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Garoutte Veterinary Services, LLC, Adel, IA (2025)

04/10/2025

Not sure when to fix your kitten? 🧐 Here are 3 simple questions to ask your vet:

1. Do you perform pediatric spay/neuter?
2. What age do you recommend for surgery, and why?
3. Can we schedule the procedure before my kitten turns 5 months?

Spaying and neutering by five months is safe, effective, and helps prevent accidental litters and behavior issues. 😻

Advocating for your pet = loving your pet.

Spay Alliance

03/28/2025

APRIL Barn/Community Cat dates!
Garoutte Veterinary Services puts on a Cat Spay and Neuter clinic, to help barn cats get altered, required age 12 weeks and older. Every Wednesday LOCATED in Panora Iowa

NEED TO KNOW
Drop off between 8-8:30am
Typical pick up 1-2pm; If you need special accommodations, please reach out via email.

Spay/Neuter; $75 (Rabies vaccine included in surgery price)
Distemper vaccine; $15
Flea/tick prevention; $13.71/month/cat
Microchipping (still will receive ear notch); $15

What happens after you submit your form:
First off; assume you are on the schedule. We will follow up with a schedule email and then a consent form to be signed.

April 2nd:
https://forms.gle/VDHWTSmAGi2Wd73HA

April 9th:
https://forms.gle/kG24FZPzXYDZX1tm8

April 16th:
https://forms.gle/5W9Wt11aSJsVLohn6

April 23rd:
https://forms.gle/tuivfZ2egAjfw2ER7

April 30th:
https://forms.gle/7wrahX2sr7JSYUHs7

03/17/2025

GVS still has spots available on March 19th and March 26th!
Sign up for our upcoming Cat spay and neuter clinic!

NEED TO KNOW
Drop off between 8-8:30am
Typical pick up 1-2pm; If you need special accommodations, please reach out via email.
Spay/Neuter; 75$ (Rabies vaccine included in surgery price)
Distemper vaccine; $15
Flea/tick prevention; $13.71/month/cat
Microchipping (still will receive ear notch); $15

What happens after you submit your form:
Assume you are on the schedule.
If you submit the day/night before, you will not get an email confirming.

March 19th
https://forms.gle/qymf6QZjovXozBhb8
March 26th
https://forms.gle/ebrT7YhciVBYrJAE6

03/06/2025

It's literally from the very bottom of my heart that I thank all the clients today that have understood i have a cattle farm as well as a veterinary clinic and today the cattle farm needed me 110% as did my husband.
Everyone was so understanding!
Not to mention we still don't have power and can't get my vet truck out!
Not a great day.
Thank you
Dr. Callie

03/05/2025

March 5th announcement
Hwy 44 is shutdown due to down power lines.
We can spay/neuter cats a different day.
We will reschedule everyone for today at your earliest convenience.
Iowa weather is so moody.

03/04/2025

March 5th cat clinic
It's winter in Iowa; Dr. Callie won't call it until she has a reason. Last time help was unable to get to Panora.
Depending on what and when the winter weather hits we might adjust start time. As of right now plan on business as usual. If you are traveling a distance, feel free to email and reschedule for a different day.
We will post plans as soon as we know.

03/03/2025

GVS Cat Spay and Neuter clinic still has available spots on March 5th!
Sign up with the forms attached, things to know:
- The Clinic is located in Panora, Iowa
- Drop off between 8-8:30am
- Typical pick up 1-2pm; If you need special accommodations, please reach out via email.
- Spay/Neuter; 75$ (Rabies vaccine included in surgery price)

Extra Services:
Distemper vaccine; $15
Flea/tick prevention; $13.71/month/cat
Microchipping (still will receive ear notch); $15

What happens after you submit your form:
First off; assume you are on the schedule. If you submit the day/night before, you will not get an email confirming.
Following your submission of the form you will receive a confirmation email within 72hrs and waivers to be signed via email.
March 5th
https://forms.gle/fFTUamveCdJdpXjy5

02/28/2025

Spring is almost here! Which means…it's time to schedule your equine companion to receive their spring vaccinations!

