Hello to our wonderful Star Valley community! We have some exciting things happening on the horizon. And we can’t wait to share it with you! For the past 3.5 years, we have not been able to accept new wellness clients. This has placed a huge burden on our community. As Star Valley continues to grow,…
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A Letter from Bridger Animal Hospital – Haystack Pet Resort Notice. February 17, 2026 Bridger Animal Hospital and Haystack Pet Resort is a veterinary hospital and small animal boarding facility in Thayne, WY. The practice was opened in December, 2003 by Dr. Steve Carter, a mixed animal veterinarian from Cokeville, WY. Those of us…
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Author: Maggie McCaslin, CVBL, Practice Manager Attention Horse Owners in the Star Valley, WY Area West Nile Virus has been confirmed in two equine patients in Star Valley, WY. These patients have cleared the virus and are doing well at the time of this blog post. West Nile Virus has been around the United States…
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Author: Maggie McCaslin, CVBL, Practice Manager At Bridger Animal Hospital, we are thankful to be able to provide after hour services to our community. We often try to put ourselves in our client’s shoes in order to provide the best possible veterinary services we can. And when we consider what we would want when our…
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Author: Dr. Ollie Landauer As we are getting closer to the summer months, we would like to spread awareness about an important disease called leptospirosis (lepto). Lepto is a bacterium that is found in water and soil. It is mainly spread through the urine of infected animals, such as rodents, racoons, dogs, farm animals, and…
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Author: Lisa Pachie, DVM, Practice Owner and Veterinarian What is colic? Colic is used to describe abdominal pain, and there are over 70 causes of colic in horses. It is a common concern for horse owners and can cause a sense of fear and panic when signs of colic are observed. Fortunately, over 80% of…
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Author: Maggie McCaslin, CVBL, Practice Manager Happy Easter, Star Valley! Easter is just around the corner and with that comes the joy of the season and lots of fun to be had. Whether you and your family are enjoying Easter egg hunts, filling Easter baskets, or smelling the sweet aroma of lilies and fresh flowers,…
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Author: Maggie McCaslin, CVBL, Practice Manager We live in a really great part of the country where the trails are endless, and the potential for participating in equine sports is large! Whether it’s travelling to high school rodeos, pony club rallies, or finding that next big trail adventure, you will be faced with travel requirements…
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Author: Dr. Ollie Landauer Did you know that nearly 60% of dogs in the U.S. are classified as overweight? Obesity can have a serious impact on your dog’s health. Some of the diseases associated with an increased weight are: Diabetes Joint diseases like arthritis Respiratory compromise Predisposition to heart, kidney, and liver diseases Predisposition to…
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To our very valued clients and the Star Valley community: Animal health and welfare is the cornerstone of our purpose here at Bridger Animal Hospital. We care deeply about the human-animal bond, and the role veterinary teams play in bolstering that bond. Our mission is to provide exceptional care to the animals of this valley,…
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