Lifetime Veterinary Care

04/27/2025

🩺🐾 What Really Happens at a Wellness Exam?

Think your pet's annual vet visit is just a quick once-over? Think again! Wellness exams are like full-body checkups—designed to catch problems early and keep your pet feeling their best.

Here’s what we typically check:

🔎 Nose to tail physical exam – Eyes, ears, teeth, heart, lungs, joints, skin, and more
💉 Vaccine review & updates – Tailored to your pet’s age, lifestyle, and risk
🧪 Parasite testing – Checking for heartworm, fleas, ticks, and intestinal parasites
🧫 Lab work (when needed) – Blood and urine testing to catch silent problems early
💬 Nutrition & behavior discussion – Ask us anything! Weight, diet, lumps, weird habits—we're all ears
📈 Tracking trends – Weight changes, dental health, and overall condition over time

Even if your pet seems healthy, a yearly (or twice-yearly for seniors!) wellness exam is one of the best ways to prevent illness and ensure a longer, happier life. 🐶🐱💚

04/26/2025

🐾 Did you know cats have a built-in “windshield wiper”?

That little pink triangle you sometimes see in the corner of their eye is called a nictitating membrane—also known as the third eyelid. It helps protect and moisten the eye without blocking vision!

Pretty cool, right? Nature’s got all the tricks. 😺👁️

04/25/2025

📢 Important Update: Our clinic will no longer be providing rabies tags. We will continue to issue official rabies certificates, but tags must now be purchased directly through the county.

https://miottawa.org/treasurer/dog-licensing/

Thank you for your understanding! 🐾

04/24/2025

🐕‍🦺 Guide Dogs: More Than Just Companions 🦮

Guide dogs are expertly trained to help people with vision loss navigate the world safely and confidently. These dogs provide life-changing independence every day.

Their work takes years of training and deep trust—and it truly transforms lives.

Happy Guide Dog Day!

04/23/2025

A huge thank you to our super awesome receptionists,
Danielle and Kaila! 🐾😽😍

04/22/2025

🩺🐾 Today is Pet CPR Day! 🐾🩺

Would you know what to do if your pet stopped breathing or their heart stopped? Learning pet CPR can save lives in an emergency—just like it does for humans.

🧠 Knowing the basics can make all the difference until veterinary help arrives.

Ask us about pet first aid tips or local training resources. Because being prepared = being a hero for your pet. 💚

04/22/2025

🌍 Earth Day 2025: A Time to Reflect and Act 🌱

Today, we honor the planet that sustains every life—including the animals we care for each day. Earth Day is more than a celebration—it’s a call to action.

Climate change, pollution, and habitat loss affect not only wild species, but also our pets, our food systems, and our health. Every small step matters—reducing single-use plastics, supporting local conservation efforts, planting pollinator-friendly gardens, or choosing eco-conscious pet products.

Let’s protect the only home we have—for ourselves, for our animals, and for future generations. 🌎💚

04/21/2025

🐾💙 Happy Bulldogs Are Beautiful Day! 💙🐾

Today we’re celebrating those wrinkly faces, snorty snores, and stocky little bodies that bulldog lovers can’t get enough of. English, French, or American bulldog, these lovable companions bring endless charm, loyalty, and a whole lot of character!

From couch cuddles to stubborn sass, bulldogs prove that beauty comes in all shapes, sizes, and snorts. 😄

Drop a pic of your beautiful bulldog below! 🐶✨

04/20/2025

📞💚 Happy Veterinary Receptionist Week 💚📞

This week, we’re celebrating the incredible team members who are the first voice you hear and the friendly face that welcomes you in—our veterinary receptionists!

They juggle phones, schedule appointments, comfort worried pet parents, and keep the clinic running smoothly—all with compassion and a smile. Their work often goes unseen, but it’s absolutely essential.

🐾 Join us in saying thank you to our front desk heroes Danielle and Kaila, who keep tails wagging and hearts at ease. We appreciate you more than words can say! 🐾

04/19/2025

😺👑 Happy National Cat Lady Day! 👑😺

To all the fabulous humans proudly covered in cat hair, speaking fluent meow, and sharing your bed with a tiny, judgmental loaf—today is YOUR day! 🐾🛏️✨

No matter if you have one cat or five (okay... eight), you’re not "crazy"—you’re purrfectly passionate. 🐱💕

Drop a pic of your feline family below—we know your camera roll is 98% cat anyway. 📸😹

04/18/2025

04/18/2025

💔 What Is Heartworm Disease?

Heartworm is a serious and potentially fatal disease spread by mosquitoes—and it affects both dogs and cats. Prevention is key! 🐾

04/17/2025

Many people don’t realize that cats can get heartworm too—and unlike dogs, there’s no approved treatment once they're infected. Even a single worm can cause serious lung and heart damage.

🦟 Mosquitoes can bite indoor cats too, so year-round prevention is a must.

Protect your cat before it’s too late—ask us about safe, effective options like Revolution Plus. 🐾

04/16/2025

Is your pet protected?

✔️ Yearly Heartworm Test
✔️ Yearly Exam with the Veterinarian
✔️ Year-Round Prevention

04/15/2025

🎨🐾 Happy World Art Day! 🐾🎨

Today, we’re celebrating the art behind veterinary medicine—from the intricate beauty of anatomy to the skillful hands that suture, diagnose, and heal. 🩺💉

Whether it's a perfectly placed bandage, a detailed radiograph, or a lovingly drawn pet portrait on our whiteboard (thanks, tech team! 😄), there's art in every part of what we do.

Here’s to the science with heart—and a little creativity too! 💙🖌️

04/14/2025

April is National Pet First Aid Awareness Month—do you know how to check your pet’s vitals? Here’s a quick guide!

💓 Heart Rate:
🐶 Dogs: 60-140 bpm
🐱 Cats: 140-220 bpm
➡️ Feel over the chest or inner thigh. Count beats for 15 secs × 4.

🌡️ Temperature:
Normal: 100.0°F - 102.5°F
➡️ Use a digital thermometer (re**al).

😮‍💨 Breathing Rate:
🐶 10-35 breaths/min
🐱 20-30 breaths/min
➡️ Watch the chest rise and fall.

👄 Gums:
Healthy = pink and moist
➡️ Press gums—they should turn pink in 1-2 secs.

Stay prepared! If anything seems off, call us right away. 🐾

04/13/2025

Fleas, ticks, mosquitoes, and more? Not on our watch!
Vectra 3D is a powerful topical solution that repels and kills parasites before they bite—keeping your dog safe, happy, and itch-free.

✔️ Fast-acting
✔️ Waterproof
✔️ Monthly protection

Ask us if Vectra 3D is right for your dog! 🐾

04/12/2025

Happy World Hamster Day! 🎉🐹

Today we’re celebrating the tiniest of fluffballs with the biggest personalities—hamsters! 💛 From puffing up their cheeks with snacks to sprinting on their wheels or burrowing into the perfect nap spot, these tiny creatures are full of charm and endless entertainment!

✨ Fun Hamster Facts:
🔹 Hamsters can store food in their cheeks—up to half their body weight!
🔹 They’re nocturnal, so don’t be surprised if the party starts at midnight.
🔹 Their teeth never stop growing—they need chew toys to stay healthy!
🔹 There are over 18 species of hamsters (Syrian and dwarf hamsters are the most common pets).

Show off your hamster in the comments—bonus points for cheek pouches and wheel zoomies! 🐹💨