Claxton Veterinary Clinic

11/23/2023

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

11/22/2023

Breed Spotlight: Siberian Cat
The subarctic climate of its homeland in Russia, the Siberian’s coat is long, thick and protective. References to Siberian Cats date back at least 1,000 years, and they were prized for their ability to keep mice and other rodents away from food sources.

11/20/2023

We will be closing on Wednesday at 5:30pm for the Thanksgiving holiday and will reopen on Monday the 27th at 8am. Please make sure you have all medications and food that your pet may need. If you have an animal emergency please call either the Savannah Emergency Clinic at 912-355-6113 or New River Emergency Clinic at 843-898-6787. Thank you have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

11/17/2023

11/15/2023

Breed Spotlight: Brittany
Brittany is the westernmost region of France, surrounded by the English Channel to the north and the Bay of Biscay to the south.

Right breed for you? Brittany information including personality, history, grooming, pictures, videos, and the AKC breed standard.

11/13/2023

While you can’t give your pet all the fixins (especially not the toxic ones), you can treat them to a meal of their own by following a few simple rules, the first of which is portion control. Any of the following items are ok for your best pal (in moderation):

Small amount of turkey (remove skin and bones)
Unseasoned mashed potatoes, yams, or carrots
Pure pumpkin puree (without sugar or sugar substitutes)
Unseasoned and steamed green beans
You can also treat your pet to some of these homemade pumpkin snacks! Just be mindful about how many they’re eating, since these calories can add up quickly.

GIFTS OF GRATITUDE
If you and your pet have many things for which to be grateful, you may decide to help another deserving pet this year. Animal shelters are always in need of pet food, beds, bowls, and other items. Likewise, most animal charities welcome a donation, so you can feel great about supporting a worthy cause.

A PET-FRIENDLY THANKSGIVING REMINDER
Now that you have some good ideas for hosting a pet-friendly Thanksgiving, it’s equally important to consider the risks this holiday. Thanksgiving, along with many other holidays, are busy times for emergency clinics and the Pet Poison Helpline. Keep these toxins away from your pet:

Chocolate
Xylitol
Onions and garlic
Raisins and grapes
Alcohol
Yeast
Macadamia nuts
Keeping a close eye on your pet can go a long way, but it’s sometimes best to put your pet in a secure room during cooking, eating, and clean-up.

11/10/2023

Fun Thanksgiving Facts: Minnesota is the kingpin of turkey production
If turkeys in the United States could speak, they'd use the word "pop" instead of "soda." Approximately, 44 million to 46 million turkeys are raised in Minnesota annually.

11/08/2023

Breed Spotlight: Cairn Terrier
The Cairn is one of several terrier breeds, some still extant others now extinct, who for centuries patrolled the game preserves and farms of Scotland.

Is the Cairn Terrier the right breed for you? Learn more about the Cairn Terrier including personality, history, grooming, pictures, videos, and the AKC breed standard.

11/03/2023

Fun Thanksgiving Facts: Abraham Lincoln proclaimed Thanksgiving a national holiday on October 3, 1863. Sarah Josepha Hale, the woman who wrote “Mary Had A Little Lamb,” convinced Lincoln to make Thanksgiving a national holiday after writing letters for 17 years.

11/01/2023

Breed Spotlight: Bullmastiff
Fearless at work, docile at home, the Bullmastiff is a large, muscular guarder who pursued and held poachers in Merry Old England'¿merry, we suppose, for everyone but poachers. Bullmastiffs are the result of Bulldog and Mastiff crosses. The Bullmastiff isn't quite as large as his close cousin the Mastiff.

Right breed for you? Bullmastiff information including personality, history, grooming, pictures, videos, and the AKC breed standard.

10/31/2023

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

10/30/2023

Looking to make your pet a Halloween Treat? Check out these spooky treats!

Made with fresh, good-for-pups human foods, this five-ingredient recipe is a tasty Halloween dog treat your dog will happily slurp up.

