Best Friends Animal Health Center

09/07/2024

Try out our online pharmacy! We hope to make this a better experience than other online pet pharmacy options, but easier than picking up medications every month. We will still be here, filling all current medications if that is your preference :)
Let us know what you think!

09/05/2024

WOW! We're already nearly through the 1st week of September!

08/31/2024

Happy Saturday! Have a great long weekend! We're closed Monday, but will see you Tuesday.

08/25/2024

Good luck! We hope everyone has a great 1st day back to school!
Remember to pick up backpacks so we don't share anything that can harm our pets!

08/24/2024

Smoke, wind and heat are a rough combination! Lots of our pets with respiratory disease (and even some without) are having troubles this week. Best to limit outside time for everyone this weekend.

08/19/2024

08/04/2024

The toxins created by this algae can cause seizures in pets in a matter of minutes after they drink. We can see some pets not have seizures, but develop liver failure within hours. We URGE you to keep pets away from standing or slow moving water- especially water with any discoloration and growth. If your pet has been exposed - CALL ASAP!

Website for water quality alerts:
https://wdeq.maps.arcgis.com/apps/Shortlist/index.html?appid=342d22d86d0048819b8dfa61dd3ff061&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR2W2tutxiB6GKgi_YKliHXbqDg1tLXru6hEZXciONJ6PrXtVJQbAVvxHYI_aem_reStuwVR4lhYCUPfuj8U_g

08/04/2024

Happy August! Highlights this month are grass seeds wreaking havoc. The end of summer heat is lowering water levels, resulting in Blue-Green Algae blooms with deadly toxins. If you are traveling with your pet, there are some new regulations that will require some earlier preparation and paperwork.

07/29/2024

What is your feline friend's best event?

07/13/2024

The snakes are out! Be careful of when and where you walk with your pets. Call ASAP if your pet has been bitten by a snake, the sooner we treat, the better the outcome!

07/12/2024

It is SOOO hot this week and going to be even hotter this weekend! Heat stroke is very fast, very scary and very possible in these temperatures.
Keep your older, overweight, short nosed dogs with heart or respiratory disease in doors in the cool as much as possible. These pets can't cool themselves as well and are at high risk for heat stroke.
DO NOT LEAVE PETS IN CARS FOR EVEN A MINUTE! This is the #1 cause of heat stroke death in dogs.
If your pet stops drinking, vomits, is weak or unable to stand, these can be signs of heat stroke. Early in heat stroke, the symptoms can be reversed, BUT have to be treated quickly.

06/30/2024

Hot, hot, hot! Not only is it hot outside, but our pets can burn their feet on the hot pavement. If it's too hot for you to touch, it's too hot for them to walk on.
Stay cool today!!

06/29/2024

We will be open regular hours Wednesday and Friday. Please call ASAP if your pets are anxious with fireworks, we only have a few days to help them out!

06/25/2024

I think we're definitely nearing the top this week! Be sure your pets have plenty of water, even indoors!

06/22/2024

It's officially summer! We'd love to see your summer pet pics 🐕🐱

06/16/2024

Have a wonderful day!

06/14/2024

We want to remind you that NOW is the time to get medications for your pets that are thunderstorm or firework anxious. Getting these medications before these events will allow you to try them before the 4th of July to get the correct dose and timing for your pet. Your pets will thank you!

05/24/2024

Enjoy a safe Memorial day weekend!

05/13/2024

If it's not Winter... its construction season! Just wanted to give you a heads up that construction at CY and Wyoming Blvd starts TODAY! Please plan for an extra cycle (or 2) through that light. Drive safely!

05/12/2024

We hope you have a wonderful day!

05/04/2024

It's that time of year! So. Much. Hair. This is how I'm picking carpet and furniture from now on 😉

05/01/2024

Unfortunately, cancer is one of the most common diseases we see and treat in older pets. The earlier we diagnose a disease, the better we can treat it. We would much rather examine a bump and tell you that it's nothing to worry about than wait until our options for treatment are more limited.

When should you worry about a lump or bump on your pet?

Animals – especially older animals – are prone to developing lumps and bumps over time. Some of these growths are harmless, but sometimes, they can be a sign of cancer. If you notice any of the following, please get your pet checked out as soon as possible:

🐾 New bumps that seemingly appeared in a short period of time
🐾 Lumps that are hard or firm to the touch
🐾 Lumps that appear to be painful for your animals
🐾 Bumps that are oozing any kind of fluid

As always, if there is something you’re worried about, it’s best to get it checked sooner rather than later.

04/30/2024

I know lots of you enjoy your dog park time. Just a heads up that Morad park will be closed this Thursday for parking lot repairs.

CASPER, Wyo. —The city of Casper will close Morad Park from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Thursday, May 2nd, for parking lot repairs. “We apologize for the

04/24/2024

Happy Administrative Assistant day to the best veterinary reception team ever! We really appreciate all of your hard work, patience and organization - we couldn't do it without you!
(We're missing a picture of Maria, who has been a great new addition!)

04/12/2024

Continuing with dog bite awareness week.
Any dog can bite- yes even the nicest dog ever, that you've known since it was a puppy (trust us!).
The situation, combined with any pain or anxiety can push a dog over the threshold of nice to biting.
Most dogs will gives us signals that they are uncomfortable. If we learn these and respect the request for space, we can make most interactions better and safe.

04/10/2024

This is dog bite awareness week. As you can see, the number of dog bites each year are staggeringly high. Unfortunately, many of these bites happen to children.
We can all play a part in reducing dog bites.
- Socialize dogs - especially to children that just move faster, differently and are louder than adults.
- Fearful or reactive dogs should not be off leash in busy public places where uncontrolled interactions could occur.
- Teach children to ask before approaching or touching a dog they don't know and to move slowly.
- If approached by an aggressive dog - DO NOT RUN! We like the "be a tree, they're boring" approach where if you stand still most dogs will eventually move on.

04/08/2024

Did you watch the eclipse today? Not as impressive as the last one here, but still eerie!

03/30/2024

We hope you have a wonderful, fun and pet safe Easter weekend!

03/29/2024

https://cowboystatedaily.com/2024/03/26/wyoming-ticks-are-already-coming-out-entomologist-bags-53-in-minutes/?fbclid=IwAR0XPE3RuHpwexGQyAkcO6-uwlPyJEeYFC0c_Cp7CvSNDdXD7M6Vd-3ROn8_aem_Aah5ZPL-IQNAUBhYxFDbTzIv3PtHrKqeEPFkYVqdU88Whd7dNd9CCY4w8VV-xl8RF5neRKa985KH3Jl9j2HYiEkI

Think it’s too early in the year to worry about ticks in Wyoming? Think again. An entomologist collected 53 in about 40 minutes Sunday in Laramie County.