Old River Veterinary Hospice and Home Euthanasia

04/05/2025

Hope everyone is safe and well after all the storms! Many of our pets get nervous during thunderstorms. Please make sure your furry family members are in a safe place indoors. Microchips and identification are so important in case they get out during bad weather!
This little guys likes to help with medical records during his brothers visits. 🥰

03/08/2025

Happy weekend! We have a big announcement.
But... trigger warning... this is an unusually heavy post for us, as we are discussing pet aftercare.

We are both excited and humbled to introduce you to our newest option for aftercare for your furry family members: aquamation.
Aquamation is a water-based alternative to flame cremation for caring for our pets after they pass. It is a gentle, eco-friendly process that uses water, temperature and alkalinity to mimic the natural process that takes place when a pet is buried in the soil. Aquamation uses much less energy and has significantly less environmental impact than traditional flame cremation, with no toxic residues, and yields 20% more ashes to be returned to the family. Old River Aquamation is a local, family-owned company (the Chapman family in fact!), and we are thrilled to offer this service to pet families in the Little Rock area.

We greatly appreciate the trust you have placed in us. It is something we do not take lightly. We have been honored to care for your sweet senior pets, and we have helped so many cross the rainbow bridge with loving care. We would be grateful to be further entrusted with the aftercare of your pets, and you can be assured that they will be treated with the same compassion and respect that you have come to expect from the Old River Vet team. Feel free to reach out to us if you have any questions.

01/11/2025

We hope everyone stayed safe and warm during the winter weather. Mongo surely enjoyed the snow, but he was glad to come inside and warm up after playtime!

01/01/2025

Miso cannot believe it’s 2025, and we can’t either! We had a great year caring for your senior and special needs pets, and we are humbled by the trust that so many of you have placed in us, especially in your pet’s final moments. We are looking forward to a joyful year ahead with our wonderful patients and clients. Happy New Year!
With Colette Nelson-Tucker

10/14/2024

Happy Veterinary Technicians Week to all of the amazing CVTs that work so hard to expand their knowledge and skills to care for our furry friends! A special thank you to our very own Colette Nelson-Tucker for her amazing work with our special senior patients. Her dedication to her patients, colleagues and all animals is unwavering and an inspiration. We are so lucky to have her! Send a thank you to Colette for all of her amazing work. 😊

09/26/2024

Just a quick reminder! The previous online store will be closed within two weeks. Feel free to ask us how to make the switch!

09/16/2024

We are making the switch to a new online pharmacy provider that can also help with compounded medication from the same place! We hope that this change will lead to better customer service, faster shipping times, and added convenience to our clients! Please bear with us during this transition, as we really feel it will serve our wonderful clients much better. In the meantime, check it out!
https://oldriverhomevet.bluerabbitrx.com/

07/29/2024

Just two sisters sharing a little snack. ❤️

07/29/2024

Whether you’re already familiar or new to the concept of hospice care, the IAAHPC has written articles for you with information to improve your pet’s quality of life.

07/16/2024

Precious is a 9 year old spayed female yorkie. Her owners passed and she needs a new home.
She is very sweet and social, and loves kids and cats. She does not love my big dog, so she may do better in a home without other dogs.
She has been vaccinated and is up to date on heartworm prevention. She has some minor issues typical of an older yorkie but no major health concerns at this time. The biggest challenge is her skin, which is getting much better and should be ok with some continued management.
She is very social and wants to be with people all the time. She has a little separation anxiety and would do well with someone who is home a lot. Overall she is calm and loving, and would make a great companion! Message me if you would like more information.

07/04/2024

This is helpful article highlighting the benefits of palliative care, and how to prepare for that final journey over the rainbow bridge. ❤️🌈

Dr. Lisa Walling’s first house call of the day was with a particularly fluffy hospice patient — a 13-year-old Newfoundland named Rugby. Rugby happily licked a plate of peanut butter as Walling inserted needles along her back; acupuncture and a ketamine injection to help with pain and mobility pr...

06/06/2024

05/02/2024

Just a couple of sweet babies, looking all adorable, living their best lives. We love our senior patients!

04/04/2024

This dog needs a home! He is currently with a foster who found him as a stray. Super sweet with her other dogs and her kids. Needs some manners with cats and some leash training, but knows basic commands and loves people.
Just look at that face. Please share so this sweet baby can find a forever home!

03/27/2024

Folks, this here is Flower. My family and I just adopted her. She had some injuries and trauma, and received excellent care, but will need ongoing care to help her heal completely. She is the most precious thing and has stolen our hearts.
Please consider opening your heart and home to senior and special needs animals. They need you, and give so much love and joy in return! A special thanks to Community Cats of Central Arkansas for rescuing this girl and helping place her with us. They do such awesome work helping so many cats in need.

03/22/2024

All tuckered out after his check up.
Geriatric pets often need more frequent exams, bloodwork and other management to keep them healthy and comfortable as long as possible. It is so much less stressful for them at home! This little fella got some lab work today, along with treats and snuggles, and he is ready for his nap. We love our senior patients.

03/15/2024

Just a cute Frenchie in his little tent to brighten your day.
We hope everyone is safe after the storms last night! Take care folks!

01/15/2024

Hope everyone is safe and warm, and enjoying the snow! Please keep those pets warm too. 🥶 Mongo loves his snow play but likes to come in and warm up in comfort. 😊