Osborne Animal Clinic

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08/30/2026

๐Ÿพ As August winds down, we're reflecting on another season of first puppy visits, senior wellness checks, boarding stays for family vacations, and everything in between. Every single one of those appointments means something to us, even the routine ones.

What's been the highlight of your pet's summer? We'd genuinely love to hear it โ€” the good, the ridiculous, all of it.

08/28/2026

Decatur, we've been your neighborhood vet since 1979 โ€” and we genuinely don't take that trust for granted after all these years. Wellness exams, vaccinations, dentistry, grooming, boarding, and Lucky Dog Daycare, all at one location, all delivered by a team that treats this work as more than a job.

If you're due for a visit, we'd love to see you and your pet soon.

๐Ÿ“ž Call (256) 353-4339 or visit osborneanimalclinic.com to schedule.

08/27/2026

๐Ÿฆท With fall approaching and school schedules about to fully lock in, it's a good window to knock out your pet's dental cleaning before calendars get busier with after-school activities and homework routines eating up every open evening.๐Ÿฆท

A professional cleaning does what home brushing can't reach โ€” the area below the gumline where the real disease progresses. Left unaddressed, it can lead to tooth loss and, eventually, bacteria affecting organs beyond the mouth.

Ask about scheduling a dental cleaning at your next visit.

๐Ÿ“ž Call (256) 353-4339 or visit osborneanimalclinic.com to schedule.

08/26/2026

๐Ÿพ Happy National Dog Day! ๐Ÿพ

Today is a good excuse to celebrate the dogs who make us laugh, keep us company, greet us like weโ€™ve been gone for a yearโ€ฆ and somehow always know when we have a snack. โค๏ธ

Give your dog an extra belly rub, a favorite treat, or a little more time together today. They give us so much loveโ€”today is all about giving some back!

Share a photo of your favorite four-legged family member in the comments! ๐Ÿ“ธ๐Ÿถ

Happy National Dog Day from all of us at Osborne Animal Clinic!

๐Ÿ“ 914 Beltline Rd SW, Decatur
๐Ÿ“ž 256-353-4339
๐ŸŒ osborneanimalclinic.comโ ๏ฟผ

Weโ€™re accepting new patients and walk-ins.

08/26/2026

๐Ÿ• Happy National Dog Day!

Whether your dog is a couch potato, a trail-running partner, or somewhere chaotically in between, today's the day to celebrate everything that makes them part of the family.

We're grateful for every dog who's walked through our doors since 1979 โ€” and every one we'll get to meet in the years ahead. Fifty-some years of tail wags in this lobby, and it genuinely never gets old.

Show us your dog in the comments โ€” we want to see them!

08/25/2026

Water troughs, farm ponds, and slow-moving creeks can quickly become lethal during August heatwaves due to toxic blue-green algae blooms. These blooms often look like green pea soup, spilled paint, or a thick scum on the water's surface.

Ingesting even a small amount of contaminated water can cause severe, life-threatening liver or neurological toxicity in dogs, horses, and cattle alike. To protect your animals, ensure livestock troughs are regularly dumped, scrubbed, and kept free of stagnant buildup, and never let pets swim in or drink from scummy natural water.

If you suspect any of your animals have been exposed, rinse them immediately with clean water and seek emergency veterinary care right away.

Find a trusted local ALVMA veterinarian near you at alvma.com

08/25/2026

๐Ÿพ Dogs' sense of smell is estimated to be 10,000 to 100,000 times stronger than ours, depending on the breed โ€” which explains why your dog seems weirdly, specifically interested in the grocery bags before you've even opened them.

What's the most food-motivated moment your pet has ever had? We want the full, slightly embarrassing story.

๐Ÿ“ž Call (256) 353-4339 or visit osborneanimalclinic.com to schedule.

08/24/2026

๐Ÿพ Pets are generally considered senior starting around age 7 โ€” earlier for large breed dogs, sometimes closer to 8-9 for smaller breeds and cats. This is when we typically recommend moving from once-yearly to twice-yearly wellness checks, because health changes tend to happen faster and more quietly than they do in younger pets.

Arthritis, dental disease, kidney function changes, and thyroid issues are all things a twice-yearly exam catches earlier than an annual one would โ€” often before you'd notice symptoms at home.

If your pet is in their senior years, let's talk about a care plan built around them specifically. Consult your vet.

08/23/2026

๐Ÿถ๐Ÿฑ Just added a puppy or kitten to your family?

The first year sets the foundation for a lifetime of health, and it follows a fairly specific timeline: a vaccination series spaced over several visits (typically starting around 6-8 weeks), parasite prevention, and spay/neuter usually recommended between 4-6 months.

Getting the timeline right matters more than people expect โ€” vaccines given too early can be less effective, while waiting too long leaves a gap in protection during the riskiest window.

Give us a call to schedule that first wellness exam. ๐Ÿ“ž Call (256) 353-4339 or visit osborneanimalclinic.com to schedule.

08/22/2026

Moulton and Lawrence County families โ€” we know the drive to Decatur is genuinely longer for you than it is for our Decatur-based clients, and we don't take that trust for granted. Full-service care, from wellness exams and surgery to dentistry and boarding, is worth the trip for a lot of the families we're proud to call regulars.

If you're weighing whether we're worth the drive, we'd say yes, and we'd like the chance to prove it in person.

๐Ÿ“ž Call (256) 353-4339 or visit osborneanimalclinic.com to schedule.

Address

914 Beltline Road SW
Decatur, AL
35601

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 5:30pm
Thursday 8am - 5:30pm
Friday 8am - 5:30pm

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+12563534339

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