Updates to Bristol Veterinary Service

With the recent change in ownership, we have a few updates we’d like to share:

First, we sincerely apologize for any mess you may encounter in the clinic — there are lots of exciting updates in progress!

Next, we’re pleased to welcome a new doctor to our team. Dr. Kelly Cook will be joining us on July 28th and will begin seeing your pets.

Lastly, beginning August 1st, Bristol Vet will be applying prescription fees for all online approvals or written prescriptions not processed through our clinic or online store.

Any horse that is recumbent and cannot rise unassisted is an emergency. If it is safe, the horse can be repositioned to assist with rising. Horses can go down for many reasons, some of which are very serious. A few examples of these potentially serious causes include the following:

-Colic

-Laminitis

-Foot abscess

-Broken leg

-Neurologic abnormalities

-A slip and fall

In addition, time is of the essence when it comes to recovery so having these horses seen early on is important. Like a horse with colic, a down horse can thrash so it is important to keep yourself safe and remove hazards from around your horse as well to keep him/her safe too.