Pecan Grove Veterinary Services

12/17/2025

Big news at PGVS! We are getting a new phone system. If you have called at any time in the past 6 years and been frustrated by dropped calls, poor audio quality, certain domestic area codes not ringing through and on and on and on, know that you have not been alone. Until recently we only had one option for our office lines and the service and quality on those lines was… inadequate. We will be making the transition over the next couple of weeks (hopefully it will be done by the beginning of 2026) and will appreciate your continued patience with our phones as we prepare for this change. If you had told me 9 years ago that I would be this excited about phones at any point, I would have dismissed that notion entirely. But here we are.

Please make sure that the number you have saved for our office is our published number and not one of the back office numbers you may have been called from in the past. Our number for business hours and after hours is not changing. That number is (325) 216-3010. The old back office numbers have been disconnected (good riddance) so moving forward the only way to reach us will be via our published number.

Thanks to each and every one of you for your kindness and patience both past and present and because I probably won’t have another post for a while, please have a very Merry Christmas with those you love!

-Derrick

10/07/2024

As many of you have already figured out, we are having phone issues today with the office lines. If you need us today please leave a message and we will get you called back as quickly as possible. Thank you for your patience as we try to resolve this issue.

05/25/2024

Today we said goodbye and good luck to Dr. Lawton as she moves on to her next adventure. We are grateful for her hard work over the past 3 years and appreciate the chance to have been a small part of her story. We wish her nothing but the best in her future endeavors.

04/24/2024

How about another case?

This horse was found while the owners were feeding that evening and immediately sought veterinary attention with Dr. Lawton. Since the wound appeared to be less than 12 hours old it was sutured and healed very well!

The other interesting thing about this case is the patient had a heart murmur - very uncommon in horses and it can be difficult to safely sedate them due to cardiac issues. He was given local anesthesia around the wound and a small amount of sedation to help suture the area. The owner reports there is barely a scar once the sutures came out!

04/18/2024

Dogs aren't the only animals that sometimes tangle with a porcupine!

Dr. Lawton had two cases of quilled livestock last year! The cow was easy to restrain and pull the quills out with no issues. The donkey was not very handled and had to be anesthetized for us to safely extract the quills. She was lucky none were in a joint! She recovered well and was given antibiotics and pain medication. Hopefully she learned her lesson and will stay away from the unfriendly quill-beasts!

04/15/2024

Puppy vaccines are a must for any new dog coming into your family. These vaccines protect your new family member from diseases such as Parvovirus, distemper, and parainfluenza. All of which can be life-threatening to a young puppy with a limited immune system.

If you are unsure what your dog needs vaccine-wise to stay protected call your veterinarian and schedule an exam! We recommend puppies start vaccines as early as 6 - 8 weeks!

04/12/2024

Fun Foal Friday!

It's foaling season and the babies have started to arrive! This is one special little c**t born March 7th out of CR Stylish Lil Pepto (AKA: Moonie) and Metallics MVP!

Moonie has been with the owner since she was born and now is adding to the amazing bloodline this owner has cultivated! She has earned the ACHA reserve champion title as a 4 and 5 year old. Not to mention she is a favorite in the barn for her great demeanor!

By crossing her with the 2022 NCHA open world champion we expect amazing things from this c**t and are happy to cheer him on! Flying C Quarter Horses know great horses and are breeding champions! Thank you for letting us join your amazing journey!

04/09/2024

As the days get longer and everyone starts riding again don't forget your horse's yearly dental exam!

Horses continually grow teeth throughout their life and can develop sharp points which cause pain when eating or with a bit in the mouth. We recommend a yearly dental exam/float to ensure your horse has no abnormalities and allows the veterinarian to find issues quickly so we can prevent big problems!

04/05/2024

Due to the Eclipse and expected road closures on Monday April 8th, we will be closed. There will be no emergency services for small animals. Large animal emergencies will be taken on a case-by-case bases depending on road closures and availability to access the emergency.

Please plan accordingly and have a route in place in the event of an emergency to get your pet help as quickly as possible. We apologize for this inconvenience and hope everyone stays safe this weekend!

Don't forget your protective eye wear!

04/03/2024

As you start to turn bulls out for the year think about bringing them in for a Breeding Soundness Exam (BSE)! This is an important test to evaluate your bull's ability to service your cattle and produce calves for the following calving season.

This is also an important test to have prior to buying a bull or selling one to ensure they will get the job done before purchase! The BSE will identify issues and give recommendations to keep or cull your bull so you'll have a better pregnancy rate for the next calving season!

04/01/2024