Alex-Bell Veterinary Clinic

05/20/2023

05/09/2023

Miss Thumbelina begging for ice from the fridge.

05/06/2023

We enjoyed our visit from Pork today!!

05/05/2023

Kittens 😍😍😍

05/01/2023

We just love when Kenny comes to visit us!!!

05/01/2023

Exclusively Posh Pets before and after.

04/28/2023

Snickerdoodle getting vaccines and her teeth checked with Dr. C and Crystal, who is one of our technicians.

04/27/2023

Our hospital manager, Thumbelina ❤

03/16/2022

TAPEWORMS - This common worm affects both dogs and cats. Their appearance is that of a grain of rice or cucumber seed. Transmission occurs when your dog or cat bites and “eats” a flea. The intermediate form of the tapeworm is inside the flea’s body and it then attaches to the intestine and begins to grow “segments”. In about 3 weeks, these segments begin to pass in the stool. They are approximately ¼ to ½ inch long, flat, and white. After a short time in the air, they dry up to resemble a small yellow flat seed. Diagnosis is made from seeing these segments on the stool or on the pet’s back end rather than a microscopic f***l exam. Treatment is either by oral tablets or by an injection. The tapeworm medication kills existing tapeworms but it does not prevent future infection. The only prevention is strict flea control. There is no direct transmission from dog or cat to a human.

03/16/2022

WHIPWORMS - This worm affects dogs only. Diagnosis is also made from a microscopic exam of the f***s. Eggs from this parasite pass intermittently, however, so it may be necessary to check multiple f***ls before a diagnosis is made. Treatment is an oral or injectable medication given at 3 to 12 week intervals depending on the severity of the infection. Symptoms vary from none to severe watery diarrhea, vomiting, and marked weight loss. Some dogs require hospitalization for treatment of dehydration, malnutrition, and infection. There is no human transmission.

03/10/2022

HOOKWORMS – Hookworms are very thin, almost transparent; 1/4 - 1/2 inch long. They are not usually visible to the naked eye. This is also a common worm of puppies and kittens but is seen with equal frequency in adults. This parasite sucks your pet’s blood and can cause a severe anemia. Diagnosis is made from a microscopic examination of your pet’s stool. Treatment is either an oral medication or an injection or both. This is repeated 2 weeks later. Symptoms will vary from none to blood in the stool (dark tar-colored stool) with diarrhea. Severe cases may need a transfusion and hospitalization. Transmission to adults occurs by infected f***s contaminating the grass or soil. Prevention, therefore, requires that the pet be kept away from contaminated areas. Two types of heartworm preventive can also prevent hookworm infections in dogs. Transmission to humans is uncommon and usually shows up as skin lesions.

03/08/2022

ROUNDWORMS - Roundworms are white; 2-4 inches long; and may resemble “spaghetti”.
This is a common worm of puppies and kittens, but can be seen in any age dog or cat. Diagnosis
is made from a microscopic examination of the f***s or from a description of the worm if it is
seen in the stool or vomitus. Treatment is an oral medication given at 2-week intervals.
Symptoms will vary from none to marked vomiting and diarrhea, and abdominal swelling.
Transmission to adult dogs and cats occurs by infected f***s contaminating the yard. As a result,
prevention is accomplished by isolating your pet from infected f***s of other animals. For dogs,
the heartworm preventives also prevent roundworm infection. Transmission to humans is rare;
young children can develop “visceral larval migrans” by eating dirt contaminated with f***s.

03/01/2022

Jack waiting to get his big boy shots!!!

03/01/2022

Prevention is the best approach in protecting your pet against deadly heartworms, intestinal parasites, and flea and tick infestations. Your veterinarian will help you find the product that is right for your pet based on his or her needs.

External Parasites: Fleas, Ticks, & Mites

Fleas thrive when the weather is warm and humid, although they can also be active in cooler weather. All cats and dogs are susceptible to flea infestations. Beyond the skin irritation and discomfort, flea infestations can also cause deadly infestations, flea-allergy dermatitis, flea-related anemia, and the transmission of tapeworm parasites if ingested.

Ticks can spread serious infectious diseases such as Lyme, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, Anaplasmosis, Ehrlichiosis, and Babesiosis to pets and people. Pet owners should inspect their pets regularly for ticks, large and small, especially after being outside in wooded or grassy areas.

Ear and skin mites are extremely contagious in cats and dogs (mostly found in cats). Mites are passed from animal to animal. If there are multiple pets in one household, each one should be taken to the vet and checked for mites. Mites are not easily seen and the following symptoms could be a sign that your cat has mites: head-shaking, scratching at ears, a dark waxy or crusty discharge from the ear, inflammation, irritation, or hair loss from excessive scratching, and pus. Left untreated, mites can lead to other serious secondary infections.

Internal Parasites: Intestinal Parasites; Heartworm:

Roundworm, hookworm, tapeworm, whipworm, Coccidia, Giardia, and Cryptosporidium are all common in cats and dogs. It is possible to transmit some of these parasites from pets to humans.

Mosquitoes can spread heartworm, a harmful disease that is predominantly found in dogs but can also affect cats. As its name implies, heartworm lives in the blood of a pet (heart and blood vessels). We recommend annual screenings for dogs, even if they are already on heartworm preventatives and talk to your veterinarian about heartworm preventatives for your cats.

Life is better for your pet and family without parasites. Let us help you choose your flea, tick, heartworm, and intestinal parasite preventatives. Call us today at 937-434-7686.

02/26/2022

What a difference a year makes!! We love you ZuZu.

02/22/2022

Drako’s first puppy appointment with Dr. Ciaramitaro. We are all in love.

02/15/2022

Imagine how you would feel if you skipped brushing your teeth for months and never saw the dentist.

02/15/2022

02/10/2022

Dr. Diehl helping out in grooming!!!

02/08/2022

https://www.aaha.org/your-pet/pet-owner-education/aaha-guidelines-for-pet-owners/dental-care/

Does your cat’s bad breath keep the two of you from snuggling? Do you wish you could give your dog a breath mint? Contrary to popular belief, “dogg...

02/01/2022

Here at the Alex-Bell Veterinary Clinic, we provide the utmost level of dental care possible for the health of our patients. We do this through year-round education for our team and ourselves. We are always polishing our expertise in veterinary dentistry.

01/27/2022

February is National Pet Dental Health Month!

07/13/2021

Two of our long-time clients got new babies. Welcome to the family Mason and Zu Zu.