Foggy Ridge Veterinary Service

Foggy Ridge Veterinary Service Drs. Ryan and Helen Rutter provide ambulatory veterinary services for large animals in Athens and the surrounding counties.

08/07/2025

Here in Oklahoma, we received an email from our state veterinarian letting us know that there have been many positive rabies cases in the state, including many involving skunks. He also let us know that there have been 4 cattle, 2 dogs, 2 horses, 1 cat and 1 goat test positive, plus a litter of piglets attacked by a suspected rabid skunk.

Even if you're not in Oklahoma, it's time to remind your clients to get their animals, including livestock, vaccinated against rabies. We are starting to see West Nile cases too, so it's time to get all vaccines caught up!

Here's a link to the Oklahoma data: https://oklahoma.gov/health/health-education/acute-disease-service/rabies/rabies-surveillance-data-and-statistics.html

08/01/2025

This week, Kentucky saw not only a case of rabies, but also a case of West Nile Virus.

Although most horse owners have probably heard of West Nile, you may not know what to look for or how to ward off the virus.

West Nile virus (WNV) was first detected in North America in the late summer of 1999. Following its arrival in the states, a vaccine was developed and has since been a recommended annual vaccination following the initial series.

If you suspect your horse may have contracted West Nile, contact your vet for next steps. Fortunately, if your horse is vaccinated against WNV, they have a good chance of making a full recovery.

Every horse should be vaccinated for rabies.
07/30/2025

Every horse should be vaccinated for rabies.

We are looking for a new ambulatory veterinary assistant. This is part time hours and will typically start at 8:45 and b...
06/18/2025

We are looking for a new ambulatory veterinary assistant. This is part time hours and will typically start at 8:45 and be done by 3:30 ish to get kids off the bus. Schedule can be flexible if needed

This is somewhat grueling as the main duties include holding horse heads for dental floats and helping to restrain cattle for procedures. Please send resumes or interest to [email protected].

08/28/2024

Summer and fall are the peak time for arbovirus infection as these diseases (which include Eastern Equine Encephalitis [EEE], West Nile Virus [WNV], Western Equine Encephalitis [WEE] and Venezuelan Equine Encephalitis [VEE]) are transmitted by several different species of mosquitoes and biting insects.

With more states reporting cases of West Nile Virus (28 cases have been reported in August as of today), this is your reminder to keep your horses up to date on vaccinations with the guidance of your veterinarian to best protect your equine friends from infection.

Learn more about West Nile Virus and find downloadable resources on the Equine Disease Communication Center's website at: https://www.equinediseasecc.org/west-nile-virus

Just a friendly reminder that invoices are due at the time of service or when they are emailed. Paying them on time help...
05/01/2024

Just a friendly reminder that invoices are due at the time of service or when they are emailed. Paying them on time helps ensure that we can continue providing service. Thank you!

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Athens, OH
45701

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 11am
Tuesday 8am - 11am
Wednesday 8am - 11am
Thursday 8am - 11am
Friday 8am - 11am

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(740) 331-1414

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