Animal Hospital of Pea Ridge, Inc.

08/06/2025

Brix here is unable to be deterred from scratching the furniture and rugs—even ignoring ample scratching posts scented with catnip! Brix's person asked for us to apply nail caps to help save their furniture, and it worked!

Nail caps are a humane alternative to declawing in situations like this, and so easy to keep up with. Our team first clips the kitty's nails, then uses a specially-designed adhesive to glue the vinyl caps to the nails. Nail caps will need to be replaced every 4-6 weeks.

When properly applied, nail caps still allow proper extension and retraction of the claws, which still allows for that scratching behavior Brix loves while saving the furniture! If you're interested in nail caps for your furniture-ravaging feline, give us a call—we'd be happy to set up an appointment with our tech team to get them started!

08/04/2025

Hot weather can lead to dehydration and heat stroke; ensuring that your pets always have access to something fresh and cool can help beat the heat.

💧 Provide fresh water: This one's a no-brainer! Having multiple bowls accessible is even better.
🧊 Cool treats: Freeze water, no-sodium broth, or pet-safe fruit to give as an extra refresher.
👀 Monitor activity: Avoid strenuous exercise during peak heat.

Keep them cool all summer long—a comfortable pet is a happy pet!

08/01/2025

A kiss from Dr. Bentley is twice as sweet! 🥰

07/30/2025

Happy International Day of Friendship—here's to keeping our multi-species households happy and healthy! ♥

Do you have besties from different species in your household?

07/29/2025

🎉 After 31 Years… Debbie is Retiring! 🎉

This week, we say goodbye (sort of!) to our incredible Hospital Administrator, Debbie Hill, as she steps into retirement. Debbie has dedicated over three decades to our hospitals—leading, mentoring, and shaping not just our teams, but so many others in the veterinary industry.

She’s been a true educator, generously sharing her knowledge and raising the bar for veterinary management.

Her last day as Hospital Administrator is this Thursday, but she’s not leaving us completely—Debbie will stay on behind the scenes as our Financial Officer.

We’ll be celebrating her amazing career at our Summer Party next month, but if you’d like to send her a message before Thursday, now’s the time!

07/25/2025

What's one thing you can do to make vet visits less stressful for you and your cat? Using the correct cat carrier!

Features to look for:
🔸 A removable top allows us to examine shy kitties in their carrier, where they likely feel safest
🔸 A removable front gate allows us the widest range of movement when examining a cat in their carrier
🔸 Hard plastic carriers are the easiest to clean and disinfect in case your kitty has an accident during travel

Making it comfy:
🔸 Covering the carrier with a towel limits visual stimulation and helps your kitty feel more protected
🔸 Spraying Feliway on bedding and the covering towel at least 15 minutes prior to leaving helps reduce stress by reproducing kitty "happy message" pheromones
🔸 Including soft, familiar bedding in the carrier can help your cat feel more comfortable and at home, with scents they're used to

Other tips:
🔸 Leave carrier out in a room where your cat spends a lot of time. Only bringing it out for vet visits and other travel means it's a visual trigger that it's time to be stressed, making everyone's lives more difficult. It's best if your kitty loves their carrier!
🔸 Include a favorite toy when traveling—sometimes just having something familiar and fun along for the ride can help reduce stress!

For more in-depth information on how to make your cat's visit to the vet the best it can be, visit http://catfriendly.com/cat-carrier!

07/23/2025

The glasses and goggles may be giving science fiction, but this pup and his technicians are actually wearing protective gear during his laser therapy session!

Laser therapy, also known as cold laser therapy or low-level laser therapy, is a non-invasive, drug-free treatment to promote healing and reduce inflammation and pain. The laser stimulates tissue repair and improves circulation in the affected area. Otis here has an aural hematoma, a painful condition where blood vessels in the ear burst and fill the pinna with blood, and he was prescribed laser therapy to help resolve it. Feel better soon, Otis! ❤

If you'd like to learn more about laser therapy and whether it may be a good option for your pet, give us a call and we can book an appointment to discuss!

07/21/2025

07/19/2025

Trying to keep your pets up to date on their annual vaccines and labwork while sticking to a budget? Ask us about our wellness plans!

07/17/2025

Which emoji do you think suits Lani best for ? We're partial to "😋"!

Which emoji do you think best represents your pet(s)?

07/15/2025

Marilyn Monroe, but make her a dog under the velocity dryer 😹

07/11/2025

It's All-American Pet Photo Day! Here's some tips on getting your furry friend's best side:

• Getting your pet to look at the camera can be tough; using treats or toys to direct their attention to where you want it can be helpful!
• Some pets aren't comfortable posing; snap pics when they aren't paying attention or doing something that holds their full focus.
• Don't forget your camera has a zoom function - utilize it!
• Change up your angles; going low or high and experimenting can get you the perfect shot.
• Stay patient - pets won't always do exactly what you want when you want them to. Take a deep breath and try again later if your pet isn't being cooperative!

Good luck getting the perfect photo of your fur babies, and tag us in your favorite snaps! 📸