Animal Clinic, LLC

04/29/2026

It’s with both gratitude and heavy hearts that we share Dr. Shasa is starting a new adventure, and her last day with Animal Clinic LLC will be Friday, May 8th. 🐾♥

She has meant so much to our team, our clients, and the pets she’s cared for, and we’re truly going to miss her every day. We’re so thankful for the compassion, dedication, and joy she’s given to us and to her clients, and we wish her nothing but the very best in this next chapter!

To all her clients: Here is a note from Dr. Shasa.

Dear Clients,
After five wonderful years, I wanted to share that my last day at the Animal Clinic will be Friday, May 8, 2026.

It’s hard to put into words what this journey has meant to me. Being a part of your pets’ lives, whether for happy puppy and kitten visits, routine check-ups, or some of the more difficult moments, has been one of the greatest honors of my career. Thank you for entrusting me to care for your beloved companions. That trust is something I have never taken lightly.

To my clients, thank you for your kindness, your stories, and for allowing me to build relationships not just with your pets, but with you as well. So many of you have left a lasting impression on my heart.

To my colleagues and our incredible staff, I am endlessly grateful. This team is truly something special. They are compassionate, dedicated, and deeply committed to the animals and families we serve. It has been a privilege to work alongside such talented and caring individuals.

While I’m moving on to a new opportunity, this place and the people in it will always mean so much to me. I leave knowing you and your pets are in exceptional hands.
Thank you for five unforgettable years."

Dr. Shasa

01/20/2026

February is National Equine Dental month!
We will be offering a discount on equine dental floats. This year the dental special will run from January 19th-February 28th, 2026.

EQUINE DENTAL HEALTH:
Horses with dental problems may or may not show obvious signs of pain, irritation or discomfort. This is because some horses simply adapt to their discomfort. For this reason, periodic dental examinations performed by your equine veterinarian are essential to your horse’s health. It is important to catch dental problems early and address them before they become severe.
The following are indicators of dental problems from the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) to know when to seek veterinary attention for your horse:
1. Loss of feed from mouth while eating, difficulty with chewing, or excessive salivation.
2. Loss of body condition.
3. Large or undigested feed particles (long stems or whole grain) in manure.
4. Head tilting or tossing, bit chewing, tongue lolling, fighting the bit, or resisting bridling.
5. Poor performance, such as lugging on the bridle, failing to turn or stop, even bucking.
6. Foul odor from mouth or nostrils, or traces of blood from the mouth.
7. Nasal discharge or swelling of the face, jaw or mouth tissues.

Please call today to schedule 303-857-6671. $180 per horse which includes physical and oral exam and sedation for the float.

12/19/2025

11/26/2025

Happy Thanksgiving to our wonderful clients! 🦃🦃

As a reminder we are closed Thursday 11/27, and will re-open Friday 11/28. As always, we will have a doctor available for large animal emergencies.

We are grateful for each of you that entrusts us with the care of your animals and wish you a happy, peaceful holiday.

11/19/2025

Equine Herpes Outbreak- what you need to know

Please know that information is still becoming available on this outbreak, and we likely don't yet understand the full picture/ scope of how many horses are affected.

What you need to know-

- The current outbreak is caused by Equine Herpes Virus 1 (EHV-1), and was traced to the WPRA World Finals and Elite Barrel Race in Waco, Texas. Cases in Texas and Oklahoma have been identified, but there are likely more that we don't know about yet due to the time it takes to develop symptoms and lag in testing.
-While we routinely vaccinate for EHV-1, vaccination may not be protective because neurological disease is often caused by a mutated form of the virus that we cannot vaccinate for. Please understand that your horse is not necessarily protected just because they are vaccinated
- The disease is spread by direct contact between horses and via fomites- clothing, tack, boots, buckets, etc that touches an infected horse
- Treatment is supportive care for symptoms and often requires hospitalization. Because it is caused by a virus, antibiotics do not treat this disease

What we are recommending-
- If you can avoid traveling, please do so. This is a serious, highly contagious disease with a high mortality rate
- If you have traveled to an event recently quarantine your horses away from any others at the facility for 21 days. Take your horse's temperature twice daily and monitor them closely for fever (temperature over 101.5F), signs of respiratory disease (nasal discharge, cough), and neurologic symptoms. Take these same precautions for any new horses coming on to your property
- Contact a veterinarian promptly to evaluate your horse if you suspect they are sick
- If your horse has not received a vaccine for EHV-1 in the last 6 months, a booster is recommended, as it may reduce viral shedding and severity of symptoms if your horse were to contract the disease

10/15/2025

🎉Happy Veterinary Technician Week to our amazing staff! We love and appreciate everything you do every day! 💓

10/02/2025

🐄 We're Hiring: Large Animal Veterinary Technician 🐎

We're looking for a skilled and motivated Large Animal Technician or Assistant to join our team at Animal Clinic LLC!

You'll work alongside our veterinarians to provide high-quality care for cattle, horses, and other large animals—both in the clinic and out in the field. Every day brings new challenges and opportunities to make a difference.

👉 If you or someone you know is a great fit, check out the job posting here: https://www.animalclinicfortlupton.com/large-animal-technician.html

07/11/2025

📣 Is your horse on Prascend?

A friendly reminder that now through the end of the month (7/31) there is manufacturer rebate available on Prascend!
Stock up on this important medication for your horses and get $10 off a 60 count packet or $30 off a 160 count box

05/29/2025

📣Exciting announcement! 📣

This week at the clinic we welcomed Dr. Hills to the large animal team! We are so excited to have her on board and can't wait for her to start getting to know our wonderful clients!

Check out her bio below 👇

Dr. Hills graduated from the University of Minnesota in 2025 and moved to Colorado to begin her career with Animal Clinic LLC. Dr. Hills was born in CO and has deep roots in the state but she spent the majority of her childhood in Michigan with her family's collection of animals including goats, sheep, chickens and horses. Dr. Hills' primary interest is dairy production medicine but she has a strong interest and love for swine and small ruminants. In her spare time Dr. Hills enjoys running and spending time with her family and friends.

05/24/2025

Happy Memorial Day Weekend!

First and foremost, a deep and sincere thank you to all who have sacrificed and served our country from all of us here at the clinic.

As a reminder the clinic will be closed on Monday, May 26th in observance of the holiday. As always, an on call doctor will be available for any large animal emergencies that may arise. Have a safe and enjoyable holiday weekend!