AVH Greene Branch

09/04/2026

Are your pets listening? Tell them YOU are protecting them!

09/03/2026

Nature's Hidden Hazard: Understanding Tularemia's Impact on Man's Best Friend 🌲🐶

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Cats hunting rodents risk contracting illnesses like toxoplasmosis and tularemia. Understand causes, treatment, and prevention to keep your feline safe.

08/29/2026

Lab results pending…cuteness confirmed! 🐾

08/27/2026

Belly Mysteries: Unraveling the Navel Tales of Our Canine Companions 🐕🔍

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Do dogs have belly buttons? Yes, and learn how to find your dog's belly button and its purpose, plus what health issues to look out for when examining it.

08/26/2026

🐶❤️ Life Is Better With Dogs

They make us laugh, comfort us when we need it most, and somehow always know when snacks are involved. 😂🐾

Happy International Dog Day to all the incredible pups who make our world a happier place!

08/25/2026

🐴🦇 Rabies may be rare in horses, but it is always fatal once symptoms appear.

The virus is typically spread through the bite of an infected animal and can affect any mammal. In horses, early signs may look like colic or another illness before rapidly progressing to severe agitation, unusual aggression, difficulty swallowing, excessive drooling, weakness, paralysis, or death. 🧠⚠️

Because rabies also poses a serious risk to people, never place your hands near the mouth of a horse showing unexplained neurological or behavioral changes. Keep your distance and contact a veterinarian immediately. 🩺🚨

Annual rabies vaccination is a simple but powerful way to protect your horse, your family, and your entire community. 💉💙

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Learn about the veterinary topic of Rabies in Horses. Find specific details on this topic and related topics from the Merck Vet Manual.

08/20/2026

Paws & Pressure: A Guide to Canine High Blood Tails 🩺🐶

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Eclampsia is a complication in some lactating dogs that involves low calcium levels. Learn about eclampsia in dogs and find out what to do about it.

08/18/2026

🐴🧠 When the brain or its protective lining becomes inflamed, every second matters.

Meningitis and encephalitis can cause serious neurological changes in horses. Warning signs may include fever, neck stiffness, painful muscle spasms, loss of balance, facial or limb weakness, seizures, unusual behavior, head tilting, circling, difficulty eating, or loss of consciousness. ⚠️🌡️

These conditions can be caused by bacteria, viruses, fungi, protozoa, or parasites, and the outlook often depends on the cause, severity, and how quickly treatment begins. 🩺

You know your horse best. If they suddenly seem disoriented, unsteady, painful, or unlike themselves, contact your veterinarian immediately. 💙🐎

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Learn about the veterinary topic of Meningitis and Encephalitis in Horses. Find specific details on this topic and related topics from the Merck Vet Manual.

08/13/2026

Heartfelt Moments: Understanding Canine Cardiac Mysteries 🐾❤️

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Discover what to do if your dog faces cardiac arrest, including signs to watch for and immediate steps to take, plus insights into causes and preventative care.

08/11/2026

🐴⚠️ When a horse suddenly cannot properly move or bear weight on a leg, it may be more than an orthopedic injury.

Leg paralysis can occur when nerves in the neck, shoulder, back, or limb become damaged, often following trauma. Warning signs may include dragging the hoof, knuckling over, muscle weakness, an unusual gait, or an inability to flex the joints or support weight. 🦵🧠

Because nerve damage can quickly lead to muscle loss, prompt veterinary evaluation is essential. Recovery may take weeks or even months, & supportive care such as veterinarian-directed massage, stretching, bandaging, & rehabilitation can help protect the affected limb while the nerves heal. 🩺💙

Sudden weakness, stumbling, or loss of movement should never be ignored. Know your horse’s normal & contact your veterinarian right away when something changes. 🐎

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Learn about the veterinary topic of Leg Paralysis in Horses. Find specific details on this topic and related topics from the Merck Vet Manual.