Lyme vaccines are now available, as are the heartworm + rickettsial tests. The ticks are winning this summer war and people as well as animals are getting lotsssss of them.

Let's keep everyone safe, test and vaccinate. Call us for info.

Over the counter flea products

Just a quick note and picture. The INACTIVE ingredients in the over the counter products can cause some problems. Take a look and remember sometimes its better to spend a little more.

Meet Dr.Barker Open House on 4/5/12

On thursday 4/5 we will be having a meet and greet Dr.Barker. Please come by from 6-8 pm . Have some snacks, beverages and meet our newest kid on the block. We will also give tours of our clinic if you are interested. Just drop by.

March Madness

am blowing this popcicle stand: am chewing my way out, or I'll hide in the garbage, or maybe they will dispose of me with the files....am heading for green grass, aromatic flowers....

Often, it appears that it is just people that get " spring fever"...but we always wonder........

WELCOME DR. BARKER

We are very happy to announce that Dr. Kelly Barker , from Stoneville, NC will be joining our group of nutcases starting Mon. March 19. If you are truly bored and looking for excitement, come by and say Howdy.....

Pause and wonder

I am talking to the candy cane...I hear everything it says..

I don't care what you think..I still see you.

Hospitals continues

Always remember that the doctors and staff of both human and pets want to do their best for their patients. If you help them with all the information you can give them and by allowing them to do their jobs, great things can happen.

wether its checking teeth

doing a radiograph ( xray to normal folk)

 Checking for coughing and gagging

No one is able to predict the future or how a patient will respond to a treatment, all one can do is their best.

Hospitals continued

When we talk about hospitals, it is important to remember that the doctors and staff have to be allowed to do their jobs.
Sometimes owners refuse to leave their pets, so that the correct procedures can be done. Sometimes owners want to set time limits, or constraints on how pets will be handled.  These are issues that human doctors and nurses do not have to deal with.

Sometimes the pets don't want to co-operate

sometimes there are issues that have to be addressed in unusual ways.

It helps when clients realize that an animal hospital is like a human hospital. You should not dictate what can or cannot be done. If finances are a concern, the owner can request, and is often given an estimate. The estimate is a GUESS as to what the doctor will need to do. An owner can then advice what they can afford financially.

There is pet insurance available and it may be something that owners want to check out.