Midvale Veterinary Clinic

12/24/2025

Congratulations, Martin!

12/19/2025

Holly and Bode, our office pups turned reindeer are all dressed up in their antlers and ready to sleigh the workday.

12/17/2025

For those of you participating in our feline spay and neuter clinic tomorrow, the consent form is now available on our website.

To help make check-in quick and easy, we encourage you to print the form and complete it ahead of time.

Visit 👉 https://www.midvalevet.com

Select “Our Services,” then click “Feline Spay/Neuter Clinic Surgery Form.”
This will take you directly to the PDF, which you can print and fill out in advance.

We appreciate your help and look forward to seeing you tomorrow! 🐾

Midvale Veterinary Clinic is a mobile, large animal veterinary clinic located in Nelliston, NY

12/07/2025

Dr. Micheline and Holly participated in the annual "ugly sweater" 5k run/walk in Canajoharie on Saturday. They had a good turn out and we even saw some of our clients !

Did you participate?
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12/06/2025

Teamwork makes the dream work!

Friday (12/5/25) Dr. Lisa (in the chute), Dr. Micheline, and our vet tech, April, braved the freezing cold to head out to a farm and vaccinate and check over a herd of beef cattle. Farming doesn’t always wait for perfect weather, and when animals need care, the Midvale team shows up no matter the temperature!

Working in extreme cold is far from ideal, but this crew moved efficiently and stayed focused, streamlining the entire process to keep the cattle calm and minimize stress.

Despite the conditions, every animal received the attention it needed. One little buddy even enjoyed a well-earned warm-up break beside the salamander heater before heading back out.

It was a great display of teamwork, dedication, and making the best of a tough situation... exactly what true collaboration looks like. 🎉

12/05/2025

Brrrr ❄️Winter has officially arrived! ❄️

If you'd rather avoid driving in rough conditions, remember that you can shop our online store anytime. Set up auto-shipments, enjoy automatic rebates and discounts, and get everything you need delivered right to your door—all while supporting our business. Stay safe and stay cozy!

Check out our online store

Benefits of shopping online at our store -Still supporting local and supporting our small business -Convenience of ordering from the comfort of your house -Have items shipped directly to you.

12/05/2025

Water remains as important for your horse in cold weather as it is in the summer. As a matter of fact, decreased water consumption in the winter is thought to be the primary inducing factor for impaction colic — although there are other predisposing factors such as poor hay quality, lack of exercise, internal parasites and dental problems.

Impaction colic is essentially constipation and most often includes the accumulation of hard, dry f***l material in the colon. The usual signs of impending impaction colic are depression, a decreased appetite, and decreased production and dryness of manure.

Studies demonstrate that you can increase your horse's winter water consumption if you provide access to heated water, but ONLY if that is the only source of water available. As always, if you have any questions about preventing colic in your horse, your equine veterinarian remains your best source of information!

12/04/2025

We are pretty excited to share that we are offering a cat spay and neuter day!

It's a first come first serve basis.

**Just to update everyone**
December 18 is completely full.
January 8 we have no cat spay openings and 4 cat neuter openings
January 29 we have 5 cat spay openings and 1 cat neuter opening.

11/27/2025

From all of us here at Midvale veterinary Clinic we want to wish everyone a very Happy Thanksgiving!!

The office is closed but there is a Dr. on call for Large Animal Emergencies.

11/13/2025

Last rabies clinic of 2025!!

Last Rabies Clinic of the Year! 🐾

Don’t miss your chance to get your pets protected at the Montgomery County Rabies Clinic this Saturday, November 15 in Fonda!

✅ Free for Montgomery County residents
💲 Only $10 per pet for non-county residents
🐶🐱 Open to cats, dogs, and ferrets

Vaccinating your pets helps keep both animals and people safe from the spread of rabies - a serious but preventable disease.

📅 Saturday, November 15
📍 Town of Mohawk Barn 2-4 Park St., Fonda
🕓 Call (518) 853-3531 for details

Let’s wrap up the year with healthy, protected pets! 💉❤️

10/29/2025

It's our understanding this is open to everyone!

DON'T MISS OUR LAST HORSE OWNER EDUCATION WEBINAR OF 2025! 📢

Join us next Wednesday, Nov. 5, for "Care and Management of the Elderly Equine".

Just like people, the needs of horses change as they continue to age. Members of the AAEP Horse Owner Education committee will present on a wide range of topics to help you properly care for the elderly equine in your life. Discussion points will include diet, dentistry, common diseases and illnesses, preventative care, and more. Do not miss this informative session on how to help your older horse live its best life!

Registration is FREE but required. A recording of the webinar will be available if you miss the live event.

Register here: https://events.zoom.us/ev/Ah5yOsCebSifxMhDsKU4IL28l58V2uXLCCZy2BJfr1cVGkPrhte-~AkTrbyktZL-X6LN0LpntEqMChUPte_sAlD_Vc22m-q6fZUf_K_Bby90XhQ

This informative session is brought to you by the AAEP Horse Owner Education Committee.

10/29/2025

🍂 Just a reminder about the dangers of grass during the season of pumpkin spice, fall like temperatures and changing/falling leaves. Just because it is fall does not mean that your horse isn’t at risk for developing laminitis triggered by insulin dysregulation due to metabolic issues and seasonal hormonal imbalances. The grass may appear less lush and green; however, the grass is in a stressed state. And due to this stressed state, the grass is high in sugars. We recommend still leaving the grazing muzzle on your horse for their safety and your peace of mind.

🩸 What can lead to insulin dysregulation? 🩸
Equine Metabolic Syndrome is a disorder associated with the inability to regulate blood insulin levels resulting in hyperinsulinemia. PPID (Pituitary para intermedia dysfunction) is the development of benign tumors of the pituitary gland which is responsible for regulating the body’s hormones including ACTH (adrencorticotropic). Both disorders can lead to insulin dysregulation, which can cause laminitis particularly when exposed to a diet high in non-structutal carbohydrates. ACTH and insulin levels can be tested to determine if your horse may need medication.

🐴 Laminitis is inflammation of the laminae between the hoof and the underlying coffin bone. The inflammation weakens the laminae attachments. Depending on severity, this may lead to founder. Founder is when the hoof and coffin bone can separate and the coffin bone can rotate.

Clinical signs of laminitis include:
🍂 Unwillingness to walk and notable lameness at the walk
🍂 Weight shifting
🍂 Heat in the feet
🍂 Increased digital pulses
🍂Wanting to stand with their weight rocked back on their hind feet
🍂 Increased heart rate and respiratory rate due to pain

🩺 If you suspect your horse may be experiencing laminitis, be sure to call your veterinarian for an exam and to formulate a plan that may include medications, management changes, and dietary restrictions.