SPCA Veterinary Care Center

05/14/2020

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05/04/2020

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04/21/2020

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04/14/2020

What Dog Owners Need to Know About Parvovirus

"In the animal welfare world, there is nothing scarier than finding out a puppy has parvovirus. Why? Parvovirus is highly contagious and many times fatal for these young pups. Unfortunately, during this time of year when there is an influx of puppies being born, the number of parvo cases rise – something we have already noticed in the SPCA’s Veterinary Care Center. Luckily, if your pet is fully vaccinated with the DHPP vaccine (meaning the initial vaccine and all boosters), the chance of your companion getting parvo is rare and, if they do, recovery is more likely.

As we’re taking extra precautions to keep ourselves healthy and safe during this pandemic, let’s also take one small (yet crucial) step to keep our companions safe and healthy by educating ourselves about parvovirus and making sure they are fully vaccinated." #LetLoveLive #HumaneEducation

In the animal welfare world, there is nothing scarier than finding out a puppy has parvovirus.  Why? Parvovirus is highly contagious and many times fatal

04/02/2020

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03/25/2020

COVID-19 has hit at the start of puppy/kitten season, slowing down the number of spay/neuter surgeries coming into the Vet Care Center. We urge pet owners to continue getting your pets spayed & neutered during this time and help keep our local shelters from overcrowding.

With plenty of spay and neuter spots now available for scheduling, please schedule your pet's appointment TODAY by calling (803) 648-6864 or emailing [email protected].

The SPCA Albrecht Center's Vet Care Center is dedicated to keeping you and your pets healthy by sanitizing the Care Center thoroughly and requiring owners to wait outside and in their cars, rather than in a crowded lobby.

THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR FIGHT AGAINST PET OVERPOPULATION! #LetLoveLive #SaveALife #SpayandNeuter

03/18/2020

The SPCA Albrecht Center for Animal Welfare's full-service Veterinary Care Center will be CLOSED on Saturday, March 21st, and will reopen on Tuesday, March 24th. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Thank you! #LetLoveLive #VetCareCenter

02/06/2020

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11/27/2019

Take advantage of our FELINE FRIDAY SPECIAL
$10 off regular spay/neuter pricing for ALL CATS during Fridays in December.
Call us at (803) 648-6864 to schedule an appointment.
#SpayAndNeuter

11/25/2019

The SPCA Veterinary Care Center will be CLOSED this week Thursday, November 28th - Saturday, November 30th for Thanksgiving break. We'll reopen Tuesday December 3rd. Have a safe and happy holiday!

11/13/2019

Don't wait until it's too late! Spay and neuter your pets to prevent accidental litters. Call us at (803)648-6864 to schedule your pet's spay or neuter appointment.

11/12/2019

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11/07/2019

Veterinary Assistant Ashley holds Grey Grey who is available for adoption!

Grey Grey came to us in rough shape and has a diagnosis of Eosinophilic Granuloma Complex. This Disease is characterized by skin and oral lesions that present due to stimulation of the immune system that releases inflammatory cells. Clinical signs include itching, licking, swelling and other behaviors that can be associated with underlying allergies. The most common causes of these lesions are flea, mosquito and mite bites, but can also be caused by underlying allergies to food, airborne pollens, and medications.

Grey Grey was diagnosed with Eosinophilic granuloma complex in 2016. We are able to manage his clinical signs and allergies with monthly flea/heartworm medication and daily cyclosporine capsules. He is also on a prescription hypoallergenic diet. These medications and prescription food will need to be given for life. It is recommended that he have yearly blood work, deworming and vaccines to ensure his immune system remains healthy. He will also need to remain indoors to limit his exposure to outdoor allergens. We recommend you visit your regular veterinarian to establish a relationship and discuss recommendations for routine care and prevention.

Grey Grey does well with people, cats, and dogs and he will need a special adopter who will make sure he gets the ongoing care he needs to be happy and healthy.

11/01/2019

Vet Tech Sarah holds Whitey, a shelter cat with diabetes who spent several months receiving care from our veterinary team. Whitey is now on our adoption floor and he's looking for a special adopter who can manage his diabetes. #PetDiabetesAwareness #PetDiabetesMonth

ABOUT DIABETES IN PETS:
In all animals, cells in the body require fat and glucose (sugar) for energy to carry on normal cellular function. When a meal is consumed, the body requires the assistance of a hormone called insulin to push the glucose into the cells. Without insulin, glucose is unable to be taken in by the cells for energy and the cells begin to starve. Insulin is produced in a small organ called the pancreas. In some animals and people, the pancreas becomes unable to produce the insulin needed to carry the glucose into the cells. When this happens, glucose accumulates in the bloodstream and causes a severe spike in blood sugar. If left untreated, the cells will starve and being to shut down. This will eventually result in death if no treatment is initiated. The 4 most commonly seen signs of diabetes are increased water intake (thirst), increased amount of urination, weight loss, and increased appetite despite weight loss.

