Riverside Veterinary Care

08/08/2024

Well, I guess I’m not going to make any house calls today 😹
Clarence - Ruler of the Tucker Household

08/07/2024

Pearl Rose is already very good at guilt trips 😂

06/27/2024

My two new friends, Pearl Rose and Lou Lou 😍

06/24/2024

When you realize tomorrow is Monday…

06/17/2024

Happy Father’s Day to those amazing men who lift us up (literally and figuratively), tolerate us and make our lives that much more fun! You guys are the bomb 💣!

Dozer taking on the dad role with Mojo. I mean, sometimes pups gotta be put in their place! (Don’t worry, no puppy was injured in the making of this pic 😁)

06/05/2024

Yay, summer is approaching! And so are the hot temperatures 🥵☀️

Walking your dogs in the heat can be dangerous so here are some ways to help keep them safe and happy. 🩷

1. Check TEMPERATURES before you go.
Most dogs tolerate up to 70 degrees well. With increasing humidity, the “feels like” temperature may be 5-10+ degrees warmer.
*** Exception - brachycephalic breeds, especially BULLDOGS, do NOT do well in the heat!!! They are actually 14 times more likely to get heat stroke than a Lab 😕. Keep them inside!

2. Check ground temperatures =
7 SECOND TEST - hold back of hand on surface (e.g., pavement) for 7 seconds. If it’s too hot for your hand, it’s too hot for your dog’s paws 🐾

3. Bring WATER 💧!!! Portable water bowls work great for walks.

4. Take SHORT walks with more SHADE if possible in EARLY morning or LATE evening. Avoid midday walks when it’s the hottest.

5. Instead of walking for distance/speed, allow your dog to do a “sniff walk”. Let them guide you (within reason) to stop frequently and smell the roses ☺️

6. Have playtime in the AC or in a pool in place of a walk. My George loves the pool!!!

7. Know the signs of HEAT STROKE
*Excessive panting (especially at rest)- one of the 1st signs, if we can identify at this point, we can save their life!!!
*Drooling
*Vomiting
*Diarrhea
*Weakness/Incoordination
*Collapse
*Seizures

If heat stroke is suspected, get your pet in a cool environment, offer water, and cover in towels soaked in cool (not cold) water. We want to gradually lower the body temperature to avoid dangerous blood pressure changes. Then take to your veterinarian/local ER immediately for advanced medical support.

Let’s save the hot dogs for the ballpark! 🌭⚾️

George livin’ his best life 🩷

05/12/2024

Happy Mother’s Day to all those awesome mamas out there keeping it together when the children (both human and furry) don’t always make it easy 🫠!

And a special shout out to these crazy boys for making me a mom! 🩷🩷🩷

04/23/2024

Oliver soaking it up after his vet visit 🌞☀️

04/07/2024

Not sure if I should be scared or not 🙀

04/05/2024

Fluff Nugget Friday!
Zeus 12 weeks old

04/05/2024

Merry and Clarence 😍
They try to hide it, but they love each other… and also make it hard for me to get any work done 🤭

03/24/2024

When your babies don’t care which species you are 😻

03/23/2024

Not everyone is excited about a new roomie 😬

03/23/2024

Because it’s funny 😆 and they love it! Kinda gross though too…

01/30/2024

Thank you for your service, Nyx. Rest in peace
🖤💙🖤

END OF WATCH: Our hearts are broken as we mourn the line-of-duty death of our K-9 Officer Nyx, who was killed yesterday, January 28, 2024, in pursuit of a suspect.

"K-9 Nyx paid the ultimate sacrifice while serving and protecting this community. I ask that you all keep K-9 Officer Vargas, the entire K-9 Unit, and Nyx in your thoughts and prayers," says Chief of Police Carla Redd. "K-9 Nyx is family and we are truly thankful for her service to the Rockford Police Department."

01/17/2024

The sloth never had a chance 😵😏
- Jimmy Chew

01/17/2024

When it’s too cold for walks, you go for rides 🚙🐶!

12/25/2023

Merry Christmas from the Tuckers - Merry, Zuzu, George and Clarence! It’s (definitely) a Wonderful Life ❤️

12/18/2023

Calling all Lab lovers! Penny and Polly are cute 10-week-old pups looking for their furever home! One of my clients is currently fostering these sweethearts and sent me some pics 🥰. If you or someone you know is interested, you can contact The Labrador Connection at www.thelabconnection.org.

Penny = chocolate
Polly = silver

12/04/2023

Don’t let Tawny’s angelic face fool you! She’s still a puppy 😂

11/23/2023

Happy Thanksgiving to my favorite people and pets! Blessed to have you in my life❤️

Enjoy the day, and as always, be safe

11/20/2023

As we enter the very busy time for postal and delivery workers, don’t forget to show your appreciation! They work so hard for us! (especially those of us obsessed with online shopping 😹)

“Snow” the mail dog

10/20/2023

Happy Friday from Ivy and Waffles!
(And, yes, those are regular size coffee mugs 😻)

10/10/2023

What a difference a year makes! Leo is a lion…or at least the size of one 😂

10/08/2023

One of my favs, Odin, 1 year later 😳

10/06/2023

The weather’s getting colder so be sure to snuggle up with your babies! I highly recommend it 😻

09/15/2023

Precious, perfect pup “Dez” 💕

09/04/2023

Hope you’re relaxing and having fun on this Labor Day! Macushla definitely is 😸🎱

06/22/2023

Thank you all for the well wishes and prayers!

Update post-op:
Doing well. Somehow they were able to put Humpty Dumpty back together again!

My caregivers have been doing an amazing job during my recovery! Zuzu, Merry, Clarence and George are all giving me lots of love and snuggles 🥰

(But George is also wondering when we can go for walks again 😬🤔)

06/20/2023

Hello! Just wanted to give y’all an update on my cancer journey:
I finished chemo and radiation at the end of 2022. So my treatments are all done!!! Doing well, hair growing back, blah blah blah 😊

The next step is reconstruction surgery tomorrow 😬! This will likely require at least a 2 week recovery (and probably longer for those dogs who love to jump up and give hugs 🤗, you know who you are!). During this time, I won’t be physically seeing patients. However, there will be an opportunity for telemedicine visits if needed. You can message me for more info.

I want to tell you how much I appreciate and am grateful for your support, flexibility and understanding during all of this. I love you all!!!

I’m hopeful this will be the final step in this journey. I realize there may be some bumps in the road ahead. It’ll be ok though…I drive a Jeep!!! 😂

A pic of baby Rigbi who I can’t wait to see in a few weeks!