Sault Animal Hospital

06/01/2026

Meet Flash - previously known as John Wick. He is a male tuxedo that is 8 weeks old. He was found all alone abandoned in someone’s yard when he was only one day old. He was brought to our clinic where we administered around the clock prenatal care - Thanks Autumn and Maria! He is now ready for a new home!

He will come with his first set of vaccines and dewormed. Call or message the clinic if you’re interested in adopting this cute little fella.

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06/01/2026

05/31/2026

Most equine owners know that a negative Coggins test is a document required to be able to transport their animal across state lines, enter them in a competitive event, or board at someone's barn. But what does the phrase "negative Coggins test" actually mean?

A "Coggins" is a blood test that can only be performed by USDA-approved laboratories and checks for Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA) antibodies in the blood. Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA) is a potentially fatal blood-borne infectious viral disease that produces a persistent infection among equids nearly worldwide. Transmission through blood transfusions or contaminated needles/syringes, surgical instruments or dental equipment is most common. The virus can also be transmitted through vectors via fly bite.

The clinical signs of disease can vary dramatically from an acute infection to an inapparent form, but what is important to know is that it produces a persistent infection. Once an animal tests positive for EIA it becomes a lifelong source of disease transmission, so the owner can only choose between quarantine for life or humane euthanasia to ensure that large outbreaks of the disease don’t occur. There is no vaccine or treatment for EIA.

Take-home message: While a Coggins test is a necessary travel document, don’t forget that it's also first and foremost a way to identify and remove EIA carriers to keep the disease under control.

To learn more about EIA, visit our website at: https://aaep.org/resource/equine-infectious-anemia/ or visit the Equine Disease Communication Center's website: https://www.equinediseasecc.org/equine-infectious-anemia

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05/31/2026

📢 UPAWS COMMUNITY UPDATE - MAY 29, 2026

Out of an abundance of caution and in the best interest of all the animals in our care, UPAWS is temporarily closing completely to the public effective May 29th.

Essential staff are on site dedicated to the care of our animals and maintaining our facility. All of our focus is on the wellbeing of every animal under our roof.

Effective immediately and until further notice:

🐾 All animal services suspended — adoptions, surrenders, strays, meet and greets — all species
🐾 Building closed to the public — no public access at this time
🐾 UPAWS dog park closed

We are closed for a minimum of two weeks. UPAWS will continue to provide updates on our timeline as the situation develops.

Comments are turned off on this post as we are not able to address individual questions through social media. Please reach out to us directly and we will be happy to help.

📧 [email protected]
📞 475-6661

Thank you for your continued love and support of UPAWS. 🐾

05/31/2026

Did you know we do cardiac work-ups? Heart disease affects 1 in 10 dogs and is treatable with diagnostics and medications. Watch for the signs and symptoms.

Heart disease in dogs, affecting roughly 1 in 10 dogs, occurs when the heart cannot pump blood efficiently. The most common types are mitral valve disease (leaky valves, common in older small breeds) and dilated cardiomyopathy (weak heart muscle, common in large breeds).

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