Archer City Veterinary Clinic

06/26/2026

North Texas first case of New World Screwworm came in for treatment today. Got her fixed up👍🏻🤫😉

06/13/2026

While I don’t think we have a high level of concern for our immediate area (yet) about the New World Screwworm, if you are planning to travel down south this summer with your dog or cat you ought to consider a dose of Nexgard, Bravecto, or Simparica Trio before you go. More cases are being identified every day. Livestock owners should be paying attention to any wounds their animals may have. I know I’ll be looking mine over a little more closely for the foreseeable future.

Just like livestock and wildlife, companion animals are also susceptible to New World screwworm (NWS), especially if they spend a lot of time outside.

Whether you are in a NWS-infested zone or not, the TAHC recommends all owners monitor their companion animals for suspicious wounds and signs of NWS. Talk to your vet about preventative products to use now and stay updated with Texas-specific NWS information on the TAHC NWS page: https://bit.ly/TAHC-NWS

06/10/2026

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05/22/2026

Turko was a great dog and an easy patient. I never had to worry about him biting me. Our condolences to Aaron and his family.

03/13/2026

**Update- dog and owner reunited.

I found this dog running down the middle of Hwy 25 near Buerger Road a few minutes ago. If he’s yours call me at 940-613-5102. He’s friendly, wet, and smells really bad!! And now my vehicle does too😷🤢

01/22/2026

Well, somebody told me there’s something happening soon with the weather. Personally, I think the weatherman is in cahoots with the grocery stores and gas stations. And I also think they kinda like getting people riled up…like my staff. “Dr. Spears what are we gonna do- we’re gonna get stuck at work for the WHOLE weekend!”😱 “Oh no, I’ll surely DIE if one snowflake falls and I have to drive on ice!”🙄 “Dr. Spears if we don’t close early on Friday you’re going to have to drive ALL of us home!”🤨So, to put a stop to the despair and so I don’t have to clean all the guns, coats, boots and tools out of my truck, Archer City Veterinary Clinic will be closing at noon on Friday. My prediction: nothing happens, and the weatherman gets free groceries and gas for the rest of the year😉.