If you are wondering what vaccinations your equine friend should receive, the answer is — There are no “one size fits all” vaccine recommendations. A veterinarian who knows your animal and your management system is your best resource to recommend what vaccines your equine should receive and with what frequency!

While vaccination does not prevent disease in all circumstances, a good immunization protocol minimizes the risk of infection and remains an essential component of responsible ownership. A vaccination appointment is also the perfect opportunity for a yearly check-up of your equine friend and a great way to catch any health concerns early.

If you have yet to contact your veterinarian about scheduling vaccinations, we encourage you to do it soon!

02/26/2025

Wisdom Wednesday
Non-steroid inflammatory medication commonly called Nsaids across many species

In our animals lifetime they will experience pain and or inflammation. We may choose to use an nsaid as a medical management tool. Many times owners want to reach for something at home but that is often determental to the animals health.

Here are some Nsaid guidelines per species;

Equine
Banamine; flunixin meglumine. Oral or IV only. No intramuscular use. Primarily used for fever control and GI pain (colic)
Bute; phenylbutazone. Oral and IV formulation. Short term use preferable for lameness associated pain.
Equioxx; firocoxib. Oral formulation. Long-term pain management for things like Osteoarthritis (OA)
WE DO NOT recommend using these all together as that is too much for the poor kidneys to process! Reach out to your veterinarian when using Nsaids in your equine friends.

Livestock
Banamine; flunixin meglumine. IV and transdermal forms. Used for fever and pain control.
Meloxicam; oral formulation. Used for pain control associated with lameness or injury.

Dog & cats
Now we don't see alot of dogs & cats but it's good information. Over the counter human nsaids are not a good idea; Tylenol and ibuprofen especially. Tylenol will straight up kill your cat if given.
So safe options for dogs are carprofen and loxicom(meloxicam). There are other options but these are the basics. Cats are a whole different topic; we use loxicom (meloxicam) but very limited use as they are still sensitive to it. Cats have some injection options but we will let the small animal vets handle that stuff.

Most veterinarians don't mind a text before administering an nsaid just to double check dose and which one to use so reach out before using if you have something on hand!

As always here at Garoutte Veterinary Services we can provide pain medication and advice with a current vaild client patient relationship (VCPR).

02/23/2025

MARCH Barn/Community Cat dates
Garoutte Veterinary Services puts on a Cat Spay and Neuter clinic, to help barn cats get altered, required age 12 weeks and older. Every Wednesday LOCATED in Panora Iowa; 114 W Main St

NEED TO KNOW
Drop off between 8-8:30am
Typical pick up 1-2pm; If you need special accommodations, please reach out via email.
Spay/Neuter; 75$ (Rabies vaccine included in surgery price)
Distemper vaccine; $15
Flea/tick prevention; $13.71/month/cat
Microchipping (still will receive ear notch); $15

What happens after you submit your form:
First off; assume you are on the schedule. If you submit the day/night before, you will not get an email confirming.
Following your submission of the form you will receive a confirmation email within 72hrs and waivers to be signed via email.

March 5th
https://forms.gle/fFTUamveCdJdpXjy5

March 12th
https://forms.gle/bdVDPKWu2xr8Ydcy8

March 19th
https://forms.gle/qymf6QZjovXozBhb8

March 26th
https://forms.gle/ebrT7YhciVBYrJAE6

02/19/2025

Wisdom Wednesday
Pre-Purchase Exams (PPE)
95% of this will relate to equine but there are pre-purchase opportunities within our breeding livestock as well.
Equine
Old saying was spend 10% the purchase price on a PPE. With horse prices where they are that seems extreme but it gives you a range. PPEs aren't meant to discredit a horse or its owner; it is meant to identify potential or current maintenance/issues. Can you, the purchaser, afford to keep this horse performing at the level inwhich you would like now & in the future. It's a snapshot in time on the animals physical health at that time.

Basic PPE will include thorough physical exam, medical history when able & basic lameness.
From that purchaser & doctor preforming can decide on further diagnostics such as radiographs, bloodwork and/or other options.

