Horse and Hound Alignment and Veterinary Care

10/11/2026

🎃 Halloween Pet Safety! 🐾

Halloween candy is a special treat for us, but chocolate and other candies (especially anything containing xylitol sweetener) can be dangerous for our pets. And no one wants a spooktacular night to end at the vet (least of all the vet!).

If your curious critter does get into chocolate or xylitol, please call us (or another vet) immediately and have the packaging on hand. Knowing the exact type and quantity of candy consumed can help us determine if your pet ate enough of the candy to cause toxicity or if they are okay to be monitored at home :).

As always, we're here to help keep your pets as healthy as possible.

Here's wishing all the ghouls, ghosties and four-footed friends a safe and spooky Halloween! 🎃🐶🐱🐴

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10/04/2026

🐴✨ What does the “Alignment” in Horse and Hound Alignment and Veterinary Care mean?

It’s all about chiropractic care! 👐

In these photos, Dr. Kat is performing a gentle chiropractic adjustment on a couple of her equine patients, helping restore normal motion and function to the spine and joints.

Animal chiropractic care can be a valuable part of a comprehensive wellness and performance program. Chiropractic adjustments are designed to address areas of restricted joint motion and help support:

✨ Normal range of motion and flexibility
✨ Healthy joint and spinal function
✨ Musculoskeletal comfort
✨ Athletic performance and mobility
✨ Balance, coordination, and body awareness
✨ Overall movement and quality of life

And it’s not just for horses! Chiropractic care can be performed on a variety of animals, including dogs, cats, and even exotics.

At Horse and Hound, “Alignment” is more than just part of our name—it represents our commitment to helping animals move, feel, and function at their best. ❤️

Have questions about whether chiropractic care could benefit your animal? We’d love to talk with you!

09/27/2026

🐴 We’re Back to a Full Schedule! 🐴

Horse and Hound Alignment and Veterinary Care is officially back to our regular schedule, and we’re excited to get back to helping your critters feel and perform their best! ❤️

If your animal is due for an adjustment, wellness visit, or other needed veterinary care, now is a great time to get on our schedule. We encourage you to reach out and schedule your appointment today!

As a reminder, we’re open Wednesday–Friday, with most of our availability on Thursdays and Fridays.

Whether your pet needs routine care or you’ve noticed something that just isn’t quite right, we’re here to help.

Contact us today at 435-261-2834 to schedule an appointment! Or email us at: [email protected].

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09/20/2026

🚨 PYOMETRA: Know the Signs

We recently performed surgery on a patient with pyometra, a serious and potentially life-threatening infection of the uterus that can occur in intact female dogs and cats. There are 2 types of pyometra - open (where the infection slowly drains through the cervix) and closed (where the cervix is plugged and drainage cannot occur). While an open pyometra is usually a slower process, a closed pyometra can progress quickly and become life-threatening within a couple days.

Maya, a 6-year-old Bully Mix, presented to an emergency clinic with signs of lethargy and a swollen abdomen. The ER vet took an Xray and ran a blood panel and diagnosed Maya with a closed pyometra. Immediate surgery was recommended to remove the infected uterus before it ruptured from the infection. Luckily, when Maya's owner called, Dr. Kat was able to get Maya's surgery scheduled for the very next morning. Maya did amazing during surgery and is on the road to recovery. ❤️🐾

Questions about pyometra, spaying, or your pet’s reproductive health? Shoot us a message!

📸 VIEWER DISCRETION: The photos attached to this post include images from the surgery and are graphic. Please use discretion when viewing.

09/13/2026

🍂 Fall is in the air at Horse and Hound Alignment and Veterinary Care! 🐴

As we head into fall, we wanted to share an important update with our clients.

Dr. Kat and her new baby are doing great! As she eases back into the workflow, our clinic will be open for limited emergency services throughout September.

Beginning in October, we will return to our normal veterinary services and scheduling. We look forward to getting back to seeing patients for routine care, wellness visits, lameness evaluations, and more!

💉 Don’t forget about fall vaccines! Fall is an important time to review all your animal's vaccination needs - including horses! Now is a great opportunity to make sure they are up to date before winter and the next busy show or travel season.

Thank you for your continued support, patience, and trust in Horse and Hound Alignment and Veterinary Care. We’re looking forward to a wonderful fall season with you and your critters! 🍁

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08/22/2026

🐱 National Take Your Cat to the Vet Day! 🩺

Today is the purr-fect reminder to schedule your cat’s wellness exam! Regular veterinary visits help keep our feline friends healthy, happy, and thriving. ❤️🐾

A quick practice update: Dr. Kat has welcomed a beautiful little girl to get family and will be on maternity leave through the end of August. She will be seeing emergencies on a limited basis in September, and we’ll be back to our normal business hours in October! Don't worry though! You can still call/text us at 435-261-2834 to get on the schedule for regular appts or if you have questions regarding your furry (or scaly) friend. 💕

For today, don’t forget to give your favorite feline some extra love—and get those vet visits on the calendar! 🐈💙

07/12/2026

Wow...what a day! ❤️🐱

We want to extend a huge THANK YOU to everyone who participated in and supported our very first feline spay/neuter clinic at Horse and Hound Alignment and Veterinary Care. We are incredibly grateful for your trust, your patience, and your support as we worked through a long but rewarding day.

