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We love this patient of ours! Notice anything unique?! Anyone know what the correct term is for this ? This handsome boy had a dental done today !
21-Aug-2019
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Thank you soooo much to @urbanlivestockvet for the house call!! Dr. McKinney, you are so kind, compassionate and phenomenal at what you do! Lucky to have found you through another animal loving friend @vt.dee!! Thanks for the referral sweet friend! Dr. McKinney is now locked down as our in home vet!! If any of you in the Phoenix Metropolitan Area need a vet that makes house calls...... Urban Livestock Vet is A+ and my recommendation!! 💯🙌🐷💗
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13-Aug-2019
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Thank you soooo much to @urbanlivestockvet for the house call!! Dr. McKinney, you are so kind, compassionate and phenomenal at what you do! Lucky to have found you through another animal loving friend @vt.dee!! Thanks for the referral sweet friend! Dr. McKinney is now locked down as our in home vet!! If any of you in the Phoenix Metropolitan Area need a vet that makes house calls...... Urban Livestock Vet is A+ and my recommendation!! 💯🙌🐷💗
#PigMomAF
#PigMom
#HouseCall
#MobileVet
#urbanlivestockandequine
13-Aug-2019
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Selfie Saturday! Show us your selfies ♡
10-Aug-2019
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Urolithiasis in small Ruminants
We saw some great input on our post from last week. Thank you everyone who participated in conversation.
What we know is that the composition of uroliths (urinary stones) varies with the part of the country that the animal lives in and with the diet the animal is fed. Here in Arizona most of the uroliths we see are composed of Magnesium Ammonium Phosphate (struvite) or Calcium Carbonate.
We know that males are more at risk for getting urinary blockages. This risk increases in castrated males verses intact males. This risk increases when males are banded/castrated at a younger age verses later in life. This risk also increases when on a grain or alfalfa diet.
What happens if your goat gets blocked? Often they present as if they're "constipated" They stretch out, look at their sides, cry loudly.
So how do you decrease the risk in your pet goats ? Dr. McKinney recommends a few things to owners for consideration.
1. Surgical castration- Our clinic recommends castrating goats rather than banding them. This ensures that both testicles are removed, the pet is given a booster of a tetanus
Vaccine, and stays on pain medication while in recovery to increase healing and decrease down time. We also recommend waiting until at least 6 months prior to having the surgery done. This allows the goats anatomy to develop more fully.
2. Diet - For pet goats, particularly males, we recommend NOT feeding alfalfa or any grain. Instead a Bermuda, Timothy, or Orchard grass hay is recommended. If you have a hard keeper or a show animal that has to get more calories then we recommend grain in moderation but in those cases it is very important that the choice in diet is very balanced with the minerals it contains and that the animal is fed appropriate doses of ammonium chloride to help decrease the risk of stones developing.
There are many research papers available for anyone who is interested message us and we can forward them to you on this topic. Of course these our just our clinics recommendations.
06-Aug-2019
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Did you know that it typically takes less than 48 hours for a tick to transmit disease to your pet? That’s why it’s so important to use preventives year-round and to regularly check your dog or cat for ticks—even if you live in an urban area! Prevention is key!
03-Aug-2019
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Ok, lets talk goats!
1. What is the hallmark sign of a urinary blockage in a goat?
2. What are most urinary stones composed of in blocked goats?
3. What are some ways to decrease your risk for developing stones in pet goats?
31-Jul-2019
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We love reading all of our reviews, especially if they include pictures! If you haven't left us a review and you have been seen by our office, please give us a review on Yelp, Google, or Facebook.
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30-Jul-2019
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Busy morning today 🌅 Dr. McKinney and Stephanie worked on the sweetest miniature horse. These two teeth were mobile and causing issues in this mare so it was time to take them out. The extractions went great and she is doing well so far !
19-Jul-2019
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Our office will be closed July 22nd through July 29th. If you need medication refills, rechecks, or to be seen before please give us a call today or tomorrow so we can ensure that we can take care of you and your pets :)
15-Jul-2019
