Colton Veterinary Service

04/29/2026

Insecticides and repellents can’t do all the work of controlling insects. Instead follow these simple guidelines to protect your horse from flies and other pests.

04/29/2026

Cowboy was in for vaccine booster

04/29/2026

Some of the equines from this week

04/29/2026

04/29/2026

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04/27/2026

If your equine companion has not yet received its spring vaccinations, here is a great reminder from our friends at Rhinebeck Equine on why it's so important to conduct a physical exam prior to administering vaccines!

"🌡️ During a routine physical exam, Dr. Cassandra Shores was surprised to discover the 15-year-old grade gelding had a fever. Due to the fever, Dr. Shores opted to postpone vaccinating the horse until his immune system was healthy enough to respond to the vaccines. Further diagnostics were performed to determine the cause of the fever. And appropriate treatment was initiated. The gelding was vaccinated at a later date.

🩺 Fortunately, the fever was caught early due to Dr. Cassandra Shores performing a physical exam prior to administering vaccines."

Photo credit: Rhinebeck Equine

04/23/2026

04/20/2026

Nuclear sclerosis in dogs results in the same bluish haze on their eyes as cataracts. Learn about the differences between these conditions.

04/17/2026

Happy crew

04/16/2026

When you're teaching children about dog bite prevention and how to be safe around dogs, keep it simple. Here are a few easy tips to help children understand the importance of respecting dogs. Uncover more at avma.org/DogBite