Foothills Animal Hospital

11/07/2025

Solving Your Dog’s Unwanted Jumping

Does your dog like to greet people by jumping on them? This behavior can cause a lot of stress at the door and may be dangerous for people who have any kind ...

10/07/2025

Reading Time: 3 minutes Share onSharing living space with our dog friends is a natural extension of pets being an integral part of the family. But what doesn’t feel natural is walking across the carpet and feeling your feet squishing into a pile of poo or your socks soaking up moisture from a pudd...

10/07/2025

Reading Time: 3 minutes Share onYou’ve just brought your new dog or puppy home. It’s been a big day and it’s time to give everyone a break. After all, there’s dinner to prepare for the humans, laundry to do, errands to run, and your favorite TV show comes on at 8, but don’t forget about th...

04/07/2025

Happy Independence Day! 🇺🇸 It’s always a good idea to make sure your animals wear a collar with your contact information on the 4th, just in case those fireworks are overwhelming. Got horses in the barn tonight? Consider turning up the radio to drown out the noise. Be safe!

01/07/2025

28/06/2025

Prefer to skip the phone call? Download the PetDesk app to request appointments, view your pet's records, request a refill, create your own reminders, and so much more. Just use the email address you have on-file with our office.

22/06/2025

Be safe and use good judgement when exercising your horse in the heat.

"HOT" TIPS FOR SAFE SUMMER RIDING

As you enjoy some fun in the sun with your favorite equine, make sure you understand how the combination of heat and humidity can take the fun part out the equation — and potentially even turn into a dangerous situation for your horse.

When riding in hot weather, remember to take precautions and use your common sense. Remain vigilant for dehydration and for signs of heat exhaustion, as the situation can quickly escalate into heat stroke. If your horse looks hot and tired, it's time for a drink, a cold bath and a break in the shade.

Consult your veterinarian for more information, or learn more about the signs of heat stroke on our website at https://aaep.org/issue/heat-stroke
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22/06/2025

Want to Communicate Better with Your Dog? Understand How They Learn

Pet caretakers often relate to their dogs in a manner that’s most closely akin to a parent-child relationship.

10/06/2025

Save the date for the Paso Fino Show later this month at Tryon International Equestrian Center & Resort!

26/05/2025

Fear, anxiety, and stress can make veterinary visits challenging for some pets and their owners. We aim to lower anxiety at our front door and throughout the exam. For some pets, that may include medication to reduce fear and create a calmer, positive experience that allows the team to provide thorough care. Pre-Visit Pharmaceuticals (PVPs) are one tool that can help reduce stress in transport and throughout the visit. Combined with a calm environment, a patient, courteous approach, and some favorite treats we can chip away at the challenges and dread that comes with veterinary visits.

Reading Time: 3 minutes Share onIf you have a dog or cat who is fearful, anxious, or stressed during veterinary visits, the veterinary team may have recommended that you give your pet a PVP, or pre-visit pharmaceutical. These are medications that may be used in addition to training or behavior or en...

26/05/2025

Our office is closed in observation of Memorial Day. We will open 8:00am Tuesday, May 27.

18/05/2025

Gluten in pet food. What is it?

Quick read:https://foothillsvets.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Hot-Topic-Gluten.pdf