Calm Animal Care Veterinary Clinic

05/04/2026

Before you fall in love with that dog from a rescue group, make sure they have a negative heartworm test. There are wonderful rescue groups that take in and adopt out dogs from all over the country (and some from out of the country), and heartworm is much more prevalent in the South. Heartworm is very expensive to treat, and requires keeping the dog calm for the months that they are being treated.

This serves as a great reminder to make sure your dog is getting a monthly preventative for heartworm. There are some great options - discuss them with your veterinarian to make sure you are using the one recommended for your dog. Some take care of fleas and ticks and other parasites, as well as heartworm.

The recently released 2026 Heartworm Incidence Map shows that canine heartworm incidence has expanded to areas that are cooler, drier and far from the warmer, humid Gulf Coast and Southeast. The American Heartworm Society estimates that at least 1.1 million dogs in the U.S. are positive for heartwor...

03/19/2026

Protect your furry friends! March 15-21 is Animal Poison Prevention Week — a great reminder to keep toxic foods, plants, and chemicals out of paws’ reach. Prevention saves lives!

03/18/2026

Keep your pets away from commonly grown greenery that is toxic to them!

03/18/2026

Tick season is upon us, and as the weather gets warmer, we will see even more of them! We will start our tick farm again, as we pull them off our patients. Get ahead of tick season and get your pets on the preventative of your choice. We have several options that treat ticks, fleas, and prevent Heartworm, available in our clinic pharmacy, and also have many other options available in our online pharmacy. Give us a call today, so you can make sure your furry family members are protected!

01/20/2026

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Curated by Smartbrief. Pets can experience chronic stress, leading to health issues such as high blood pressure, heart rate and cortisol levels; immune system suppression; and weight fluctuations, says veterinarian Audra Jones. Pets experiencing stress may yawn, lick their nose or lips, freez...

01/17/2026

We are so glad to have Dr. Meg back full time at the clinic! All Creatures Animal Clinic will do a great job taking care of the FCAS.

Over the course of 12 years at the shelter, Meg Gordon treated upward of 18,000 dogs and cats.

https://dailyinterlake.com/news/2026/jan/12/vet-leaves-paws-itive-impact-on-county-animal-shelter/

01/15/2026

https://www.avma.org/resources-tools/pet-owners/petcare/pet-dental-care

February is dental month, and that means that we are offering 15% off the price of dentals for your furry family members! Spots fill up fast, so give us a call today to reserve your spot. Pet dentals are very important for pets, just like us. So we are starting this month, to get as many pets done as we can! Call us today to reserve your dental appointment. If we haven't seen your pet in awhile, we will require a pre-dental exam prior to reserving a spot. Dentals are first-come, first-served, with a deposit required to hold your spot.

Dental health is an important part of a pet's overall health. A pet's teeth and gums should be checked at least once a year by a veterinarian.

01/12/2026

https://www.ellevetsciences.com/pet-care/how-cold-is-too-cold/?utm_source=Klaviyo&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=1%2F10%2F26%3A%20How%20Cold%20Is%20Too%20Cold%20for%20Dogs%3F&variation=A&_kx=oBUHBnJayf9Nui3FYMDMQ7Ba08F-IzLaDMHldVCeUqJXvgOhlSBl5DPmP8IQp4Mg.XffLj8

"Is it too cold for my dog?" Learn how cold weather affects dogs + what you can do to keep them safe and happy. Read more.

12/22/2025

'Tis the Season! Please try to be aware of the toxins and added stress for your pets, during your holiday celebrations.

The holidays are in full swing and, as always, it’s best to keep your furry friends safe while you celebrate.

12/22/2025

While most people clear pathways and spread salt to melt ice, pet owners might want to be more cautious about what they use in that process.

11/04/2025

Please be on the lookout for Skye! Young Beagle missing from the Kila area. If seen, please call Aaron (406)407-2608. Skye's family is missing her terribly.