Whispering Pines Animal Hospital

07/29/2024

07/26/2024

The summer heat and sun won't be letting up any time soon, so make sure your equine friends are adequately protected from harmful UV rays. ☀️

Hot summer weather puts horses at risk not only for dehydration and heat stress but also the skin damage and discomfort that accompany a sunburn— just like humans.

A lot of equestrians love some chrome on a horse, but it's important to remember that those beautiful white markings and the non-pigmented pink skin underneath are more likely to suffer from sunburn, especially in areas where the skin is more sensitive — like around the eyes and the nostrils.

In addition to the pain and discomfort, horses that are prone to recurrent sunburn may also face other long-term consequences, like the increased likelihood of developing squamous cell carcinoma (a common cancer).

If your horse is susceptible to sunburn, contact your veterinarian for more information about sun damage and recommendations to keep your horse protected this summer.

07/26/2024

Welcome to the Dog Days (whew!) of summer!

07/26/2024

Pets and back to school. Click on the link below for tips to keep your pet happy and healthy as you transition into the back-to-school routine.

https://www.metlifepetinsurance.com/blog/pet-care/back-to-school-pet-tips/

07/12/2024

For the first time in 10 years the SHS has no animals leaving this week on our normal bi-monthly transport. We currently have 50 kittens growing up on pens that need homes ASAP. The shelter is in crisis. We need to make room. Now is the time to add a new feline to your family. We have reduced our adoption fees from $175 down to $50 for one kitten or $75 if you take home a pair. Fully vetted including their spay/neuter. Talk to your friends - your family - spread the word. If you know of any rescues that can help contact them and give them our info. You can save a life today. www.sumterhumanesociety.org

07/12/2024

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07/03/2024

Bruizer will be giving his staff Thursday and Friday off for the July 4th holiday. He will have them back in the office on Monday! Happy July 4th!!!

06/19/2024

Temperatures will trend upwards this weekend, and above average temperatures may linger (60-80% chance) in Georgia through the end of June. 😵‍💫🙄

06/19/2024

Best exercise hack ever: Get yourself a dog!!! https://www.medicaldaily.com/best-exercise-hack-ever-get-dog-be-your-personal-trainer-404085

We were just notified that after a three week break our northern partners will be taking ONE puppy from us next week. Our pens are full and we will be forced to make some hard decisions soon. ADOPTION SPECIAL: All dogs over one year old and all kittens now only $50. Completely vetted including spay/neuter and microchip. Please help. We need to move some pets now. 108 Industrial Blvd, Americus GA 31719 229-924-0268

06/04/2024

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05/20/2024

Some dog-related highlights of the draft bill include:

✔️ Enhanced protections for dogs under the federal Animal Welfare Act (AWA)
✔️ Additional resources for USDA to better enforce the AWA
✔️ Animal Care requirements
✔️ Improves USDA response related to any dogs found in a state of "unrelieved suffering"
✔️ Expands USDA's electronic health documentation requirements for pets entering the US
✔️Provides funding for transitional shelters for victims of domestic violence that allow victims to shelter with a pet
✔️ Codifies and provides permanent funding for USDA's National Detector Dog Training Center

Read more: https://bit.ly/4dMDZis

05/20/2024

The best friend, that you don't even know you need, is waiting on you.

05/01/2024

How is he the most distinguished looking guest?!

04/23/2024

Have you heard? An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure!

04/22/2024

I bet nobody tries to shoo her away when she decides it's time to get up in the mornings.....{{{ping}}}
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04/19/2024

TGIF!!! Thank God I'm Fabulous

04/11/2024

Pets. Life’s apology for every bad day ever!!!

Animal Hospital and Pet Grooming

03/18/2024

📢📢📢 CONTEST ALERT 📢📢📢
We are trying to decide if we should expand our services to include a baby goat daycare and we need your input.

Reply with your answers to the following questions.


1. Should we expand our current services to include a baby goat daycare center?
1A. Yep
1B. Totally
1C. Fo Sho
1D. Absolutely
1E. Duh

2. If you think we should definitely open a baby goat daycare (and who among us doesn't?!?) what should we call our baby goat daycare center?
2A. Happy Little Hooves
2B. Giggles and Goats
2C. B is for Bleats
2D. Bouncing Billies
2E. Hoofs and Woofs

Extra point for answering the following question correctly.
1. Should the winning name have "Mrs. Lorabeth's" added to the beginning? (HINT: there is onlY one corrEct anSwer)

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03/16/2024

The SHS is looking for animal lovers to join our team of volunteers. We will be holding an orientation on March 23rd at 10:00am. Call and reserve your spot. 229-924-0268.

02/24/2024

Did you know that most cats reach sexual maturity and have their first heat cycle between the ages of 4 and 7 months? That means if your female kitten who hasn’t been spayed manages to escape the safety of your home, she could become pregnant as young as four months.

Veterinary research and campaigns like the Feline Fix by Five continue to show the benefits of fixing cats prior to five months of age: https://www.unitedspayalliance.org/feline-fix-by-five/

Fixing your cat early will prevent unintended pregnancies and keep unwanted litters of kittens out of animal shelters. Plus fixing your cat (female or male) will also reduce the risk of certain types of cancer and decrease behavioral problems like roaming or fighting - so your cat will be healthier and live longer!

02/24/2024