Mill Valley Veterinary Clinic

224 Mill Valley Road

Belchertown, Massachusetts 01007

Phone: 413-323-9201       Fax: 413:323-0290

 

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We provide care for both small and large animals.

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Welcome to our website!

Mill Valley Veterinary Clinic is a mixed veterinary practice located in the heart of western Massachusetts that has been providing comprehensive care to small and large animals since 1986.   Our mission is to provide quality, compassionate veterinary care using the latest medical principles and state-of-the-art technology.  We are committed to providing a progressive and pleasant environment for our clients, patients, and staff. 

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Our hours are:  

M-W-F - 9 am to 5 pm

T-Th - 9 am to 6:30 pm

S - 8 am to noon

We accept MasterCard, Visa, personal checks, and cash.  Payment is expected at the time of services.

Small Animal Services

Our small animal practice is limited to treating dogs and cats.  We do not have the expertise to treat birds and reptiles.  We can refer you to a veterinarian who can.

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Large Animal Services

Our large animal practice is limited to horses, cattle, sheep, and goats.  We do not have the expertise to treat swine, llamas, or alpacas or other exotics, but we can refer you to a veterinarian who can treat these animals.

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New for Dogs!

We now have Scalibor flea and tick collars for dogs only.  

If your dog travels or is used for hunting, ask the doctor about a leptospirosis vaccine.

Canine Flu

We are now giving the new canine influenza (H3N8) vaccine.  This is recommended for dogs that regularly go to groomers, are boarded, or go to parks where they are in contact with other dogs.  This virus is highly contagious.  Ask the doctor about your dog's need for this vaccine.


New for Cats!

One year rabies vaccine for very sensitive cats.  Discuss this option with the doctor.  


Equine Owners

If your horse is due for its rhino/flu booster, call for an appointment now.

A reminder that Coggins tests are good for two years in Massachusetts.  However, if you’re showing out of state, you will need to check that state’s requirements.  

 
 

 

WHAT'S NEWS?

CLINIC SOFTWARE UPDATE
The clinic has recently updated its computer program Avimark. One element of this update is the Equine program. The equine program will allow the clinic to use actual photos of your horses for their annual coggins test. This will hopefully allow for results within 72 hours.  This program is still being "tested" and learned by the staff.   We will also have the  potential to email the coggins results to you.   If you have not given the clinic your email address please call today.

Animal Protection Legislation Could Factor in DomesTic Disputes 

NEW X-RAY MACHINE

We recently installed a new, state of the art x-ray machine in the clinic.  This machine will allow for greater comfort for pets and less repositioning is needed in order to get the radiographs that are necessary for a diagnosis.

CONTAGIOUS EQUINE METRITUS IN STALLION

A press release out of Arizona discusses the recent quarantine of five horses for equine metritis, a sexually transmitted disease in horses. Equine Metritis is often spread by an infected stallion. This is one of the many reasons to thoroughly research any stallion you are going to breed your mare to.

SILENT HEROES

Mill Valley Veterinary Clinic is donating some old computers to the Silent Heroes Foundation, which helps equip veterinary hospitals in Africa.  They also train and equip park rangers.  Visit their website here

Read about PARASITES in our newsletter and don't forget to bring a stool sample to your pet's annual checkup!


Tips for Winter

Cold weather can be hard on pets, just like it can be hard on people. Sometimes owners forget that their pets are just as accustomed to the warm shelter of the indoors as they are. Some owners will leave their animals outside for extended periods of time, thinking that all animals are adapted to live outdoors. This can put their pets in danger of serious illness. There are things you can do to keep your animal warm and safe.

Provide a dry shelter that’s out of the wind for your dog.  If the nights get cold, or the weather is severe, bring your dog inside.  If your pet shivers when outside, bring it in right away.

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 Remember these basic tips:

If your dog stays outside during the day, be sure to provide an insulated house and check to be sure his water does not freeze.

Trim the long hair on the bottom of your pet's feet to prevent ice balls from forming.

Road salt and other deicing chemicals are damaging to pets' paws.  Wash their paws if they've been exposed to these.  Use safe alternatives.

Antifreeze kills!  Its sweet taste attracts animals, so clean spills up immediately and use antifreeze made with propylene glycol.

Cats often curl up under the hood of a car next to the engine for warmth.  Bang on the hood, or sound the horn before starting the car.


 

 

 

 

 
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