“You can do that?!?” I hear this phrase a lot! People are often surprised when I offer to do something for their pet they didn’t think could be done in their home. The response is often: “You can do that!?!” So, each month I’ll feature a service we offer that people may not think can […]
People often ask if we carry the 1-year or 3-year vaccinations. Truth is, we have both. Determining if your pet needs a 1-year or 3-year vaccination depends on a lot of factors. No one vaccine protocol fits all pets. So, we’ll ask you things like: Does your cat go outside? How often? Are other cats […]
Pet Pictures with Santa – for a Cause The Belleville Area Humane Society will be at Tribout’s Carnival Supply on Dec 7, 14, and 21 from 11-3. Your pet’s photo with Santa in a magnetic holiday frame costs just $10. They’ll also be selling BAHS T-shirts and other giftable items. Petsmart is offering a unique […]
Happy Holidays! Here’s some items to consider to make sure the holidays are happy for the furry members of your family! Not a Social Butterfly? If you are having a large gathering at your house, stop and think about your pet. Not all pets enjoy interacting with large groups of people, or with small children […]
Veterinary hospice care has been in the news lately. We offer this important service for both existing clients as well as new clients. Many people have a vet they love, but when the time comes for end-of-life decisions, nothing replaces having it performed in their own home. We care for remains as well, if desired. […]
Our December newsletter features corneal ulcers – scratches on the outermost surface of the eye. Some dog breeds, such as shih tzus, boxers, pugs, and pekingeses, can have these scratches to the eye become disastrous – to the point of losing the eyeball! In those breeds, we must treat the eye very aggressively, such as […]
This is a fantastic article about dogs who deftly convince their owners they need food and treats constantly….and how they are lying (and overweight)! I told my fat boy Reggie the gig is up, and he is seriously bummed. http://shine.yahoo.com/pets/think-know-hungry-dog-looks-think-again-134100823.html
Had a dose of puppy fun today! Two very relaxed beagle girls! For the record, I still love Milly best – she’s the 10 year old beagle who was still too offended by the youngsters to be in the photo.
The O’Fallon Progress has a nice article featuring our practice! Many thanks to Zoe, the Bullmastiff, who was our very photogenic patient!
Pick up an extra bag of kitty litter or dog food when you’re shopping. Donate any blankets, towels, or newspapers. Make a financial donation. Or, just bring something nice to the staff, for the animals there depend on them! Working in a shelter environment is exhausting, so a little appreciation goes a long way!