Leaf River Veterinary Services

09/27/2025

Leaf River Veterinary Services is proud to be a contestant of the second annual chili cook off in Taylorsville! Y’all come see us on Main Street and vote for your favorite chili from 11-2pm!

09/25/2025

Our phones are down due to an outage in the area.

09/18/2025

Keep your dog safe from heartworms without the hassle! 🐾 With autoship, you choose the schedule that works for you and your pet, ensuring no gaps in protection. It’s the easiest way to stay on top of heartworm prevention year-round!
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09/16/2025

🐾 Meet Blue – Your Future Best Friend 🐾

Are you looking for unconditional love, daily tail wags, and a best friend for all of life’s adventures? Meet Blue, a 6-7 month cur mix with a heart as big as his smile. 💙

Blue is the happiest when he's by your side.

🐶 About Blue:
6-7 months old
Dewormed and vaccinated
Rabies, flea/tick, and heartworm meds administered
Not neutered
Dog-friendly
Know basic commands

Blue is looking for a loving home where he can be part of the family. He thrives on companionship and will make the most loyal, loving companion. He’s been through a lot, but he hasn’t lost his sweet spirit—and now he’s ready to start his next chapter with you.

Could Blue be the missing piece in your life? 🏡💙
📍Located in Bay Springs, MS
📩 Send us a message to learn more!

Please share to help Blue find his forever home. Every share gets him one paw closer! 🐾

09/10/2025

🐀Rat Bait🐀

It’s fall y’all, and before long it’ll be cold and darker earlier. We won’t be the only ones spending more time indoors. As temperatures drop, mice and rats head indoors to search for food, and they might pick your house for their new place of residence.

❌NO RAT OR MOUSE BAIT IS SAFE FOR PETS❌

Cats and dogs can become seriously ill from eating the poison, and it can even be fatal if left untreated.

What happens if your cat or dog has eaten rat bait or a rodent that has consumed it? Symptoms can vary from case to case, depending on the type of poison and time of ingestion. Most commonly we see symptoms related to the inability to clot blood, and therefore, your pet may have nose bleeds, cough up blood, or have blood in their urine. The other symptoms we see are neurologic such as tremors, falling over, head pressing, or even seizures.

Timing is key in saving your pets from rat bait. If you suspect your pet has eaten rat bait, contact your veterinarian immediately.

09/03/2025

Cases of Eastern Equine Encephalomyelitis have been diagnosed recently within the Mississippi horse population.
Eastern Equine Encephalomyelitis is a virus transmitted by mosquitoes to horses from wild birds that are asymptomatically infected. Clinical signs of EEE include ataxia, fever, depression, behavior changes, and recumbency with inability to rise. Almost all horses infected with EEE will die or eventually require euthanasia. Humans may also be infected if bitten by mosquitoes, but direct horse-to-human transmission does not occur. Cases of EEE tend to peak in late summer to early fall.
Eastern Equine Encephalomyelitis is a recommended core vaccination (recommended for all horses) by the American Association of Equine Practitioners - along with Western Equine Encephalomyelitis (WEE), West Nile Virus (WNV), rabies, and tetanus. All horses should be vaccinated at least once per year against these five diseases. Vaccination against EEE, WEE, and WNV every six months is advisable in areas with longer mosquito seasons, such as Mississippi. The vaccine is highly effective in preventing EEE in horses. Mosquito control is very important to reduce horses’ exposure to mosquitoes and eliminate potential mosquito breeding sites. Your primary care veterinarian is your best resource for advice on what vaccination schedule is most helpful for your horses and farm practices.
For further information regarding EEE, WEE, and WNV, please see:
http://www.aphis.usda.gov/livestock.../equine/encephalitides
http://www.equinediseasecc.org/.../Arbovirus-Season-is...
The AAEP horse vaccination guidelines can be found here: www.aaep.org/guidelines-resources/vaccination-guidelines/

08/26/2025