Dusty Moon Veterinary Services

04/05/2026

We can help with this!

According to Texas Health and Safety Code 826.021, all dogs and cats are required to have a rabies vaccination. It is essential to ensure your animals are vaccinated against this deadly disease.

If your dog or cat bites or scratches a person, breaking the skin, and is not vaccinated against rabies, the animal must be quarantined by a licensed veterinarian for 10 days, which can be costly.
Please contact 979-864-2365 if you have any questions, and we will be happy to provide resources on where to obtain this vaccination.

Thank you ,
Brazoria County Animal Welfare

04/03/2026

Lepto! This is every where for it only our equine companions, but also our canine and bovines as well!

WHAT IS LEPTOSPIROSIS? 🔎

Leptospirosis is a bacterial infection horses can pick up from contaminated urine, reproductive fluids, or contaminated water/soil. Risk is higher with stagnant water, flooding/heavy rain, and exposure to wildlife/rodents.

Leptospirosis is most known for affecting the kidneys, pregnancy, and eyes. The main syndromes associated with it are:

• Kidney disease (acute renal failure): may include fever, not eating, changes in urine production, and abnormal kidney bloodwork; urine testing may show blood/inflammation.

• Pregnancy loss / foal illness: can cause placentitis, abortion (often late-term, typically after 8 months), or a sick newborn foal (weakness, jaundice).

• Equine recurrent uveitis (ERU): a painful, recurring eye inflammation that can happen months to years after the original infection and can threaten vision.

🩺 Symptoms of Leptospirosis can include:
• Fever, dullness, not eating
• Changes in urination or signs of illness consistent with kidney trouble
• Abortion, especially late in pregnancy (sometimes with no warning signs)
• Eye pain/squinting/recurring eye inflammation

Prevention:
An equine-approved vaccine is available. Talk to your veterinarian to discuss your horse's suitability and the appropriate vaccination protocol for your specific situation.

⚠️Human safety note:
Some types of Leptospira serovars can infect people. Use care while handling urine or aborted tissues/fluids and involve your veterinarian promptly.

If you have questions or concerns about Leptospirosis in regard to your equines, contact your veterinarian.

04/03/2026

We are so back👊

Offically back with USAC Racing today at Red Hill Raceway!

Thank you to everyone who helps 2B Racing:
Pendelton farms
DRC Chassis
Claxton engines
Dusty Moon Veterinary Services
West River Trailer Sales
DG Racing
Benic enterprises
John and Sherril Long
Doherty Brothers Construction
Hoosier Racing Tire
Valvoline Global Operations
Wilwood Racing
DMI
Sander Engineering Inc
XYZ Machining, Inc.
Rod End Supply
BMRS LLC
G and G Oil
Chalkstix
BSCI, Inc.
Motor State Distrib

03/31/2026

Retained placenta in the mare!

03/30/2026

Sometimes they have to come out of the side hatch. Not a good outcome for this beautiful heifer calf but prayers Ms. Eve makes a full recovery 💚

03/21/2026

03/17/2026

Hunting dogs/country dogs, things to know!

COONHOUND PARALYSIS

C**n dog paralysis, or acute idiopathic polyradiculoneuritis, is a rapid-onset, immune-mediated disease causing severe nerve inflammation and limb paralysis, often triggered by raccoon saliva. Symptoms usually peak in 1–2 weeks, leading to paralysis, but most dogs recover in 3–6 months with intensive nursing care.

Treatment and Care
There is no specific cure; treatment is supportive (nursing care) to allow the nerve inflammation to subside.

Nursing Care: Requires soft bedding, frequent turning to prevent bedsores, and hygiene management.

Physical Therapy: Passive range of motion exercises and hydrotherapy to prevent muscle atrophy.
Respiratory Support: Ventilators may be needed if breathing muscles are paralyzed.

Nutrition: Hand-feeding or feeding tubes if swallowing is affected.

Prognosis and Recovery
Recovery: While severe, most dogs make a full recovery within 2–6 months.

Prognosis: Good for most, but guarded for those with rapidly progressing paralysis that affects breathing.
Recurrence: Possible, but rare.

Prevention
Avoid Raccoons: Preventing contact between dogs and raccoons is the best prevention.

Retirement: Hunting dogs that have suffered from the disease should be retired from hunting to prevent re-exposure.

Scientific Name and Cause
Scientific Name: Acute Idiopathic Polyradiculoneuritis (CHP).
Cause: It is believed to be an autoimmune reaction triggered by a component in raccoon saliva, resulting in the immune system attacking the dog's peripheral nerves. It is similar to Guillain-Barré syndrome in humans.