10/27/2023

Animal Facts: Crows and Ravens
In legends and myths, crows and ravens are the harbingers of doom and companions to witches and others who practice black magic. But take a look at how incredibly intelligent they can be.
They remember your face. Once a crow is mad at you and it will remember it doesn’t like you for ages and will raise a real fuss when it sees you.
They conspire. Crows communicate at a high level with one another using dozens of different “caws.” This helps them organize to pursue certain food sources (Farmer Brown’s corn), post lookouts and chase off predators.
They use tools and can plan ahead. Crows have been seen using twigs to pry open food or to check on whether a snake is alive but their most unbelievable feat is to lay hard-to-open nuts on a road and wait for a vehicle to come by and break it open. Now THAT is scary!

10/25/2023

Breed Spotlight: Boston Terrier
The Boston Terrier is a lively little companion recognized by his tight tuxedo jacket, sporty but compact body, and the friendly glow in his big, round eyes. His impeccable manners have earned him the nickname 'The American Gentleman.' Boston Terriers are compact, short-tailed, well-balanced little dogs weighing no more than 25 pounds.

Right breed for you? Boston Terrier information including personality, history, grooming, pictures, videos, and the AKC breed standard.

10/23/2023

How can we make Halloween safer for pets?

Don't feed your pets Halloween candy, especially if it contains chocolate or xylitol (a common sugar substitute); Make sure your pet has proper ID...

10/20/2023

Fun Animal Facts Friday: Prairie dogs kiss.

Prairie dogs are quirky creatures for a number of reasons: They're giant rodents, they dig massive interconnected underground homes, and they kiss.

While they're actually touching their front teeth to identify each other when they seem to be sweetly sharing a smooch, the BBC explains that scientists believe prairie dogs "kiss and cuddle" more when they are being watched by zoo visitors," because they "appeared to enjoy the attention."

10/18/2023

Breed Spotlight: Bombay Cat
The Bombay is an easy-going, yet energetic cat. She does well in quiet apartments where she’s the center of attention as well as in lively homes with children and other pets. She’ll talk to you in a distinct voice, and you’re likely to find her in the warmest spot in your home, whether that’s in the sunlight from a window or curled up under the covers in bed with you .https://www.purina.com/cats/cat-breeds/bombay

10/16/2023

Rabies is a scary viral disease that is transmitted through a bite or scratch—saliva or blood from an infected animal must pass into your dog’s bloodstream. Rabies can also be passed to dogs if infected saliva comes in contact with their eyes, mouth, or nose. Worldwide, dogs are the most likely animal to infect humans with rabies, due to their close contact with each other.

Rabies is a viral disease that is usually transmitted to dogs through the bite or scratch of a rabid animal. Here are five steps you can take to reduce the risk of your dog contracting rabies.

10/13/2023

Fun Fact Friday: The U.S. military trained bottlenose dolphins.
The US Navy worked with bottlenose dolphins and California sea lions from around 1960 to help with mine detection and design new submarines and underwater weapons. They tested numerous underwater animals, including some sharks and birds, to find out which would be most suited to the job!

10/11/2023

Breed Spotlight: Belgian Malinois

The smart, confident, and versatile Belgian Malinois is a world-class worker who forges an unbreakable bond with his human partner. To deny a Mal activity and the pleasure of your company is to deprive him of his very reasons for being.

Right breed for you? Belgian Malinois information including personality, history, grooming, pictures, videos, and the AKC breed standard.

10/09/2023

There are several plants that are very poisonous to your pet that can cause moderate issues like vomiting, diarrhea to most seriously death, please take a moment to look over the following list to see if you have any of the following plants.

10/06/2023

Spooky Animal Facts: You’re more likely to be killed by a cow than a shark.

Yep, you read that right. More people die annually from getting kicked or stepped on by a cow. Also, it’s said that cows all over the world, simultaneously face the same direction while grazing. How’s that for a conspiracy theory? (Now that’s spooky).