Fortunately, for both pets and people, insulin is available for administration that helps to take the place of that which the body is unable to produce naturally. Different species do require specific types of insulin to get them well regulated.

Whitey, a 10-year-old neutered male domestic shorthair, was first diagnosed with diabetes mellitus in June of 2019 at the SPCA Veterinary Care Center. He had a history in increased water consumption and increased urination. Bloodwork and urinalysis were performed, which confirmed the diagnosis of diabetes mellitus. Whitey was started on insulin injections that are given twice daily (every 12 hours). He did require a few adjustments to his insulin dose, but he appears to be maintaining well at this time.

10/29/2019

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10/24/2019

10/22/2019

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10/01/2019

Protect your pet from fleas, ticks, and heartworms year-round.
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09/24/2019

Today only! Flash sale featuring $100 off Trifexis 12-packs and 50% off any purchase of Hill’s Pet Nutrition with AutoShip. Shop our Online Pharmacy: https://spcaletlovelive.vetsfirstchoice.com/

09/19/2019

The SPCA Veterinary Care Center is CLOSED for walk-ins today (9/19) and next Thursday (9/26) for staff training. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

09/17/2019

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09/03/2019

September is Animal Pain Awareness Month. Pets experience pain just like humans, and they are experts at hiding their pain. Know what symptoms to look for and visit us if you suspect your pet is in pain.
Pain Symptoms for Cats and Dogs:
https://ivapm.org/common-signs-pain-dogs-cats/

08/29/2019

08/22/2019

Take Your Cat to the Vet Day is August 22

Today is Take Your Cat to the Vet Day! If your cat hasn't been for a check-up in a while, now is a great day to put a date on the calendar. Come see us Tuesday through Friday 1:00-4:00 and Saturdays 8:00-12:00 for a wellness exam, no appointment needed. #Cat2VetDay

August 14, 2019 On National Take Your Cat to the Vet Day, August 22, let’s work together to spread awareness about all the ways veterinarians save cats’ lives. Take Your Cat to the Vet Day focuses on the importance of bringing indoor cats for regular check-ups to ensure they are as healthy as po...

08/20/2019

Last chance to get a $75 instant rebate on 12-pack bundles of Heartgard and NexGard & Heartgard and Frontline Gold. Shop our Online Pharmacy: https://spcaletlovelive.vetsfirstchoice.com/

08/13/2019

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07/24/2019

One day flash sale for $100 OFF 12-pack bundles of Heartgard & NexGard and Heartgard & Frontline Gold. No coupon code required. Shop our Online Pharmacy to take advantage of this great offer: https://spcaletlovelive.vetsfirstchoice.com/

07/09/2019

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06/27/2019

Dr. Klimt holds four cute kittens who just had surgery to remove one or both bad eyes. They have a little more healing to do and then they'll be available for adoption over on the shelter side of our facility! We think they should all have eye patches and be called the "kitten pirates" ❤️🐱🏴‍☠️

06/18/2019

We are so grateful for our incredible SPCA Veterinary Care Center team for their dedication to providing high quality, affordable veterinary care to the public on top of providing veterinary care for all of our shelter animals. So many lives are improved because of the hard work this staff does each and every day!

In 2018, the SPCA Veterinary Care Center provided veterinary care for over 10,700 pets. #veterinarylove

06/18/2019

Heartworm prevalence and tickborne diseases are on the rise nationwide. Visit us for heartworm, flea, and tick prevention to keep your pets safe.

06/11/2019

$15 off orders over $99 with code: SPROUT15
Offer expires on 6/13.
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05/28/2019

Although there are always variations, cats can have their first heat as early as 4 months old, and dogs can have their first heat as early as 5 to 6 months old; and if they can come into heat, they can get pregnant! Early spay and neuter prevents accidental litters and prevents overcrowding of homeless pets in animal shelters.
Do your part - spay and neuter! #spayandneuter

05/23/2019

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05/14/2019

SAVE $50 when you purchase a 12 pack of Heartguard and 12 pack of Nexguard. Shop our Online Pharmacy: https://spcaletlovelive.vetsfirstchoice.com/