📸 In the attached photo, you'll see our amazing surgery team. Right in the middle is Dr. "Kat" James, who absolutely crushed it in surgery—all while being 9 months pregnant! We are beyond thankful for her dedication and determination. Also pictured are our incredible veterinary assistants, Shia and Nikecia, who powered through a grueling 15-hour day with unwavering focus and compassion. A very special thank you also goes to Michelle and Reese, who generously volunteered their time and worked alongside us during the day to help make this clinic possible.

As this was our very first high-volume feline spay/neuter clinic, we learned a tremendous amount. We sincerely appreciate everyone's patience as the schedule ran behind. One of our biggest takeaways is the importance of building extra time into the schedule for unexpected surgical complications. While those situations slowed us down, we're happy to report that every cat did well and recovered safely! Every experience helps us improve, and we're already making changes to ensure future clinics run even more smoothly.

We do want to sincerely apologize for not adequately communicating that all cats would receive an ear tip during surgery. This was never an intentional omission, and we completely understand that seeing your pet with a tipped ear can be upsetting if you weren't expecting it. Moving forward, we will be updating our paperwork and discussing ear tipping with every client before surgery to make sure everyone is fully informed.

For those who may be unfamiliar, ear tipping is the universally recognized method of identifying a cat that has already been spayed or neutered. It allows veterinarians, shelters, and rescue organizations to quickly recognize that a cat has already had the procedure, helping prevent unnecessary anesthesia and surgery if the cat is ever found as a stray or enters a shelter in the future.

Thank you again to every pet owner, volunteer, and team member who helped make this clinic a success. We are proud of what we accomplished together, grateful for the lessons we learned, and excited to continue providing these much-needed services to our community. ❤️🐾

P.S. Keep an eye on our page for our next one! We are going to try to hold another feline spay/neuter clinic this fall after Dr. Kat returns from her maternity leave. We'll be taking everything we learned from this first clinic and using it to make the next one even better for our patients and their families. We can't wait to continue serving our community and helping even more cats receive the care they need. ❤️🐾

06/22/2026

📢 Clinic Closure Notice

Horse and Hound Alignment and Veterinary Care will be closed this week while Dr. Kat James attends a veterinary conference to continue expanding her knowledge and bringing the latest advancements in veterinary care back to our patients.

If you need assistance during this time, please reach out to the other amazing clinics in the area. We look forward to seeing you when we return and sharing the benefits of the new information and skills gained at the conference!

Thank you for your continued support of Horse and Hound Alignment and Veterinary Care. 🐴🐶💙

— Dr. Kat James & the Horse and Hound Team

P.S. We are also excited to share that Dr. Kat will be welcoming a new baby to her family at the beginning of August! As a result, the clinic will be operating on extremely limited hours during August and September. We encourage clients to plan any upcoming routine appointments or surgeries for the month of July if possible to ensure we can get you seen before the little one makes an appearance. Normal clinic hours are expected to resume starting October. Thank you for your support and understanding as Dr. Kat and the practice navigate scheduling during this special time. We wouldn't be where we are without you! ❤️👶🐾

06/17/2026

Hey friends! We were informed that this sweet kitty is missing. She is approximately 1 year old and went missing about 1130pm last night in the vicinity of 200 S. 100 E. Fillmore UT 84631. Her owner is missing her very much and has been scouring the neighborhoods around the area to try to find her.

If anyone has any information that may help reunite these two, please contact Lachelle Keele at: (435)253-1199

06/01/2026

Fireworks season is coming soon, and while many people enjoy the celebrations, our dogs, cats and even some horses will often feel very differently about all the noise and chaos 🎆🐶

At Horse and Hound Alignment and Veterinary Care, we want to remind everyone that fear and anxiety during fireworks are extremely common in pets. Some dogs may pace, pant, shake, hide, vocalize, drool, try to escape, or even injure themselves when frightened.

A few ways you can help keep your pets safe and comfortable during fireworks season:

🐾 Make sure collars, tags, and microchip information are current in case a frightened pet escapes
🐾 Keep pets indoors before dark and provide a quiet, secure space to relax. Horses should be also placed in a secure area where they cannot harm themselves if they get spooked.
🐾 Close windows, curtains, and blinds to reduce noise and flashing lights
🐾 Use calming music, white noise, or fans to help mask outside sounds
🐾 Never bring fearful dogs to fireworks displays

For pets with more severe anxiety, anti-anxiety medications can make a huge difference in comfort and safety. These medications are not meant to fully “knock them out” but rather help reduce the panic and stress so pets can cope more comfortably during difficult situations.

These medications can also be helpful for many other stressful events, including:

✈️ Travel
🚗 Car rides
🩺 Veterinary visits
✂️ Grooming appointments
⛈️ Thunderstorms
🏠 Moving or household changes
👋 Separation anxiety

Every pet is different, and we are happy to discuss the safest and most appropriate options for your individual dog before fireworks season arrives.

If you think your pet may need support this year, now is the perfect time to plan ahead — don’t wait until the fireworks have already started! ❤️