Barn & Home Veterinary Clinic

08/12/2025

Ways to beat the heat!

Yes to the following:
---Stay inside and bring your animals inside when feasible. We won't judge if you bring your Longhorn in too, just make sure to send us a picture. We take no responsibility for any damage that may occur, though!
---Stay hydrated. Electrolytes are always in fashion. There are several options for electrolytes for all the species.
---Fans and misters. If you think a cool mist gently blowing on you sounds nice - so do most of your furry and feathered friends.
---Shade. If you must be outside, stick to it. Alpacas and llamas may choose to sun themselves. The rest of us, as Vitamin D deficient as we might be, should not try to get our yearly dose in a couple days.

No to the following:
---Do not walk your dog, goat, rooster or other pet on hot sidewalk/pavement.
---Do not exercise in the heat - playing fetch, halter-breaking, etc. is fun - but heat stroke is not.
---Do not take water fun for granted. While water can be an excellent way to cool off, it also comes with it's own dangers. Too cold of water, over-exertion swimming, and blue green algae blooms are just a few to watch out for.

08/08/2025

The same but different! We couldn't help but capture these two goat kids showing off their yin and yang looks.

07/24/2025

Thank you for everyone’s patience while Dr. Furrer was on vacation. Dr. Furrer did some tent camping and attempted to relax, but even better is when our patients like Mr. Macallan get to go glamping!

07/08/2025

ATTENTION! We want to remind you that Dr. Furrer will be on vacation from 7/11/25-7/15/25, and back to work on 7/16/25. She will not have access to cell service (no phone calls, emails or texting).

Tiana (Vet Assistant/Receptionist) will be be keeping an eye on calls, texts and emails on Friday 7/11/25, Monday 7/14/25 and Tuesday 7/15/25. She will only be available to help get you scheduled or answer simple questions.

We will be fully unavailable Saturday 7/12/25 and Sunday 7/13/25.

If you contact us, we will respond as soon as we can, but there may be a delay in our response time – we may not be able to respond until we are back.

For emergencies - see our web page for best options.

If you are a new client, please go to www.barnandhomevetclinic.com and fill out our New Client Form. Once we are back, we will reach out with a quote and scheduling options, or to answer your questions.

If you are not a new client and it is not an emergency, feel free to text/email/call – we will respond on or after the 16th.

Thank you for your patience – we appreciate everyone’s support and will be ready for action once back!

07/02/2025

This handsome fellow has the red and white in prep for the upcoming freedom festivities, but we're thankful he's not feeling blue!

06/27/2025

Pinkeye - a diagnosis none of us want to hear, but that is unfortunately quite common. It is a highly contagious disease that is generally treatable, but we prefer to prevent.

Best prevention is to do ALL of the following:

—Cattle Pinkeye Vaccine. Should be given 3-6 weeks prior to the onset of pinkeye season. Helps limit infection and reduce severity.

—Fly Control. Transmission of pinkeye is via flies - and we have plenty of them here! Treat animals of all ages with a long-lasting insecticide (ear tags, powders, pour-ons, etc.) + Premise control (insecticide that works on a variety of surfaces - use in/around facilities) + Additional measures as needed (back rubbers, oilers, etc.).

—Environmental Management. Pasture management - Pollen, seed heads, dust, and UV light all cause irritation - reducing these (keeping pastures trimmed, dust controlled, and direct sunlight limited) will reduce pinkeye. Facilities management - Sanitation! Promptly eliminate organic debris such as wet/rotting feed, manure, etc. to keep flies at bay.

06/25/2025

Hello! We wanted to inform all our wonderful clients of our upcoming holiday schedule.

Barn & Home Vet Clinic will be working a half day July 3rd (emergencies only) and will be closed July 4th (plus our normal weekend off/closed), and reopening July 7th.  For these days off, all our staff will be unavailable.

If you are needing medication refills, have questions for the doctor, are having concerns with your animal(s), etc. - please let us know in advance of our days off so we can do our best to accommodate your needs.

Thank you all!

06/23/2025

06/13/2025

Whether you enjoy cool, hot, cloudy or sunny weather - the past week and the weeks to come are giving something for everyone. So stay cool, warm, comfortable and healthy. Happy Friday!

06/05/2025

Happy Anniversary Barn & Home Vet Clinic! Thank you to all who have made it possible and to everyone who keeps us going. Cheers to 2 years!

05/19/2025

Hello! We wanted to remind everyone that Dr. Furrer will be taking a short vacation for Memorial Day weekend.

She will be fully unavailable for appointments, emergency calls, phone calls, etc. from May 23rd-May 26th. We truly hope she simply is not needed and everyone stays safe and healthy, but if your animal(s) is having an emergency please go to our website and scroll to the bottom for next best options.

Tiana (Vet Assistant) will be keeping an eye on calls, texts and emails on Friday May 23rd - she will only be available to help get you scheduled or answer simple questions.

If you are needing medication refills, have questions for the doctor, are having concerns with your animal(s), etc. - please let us know before May 23rd.

Thank you all!

05/13/2025

Dental health is important for all species, and we are happy to announce that we are now offering dental cleanings/procedures for dogs and cats!

We have a dental x-ray, an ultrasonic cleaner, a polisher, and the capability and expertise for dental extractions.

There is a lot that goes into a dental procedure, so feel free to call/email/text us with questions or to get scheduled!