River View Veterinary Service, LLC

04/23/2025

Is prevention needed and how long do I need to give it?

Yes, dogs almost always need heartworm preventative medication. Even indoor dogs can be at risk of contracting heartworms from mosquitoes that may enter the home. Treating heartworm disease can be very expensive and potentially dangerous for the dog; therefore, prevention is highly advised year-round regardless of locatio

04/21/2025

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04/06/2025

Unfortunately, due to a family emergency, doctors will not be in the office on Monday, 4/7/25. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. We will still be open for food and medication pick ups and any technician appointments. Thank you for your understanding

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04/04/2025

Cows do have best friends and become stressed when they are separated.

04/02/2025

April is National Heartworm Awareness Month and Prevention of Lyme disease. Heartworms are spread by mosquitos and Lyme disease by ticks. With the weather getting warmer, the season is here! Remember to order your prevention to keep your pets protected.

04/01/2025

Vet Camp 2025 registration is now open!!! Registration is open the whole month of April. Registration papers are on our website (under the "Education and Outreach" tab) or can be picked up in the clinic.

We are planning on having TWO Vet Camps this year to accommodate the growing number of applicants!!! Both camps will be the same week, June 9-13. There will be a morning camp (8:30am - 12pm) and an afternoon camp (1pm - 4:30pm). Both camps will be the same. The applicants will be picked AT RANDOM (not in order of applications). We are unable to specifically assign them to morning or afternoon camp. Camp is open to everyone ages 8-11, preference is made to current clients and those who have not attended before.

03/26/2025

If you find your pet unconscious these steps could help you and your pet.

1. Check their airway for any blockages by pulling their tongue forward and extending their neck. Check for a pulse using your index and middle fingers on the inside rear leg about mid-thigh. Get your pet to the ground if they are not there already and lay them on their right side.

2. If the airway is clear and no pulse is detected start chest compressions. Compressions need to be 1/3-1/2 chest depth and aim for 100-120 compressions per minute. Stayin' Alive by the Bee Gees is a good tempo to achieve the correct compression rate.

3. For every 30 compressions you need to give 2 breaths. Count your compressions out loud so you know when to give 2 breaths. To give a breath, close your pets mouth and extend their neck to align the nose with the spine. Give 2 breaths through their nose, you should be able to watch the chest rise. Breaths should be completed in 3-5 seconds.

4. Resume chest compressions and get to the nearest animal hospital.