Thrive Pet Healthcare Specialists - Albuquerque

09/20/2023

Please join us in celebrating K9 Resorts Luxury Pet Hotel's 2 Year Anniversary! Don't forget to enter the raffle benefiting Watermelon Mountain Ranch. This is a great chance to have some fun and give back to the pets of New Mexico!

07/04/2023

Happy Independence Day!

Here are some helpful tips to keep your pets safe while celebrating:

When celebrating with fireworks or flames, it's important to take precautions to ensure the safety of your pets.
Keep them indoors in a quiet, secure place
Closely monitor their human food intake. Several foods we can eat are not safe for them!
Be aware that other pets may be anxious, which could lead to fear or fights.
Keep your pets away from fireworks or open flames to prevent accidents or injuries.

We hope you and your furry friends have a safe and happy 4th!

05/09/2023

What is Shockwave Therapy?

Shockwave therapy employs admitting shockwaves to an area of the body. The high-intensity sound waves interact with the tissues in the dog’s body resulting in the stimulation of blood vessels, reducing chronic inflammation, stimulating the production of collagen, and dissolving calcium buildup. The act of applying shockwaves to a non-healing area is believed to encourage the healing process and promote pain relief to chronic conditions.

Is my Dog a good candidate for Shockwave Therapy?

Backed by more than a decade of clinical research, shockwave can be used to decrease lameness, increase mobility and relieve pain in dogs with:

Osteoarthritis
Tendon & ligament injuries
Wounds
Bone fractures
Back Pain
Shoulder instability
Dissolving bladder stones

Do you think your dog is a good candidate for Shockwave Therapy? Give us a call today!

04/29/2023

Happy ! Today we celebrate veterinarians across the globe for dedicating their lives to caring for animals. Special shout out to our own Dr. Freeman, Dr. Stallings, Dr. Brofman, Dr. Krauskopf, and Dr. Copeland, thank you for all that you do for the pets and people in our community! You are heroes!

04/25/2023

Happy National Veterinary Receptionists Week!
Our Veterinary Receptionists are the key to the compassionate care of our clients and patients. We want to thank them for all that they do for the community and staff. We couldn't do this without them!


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03/30/2023

Shadow is happy and healing after his Carpal Arthrodesis was performed by Dr. Kendra Freeman and our amazing surgery team. Just look at this sweet face!

What are Arthrodesis?
The carpal, or wrist, joint in a dog is susceptible both to injuries and arthritis. These issues can lead to the deterioration of the joint beyond repair. This occurrence is very painful for the dog, and can be determined by limping and hyperextension of the affected paw. The dog will likely allow the paw to hang, drooped downwards as it walks.

To treat this problem, a procedure called arthrodesis can be used. This is a surgery in which the cartilage in the joint is removed, and the joint is permanently fused together. A bone graft is used to ease healing while metal inserts are placed to secure the position of the fusion. The bones can then heal together, which greatly reduces the amount of pain that the dog experiences.

03/19/2023

March 19-25 is Animal Poison Prevention Week
Did you know that over 2 million potential pet poisonings are reported in the US every year, most of which happen in the home?! ⚠️ Take a few minutes to learn how you can help prevent poisoning accidents and how to respond if they occur: https://www.thrivepetcare.com/thrive-guide/pet-poison-prevention-month

03/17/2023

Happy St. Patrick's Day!
Did you know that alcohol can be poisonous to dogs? Instead of sharing your green beer with your furry friend, try giving them some pet-safe green treats instead!

If you suspect your pet may have ingested a poisonous substance, immediately call your veterinarian, local emergency veterinarian or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center Phone number at (888) 426-4435 (a consultation fee may apply). You can also go directly to the emergency vet if your local veterinarian is not available. Be sure to bring the item ingested if possible, to help your veterinarian treat your pet. To be prepared in the event of a poisoning, keep a notecard of your local vet’s phone number, along with the nearest emergency vet clinic and directions.

Photo by Jon Sailer on Unsplash

02/28/2023

Did you know that New Mexico has resources to spay your pet? Check out the link below to view resources for your county!

https://apnm.org/what-we-do/building-foundations-to-keep-animals-safe/new-mexico-spay-neuter-resources-directory/

World Spay Day annually aims to decrease stray pet populations by increasing awareness of the importance of spaying and neutering programs. Around the world, a variety of effective programs reduce stray populations. These programs target both strays in neighborhoods and in shelters.

02/25/2023

Pets are notorious for getting into things they are not supposed to and ma*****na is no exception. Exposures are becoming more common with the increasing use of
medicinal ma*****na products being used in people. Fortunately, THC (the active
component of ma*****na) has a high margin of safety when ingested making the risk for serious complications in pets very low.
Visit our site to read the full handout on commonly asked questions and information on how we will treat your pet if they are experiencing Ma*****na toxicity.

https://www.thrivepetcare.com/locations/new-mexico/albuquerque/thrive-pet-healthcare-specialists

02/24/2023

Wishing you a safe and relaxing weekend. Should you need Emergency care for your pet, our Emergency Department will be open this weekend from Friday, February 23rd at 8pm - Monday, February 27th at 8pm.

12/30/2022

Our Emergency Department is open this New Years Eve and New Years Day. We hope that you don't need us, but if you do our team is here to take care of your furry family.
Happy New Year and be safe!

11/11/2022

Thank you to all of our Veterans!

03/09/2022

We are excited to announce that as of today, March 9th Animal Neurology & Imaging Center and Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Center of New Mexico (VESCNM) is combining forces under the new name: Thrive Pet Healthcare Specialists.

We will operate together at VESCNM’s current location, bringing a new standard of care to pets in need of specialty and emergency care in Albuquerque.

Learn more about our enhanced services and capabilities here, https://www.vescnm.com/.

01/11/2022

01/01/2022

Wishing you a Happy New Year🐾🎇🎊🎉🐶🐱

12/26/2021

Some creative fun from the talented employees of VESC. Happy Holidays!🐾

10/31/2021

Happy Howl-O-Ween everyone!
We also want to make sure everyone has a safe and fun Halloween🎃👻🐶🐾

🎃Please keep all pets inside.

👻Keep pets secure and away from the door if you are planning on having trick or treaters.

🎃Update all microchip information and make sure your pet has a collar with ID tag.🐶🐾

👻Keep all candy out of pets reach, not just chocolate causes problems. 🐶🎃👻


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10/19/2021

It’s National Vet Tech Appreciation Week! We and our patients appreciate those who work hard to keep our pets healthy and happy!🐾🐶🐱💕🐾

10/17/2021

It’s Vet Tach Appreciation Week, and we have some of the most incredible techs in the industry on our team! They come in early, stay late, and do whatever it takes to take the most Incredible care of our animals.
Hats off to our amazing Vet Tech team!
Thank you for all you do🐶🐾💕

10/15/2021

Happy Friday! Hope you have a great weekend🐾🐶🐾🐶