Whiskey River Large Animal Mobile Veterinary Services

07/14/2025

In an effort to expand our ability to provide extraordinary care to our patients and clients, Dr. Beil is now offering a TELEMEDICINE Consultation Service, starting July 1st!

By expanding our services with this option, Whiskey River Large Animal is making every effort to care for your animals. We strive to provide outstanding care as a veterinary service, but also know our clients play a vital role in the lives of the patients we love. Clients must be active with our practice, and we would need to have examined the animal in person within the last year to be eligible for a telemedicine visit.

One telemedicine consultation consists of the messaging (email and text) and/or phone calls needed to establish a course of action for a single condition. What we believe the problem is, what our recommended treatment is, and one follow-up within 24 hours. You will be sent a link for payment to initiate the consult session. Additional follow-ups or secondary plans will incur another consult fee.
- Telemedicine consultation call or text, email during business hours: $25
- Telemedicine consultation call or text, email after hours: $45
If a telemedicine consultation turns into the need for an emergency visit, the telemed fee will be credited to the visit charge.

In order to provide your animals with the best care, in the most efficient manner, please have the following information ready when contacting us for a telemedicine consultation:
- What symptoms or behaviors are irregular in my animal?
Lethargic? Eating and drinking? F***s? Urinating?
- What is the animal's temperature? Pulse? Respiration?
- How long has my animal been displaying these symptoms?
- What treatment or care have you (the owner) already administered?
Pain medication? Antibiotics?

As always, if you have any questions, don't hesitate to reach out! 828-524-1957

07/02/2025

Just letting everyone know, we will be closed on the 4th of July and this coming weekend, to allow our staff some much needed time with their families. Please see our after hours referral line for any large animal emergencies this weekend.

Be safe and keep your critters safe!

06/11/2025

Good things to note!

HOW AND WHY DO HORSES GET ULCERS?

Equine gastric ulcers can affect any horse of any age. Up to 90% of racehorses and 60% of show horses, as well as non-performance horses and even foals are affected by equine gastric ulcers. Gastric ulcers result from the erosion of the stomach lining due to a prolonged exposure to the normal acid present in the stomach.

Unlike ulcers in humans, bacteria do not appear to cause equine gastric ulcers. Instead, this condition is often a man-made disease. Stall confinement alone can lead to the development of ulcers. A horse’s feeding schedule and high-grain diets can also contribute to the development of ulcers.

Stress, both environmental and physical, can increase the likelihood of ulcers, as can hauling, training, and mixing groups of horses. Strenuous exercise can decrease the emptying of the stomach as well as the blood flow, thus further contributing to the problem.

The treatment and prevention of gastric ulcers is directed at removing these predisposing factors, therefore decreasing acid production within the horse’s stomach. Prevention of ulcers is the key in helping your horse, as neutralizing the production of stomach acid is nature’s best antacid.

Please note that the only way to definitively diagnose ulcers is through a gastroscopy. An equine veterinarian should always be consulted in any case of suspected gastric ulcers to determine the best course of action and treatment for the individual horse.

05/21/2025

The floor is lava… goat edition

03/18/2025

Excuse me! I’d like a copy of my records please!

03/11/2025

And the “First Foal of the Year Award” goes to…

Moonstone’s Sovereign Halo from In The Irons Equestrian Academy

Halo had a rough start to life last week when he was orphaned shortly after being born. His owners were lucky to find him a nurse mare, and he is now home bonding with his new adopted mom. Read more about his story here… https://gofund.me/0524dbd4

We are honored to have met him today and to be a small part in his journey!

03/10/2025

A BIG congratulations to the Cherokee County 4-H this weekend! They traveled to Raleigh for the State Horse Bowl competition and placed 7th in the State!

These young folks are the future of horse care in our community, and we are so incredibly proud of their hard work, dedication, and achievements! Way to go, team!

02/26/2025

We have better job benefits than you! 🤪🥰

02/23/2025

Meet the next newest member of the Whiskey River team!

Amy Meiners has been a client and friend for 5+ years, and now will be the newest VOICE on the phone, as our new Client Services Liaison!

The wonderful world of animals has been a part of Amy’s life from an early age. She grew up on a large cattle farm in Maryland. This provided an opportunity to participate in 4-H, raise and show cattle, and own horses. In addition, Amy’s father held a career in animal health, which fostered a desire to own and care for animals, and provided many occasions to draw horse markings on Coggins papers. Fast forward to 2005, when Amy and her husband moved to Murphy and began adding animals to their family. Today, Amy, her husband, and two daughters, live on a small farm where they dabble in a variety of farming hobbies, raise and train ponies, focusing on the preservation of the Dartmoor breed, and daily marvel at the physical, emotional, and spiritual lessons learned on a farm!

02/18/2025

Back to work today! Little Jeffery thought he could outrun Dr. B in his splint faster than her walking boot!!

02/14/2025

Our one and only discount day! Come see us in Hayesville by the lake!! March 1st!

02/01/2025

Y’all know I can’t stay away!

Miss Priscilla the goat has been with us for 10 days after a complicated cesarean section. Her “parents” came to visit today, and I couldn’t stay away without some goat snuggles! Please send her healing vibes, too, as she still has a long road to go.