Knox County Veterinary Services, Inc.

08/19/2025

We are transitioning to a new software system!

Please bear with us as we learn the ins and outs: you may even receive a few weird texts or communications during the process.

08/09/2025

It’s a weekend kind of vibe 🐾😉

08/06/2025

As temperatures and bug populations remain high, it is critically important that horse owners take steps to protect their equine friends (and their families) from mosquito bites. If you live in a region where mosquito populations persist well into the fall months, your veterinarian may recommend additional fall booster vaccinations against EEE/WEE and WNV (West Nile Virus).

If you don't know your horse's vaccination history or you are unsure whether they have received a certain vaccine, it's not too late to start from scratch with an initial series of inoculations followed by the appropriate boosters, as recommended by your horse doctor.

So, what is Eastern Equine Encephalitis?

EEE is a severe, viral disease affecting the central nervous system, and is transmitted to equids (and humans) by infected mosquitoes. There is no cure for EEE, and the mortality rate is 75-95% (in horses). Prevention through vaccination is key.

Contact your veterinarian for more information and learn more about EEE with the following resources:

USDA Equine Arbovirus Dashboard: https://www.aphis.usda.gov/livestock-poultry-disease/equine/arbovirus-dashboard?fbclid=IwY2xjawL93phleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFoZWhDbm9DQXJkUDJ2UXQ4AR4LQFqAZgJ-l6okRNSB5gb3W22O2wch3hTNfUrdWkYu5vr4vsPs5dO8_fchtg_aem_AJ5BEuDhbfiGxQTJgInt4A

Equine Disease Communication Center (EDCC): https://www.equinediseasecc.org/eastern-equine-encephalitis

AAEP EEE Guidelines: https://aaep.org/resource/eastern-equine-encephalitis-eee/?fbclid=IwY2xjawL93rRleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFoZWhDbm9DQXJkUDJ2UXQ4AR53Fr5KFEMaKqGIwpZV4z428WzO0A1N4K8_PoKQ6D4QKlzJqNkHJ6YDd6qnqg_aem_fitQxeORLIU_v3AW-kzK1Q

07/31/2025

We tend to think Rabies isn’t such a big deal - but trust me- it is!!!

By the time symptoms occur, it’s too late.
It’s a horrible, deadly disease.

The recent case of a horse in the Danville area emphasizes this

PLEASE vaccinate your animals.

07/25/2025

🏔 🚗 🏝️ Big end of summer plans?
Don’t forget the essentials! From targeted medications to everyday wellness picks, our online store makes it easy to support your pet all season long.
https://knoxcountyvets.covetruspharmacy.com

07/21/2025

Brace yourself — and take care of the animals.

The next few days are going to be oppressively HOT & HUMID.

07/19/2025

We take it seriously.

From close monitoring of multiple parameters, to skilled & compassionate care, your pet’s health is our focus. 🐾

07/15/2025

Ticks are a real threat to our pets, too.

We can help them with a great preventatives & Lyme vaccines.

Call us at 606-545-9170

The CDC has recorded just under 450 Emergency Department visits in the US so far this year, with 250 of those in the Southeast

07/12/2025

07/07/2025

This week is National Farriers Week! Thank you to all the farriers out there working with veterinarians to help keep horses healthy and providing quality hoof care across the country.

07/04/2025