Elkader Veterinary Clinic

06/10/2026

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06/10/2026

It's June Dairy Month. Today is the day to thank a dairy farmer that spends countless hours milking, feeding, and overall managing these incredible creatures that take plants and make them into delicious milk. We can't thank our farmers enough for their dedication to animal health and safe and healthy food production.
Thank you farmers!

Thank a farmer. It's June Dairy Month. Take our quiz about milk and the amazing animals that make it and test your knowledge!

06/01/2026

🐾⚾ GRAND SLAM SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT ⚾🐾

A huge thank you to our Grand Slam Sponsor, Veterinary Associates of Clayton County, for their generous support of Strawberry Days! 🍓

Whether they’re caring for beloved family pets or supporting local farmers and livestock producers, the team at Veterinary Associates of Clayton County is dedicated to keeping our rural communities healthy and thriving. Their compassion, expertise, and commitment to the area make a lasting impact on so many families throughout northeast Iowa.

As one of our top sponsors, their support helps make Strawberry Days possible and allows us to continue creating a fun celebration for the entire community. We are incredibly grateful for their partnership and continued investment in Strawberry Point! ❤️🐶🐱🐮

Be sure to help us thank them for supporting our community and this year’s festival!

www.claytoncountyvet.com

06/01/2026

Lyme disease is exceptionally common in our area. In fact in Clayton County 1 in 8 dogs have been infected with Lyme disease. Also dogs are not the only animal that can be affected, cats, horses, and people can be infected as well.
At Veterinary Associates of Clayton County, we see animals affected by Lyme disease almost daily, most of them being dogs. Many people don’t realize how great a risk Lyme disease because they don’t see ticks on their animals. But it’s here— and we see it.
Lyme disease is spread by ticks. These ticks are out and about any time the temperature is above 30 degrees. Many dogs can be asymptomatic (not showing any clinical signs). But other dogs have strong clinical signs including:
• Lameness
• Fatigue or reluctance to exercise
• Excessive drinking and urinating
• Just being off
Some dogs suffer lifelong complications from this disease.
We strongly recommend year-round tick prevention, vaccination, and daily checking your pets for ticks to keep them protected.
If your pet isn’t currently on a tick preventative, give us a call. We would love to discuss the right option for your pet.

05/27/2026

Think you know everything there is to know about Lyme disease? Take our quiz and put you knowledge to the test. And if you're brave post your score in the comments below.

Think you know Lyme disease? Take our quiz and test your knowledge!

05/25/2026

05/22/2026

Dog found on 330th Street near Strawberry Point.

Young, intact male dog.

Please call the clinic if you know who this sweet boy belongs to!

563-245-1633

05/18/2026

Spring is the perfect time to make sure your horse is protected for the year ahead!

At Veterinary Associates of Clayton County, we recommend annual vaccines to help protect against:
• Equine Encephalitis
• West Nile Virus
• Tetanus
• Rabies

These diseases can be life threatening — but prevention is one of the best ways to keep your horse healthy and safe. Call us to schedule your horse’s yearly vaccines! Check out our video below to see how Dr. Carlson gives vaccines for the best experience possible.

05/12/2026

The votes are in. Meet Dr. Frank N. Beans. He is getting more social every day and is full of lots of opinions.