Horse and Hound Mobile Veterinary Services

07/30/2026

Heads up to all Horse and Hound clients!! Dr. Chellgren is taking a 2 week vacation starting next week to celebrate 8 years of business. She will be unavailable until August 17th. Amy will still be around to answer phones and any questions you may have. You need to have a plan if an emergency aarises. Becker Equine will try to help as many emergencies as they can, but please be prepared to haul to a referral hospital if needed. Thank you guys for a wonderful 8 years! I wouldn't be here without all of you.

06/23/2026

Dr. Chellgren is out of town Tuesday through Saturday this week. Please contact Becker Equine for any equine related emergencies. Have a great week everyone!!

06/05/2026

⚠️ NEW WORLD SCREWWORM UPDATE FOR TEXAS ANIMAL OWNERS ⚠️

Many of you have seen news reports about the New World Screwworm (NWS), a flesh-eating parasite that has recently been confirmed in South Texas. While there are currently no known cases in our immediate area, this is something every animal owner should be aware of.

New World Screwworm can affect any warm-blooded animal, including horses, cattle, goats, sheep, dogs, cats, wildlife, and even people. The adult fly is attracted to open wounds, where it lays eggs. The larvae then feed on living tissue, causing rapidly worsening wounds that require immediate veterinary attention.

What should you watch for?

• Any open wound that suddenly worsens
• Excessive drainage or bleeding
• A foul smell from a wound
• Visible larvae ("maggots")
• Animals that become painful, depressed, or stop eating

The most important thing you can do is inspect your animals regularly and treat wounds promptly. Pay special attention to surgical sites, umbilical areas in newborn animals, cuts, abrasions, and areas around the eyes, nose, mouth, or other body openings.

The disease is currently spreading primarily through movement of infested animals. Because of this, animal movement restrictions and surveillance efforts are underway in affected areas of South Texas. USDA, APHIS, FDA, TAHC, and other agencies are actively working to contain and eradicate the parasite. Recent response efforts include quarantines, surveillance, and sterile-fly release programs that have successfully eradicated screwworm in the past.

Horse & Hound Mobile Veterinary Services is preparing by stocking approved emergency-use medications that may help prevent or treat screwworm infestations in horses and other livestock when appropriate. We also encourage dog owners to keep pets current on veterinarian-recommended parasite prevention products.

At this time, awareness and early detection are our best tools.

If you have questions or discover a suspicious wound, please contact us right away.

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06/02/2026

📣 Quick Payment Update!

Horse & Hound Mobile Veterinary Services is no longer accepting PayPal as a payment method.

No worries—we still offer several convenient payment options, including credit cards, debit cards, checks, cash, Venmo, and Zelle.

Thank you for your understanding and for supporting our small business. We appreciate each and every one of our clients and patients!

Questions? Send us a message or give us a call

06/01/2026

Happy Pride!!

The AAEP commemorates because we strive to see everyone, from all walks of life and life experiences, find a place in equine practice where they feel comfortable, can thrive, and be their authentic selves every day.

If you or your practice want to learn more about creating an inclusive culture, we recommend exploring the AVMA’s excellent Journey for Teams educational modules: https://www.journeyforteams.org/

05/18/2026

Someone enjoyed their sedation drugs today.

05/06/2026

Healthy c**t at 5 days old!! Phoenix is already large and giving everyone a hard time. But we still love him.

04/18/2026

I wanted to share this from a client this past week. As many of you know, euthanasia is a very important part of my job. Creating a safe, peaceful environment for the client and their beloved pet is something I find very rewarding in this field. Everyone says this must be the hardest part, but I disagree. I am absolutely honored to come into your home, sit with you in your heartbreak and guide your pet in their final moments. I get to take their pain away. I get to ease suffering. And that is not something that everyone gets to do in their lifetime. This part of my job is so special to me, and the kind words from clients make it even better. "Caren,
Facebook wouldn't let me write another review but, I just wanted to take a moment to thank you from the bottom of my heart for everything you’ve done for my family and my dogs this year. Saying goodbye to one beloved companion is incredibly hard, having to do it twice in a year is something I never imagined, and your kindness made an unbearable time a little more gentle.
Your patience, compassion, and genuine love for animals truly show in the way you care, not just for them, but for the people who love them. You gave both of my dogs dignity, comfort, and peace in their final moments, and that means more to me than I can put into words.
Thank you for being there, for taking the time, and for treating my dogs like they mattered because they did, so much."

03/18/2026

Mocha was very interested in her radiographs and had to check them out herself today.