Welcome to Rock Bridge Animal Hospital in Columbia, MO. Together as a team, we provide quality care.
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Rooted in a combination of natural pack instincts and individual past experiences, separation anxiety isn't just a sign of a spoiled dog; it's a genuine emotional struggle. Recognizing and understanding this distress is the first step in helping your dog cope in your absence. Schedule an appointment today to learn more about how our practice can help ease your pet's anxiety. https://bit.ly/3A4jVst
Say hello to Sophie! This sweet girl is 18 years old, and unfortunately in need of a new home. She's a sweet, spunky girl, used to a fairly quiet home, but not the least bit shy! If you're interested let us know. 573-443-4501.
Please note that we will be CLOSED on Labor Day! 🐾
It's National Check the Chip Day! Make sure your pet's microchip is registered and your contact information is current, so if they're lost they can find their way back to you!
Keep your dog happy and healthy with the right toys! 🐾🥎 Toys combat boredom, provide comfort, and can help prevent behavioral issues. Remember: choose appropriate toys for your pup's size and age!
Your cat is a part of our family, and we want to ensure that its golden years are spent in loving comfort. The purpose of palliative care is to provide support and improve the quality of a cat's life as it nears its end. No matter what your cat's experience is, we're here to provide the absolute best care possible to ensure that their life is treated with the same love and care they bring us.
🤔 When is the right time to spay or neuter your pet?.. find out in our updated blog post! https://bit.ly/3Yh7dAw
Today, we're celebrating the incredible dogs that provide essential support and companionship. 🦮💙 These hardworking heroes deserve our gratitude!
🩺 Rock Bridge Animal is proud to be Fear-Free Certified! So what does that mean? Fear Free means using science-based methods and behavior-led strategies that prevent and reduce fear, anxiety, and stress for pets during their visit. You can trust your pet is in good hands when they're at Rock Bridge! 🐾💙
Whether you're bringing your pet on vacation with you, or just bringing them to see us, here are some Fear Free travel tips to keep your pet calm and safe!
We will be closed Monday, May 27th for Memorial Day. If you have an emergency please contact Horton's on Discovery (573-777-3609), or MU's Veterinary Health Center (573-882-4589). Have a fun, safe weekend! Summer the dog says "Happy Summer"!
Happy Friday!! Meet Reggie, an adorable little pup just adopted by one of our clients. She's done a DNA test on him, and we're waiting on the results. We want to hear your best guesses on what he's made of! We'll come back and post the results when we get them.
Happy Easter! If you put out Easter eggs, be sure your dog can't get to them! Chocolate is tasty but toxic, and we don't want you to spend your holiday in the vet hospital!
Happy Easter! If you put out Easter eggs, make sure your dog can't get to them! Chocolate is tasty but toxic, and we don't want you to spend your holiday in the vet hospital!
Easter is approaching! Just a quick reminder that Lilies are very toxic to kitties. All parts of the plant are toxic and can cause kidney failure. Even grooming pollen off their fur or drinking the water can make them sick. If you think your cat could have ingested any part of the plant they should see a vet right away. Treatment is much more effective before they show symptoms than it is after they start acting sick.
Did you know some dogs break their teeth on chew toys? We frequently see this with nylon bones or deer antlers. A good general rule of thumb is that if you can't indent the chew with your fingernail it's too hard for your dog's teeth!
Internet and phones are back up and running!
February is Dental Health Month! Gauss the cat was our first dental of the month today. He had some FORLs (feline odontoclastic resorptive lesions). This is a condition where the pet's body eats away at their teeth, eventually resorbing the entire tooth to bone. The top of the tooth eventually breaks off. This is a painful process, because as the tooth is resorbed the nerves inside the tooth are exposed. You can see in the picture the body tries to protect the area by growing gums over the tooth, but in the radiograph, a significant portion of the tooth is missing. Unfortunately the cause of this condition is unknown at this point. Cats won't tell you this is happening, so it's a great reason to get them in for their annual exams so we can check for these!
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We wanted to wish you all the happiest of holidays from all our staff here at Rock Bridge Animal Hospital! For whatever and whomever you're celebrating with, you and all your furry friends always have a family and a home here with us! For all of those last minute needs and crazy emergencies right before the holidays, we wanted to remind everyone we are open tomorrow (Friday the 22nd) from 7:30am - 6:00pm and then closed until Tuesday December 27th. It is thanks to all of you that we are able to take time to see our loved ones this holiday. We are forever grateful for all of our furry clients (even the ones who give extra big kisses). If you find yourself with an emergency during this time, there are two ER clinics in Columbia that will be open (numbers below). Have a wonderful holiday season and please share all of your pet's holiday pictures with us! We LOVE to see them! And for those who we won't see before then, see ya'll next YEAR!
Emergency:
-Horton on Discovery: 573-777-3609
***Open 24/7
-Veterinary Health Center: 573-882-4589
***Open 6am-12am for all, 24/7 for previously established patients
Our official holiday hours for the rest of 2023 and beginning of 2024! Happy holidays from our big Rock Bridge Animal Hospital family to yours! We love you all and wish you a VERY Merry (whatever you celebrate)! Thank you all so much, we will see you next year ;)
*****During the holiday season, if you have an emergency and are unable to get ahold of us due to our hours, please call:
- Horton on Discovery: 573-777-3609
- University Hospital Emergency: 573-882-7821
Today is National Cat Day! Let's see those happy kitties!
Congratulations Taylor!
It has been 5 years since Taylor first joined our family as a Certified Veterinary Assistant. Since then she has become the go-to person in the hospital whenever anyone has questions. She works hard to maintain our inventory so that your pets have the food and medications they need. When she is not busy with inventory or patients, she is training new staff members. Taylor is Fear Free Level III Certified and she takes her commitment to your pets emotional well-being seriously. As she completes the final courses for her Veterinary Technician degree, she looks forward to becoming a Licensed Veterinary Technician in 2024!
Thank you Taylor for all that you do for the hospital and our patients. We’d be lost without you!
To top off our gratitude, we added a little "fun" after our training this week. Nothing like some E collar Ping Pong Toss and a couple of crazy card games to loosen them up! Wearing an E collar seemed very natural to some... 🤔😀
A tribute to the remainder of our team! Someone may have sneaked in for a second showing, but I won't name names. 😉
A shout out to more of our awesome team!
A little highlight of some of our hard working team!
Today is the kick off for
Staff Appreciation Week!
We are so grateful for all that they do!
5095 S Providence Road
Columbia, MO
65203
| Monday | 7:30am - 6pm |
| Tuesday | 7:30am - 6pm |
| Wednesday | 7:30am - 12pm |
| 2pm - 6pm | |
| Thursday | 7:30am - 6pm |
| Friday | 7:30am - 6pm |
| Saturday | 8am - 12pm |
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Whether you're bringing your pet on vacation with you, or just bringing them to see us, here are some Fear Free travel tips to keep your pet calm and safe!
Thank you to everyone who joined us for our First Annual Pawpalooza. It was a definite success! We enjoyed spending time you and your pets and are honored to play a part their care. Here's a little throwback from last year's event. We certainly love what we do! Enjoy 😊
Dr. Anna Delabar - Veterinary Care and Traini
704 Big Bear Boulevard - Unit C
HWY 63 Mobile Veterinary Services
East Broadway
MU Veterinary Clinical Research Office
E Campus Drive/Clydesdale Hall
