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  • West Nile Fever is a disease caused by a virus (WNV) carried by mosquitoes. It causes encephalitis (inflammation of the brain and spinal cord) that can affect humans and other animals as well as horses.

  • Wheat gluten + monosodium glutamate (brand name For-Bid) is a food additive commonly used to deter coprophagy (eating stool). Give as directed by your veterinarian. Side effects have not been reported. Do not use concurrently with steroids. If a negative reaction occurs, please call your veterinary clinic.

  • The terms 'whistler' and 'roarer' are used to describe horses that make an abnormal respiratory noise during exercise. The noise is heard during inspiration (i.e., breathing in) and may be anything from a high pitched soft whistle to a harsh 'roar'.

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Location Hours
Monday8:00am – 8:00pm
Tuesday9:00am – 5:00pm
WednesdayClosed
Thursday8:00am – 8:00pm
Friday9:00am – 5:00pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

After Hours Emergency Care

During times that we are not open or do not have a veterinarian available to handle your emergency, please contact;

Orchard Park Veterinary Medical Center

3930 North Buffalo Road

Orchard Park, NY 14127

716-662-6660 (24 hour care)

or

Northtown Veterinary Emergency

2060 Niagara Falls Blvd.

Tonawanda, NY 14150

(716) 213-0283 (24 hour care)