Independence Equine & Small Animal Clinic

12/04/2025

We got to work on this beautiful Chameleon today! Oh cool is this?!

12/03/2025

We will be closing at noon today. This goes for both Equine and Small Animal ❤️🐾❤️

12/02/2025

Our internet is down which means our phones are down. Bear with us while we work on this!

12/01/2025

⚡ Cyber Monday is HERE! ⚡

💻 Don’t miss out on our BIGGEST sale of the year!
🎉 Save up to 50% off select items—limited time only!
📩 Check your email inbox for these special offers and codes.
⚠️ Terms & conditions apply. Prescription items require veterinary approval.

Give your pets the best care while saving big this Cyber Monday!

11/28/2025

We will be closed today to allow our staff to spend quality time with their families! We will re-open on Monday December 1st! The temperatures are dropping, keep those pets warm! ❤🐾❤

11/28/2025

✨ Black Friday Starts NOW! ✨

🎉 Save up to 50% off select items for a limited time—don’t miss out!
📩 Check your email inbox for exclusive codes to redeem your savings.
⚠️ Terms & conditions apply. Prescription items require veterinary approval.
🐾 Treat your pets to the care they deserve while saving big this Black Friday!

11/27/2025

We will be closed Thursday and Friday to allow our staff to spend quality time with their families. Please have a safe and wonderful Thanksgiving! We will re-open on Monday 12/1/25. Happy Thanksgiving! Don't be tempted to feed your pets table scraps! ❤🐾❤

11/25/2025

Continuing on our Nutrition journey! Good to know. Obviously in light of Thanksgiving, don't be temped to feed any leftovers!

Analysis of more than 1,700 homemade dog food diets revealed that around 94 percent were not nutritionally adequate.

11/24/2025

Mark your calendars for tomorrow!

In light of the current EHV-1 outbreak, the AAEP and the Equine Disease Communication Center (EDCC) have organized a horse owner education webinar to bring you the most up to date information on this issue.

Next Tuesday, join specialists Lewis R. “Bud” Dinges (Texas Animal Health Commission Executive Director and Texas State Veterinarian), Dr. Krista Estell (AAEP/EDCC) and Dr. Katie Flynn (USEF) for an informative discussion about what EHV-1 is, how to recognize it, and most importantly, how to prevent its spread.

This webinar is FREE, but registration is required. Register here: https://events.zoom.us/ev/AnIoJrASj0vuX7Q_K87mKEjg5bxeMAkqp7fpSoOgVtVm_Zgo1g5m~AiiV7ZQ3bbmlEW2iSkeRTSAfMCYf2QhFMoprr7WRbM_MsiJRcBGT1oLj0Q

*PLEASE NOTE: the attendee limit for this session is capped at 1,000. However, all who register will be emailed a link to an on-demand recording that will become available 24 hours after the live session ends.

11/19/2025

In light of the recent EHV-1 outbreak in Texas, we want to remind everyone to ensure their horses are up to date on their vaccinations. While vaccination may not fully prevent a horse from becoming ill, it does reduce the risk and, most importantly, helps prevent vaccinated horses from shedding the virus. This plays a major role in limiting the spread of Rhino (EHV-1/EHV-4) and Influenza.

What is Equine Herpesvirus (EHV)?

You've probably heard it called Rhinopneumonitis, a respiratory tract disease that results in "snotty noses," but EHV is more than that. Depending on the strain, this virus can also cause abortion in broodmares, and equine herpesvirus myeloencephalopathy (EHM) — the often-deadly neurologic form of the disease.

Because EHV is endemic in many equine populations, most mature horses have developed some immunity through repeated natural infection. However, they remain a source of infection for other susceptible horses, like weaned foals and yearlings, who usually display symptoms of the respiratory form of the disease in autumn and winter. Performance and show horses are also more vulnerable to the disease, as they commingle with unfamiliar equines in close quarters while under stress from travel and competition.

Proper biosecurity protocols can help reduce EHV outbreaks and other disease transmission. A variety of vaccines are also available for protection against both the respiratory and abortive form of the disease, but there is no equine licensed vaccine at this time that has a label claim for protection against the neurologic form (EHM).

Consult your primary equine veterinarian to learn more about this disease and work with them to determine the optimal vaccine protocol for your horses.

You can learn more about all three forms on the Equine Disease Communication Center's website here: https://equinediseasecc.org/infectious-diseases

11/17/2025

Spots are filling fast! Get your pet in before the holidays and book your next appointment online. 🐾 Whether you are due for your routine checkup or something more urgent, we’re here for you.

✅ Book online now—it's quick, easy, and available 24/7!
📅 independenceanimal.com/appointment-request

11/17/2025

Today is National Take a Hike Day, we want to make it better by including our dogs! (and cats if you have any outgoing felines!) Show us your hike!