10/04/2023

Breed Spotlight: Newfoundland
The massive Newfoundland is a strikingly large, powerful working dog of heavy bone and dignified bearing. The sweet-tempered Newfie is a famously good companion and has earned a reputation as a patient and watchful 'nanny dog' for kids.

Right breed for you? Newfoundland information including personality, history, grooming, pictures, videos, and the AKC breed standard.

10/02/2023

Happy national walk your dog week!

Pet Camp's Camper Cadets dog training program offers tips on walking your dog on a leash and enjoying National Walk Your Dog Week.

09/29/2023

Fun Fact Friday:
Dragon Flies can see in all directions at the same time

09/27/2023

Breed Spotlight: Havanese

Havanese, the only dog breed native to Cuba, are cheerful little dogs with a spring in their step and a gleam in their big, brown eyes. These vivacious and sociable companions are becoming especially popular with American city dwellers.

Right breed for you? Havanese information including personality, history, grooming, pictures, videos, and the AKC breed standard.

09/25/2023

September is service dog awareness month, for more information please check out the following link.

Canine Companions provides service dogs free of charge to adults, children and veterans with disabilities. September is service dog month!

09/22/2023

Fun Fact Friday:
The smell of a skunk is powerful enough for a human to smell it up to 3.5 miles (5.6 km) away.

09/20/2023

Breed Spotlight: Birman Cat

Birman cats are known as especially loving and affectionate breeds, having been bred as companion cats for many generations. They are docile and quietly spoken. Birman cats are sociable, smart and friendly cats, curious and people-oriented, but not too noisy.

The Birman cat has distinguishable features, with a semi-longhaired coat, pure white socks and bright blue eyes! Learn more about this cat breed here.

09/18/2023

Are you needing to go out of town and looking for a place for your pets to stay? We are happy to take care of your pets! For more information please call us at 912-739-1076.

09/15/2023

Fun Fact Friday: White-tailed jackrabbits are the greatest land jumpers, having been recorded leaping an astonishing 21ft (6.4m) vertically.

09/15/2023

Fun Fact Friday: Swifts spend most of their lives flying in the air, and can fly for almost an entire year, without ever landing.

09/13/2023

Breed Spotlight: Exotic Shorthair

Medium sized and stockily built, the Exotic Shorthair cat has a round, broad head, somewhat large in proportion to the body, with large round eyes and short muzzle that gives them a distinctive and somewhat grumpy expression.

In every way a shorthaired Persian, the Exotic Shorthair cat has distinct flat facial features and short legs. Find out more about this cat breed here.

09/11/2023

A saddle thrombus is a blood clot that blocks blood supply to the back legs. Symptoms appear suddenly and include severely painful, paralysed back legs. A saddle thrombus is an emergency – contact your vet immediately if your cat is showing symptoms. Sadly, many cats don't survive a saddle thrombus.

A saddle thrombus is a blood clot that blocks blood supply to the back legs. Symptoms appear suddenly.

09/08/2023

Fun Fact Friday: A group of parrots is known as a pandemonium.

09/06/2023

Breed Spotlight: Basenji

The Basenji, Africa's 'Barkless Dog,' is a compact, sweet-faced hunter of intelligence and poise. They are unique and beguiling pets, best for owners who can meet their exercise needs and the challenge of training this catlike canine.

Right breed for you? Basenji information including personality, history, grooming, pictures, videos, and the AKC breed standard.

09/01/2023

We will be closed Monday for Labor Day. Please make sure your pet has all medication that they may need. If you have an animal emergency over the holiday weekend please call either the Savannah Emergency Clinic at 912-355-6113 or New River Emergency Clinic at 843-898-6787. Have a wonderful weekend!

08/31/2023

Breed Spotlight: Basset Hound

Among the most appealing of the AKC breeds, the endearing and instantly recognizable Basset Hound is a perennial favorite of dog lovers all over the world. This low-slung and low-key hound can be sometimes stubborn, but is always charming.

08/30/2023

Due to hurricane Idalia, we will be closing at noon today. If your pet needs any medication or food please pick up before that time. For any further information call 912-739-1076.