Douglas Oaks Animal Hospital

08/30/2025

We hope everyone has a fun and safe holiday weekend. We will be closed today through Monday so that our staff may spend time with their families. We’ll be back in the office on Tuesday. Stay happy, stay healthy!

08/27/2025

PATIENT OF THE WEEK!
Rockin’ the pink bows. 🎀 Journey was all smiles for her visit. Thank you for visiting with us, sweet girl. Stay happy, stay healthy!

08/20/2025

PATIENT OF THE WEEK!

Join us in congratulating Cora on completing her last round of puppy shots! What a brave and adorable pup. ♥️ Cora knows that completing the entire puppy vaccine series is important. Do you? 👀

Don’t wait! Give your pup a head start when it comes to their health. We want to see your pets stay happy, healthy, and disease-free.

🐾 ❤

08/11/2025

Microchips greatly increase the chances that pets will be reunited with their families if they are lost or stolen…but a microchip only works if its registration information is accurate.

is coming up this Friday. Is your practice or clinic ready to celebrate happy reunions and the importance of microchipping your pet? Be sure to visit avma.org/CheckTheChip for tools and resources.

Thank you to HomeAgain PetRescuer for supporting this important observance.

08/08/2025

CLOSING ANNOUNCEMENT: We will be closed on Saturday, August 9th. We apologize for any inconvenience and recommend having your list of local emergency vets on hand for this date. We hope you and your pets stay happy and healthy this weekend.

08/06/2025

PATIENT OF THE WEEK!
Pasha came dressed to impress wearing his best tuxedo. Then again, he’s always dressed that way. 😹 Let’s give a round of applause for this handsome gentleman. Thank you for being such a great patient, Pasha. See you next time!

08/05/2025

This week is International Assistance Dog Week and we would like to honor assistance dogs, those who raise and train them, and the veterinary teams who keep them healthy. Assistance dogs provide more than companionship; they provide freedom and confidence to the people they help.

07/28/2025

It’s hot, hot, hot! Keep your pet cool and hydrated this summer. Watch out for signs of overheating, which can include….
- Excessive panting
- Fever
- Incoordination
- Lethargy
- Fainting
Get to your veterinarian as soon as possible if you suspect heatstroke in your pet. Stay happy, stay healthy, stay cool!

Check out these tips for keeping your pet safe in the summer heat.

Show us how you keep your pets cool this summer and share your heat safety tips below! Don’t overheat. Beat the heat this summer. Stay happy, stay healthy, stay cool!

1. NEVER LEAVE YOUR PET UNATTENDED IN THE CAR. Even with the windows cracked, vehicles can reach life threatening temperatures in a matter of minutes.
2. AVOID HOT ASPHALT AND TAKING WALKS DURING THE HOTTEST PARTS OF THE DAY. Take your walks in the early morning or evening times to avoid hot asphalt from burning paw pads. Always check the surface of the pavement with the back of your hand to make sure it is cool enough for your pet to tolerate.
3. MONITOR FOR SIGNS OF OVERHEATING. Symptoms of heatstroke can come on fast, so it’s important to be observant of your pets behavior during warm weather. Signs of overheating can include excessive panting, drooling, fever, incoordination, lethargy, and fainting. If you notice these signs in your pet, call your veterinarian immediately. A normal temperature for cats and dogs is 99.5-102.5F and a temperature can easily be taken at home with an ear thermometer.
4. KEEP YOUR PETS HYDRATED. Make sure there are plenty of fresh water sources available for your pet, especially when they are outdoors. Making water more readily available will encourage your pet to drink more and stay hydrated. However, don’t allow your pet to gulp down large amounts of water quickly. This can lead to gastric upset or bloat.
5. SWIMMING SAFETY. Swimming is a great way to cool off, but some harmful parasites and bacteria thrive in natural bodies of water and can cause your pet to become sick. Make sure your pet is vaccinated and on monthly prevention to help keep them protected in the water. Always keep your pet in sight when swimming. Avoid allowing your pet to drink from natural bodies of water and offer plenty of clean drinking water during swim time.

07/16/2025

07/09/2025

07/01/2025

Don’t forget your pet’s monthly heartworm, flea, and tick prevention for July! Stay happy, stay healthy, and stay protected.

06/25/2025

CLOSING ANNOUNCEMENT: NO AC 🚫
Our air conditioning is scheduled to be fixed on Saturday. Due to the extreme heat, we will be closing at 3pm for the remainder of the week. We will be open during our normal business hours on Saturday. Thank you for your patience while we sort this out.