SRH Veterinary Services

11/26/2025

We are so thankful for all of you as part of our extended family this holiday!

Please be advised that the office will be closed in observance of Thanksgiving tomorrow (Thursday, 11/27). The office will reopen on Friday for normal hours. As usual, we are available for your large animal services all day!

11/24/2025

In light of the recent EHV-1 outbreak in the south, our partners at Boehringer Ingelheim have put together a zoom meeting on November 24th at 7:00pm to answer horse owner question and concerns. While there are not currently any cases in our practice area, we want to keep horse owners well informed. Registration is limited but recording will be available after the session. Click on the link below to register:

https://boehringer.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ob0krmkLSX6Yb4Kry7cguw #/registration

Please feel free to reach out to SRH. With any questions regarding your horse’s risk and current vaccination status.

11/20/2025

Those Darn Ticks!

It might be getting colder but it seems like the ticks are only getting bolder right now. We have a wonderful sale running for our patients. 50% off on Frontline for cats and 50% off Vectra 3D for dogs over 95lbs - this is labeled for canine use but is also wonderful product to help aid in keeping your horses tick free!

Here is a useful link to a video on the application of Vectra 3D on horses: https://youtu.be/1xveUtle54s

11/13/2025

Ticks are on the march in the fall. Your equine is at risk and we feel that prevention is key! Use preventives like permethrin sprays, show sheen on tails and lower legs, SWAT under the chin, Vectra 3d topical tick prevention (labeled for canines), or lint rolling your horse coming in from turnout or back from a trail ride. Remember that a tick has to be embedded for 8-12 hours for a disease transmission to occur so preventing them from latching on or pulling them off promptly is the key to success.

Application of vectra 3D available at SRH: https://youtu.be/1xveUtle54s

For additional reading check out equimanagement's article
https://equimanagement.com/research-medical/ticks-and-horses-common-myths-and-tips-for-disease-prevention/

Here are tips for turning your clients into “tick whisperers” and minimizing tick-borne illness in their horses.

11/12/2025

Yes, fleas and ticks are threats year round! While flea and tick activity is higher during warmer months, they are a year-round threat because adult fleas can survive indoors during winter, and ticks can be active whenever temperatures are above freezing.

What can you do? Use a year-round flea and tick prevention medication as recommended by your veterinarian, like Nextgard Plus and be sure to up to date with your yearly flea and tickborne disease testing (Called SNAP test)

11/11/2025

On this Veterans Day, we would like to thank Dr Noble's husband Leif and Dr Tania Hummel for their serivce and dedication to our country. We also send our love and thanks to all those who have served and sacrificed for our freedom.

“𝘖𝘶𝘳 𝘥𝘦𝘣𝘵 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘰𝘪𝘤 𝘮𝘦𝘯 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘷𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘢𝘯𝘵 𝘸𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘯 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘦𝘳𝘷𝘪𝘤𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘤𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘵𝘳𝘺 𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘯𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳 𝘣𝘦 𝘳𝘦𝘱𝘢𝘪𝘥. 𝘛𝘩𝘦𝘺 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘯𝘦𝘥 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘺𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘵𝘶𝘥𝘦.” - 𝘏𝘢𝘳𝘳𝘺 𝘚. 𝘛𝘳𝘶𝘮𝘢𝘯

11/06/2025

🚨 Service Update 🚨

Dear Clients,

We will be updating our phone and computer systems today which will cause some delay in communication starting late morning. We will have the phone system call forwarded to staff in the office. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and truly appreciate your patience as we make these improvements.

This update will help us enhance our ability to serve you better and ensure smoother communication moving forward.

Thank you for your understanding! 🙏

11/05/2025

UPDATE TO THE 🚨Service Update 🚨

We mentioned yesterday that we would be updating our phone and computer systems today. This has been moved to tomorrow - Thursday Novemebr 6th. This will stilll cause some delay in communication starting late tomorrow morning and we will still have the phone system call forwarded to staff in the office.

Once again, We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and truly appreciate your patience as we make these improvements.
This update will help us serve you better and ensure better communication in the future.

As always many thanks for your understanding! 🙏

11/04/2025

🚨 Service Update 🚨

Dear Clients,

We will be updating our phone and computer systems tomorrow which will cause some delay in communication starting late morning. We will have the phone system call forwarded to staff in the office. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and truly appreciate your patience as we make these improvements.

This update will help us enhance our ability to serve you better and ensure smoother communication moving forward.

Thank you for your understanding! 🙏

10/31/2025

Remember to have fun and be safe tonight and to keep your furry friends safe. Here are a couple of tips and an article from the ASPCA on how to have a safe and happy halloween for all members of the family.
https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/general-pet-care/halloween-safety-tips

10/17/2025

Fall lovers aren't the only ones crazy for pumpkins! Your animals will love it too!
Pumpkin is packed full of vitamins A, C, E, and B, as well as minerals and fibre. In small amounts, pumpkin can help your pet to maintain a healthy digestive system, as well as act as an accompaniment to a healthy diet.

Pumpkin tips:

Gerbils, rabbits, guinea pigs, rats, mice and hamsters can eat pumpkin in moderation.Please note that hamsters should only be fed a portion the size of their ear.

Degus, chinchillas, and hedgehogs should not be fed any pumpkin or pumpkin seeds at all.

Pigs, sheep, geese, ducks, goats and chickens can all eat fresh pumpkins. Break or smash them open and leave them in their enclosure for these pets to peck or munch on.

Pumpkin is a tasty and healthy treat for dogs. It is full of fibre, so can be great for upset stomachs. A medium sized dog will should only feed around 4-5 tablespoons a couple of times a week as it could cause constipation in larger amounts.
Dogs cannot have the rind, stem or pulp, as it may cause intestinal blockages, so cooked mashed pumpkin or plain canned pumpkin is best.

Canned pumpkin is good for cats digestive system, but in moderation – too much can cause diarrhoea.
Fresh pumpkin is good for cats to consume in small amounts – they’ll love it cut up in chunks and steamed. As it is high in fibre, it can help to keep their stomachs healthy.

Remember - Plain is best: Only give animals plain, unseasoned pumpkin. Avoid pumpkin pie filling, as it can contain sugar, salt, and spices that are harmful. Do not feed animals rotting or spoiled pumpkins, pumpkins that have been carved, painted, or treated with bleach as this can lead to illness.

Nothing says autumn like a little seasonal snack. 🍂

10/11/2025

Just as a reminder as everyone enjoys their long weekend, we are open on Monday, October 13th. Stay safe, have fun and if you need us, we will be here.