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Hoppy April!
We're fundraising for our local animal shelter this month!
Dallas Duncan
March 25, 2025
So, You Think You Want a Goat?
While goats were historically a production livestock species, utilized mainly for meat and milk, many of the goat patients I see are pet animals and beloved members of the family.
While goats have a reputation of being hardy animals that can live in difficult terrain, when goats transition to backyard, confined living spaces, they can actually be quite difficult to keep healthy. Many of our clients acquire goats thinking they will be an easier, "gateway" livestock animal, when in reality they need more intensive management strategies to keep healthy.
If you have never before owned goats and decide to venture into pet goats, I highly recommend setting up an onsite management consult to discuss goat care prior to their arrival. Educating yourself on pasture rotation, environmental management, parasite management, specifics of appropriate age-related care, appropriate nutrition, risk factors associated with urinary obstruction, and management of breeding animals —prior to the arrival of your new pets — will ensure their best chance of living a long, healthy life.
Far too often we first meet our new goat patients because of a preventable ailment shortly after their arrival, which can be heartbreaking for all involved. If nothing else, always remember what my veterinary friends and I used to tell each other in school — “friends don't let friends get male small ruminants”.
We love our friends at MOAS, our local animal shelter!
Throughout the month of April, 10 percent of proceeds from all wellness appointments will be donated to MOAS! These funds will be used by shelter staff to purchase needed supplies and food to take care of the canines and felines currently housed at MOAS, awaiting their fur-ever homes.
We have a $500 goal in mind, and we’ll be tracking it all month long on our Instagram story and Facebook page. If your pet is overdue for their annual wellness exam — which is similar to a human physical — please consider scheduling it during April to support this cause!
MARK YOUR CALENDARS …
For April 19th! Comer Vet will host a low-cost vaccine day at the clinic from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Swing by and get your cat or dog’s annual shots, with all proceeds benefitting Madison County 4-H! No appointment necessary; just drive on in and we’ll have 4-Hers and vet staff available to guide you.
Price list:
Rabies (one-year) — 15
Rabies (three-year) — 30 (Please note, you must have a previous vaccine record to be eligible for a three-year vaccine!)
DHPP-L for dogs — 30
DHPP for dogs — 25
Feline combo FeLV + FVRCP — 30
— After Hours at Comer Vet —
MCHS Job Shadow Day  Monica, pictured here, was one of three Madison County High School students who shadowed the Comer Vet team as part of a partnership program between MCHS and the Madison County Chamber of Commerce. We thoroughly enjoyed having Monica, Mya, and Kinley with us this time! | Team Building Bowling Social  A good chunk of the Comer Vet team and their loved ones headed into Athens for a bowling social. There were strikes, homemade cupcakes (thanks, Kelsi!) to celebrate staff birthdays, pizza, and a whole lot of laughter. It was a blast and we are grateful to Showtime Bowl for allowing us to spend this time together! |
Greatest Show on Dirt  Comer Veterinary Hospital was a proud sponsor of the 2025 Great Southland Stampede Rodeo at the University of Georgia! UGA’s Block & Bridle Club puts this incredible event together every spring. A number of our staff were Block & Bridle members during their college days, so this event is so special to us to continue being able to be part of. Great job to all involved! | Spreading the Love of Veterinary Medicine  Vet assistant Lexi, UGA College of Veterinary Medicine student Logan, and Dr. Quinn visited Commerce High School’s veterinary science class in March! They spoke to students about their real-life experiences applying to vet school and what it’s like being veterinarians. As Dr. Quinn works at both Comer Vet and our sister large animal clinic, Custom Livestock Solutions, she was able to give insight about the differences working farm calls and in a regular vet clinic setting. |
Congratulations to Oogway, winner of the February “Pet Selfie” photo contest!
The April photo contest theme is “Spring”!
Take a horizontal photo of your pet(s) that showcases this theme and send it to us by Apr. 23! Entries can be submitted via DM on the Comer Vet Facebook page or Instagram. Voting will run the 26th through 30th.