Corydon Animal Hospital

We wish Dr. Cardoso and Alex, all the best in their new journey! Most of you have probably had the pleasure of chatting with Alex in the reception area or having Dr. Cardoso, care for your pet. They both have been such an important part of the team, and we'll miss them tremendously! All the best in your future endeavors, ladies! 🤍

We couldn't get enough of this little sweetheart, Capercaillie! 🥰

Here's a little glimpse into Pinot's dental cleaning! 🦷

A reminder to give your pets their August dose of heartworm/tick prevention medication! 🐾

Remember to get your special orders in by 2pm today!

A puppy visit story 😂 Welcome to the Corydon Animal Hospital family, Dave! @thegoldenboy_brothers 🩵 . . . #puppy #goldenretriever #goldenretrieverpuppy #puppyvisits #vetlife #animalhospital

A story of a puppy visit! 😂 Welcome to the Corydon Animal Hospital family, Dave! @thegoldenboy_brothers . . . #puppycheckup #dogsofinstagram #puppiesofinstagram #goldenretriever #goldenretrieverpuppy

Ear mites are highly contagious and animals become infested by direct contact with another infested animal. If you have a multi-pet household and one of your pet's gets ear mites then there's a very high chance that all your pets are infected with ear mites and require treatment. Clinical signs of infestation vary in severity from one pet to another, and may include combinations of: ear irritation, scratching their ears, head shaking, dark waxy or crusty ear discharge, areas of hair loss resulting from self -trauma, crusted rash around or in the ear or an aural hematoma. The mite is barely visible to the naked eye and may be seen as a white speck moving against a dark background. Typically ear mites are diagnosed by either examination of the pet's ears with an otoscope or by a microscopic examination of discharge from the ear. The video that you see here is a microscopic examination. Once diagnosed, your veterinarian will advise you about which insecticidal products are suitable for your pet.

Performing daily tooth brushing interrupts plaque from forming and is the best method in the prevention of periodontal disease. You can make tooth brushing less stressful by keeping the mouth closed and pulling the lips back to access the teeth instead of opening the mouth. For best results, tooth brushing should be introduced to your pet slowly and make the experience positive by praising your dog throughout the whole procedure, with reassurance during every step.

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Sookie wants to remind everyone to give your pet's October dose of heartworm/tick medication! #didyouknow ticks can survive the winter hiding under snow and leaf litter? At 4°C ticks are active even during the mild days during winter months. Ticks will continue to be active until the temperature consistently remains below 4°C.

Since it’s dental health awareness, Pinot wanted to show you how to brush your pet’s teeth! Here are #pinotspointers to help you keep your pet’s teeth healthy! Plaque forms everyday and attaches to the tooth surface and will not leave without the mechanical action of brushing your pet's teeth. Tartar forms from the accumulation of plaque when the calcium and phosphorus in your pet's saliva comes and attaches to the plaque. Unfortunately, tartar has a rough surface that allows more plaque to adhere to it and over time a community of bacteria forms called a biofilm. Once this biofilm adheres to the tooth it can no longer be removed by brushing. Plaque gets trapped underneath the biofilm and starts to extend underneath the gum line and towards the root. This is where disease occurs. Performing tooth brushing daily interrupts that plaque barrier from forming and is the best method in the prevention of periodontal disease. The chemical action of an enzymatic toothpaste approved for pets (do not use human toothpaste, it is not meant to be swallowed!) helps prevent tartar from forming. The toothbrush bristles should be placed at a 45-degree angle at the gum margin where the teeth and gums meet. You should brush in an oval pattern, gently forcing the bristle ends into the area around the base of the tooth as well as into the space between the teeth. Ten short back-and-forth motions, covering three to four teeth at a time, should be completed before moving the brush to a new location. The area requiring the most attention is the outside of the upper teeth. You can make tooth brushing less stressful by keeping the mouth closed and pulling the lips back to access the teeth instead of opening the mouth, which may cause you to accidentally get bit. For best results, tooth brushing should be introduced to your pet slowly and make the experience positive by praising your dog throughout the whole procedure, with reassurance during every step. The attached link is a video demon

Running into the weekend like... 🏃🏼‍♂️🐾

Charlie getting some treats from auntie Alex for being such a good boy despite his neuter 😍💗🐾

It must be a Monday! Meow! 😼🐾