Foothills Animal Clinic

06/08/2026

‼️USDA-APHIS has halted the export of pet dogs and several other animal species to Mexico amid confirmed United States New World screwworm detections.

Veterinary teams should continue monitoring for suspicious wounds, educating clients, and reporting suspected cases to the appropriate animal health authorities.

Read what we know so far: https://hubs.li/Q04kCRWW0

06/08/2026

Yummies from the Doty family. Thank you!

06/07/2026

Adorable!

06/07/2026

One more challenge for the cattle industry in America.
About New World Screwworm | New World Screwworm | CDC

New World screwworm (NWS) is a species of parasitic flies that feed on live tissue.

06/07/2026

Farm Friends, let’s get Princess Sweet Heart Sparkle Sprinkles a Forever Home! She is 1-3 years old, 60 lbs, highly intelligent and trainable for obedience, agility...she can be trained to do almost anything. Princess has the energy for hiking, running, and road trips. Princess loves other dogs, likes to wrestle and is extremely playful with other dog but NOT aggressive. She is submissive. Princess is a sofa-sharing sized girl who loves squishy hugs!

Breed: German Shepherd/Collie Mix
Spayed/Neutered/Vaccinated: Yes!
Housetrained: Yes!
Crate trained: Yes!
Weight: 60 lbs
Personality: Intelligent, obedient, playful, athletic, submissive
Compatible with:
Kids – should do fine with kids
Cats – probably not
New Dogs – loves other dogs, submissive, not aggressive
New people – Yep!
Apply HERE: https://hollowcreekfarm.org/animals-for-adoption/

06/07/2026

06/07/2026

The woman was charged after the decomposing remains of three dogs were found on her property.
See more in the link in the comments below.

06/07/2026

Leptospirosis risk assessment has changed significantly in recent years.

Once considered primarily a concern for large-breed or rural dogs, leptospirosis is now recognized across a much broader range of patients and environments — including small dogs and urban populations.

The 2022 AAHA Canine Vaccination Guidelines identify leptospirosis vaccination as a core recommendation for dogs, reflecting the evolving epidemiology of the disease and its zoonotic potential.

Review the guidelines and vaccination recommendations: https://hubs.li/Q04hDsFZ0

06/06/2026

MYTH: My dog is on heartworm preventative, so he doesn't need to be tested.