Updates to Bristol Veterinary Service

We would like to share some upcoming changes:

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.

Equine Articles 

Down Horse

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...

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Choke

In horses, choke is the word used to describe when food gets lodged in the esophagus. The windpipe, or trachea, is not blocked; these horses can...

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Lameness

Lameness is a word used to describe a limping horse. Keep in mind that most lameness problems do not need to be seen on an emergency basis. Limping...

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Fever

A normal, temperature for an adult horse is 98.0 — 102.5 degrees Fahrenheit. High-grade fevers and low-grade fevers are managed differently. A...

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Colic

Colic is a word used to describe abdominal pain. There are many different causes of colic and the types of colic behaviors can range from mild to...

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