Weathered Ridge Veterinary Clinic

08/04/2026

We would like to introduce to you…
Tator Tot!

This little gal had a rough start as she had a bad experience with a dog. Her back leg got chomped and broken. But the good news is, her leg is almost healed and she is ready to find her new home! Tater Tot is around 4-months old. She is a female black and white kitten. She is up to date on vaccines and dewormer. We found someone who has been fostering her while she heals, which we are very grateful for. This is what he has to say about her: Starting out unsure of people she has grown to want to be with people. She loves playing with her toys and exploring new areas! When she isn’t playing she will climb into laps and curl up to spend time with you. While it is unknown how she would react to dogs, she has started to become interested in other cats. An indoor home would be preferred. Please call the clinic if you are interested in her! 605-669-2531.

07/06/2026

05/10/2026

Happy Mother's Day!!! To all those working quietly in the background to make sure the next generation is strong, healthy, and raised right.

11/23/2025

EDIT: Kirby has been located!! He is on a road trip and will be back with us in a couple days!
Thank you all for your shares and support! We can’t wait to have him back.🩵

One of our clinic greeters went missing this morning. Kirby is an 11 year old neutered male Springer Spaniel who has hypothyroidism. He was last seen in the clinic yard around 9:00 AM this morning (Nov 23). If you have any information, please call the clinic at 605-669-2531, or Dr. Jess at 605-441-1690. Thank you!

09/12/2024

ATTENTION Murdo and surrounding areas: If anyone is in need of a place to keep/ kennel their small animals during the fire, please give us a call as we have a few extra kennels if needed. Thank you and stay safe!

04/07/2024

Let’s talk a little bit about cold weather and colostrum in newborn calves (some of this also applies to other ruminants like lambs and goat kids). 50-60% of deaths during the first 3 days of life are a result of dystocia (difficult birth), starvation, and hypothermia. Newborn calves arrive with a wet hide and a high surface area to mass ratio, so lose their body heat quickly. The majority of healthy mammals generate heat by shivering – burning energy to generate heat – and newborns have a very small amount of stored energy.

We all know that colostrum is essential to keep calves alive by giving them the antibodies and other factors to fight off infectious diseases. Colostrum becomes increasingly important in cold weather in that it warms the calf from the inside and provides critical energy for the calf to keep itself warm. This energy also helps keep the calf alive by providing glucose for the brain to function and develop!

A thermometer is a useful tool to have in your kit. Some of the parameters for monitoring newborns are listed below. If you have a calf that is “abnormal” in one or more of these areas, it might be time to intervene!

Re**al Temperature: 101-103⁰ F
Heart Rate: 100-150 Beats per minute
Respirations: Regular
Gums: Pink
Activity:
Begins head-righting within minutes
Sits upright in 5 minutes
Attempts to stand in 15 minutes
Stands in 1 hour
Nursing in 2 hours

When a calf is chilled, everything slows down and a dose of high quality, warm colostrum is a good start to becoming a healthy calf.

03/19/2024

Calving season has started for many in the area and will start soon for many more, this season remember "hope for the best, prepare for the worst" so stop in an get everything you need to prepare for calving season. Over the next several weeks keep an eye on our page for many more calving related posts.
We'd love to hear from you, comment below what your essentials are for your "calving kit"

07/04/2023

OWNERS FOUND! Thank you for the quick responses!

Found near White River! If you are missing these two, or know who might be, please message us!

06/14/2023

We would like to thank all of our awesome clients for your patience through this crazy winter and busy spring! Between emergencies, weather delays, the usual herd work, and some odd cases, things got hectic! Now on to some summertime fun while praying for rain to keep our pastures and hay fields growing.