Douglas Oaks Animal Hospital

04/29/2025

While spring offers a great opportunity to spend quality time with your pet, awareness and proactive care are key.

"Veterinarians are your best resource for helping you protect your pets from seasonal risks," AVMA President Dr. Sandra Faeh said. "We encourage pet owners to schedule wellness visits, stay current on vaccines and parasite prevention, and reach out to your veterinarian with any questions or concerns." Learn more: https://bit.ly/4lojrk3

04/25/2025

PATIENT OF THE WEEK
C**t lets his big personality shine through in these photos. ♥️ What a handsome smile! Thanks for being such a wonderful patient. Stay happy, stay healthy! ❤️🐾 🐾 ❤️

04/12/2025

HAPPY CATURDAY!
Ready for a little feline history? In 1997 a cat named Stubbs was elected as the honorary mayor of Talkeetna, Alaska and continued to serve as mayor until his death in 2017. Since then, the town has continued the tradition by naming twins Denali and Aurora the new honorary cat mayors. Denali crossed the rainbow bridge in 2022, but Aurora continues to serve today. Travelers come from across the globe to visit with Aurora in her office at Nagley’s General Store. Of course everyone wants their picture taken with such a purrrfect public servant. 😻

04/09/2025

PATIENT OF THE WEEK!
Meet Hanalei, the coolest pup on the block. She loves running, french fries, and football. Thanks for adding some extra fun to our lives and being such a great patient. ♥️ Stay happy, stay healthy!

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04/07/2025

Did you know veterinarians play a crucial role in the overall health and safety of the public? Today happens to be and the start of - check out the link below to learn about the different ways veterinary medicine helps to keep us safe.

Today is - which also happens to take place during . One way you can celebrate is by taking a moment to learn how veterinarians protect people from disease, safeguard our food, and make medical discoveries: https://bit.ly/2QtUzLm

03/20/2025

03/01/2025

Happy Caturday & Hello March!
If you give your pet’s prevention at the first of each month, here’s your reminder! Keep those pesky heartworms away to help ensure your cat is happy and healthy.

Need prevention? Give us call or check out our online pharmacy. https://douglasoaksanimalhospital.covetruspharmacy.com

02/26/2025

PATIENT OF THE WEEK!
Missi must have been trying to determine the most comfortable place in the room. 😂 Is it the floor? The exam table? Or perhaps under this bench? We hope you report back to us once your research is complete. We know it can be tough sometimes, so thank you for being a brave girl. Stay happy, stay healthy!

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02/25/2025

World Spay Day is a reminder of the importance of spaying and neutering pets, as well as an opportunity to honor the hard work done by TNR programs and shelters to control feral cat populations through trapping, desexing, ear tipping, and releasing cats when rehabilitation and adoption are not possible. World Spay Day is an effort to bring to light the overpopulation of pets present across the globe and encourage responsible pet ownership through spaying and neutering.

Not only can spaying and neutering your pets help prevent unwanted litters, but the risk for certain health problems like prostate cancer, testicular cancer, mammary cancer, and pyometra are considerably reduced or eliminated when a pet is altered. Let’s help reduce overpopulation and improve pet wellness together!

Interested in learning more about what a spay/neuter procedure entails for your pet? Give us a call or schedule an appointment online.

02/23/2025

It’s International Dog Biscuit Appreciation Day - Let’s celebrate today with a treat! Every good dog deserves a special snack now and then, but maintaining a healthy weight is incredibly important when it comes to your pet’s health. Moderation is key.

Avoiding human food, limiting treats/biscuits, providing a nutritionally balanced diet, and regularly exercising your pet can help them maintain a healthy weight. Overweight pets are more likely to suffer from arthritis, joint and spinal issues, high blood pressure, diabetes, and many other health problems. If you have concerns regarding your pet’s weight, we encourage you to work together with your veterinarian to develop a personalized weight management plan for your pet.

However…today is special. So go ahead and celebrate Dog Biscuit Appreciation Day with us by handing out a little snack to the pups in your life. Stay happy, stay healthy!

02/22/2025

Happy Caturday & National Pet Dental Health Month!
Did you know that 70% of cats have some form of dental disease by the age of three? Remember to watch for signs of oral discomfort in your cats at home and schedule that annual check up to help stay on top of your cat’s dental health. Stay happy, stay healthy!

02/19/2025

PATIENT OF THE WEEK!
Meet Millie, the incredibly tiny Chihuahua with a big dental health journey. Weighing in at only 2.8 pounds at 2 years old, Millie was referred to us for dental work last year due to having 13 retained baby teeth that needed extracting.

Did you know that toy and small breed dogs are more prone to having retained baby teeth? When a dog’s baby teeth don’t fall out it can alter the eruption of the adult teeth causing potential problems with the pet’s bite. Retained baby teeth can also cause overcrowding and excessive tartar buildup from two teeth occupying the same spot. Generally, by six months of age all adult teeth should be in place. If baby teeth remain after six months, we recommend extracting them during the pet’s spay/neuter visit.

Millie did so well during her entire dental procedure. This is a fun reminder that just because a pet is small doesn’t mean that anesthesia is unsafe for them. Preanesthetic testing, examinations, and anesthesia plans are tailored to each individual pet in order to offer the safest surgical experience possible for pets large, small, young, or old.

Thank you for being such a wonderful patient, Millie. Stay happy, stay healthy!

PICTURED: Millie snuggled up after her procedure…feeling good, but still a bit loopy. 😂

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02/18/2025

Not only is February National Pet Dental Health Month, but it’s also Responsible Pet Owners Month! We’d like to thank all the responsible owners out there who go above and beyond for their pets. Check out all the ways we can work together to improve our pets lives by following the link below. Stay happy, stay healthy!

🧒🤝🐶 Being a responsible pet owner requires commitment and one part of that commitment is ensuring your pet is properly socialized and trained. You can find other aspects of responsible pet ownership ➡️ http://bit.ly/2GwK58h

02/14/2025

Happy Valentine’s Day! Show love to your pet by being extra mindful this holiday. Tasty gifts like chocolates or sweets can be extremely toxic to your furry friends. Certain flowers and plants may also be toxic to pets. Make sure all goodies are tucked out of reach and that all plants in the home are pet safe. Stay happy, stay healthy!