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OUR LOBBY WILL BE OPEN FOR NORMAL BUSINESS WE ASK THAT YOU OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING: We ask that only one family member per patient come into the clinic. If you do not feel comfortable coming into the clinic, or if you have children that need to be with you, please wait in your car for the duration of the visit. Call us at 342-7498 when you arrive and we are happy to come get your … Read More
As you know, your dog is susceptible to various diseases and infections. Have you ever wondered whether or not you could potentially catch any of those illnesses from your pooch? It’s a scary thought. And it’s true—it is possible for dogs to transmit certain illnesses to humans. The diseases in question are known as zoonotic diseases. Read on as your local veterinarian tells you more about zoonotic diseases and how to make sure both your … Read More
May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month! Lyme disease is a serious disease that can afflict both people and pets. As you may know, the disease is spread through ticks, which are unfortunately spreading throughout North America. Left untreated, Lyme disease can cause some very serious—and potentially life-threatening—issues, such as kidney failure and heart trouble. A veterinarian offers some prevention tips below. Landscaping Ticks love to lurk in long grasses, leaf litter, and piles of debris, … Read More
We will continue to remain our regular business hours, but our lobby will remain closed to the public. Please call 342-7498 when you arrive for your appointment. One of our staff members will meet you in the parking lot and escort you and your pet directly to an examination room. We ask that only one family member bring the patient(s) into the clinic. Our staff will be wearing masks while in your company. For your … Read More
For humans, one of the bad parts about spending time outside during warm weather is the risk of coming into contact with poison ivy, oak, or sumac. Did you know that these plants can also affect our pets? It’s not extremely common for pets to develop a reaction to poison ivy, but it’s entirely possible. Read on to find out more. How to Spot Poison Ivy When you know how to spot poison ivy, oak, … Read More
At some point or another, your dog will almost certainly meet another dog. It might be because you’re adopting a second pup to add to your family, or simply because you’re passing another dog during a walk. But in either case, you’ll want to know how to introduce two dogs properly so that everything goes smoothly. Here are a few guidelines: Take Things Slow Rule number one: take it slow. Tossing two dogs together and … Read More
We have implemented the following to help protect our staff and clientele during this challenge of COVID-19. We will maintain our regular business hours to be available to the needs of our clients and patients, but our lobby will be closed to the public. Please call 342-7498 when you arrive for your appointment. One of our staff members will come to your vehicle, get the history and then bring the patient into the clinic for … Read More
April 6th is National Siamese Cat Day! Known for being charismatic and talkative, these cute cats have some very loyal fans. A vet lists some fun facts about these remarkable felines below. What’s In A Name? The name Siamese cat translates to wichien-matt which means “moon diamond.” That’s a purrfect moniker for these pretty cats! History Siamese cats originated in Thailand, which was once known as Siam. Some stories say that they were first raised … Read More
To protect our staff and preserve our ability to help our veterinary patients during this challenging time of Covid-19, we are implementing the following: We ask that only one family member bring the patient into the clinic. We understand you may need to have your children or other persons with you. In those cases, please have the entire party wait in the car. When you arrive, call us at (605) 342-7498 and a staff member … Read More
Did you know that our feline friends can get their own version of colds or flus? In many cases, cats just feel a bit stuffy and tired for a few days, and then recover on their own. However, kitty colds can develop into upper respiratory infections, or URIs. These can be extremely dangerous! Senior cats and kittens are especially at risk, because of their weaker immune systems. A vet discusses cat colds below. Warning Signs … Read More
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