4 The Animals Veterinary Clinic

11/07/2024

We appreciate everyone's patience with us during check-out when paying with card.

There appear to be some problems with our point-of-sale system and the issue has been pushed to the attention of higher levels.

It's taking a little longer to check everyone out until the problem is fixed, but we can still accept card payments by manual entry or by sending payment links to your phone.

11/05/2024

In order to give our employees a chance to vote, we open our doors a bit later at 10AM today!

10/14/2024

Without our techs, hospitals and clinics would not be operating!
A HUGE thank you to ALL the vet techs who are essential for our doctors to keep going!

09/19/2024

Dear pet owners,

In the last few weeks we have increasingly noticed that many of our patients are infested with fleas. Not only does this pose a health risk to your animals, but it can also spread to other animals - especially if they stay with us in the clinic.

Why is effective flea treatment so important?
A flea infestation can cause a number of problems in dogs and cats, including:

• Severe itching and skin irritation:
Your pets may become stressed by the itching, leading to persistent scratching and even skin injuries.
• Allergic reactions:
Some animals develop an allergy to flea saliva, which can lead to inflamed skin and widespread rashes.
• Tapeworms:
Fleas can act as intermediate hosts for tapeworms, which can be transmitted to your animals by swallowing fleas while grooming.
• Anemia:
A massive flea infestation can lead to anemia, especially in young, small or older animals.
• Diseases that can be transmitted to humans:
The most well-known flea-borne disease is plague caused by the bacterium Yersinia pestis.
Bacterial infections such as bartonellosis and rickettsioses can also be transmitted to humans through fleas.

In order to protect the health of all our patients and also that of their pet owners, we urgently ask you to carry out regular tick and flea prophylaxis.

Not only is it important to keep the pests away, but it is also essential to prevent fleas from spreading.
💡 Our tip: Talk to your veterinarian about the best preventative measures tailored to your animals' needs. There are numerous options, from spot-ons to tablets to collars, to effectively protect your dogs and cats.

08/17/2024

As always, donations for the rescue can be dropped off at our clinic during our opening hours!

Due to the high number of new intakes and cost of vetting in the last two weeks, this has put us in a bind and we are running extremely low on our dry food for this upcoming week. The warehouse we usually get our
order from is out and to purchase it off the shelves is way over half of what we pay. We need 8- 35 # bags of Hills Science Diet Adult 1-6 Chicken until we can get our next order. Hoping they have it in stock. We would truly appreciate any help. Tractor Supply carries it and I’ve included our PayPal link

https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=G85TN5K26VWJU

08/15/2024

What a weather…..
the current system that’s moving through seems to have messed with things and our systems (including phones) aren’t working right now. We hope that it’ll resolve once the storm has moved past.
Thank you for your patience was we try to get this resolved

08/10/2024

Xylitol is a naturally occurring substance that is widely used as a sugar substitute.

Example products include sugar-free gum, candies, breath mints, baked goods, peanut butter, pudding snacks, cough syrup, chewable or gummy vitamins, and supplements or over the counter medications, mouthwash, and toothpaste.

If you suspect that your dog has eaten a xylitol-containing product, please contact your veterinarian or Pet Poison Helpline, a 24/7 animal poison control center, at 1-800-213-6680 immediately.

Do not induce vomiting or give anything orally to your dog unless specifically directed to do so.

Symptoms that may develop are:

Vomiting
Weakness
Lack of coordination or difficulty walking or standing
Weakness/sluggishness or lethargy
Tremors
Seizures
Coma

08/09/2024

We’ve had a few people come into our clinic who are interested in meeting these sweet kitties 🐈‍⬛
Please let us know if you want a snuggle with one (or all) of those adorable guys, who are STILL looking for a loving home ♥️
They are currently in foster care but we can arrange for them to come hang out with us for a meet ‘n’ greet!

07/18/2024

Just a reminder that we are NOT a pound. We are a mainly foster-based rescue and not set up to take cats!

Please contact us before bringing lost and found pets to us or the Clinic.
We are a separate entity from 4 The Animals Veterinary Clinic and it’s extremely difficult to organize foster care when pets are left there.

07/17/2024

We talk a lot about dogs getting heatstroke, but cats can succumb to the heat just as easily. Here are some signs you should look for, if you are concerned that your cat might be suffering from heatstroke. ❤️

07/15/2024

One of the best ways to ensure that you don’t lose your pet, is to SPAY AND NEUTER them. Did you know that a male’s drive to breed is so powerful, that it becomes very difficult to keep them at home if they sense a female in heat somewhere in the neighborhood?

Spaying and neutering can help prevent you from losing your pet. ❤️

07/12/2024

Happy heterochromia day! today we celebrate the phenomenon of having two differently colored eyes. This trait is seen in humans and dogs! The most common dog breeds we see this in are: Siberian husky’s, Australian shepherds, collies, corgi’s, and Chihuahua’s. Does your pet have heterochromia?

07/09/2024

July 9th is Cow Appreciation Day. That is all.

07/05/2024

July is Pet Hydration Awareness Month. Here are some tips to make sure that your furry feline stays hydrated this summer. ❤️

07/04/2024

It’s HOT HOT HOT outside! Make sure you remember that if you’re hot, your pet is hot, too. ❤️

07/04/2024

HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY! We want you and your family to be safe this 4th of July. Here are some tips to keep your furry family members safe! ❤️ 🇺🇸

07/03/2024

July is National Lost Pet Prevention Month! All month long, we’re going to share tips and information with you about preventing your pet from getting lost. We’re starting with the basics:

07/03/2024

Are you looking for a sweet and loving companion? Look no further than Oscar! This 9-year-old Beagle is up for adoption after being abandoned at our clinic. He's a gentle soul who gets along with all people and pets, and he only weighs 20 lbs. He's a quiet lap dog who loves to cuddle. Email us at [email protected] to make him part of your family!