Valley Veterinary Associates

03/07/2025

Thanks for leaving cards today Sorry didn’t stop to talk ! Glad in area !

03/07/2025

Always useful

03/06/2025

While we are all looking forward to warm spring days and lush green pasture, the transition from winter hay to spring grass should be planned carefully to mitigate any health risks to your equine. In other words — just because your equine friend is not obese or suffering from a nutritionally related disease, doesn’t mean you should just forget about hay entirely and let your horse eat their fill of spring grass.

Feeding high-quality hay is a good way to satisfy a horse’s urge to chew when they can’t graze and provide essential nutrients at the same time. A mature horse will eat 2-2.5% of its body weight per day; roughage should contribute to at least half of this percentage, but most agree forage should be a minimum of 75% of the horse's diet. Please remember that not all horses are made equal, so a horse's total nutritive requirements will ultimately depend on the individual's age, stage of development, metabolism and workload.

Take-home message: Before making any changes to your equine companion's diet this spring, consult your veterinarian to determine their current weight/body condition score and to formulate a balanced and nutritious ration that meets your horse’s specific nutritional needs!

03/06/2025

03/06/2025

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03/04/2025

Let's start from the beginning. You think your pet has been poisoned - what do you do next? As always, it's best to remain calm and lean on a toxicology resource like Pet Poison Helpline or a trusted veterinarian.

Save the guide below in case you ever suspect that your pet has been exposed to something toxic!

03/03/2025

Can't wait for the Empty Bowl of Columbus, GA luncheon in a week... Sunday, March 9!

03/02/2025

Nicely worded!

Spring is almost here! Which means…it's time to schedule your equine companion to receive their spring vaccinations!

If you are wondering what vaccinations your equine friend should receive, the answer is — There are no “one size fits all” vaccine recommendations. A veterinarian who knows your animal and your management system is your best resource to recommend what vaccines your equine should receive and with what frequency!

While vaccination does not prevent disease in all circumstances, a good immunization protocol minimizes the risk of infection and remains an essential component of responsible ownership. A vaccination appointment is also the perfect opportunity for a yearly check-up of your equine friend and a great way to catch any health concerns early.

If you have yet to contact your veterinarian about scheduling vaccinations, we encourage you to do it soon!

03/02/2025

While I am on a rant ; a wonderful patient was lost secondary to one of these lodging in a hideous place involving esophagus and stomach ! Very tough little family member but damage to great to repair !! Please be careful with all thes type products !!! ❤️❤️

03/02/2025

So wanted to share info : you can do all that is necessary and still lose pets . Pepper had a normal pregnancy until Thursday late pm and had spotting ( Due dates 3/3-3/5) No abnormal temp no straining no milk Fetal geartbeat greater than 100.Friday am bloodwork normal radiograph abnormal ! Sent with my staff member Annabelle Roberts ( thanks again) to the Roo at AU ! Hormonal mismatching due to a singlet puppy ! Pepper; since already there and possibility of bleeding had them do sx ( Thanks thanks to great SX staff at AU ) She’s home safe and alive !!! Thanks to my staff for keeping me sane when by myself Friday !!! Thanks to Annabelle and Madison for being at AU and relaying all while I was working !!! Thanks again ALL at AU Small Animal Therio and Sx !!!!For all breeders ; if you have a singlet puppy please have serial progesterones starting about 50 days : doing temps etc NOT enough . Stimulation of delivery not communicating with mother . Off course not common so it happens to me but my best call dog buddy is alive and safe ! Love you all 💝

03/01/2025

Thanks HCHS for an enjoyable music festival ! Creekside you did great !!! Thanks Ms Applin

02/27/2025

Yes yes yes we are a full box Need a pick up !!!! Yeah❤️❤️❤️