Cattle Breeding stock
Bulls; breeding soundness Exams and trich testing
Cows; pregnancy diagnosis +/- blood test for regional disease such as anaplasmosis or bovine leukosis virus

Goat/sheep
Ram/Bucks; breeding soundness Exams
All; Biosecurity panels
Does/Ewes; pregnancy diagnosis

Reach out to your veterinarian before making purchases if you have questions!

Radiograph of some advanced arthritis on a fetlock for your viewing pleasure!

02/12/2025

IMPORTANT
We are rescheduling our cat clinic for today for safety of all!
We can do your surgeries next week or the following. Emails are coming!
It's February in Iowa!

02/08/2025

Spots still available for this coming Wednesday the 12th!

Garoutte Veterinary Services puts on a Cat Spay and Neuter clinic, to help barn cats get altered, required age 12 weeks and older.

So schedule your barn cat to be altered with GVS! Located in Panora Iowa.

Drop off between 8-8:30am
Typical pick up 1-2pm; If you need special accommodations, please reach out via email.
Spay/Neuter; 75$ (Rabies vaccine included in surgery price)
Distemper vaccine; $15
Flea/tick prevention; $13.71/month/cat
Microchipping (still will receive ear notch); $15
What happens after you submit your form:
First off; assume you are on the schedule. If you submit the day/night before, you will not get an email confirming.
Following your submission of the form you will receive a confirmation email within 72hrs and waivers to be signed via email.
February 12th https://forms.gle/qHB1xvhWkKrz1GQW7
February 19th https://forms.gle/k1nS5z315uy6cGPg8
February 26th https://forms.gle/EGaMagLJr3r3CLPt6

02/05/2025

Wisdom Wednesday
Spring is right around the corner which means it is time to start preparing all our animals for the up coming show season with yearly vaccines and preventative measures!

Today we will cover our Equine athletes

Traveling & boarded Equines vaccine recommendation;
Rabies, Tetanus, West Nile, and Eastern and Western encephalomyelitis (yearly). Rhinopneumonitis due to types 1 and 4 viruses, and equine influenza due to type A2 viruses (given every 6 months).

Pasture Equines vaccine recommendations
Rabies, Tetanus, West Nile, and Eastern and Western encephalomyelitis.

Another common vaccine that is given to boarded horses is Strangles!

We use Zoetis Core Innovator & Zoetis FLUVAC INNOVATOR EHV-4/1. Very simple two vaccine process with great protection

Another common product we suggest talking about in the spring time for our Equine athletes is Adequan!

Adequan® i.m. is recommended for the intramuscular treatment of non-infectious degenerative and/or traumatic joint dysfunction and associated lameness of the carpal and hock joints in horses.

We love their moto; reduce inflammation, restore joint lubrication, repair joint cartilage & reverse the disease process.

FOR THE 2025 show season we are running a special on vaccines, common de-worming products and Adequan. 15% discount if paid for at time of services!

Reach out via text or email at [email protected] today to get scheduled.

01/31/2025

FEBRUARY DATES Kitty season is coming VERY soon! PREVENT!!

Garoutte Veterinary Services puts on a Cat Spay and Neuter clinic, to help barn cats get altered, required age 12 weeks and older.
So schedule your barn cat to be altered with GVS! Located in Panora Iowa.

Drop off between 8-8:30am
Typical pick up 1-2pm; If you need special accommodations, please reach out via email.

Spay/Neuter; 75$ (Rabies vaccine included in surgery price)
Distemper vaccine; $15
Flea/tick prevention; $13.71/month/cat
Microchipping (still will receive ear notch); $15

What happens after you submit your form:
First off; assume you are on the schedule. If you submit the day/night before, you will not get an email confirming.
Following your submission of the form you will receive a confirmation email within 72hrs and waivers to be signed via email.

February 19th https://forms.gle/k1nS5z315uy6cGPg8

February 26th https://forms.gle/EGaMagLJr3r3CLPt6

01/29/2025

Wisdom Wednesday
Trap-Neuter-Release (TNR) and Community Cat Facts
Every Wednesday GVS spends its time altering barn/feral cats in Panora Iowa.

