. Her patients, coworkers, and community are incredibly lucky to have her in their midst. (Photo: Grace Kiser)

Sweet Henry found a comfy spot to rest his old bon

Sweet Henry found a comfy spot to rest his old bones in the vet truck while we tended the horses.

Enjoy the Easter weekend! We couldn’t resist sha

Enjoy the Easter weekend! We couldn’t resist sharing this photo a client submitted of a heifer we recently treated.

Honey presented to us on emergency having difficul

Honey presented to us on emergency having difficulty giving birth. We were able to reposition this little contortionist of a buckling, and Honey took care of the rest. We enjoyed taking a moment to watch her being such a good mother.

Here’s a plant toxicity that we have not seen co

Here’s a plant toxicity that we have not seen commonly in our practice area, but are currently treating in one herd eating hay grown in Western NC. Bracken fern can grow in open pastures and is toxic to horses, cattle, and small ruminants when consumed fresh or in hay. Small ruminants seem to be more resistant. Horses may stagger, crouch with an arched back, tremor, have difficulty standing, lose weight, and can die if untreated. Cattle are affected somewhat differently and can also develop high fever, salivate excessively, have difficulty breathing, and develop bleeding masses in the GI tract, urinary tract, and die from severe damage to their bone marrow. Early treatment is successful. It’s important to get your veterinarian involved early if you identify this in your hay or these symptoms in your animals.

*Sound on* to hear three happy girls sharing a sal

*Sound on* to hear three happy girls sharing a salad. These ladies are headed to healthier conditions at @animalhavenofasheville #pigrescue #happypig #piggies

Goat in the coat. Whether you’re working this we

Goat in the coat. Whether you’re working this weekend or recuperating from a tough week, we hope you’ll find a moment to notice those little blessings, victories, and joys that give you purpose. Be well!

Uroliths, or bladder stones, are a common ailment

Uroliths, or bladder stones, are a common ailment we treat in male goats. Male goats have a unique urinary tract that makes it impossible to pass a urinary catheter. When urine outflow is completely blocked, surgical removal of the end of the urethra is attempted, and if unsuccessful, the next option is abdominal surgery to place a temporary tube and clear the bladder (post op photo from the procedure performed at our hospital). Medication is used to acidify the urine following surgery to dissolve any grit or stones that cannot be removed. The tube can be clamped and once the goat is consistently urinating normally on his own, the tube is removed. How do we prevent stones? Male goats kept as pets should not be fed concentrated feeds (pellets/sweet feed/corn/grain/goat chow) and should avoid alfalfa hay as these predispose them to stone production. Timothy hay pellets make a nice alternative to grain for pet goats. The goat’s diet should be grass hay, browse (brushy tree undergrowth) or pasture, and continuous access to fresh water and a goat mineral lick. If the goats can be separated from females at 10-12 weeks, castration/neuter should be delayed to 5-6 months of age to allow the goats urethra to achieve a larger size. Urinary blockage is an emergency and can lead to death if not addressed quickly. Goats raised for showing, meat production, or milk production may be fed concentrated feeds to achieve the owner’s goals, but for males kept as pets destined to live a full lifespan, it is not ideal. Ammonium chloride is the feed additive used to dissolve certain stones and may be on the label of some feeds. When fed daily, the body adapts to this and stops acidifying urine and may contribute to formation of a different type of stone. Got male pet goats? Ditch the grain. #goat #tubecystostomy

A beautiful sunrise from the clinic barn this morn

A beautiful sunrise from the clinic barn this morning as we uncovered the parking lot. Happy thawing! We are available for emergencies today as travel allows. (📸:Megan Jornigan)

Your horse’s dental health and comfort is import

Your horse’s dental health and comfort is important. X-rays are a valuable tool we use to assess the health of the tooth from root to crown. Imaging also helps to make sure all fragments of a tooth are removed when it becomes necessary to remove a diseased tooth, as pictured here in this premolar (207), an upper right cheek tooth.

With the sudden shift to cooler temperatures, cons

With the sudden shift to cooler temperatures, consider adding a tablespoon of salt to one of your horse’s feedings and add water to make a mash. Horses drink less in cooler weather and consume hay to generate heat. This can lead to slower bowel motility and increased risk of colic. Monitor their water intake, and encourage their physical activity by turning them out or some light exercise.

It’s time for fall calves! This cute calf is fro

It’s time for fall calves! This cute calf is from a herd Dr. Barton assisted with breeding by artificial insemination in the early Spring. Cow and calf are doing great!

A smile for your Wednesday afternoon! Bladder ston

A smile for your Wednesday afternoon! Bladder stones are no fun...but feeling well enough to eat again after surgery is the best! Nom nom nom. #pig #petpig

This proud first timer needed some help, but deliv

This proud first timer needed some help, but delivered a healthy heifer calf this Labor Day weekend. The office is closed today, but emergency service is available. Enjoy your day!

FAQ: https://www.fda.gov/animal-veterinary/produc

FAQ:
https://www.fda.gov/animal-veterinary/product-safety-information/faq-covid-19-and-ivermectin-intended-animals

CONSUMER UPDATE:
https://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/why-you-should-not-use-ivermectin-treat-or-prevent-covid-19

The safety of our staff, clients, and patients is

The safety of our staff, clients, and patients is our top priority. Over the past 8 years we have repetitively encouraged cattle owners to invest in head-gates, gate panels, and to fabricate chutes to help improve safety, lower handling stress, and improve efficiency in working with cattle. Fortunately, most folks have heeded this advice. Going forward, we are limiting cattle care to clients who have functional facilities to restrain their animals. Cattle can be restrained in a head gate, stanchion, a dead-end lane with a rump-bar, or halter-trained cattle should be tied and ready at the time of the appointment. Animals that are down and unable to stand are certainly an exception. Part of the responsibility in owning cattle is having a way to restrain them safely and efficiently when they need to be dewormed, vaccinated, loaded onto a trailer, or when they are injured, or in labor and require veterinary attention. Our staff is not available to chase, rope, or dart cattle. Most county cattleman groups have a portable chute to rent. Contact your local county Ag extension office for assistance for plans or contact information to rent a chute. We appreciate you playing a part in minimizing injuries, animal stress, and keeping your veterinarians healthy.

It’s Feel Good Friday at Circle Back Farm! Eretz

It’s Feel Good Friday at Circle Back Farm! Eretz enjoyed his follow-up Veterinary Medical Manipulation visit with Dr. Emily Barton. Horses will yawn, lick and chew as restrictions are relieved, normal movement is restored, and muscles relax.

We closed out farrier week with a group of profess

We closed out farrier week with a group of professionals coming together at the clinic to care for a horse with a severely damaged hoof needing some medical care and a therapeutic shoe. We are fortunate to have many hoof care professionals in our area who are willing to come together to improve hoof care, share ideas, learn, and help tackle difficult cases.

Make sure they know how appreciated they are this

Make sure they know how appreciated they are this week and every week! #farrier #horse

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