Calera Animal Hospital

09/26/2025

Are you and your pet prepared for the inevitable? Do you have a plan for the incase a disaster happens? Here are some tips to help figure out your natural disaster plan!

-Have an evacuation route
-Assemble a first aid kit (pet disaster kit)
-Practice your disaster plan with your pet so they can be ready for the emergency
-Keep your pets in doors at first sign of severe weather

09/22/2025

Dr. Hathorn and Dr. Horton and the CAH crew enjoyed getting to see everyone that came out Sunday! Thank you for trusting us to take care of your fur babies! We hope you guys had as much fun as we did!

09/22/2025

Our pets of the week are LuLu and Otis!!
Congratulations Kim Kelly Porter! these sweet faces deserve it!!

09/19/2025

The winner will be chosen tonight and posted Monday morning!!
I hope everyone has a fantastic and safe weekend!

Its that time again! Post those sweet faces! Picture with the most likes will be pet of the week and posted Monday morning! I can not wait to see everyone's babies!! Like/Love your favorites!! Good Luck

09/19/2025

Happy Friday!
This is happening this Sunday! Bring your fuzzy babies out for a good time and get them vaccinated while doing it!!

Protect your pup for less! 💉🐶 Join us at our Pavilion Pawty Vaccine Clinic with — $20 Rabies, $20 Distemper/Parvo, $20 Bordetella.
No fluff, just the essentials. See you there!

September 21st, 1-5pm

09/18/2025

*Painless and non-invasive: the procedure is painless and many pets find the soothing warmth of the laser to be relaxing. It does not require sedation or shaving the animals fur!
*Protective gear: Your veterinarian will provide protective goggles for you and your pet to protect your eyes
*Fast sessions: Depending on the condition and size of the treatment are, sessions typically last between 3-20 minutes.
*Cumulative effects: the benefits are cumulative, which means your pet will continue to improve over the course of multiple treatments. Chronic conditions may require on going maintenance sessions.
*Treatment Plan: The veterinarian will create a customized treatment schedule. Acute problems may require more frequent sessions initially, while chronic conditions will be treated less over a longer period.

09/18/2025

What is Laser Therapy commonly used for?
*Pain Management- Laser therapy is effective for chronic conditions like arthritis, hip dysplasia and intervertebral disk disease
*Wound Healing: Speeds up the repair process for wounds, skin conditions and post surgical incisions
*Post Operative Care: Helps manage pain and inflammation
*Musculoskeletal Injuries: Treats strains, sprains, tendon and ligament tears and other soft tissue injuries
*Can also be used for nerve issues, gum disease, ear problems and more!

09/18/2025

Laser therapy:
*Stimulates cells with deep penetrating light from the laser that prompts injured cells to heal faster
*increases circulation: Increases blood flow and oxygen to injured areas
*Reduces inflammation: Laser therapy dampens pain signals and reduces the production of inflammatory chemicals
*Promotes healing: Laser therapy encourages the production of pro-healing growth factors and collagen, which are essential for tissue repair.
*Relieves pain: Laser therapy stimulates the release of endorphins and blocks pain signals, leading to reduced pain and nerve sensitivity

09/18/2025

Laser Therapy is:
Non-invasive
Provides pain relief
Reduces inflammation
Accelerates wound healing and repair

09/18/2025

09/18/2025

Don't forget to post those sweet faces! And vote!

Its that time again! Post those sweet faces! Picture with the most likes will be pet of the week and posted Monday morning! I can not wait to see everyone's babies!! Like/Love your favorites!! Good Luck