That may seem like a strange thing for a large animal clinic to do but Dr. Callie has been doing high volume spay/neuter since her first year of veterinary school. So many barn/feral cats go unaltered due to cost or ability to catch the animal. We strongly encourage alteration (spay/neuter) of these cats as it greatly benefits the owner/feeder and the population of cats. We also recommend altering these cats as soon as they are 4 months & 3 # to reduced likelihood of them reproducing.

Some facts on barn/feral cats

On average, a female cat has 1–8 kittens per litter and 2–3 litters per year. During her reproductive life, one female cat could have more than 100 kittens. A single pair of cats and their kittens can produce as many as 420,000 kittens in just 7 years.

Recent research has revealed that cats spayed before their first heat cycle have a 91% lower risk of developing mammary cancer. The morbidity and mortality of feline mammary gland cancer are so great that it takes the lives of an estimated 75,000 cats every year.

Mating behaviors cease, like roaming, yowling, spraying, and fighting. In a 2002 study conducted by prominent researcher Julie Levy, DVM, caregivers reported that cats tended to roam less after neutering, which is beneficial for their safety and reduces conflict with neighbors

Cats’ physical health improves and are vaccinated against rabies.

Cats live long, healthy lives. At the conclusion of the 11-year study of the impact of TNR on feral cat colonies at the University of Florida, 83% of the cats in managed TNR colonies had been residing in those colonies for more than six years indicating a lifespan comparable to the 7.1-year lifespan of pet cats.

All our cats are ear notched at time of surgery to help indicate that they have been altered. This allows those who trap to release the cats with ear notches and reduce overall stress on the animal.

Please consider getting your barn or feral cats altered with us or other programs around. Our February clinic link will be posted later this week. And as always; reach out via email if the link is not working at [email protected].

01/22/2025

Wisdom Wednesday
A Few Small Ruminant Facts

Small ruminants are sheep & goats. Despite being "small cows" they can be far from a cow in many ways.
Normal re**al temperature; 103.5F. This one gets many people as they assume they are running a fever but they are actually a little higher than a cow at 102.5F.

In small ruminants we have the issue of parasite resistance. Our biggest herd wide issue we will face is parasitic anemia typically due to the parasite population being resistant to the de-wormer being used. We heavily rely on McMaster F***l Egg Count to help us determine if our de-worming protocols are working.
A McMasters FEC before deworming and then again 3 weeks after de-worming to determine the % in reduction of parasitic load is imperative when working through a potential resistance issue. Many herds have gone away from generalized de-worming and only strategically de-worming using FAMACHA as a guide.
Overall there are 100 opinions out there about de-worming in all species BUT the truth still remains that generally speaking there is a resistance issue in small ruminants.
Reach out to your veterinarian to discuss what is right for your herd as each situation and herd will be different and require a different approach!

01/15/2025

Wisdom Wednesday
Calving season is coming soon!
Dystocia (OB) = calving difficulty

EVERY PRODUCER should be able to palpate their cows and somewhat discern the following;
1) cervix open or closed (is she ready)
2) calf position
3)wtf? I'm calling the vet
It's ok to call the vet, but knowing the above helps us prioritize the calving calls or other work.

Normal progression is calf out within an hour of water bag breaking.

*Let's talk about abnormal*

Obvious reasons to intervene
1) longer than a hour
2) obvious abnormal calf presentation like only a head, only one foot or declaws on feet pointing up (backwards)

Non-obvious
1)Cow isn't acting right
2)Bloody or odd discharge
2) etc, etc, etc. Hardest things to catch are breech & uterine torsion I think

Heifers!!!!
I intervene within 30 minutes on these ladies!
9 times out of 10 they only need help with vaginal & cervical dilation and then they are fine. They tire out quickly pushing trying to dilate.

ALL COWS OBs I get the head out then let them push the rest out with minimal assistance (this is a judgement call) this does SO MANY things but the main ones are;
1) expels the crud from their lungs (no more gate hanging)
2) pushing=oxytocin release in the cow/heifer. This helps with milk let down and mothering (puts the crazy away)

I am ALWAYS willing to go through my process with you on the farm if we have time in a dystocia.

Happy calving!!

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