Pet Wellness Alliance

04/26/2024

A round of applause for our very own Dr. Emma Gober! She has been with Pet Wellness Alliance since it's foundation while she was still a student and her contributions helped make it what it is today. Congratulations on your incredible success, your graduation from veterinary school, and your induction into this elite organization. We are so proud of you!

"I am grateful for all the pets and their parents that I have worked with at Pet Well. I will never forget the roll you have all played in making me the doctor that I am today" - Dr. Gober

Published 4/22/2024Emma Gober, a fourth-year student in the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine, was tapped into the Rollins Society on Friday afternoon. The Rollins Society was established in 1994 by the Mizzou Graduate Professional Council.

02/06/2024

Looking for ways to spread love this week? While we cannot share our chocolate and flowers with our beloved pets, we can still show our devotion! Every dollar raised goes directly to our support fund, which provides exams, vaccines, testing, medications, and even food for the furry family members in our community.

paypal.com/us/fundraiser/charity/4542722

01/02/2024

12/22/2023

We are here until 5 for any last minute medications and will reopen Wednesday at 9am.

12/13/2023

Our very own Dr. Delabar is featured in The Humane Society magazine All Animals with the one and only Dr. Jane Goodall on the cover! She discusses the benefits of Fluoxetine to help reduce anxiety in cats. Many pets can benefit from behavior support to make sure their emotional needs are met and to enhance their lives. Medications are an important part of that. Learn more about how we can help your pets' emotional and behavioral health on our website petwellnessalliance.org/behaviorsupport

And clink the link in the comments to read the article!

11/28/2023

Today is Giving Tuesday and you can participate by supporting Pet Wellness Alliance!

Many families in Central Missouri struggle to provide necessary care for their pets and risk losing them to either relinquishment or illness. Our Pet Well Family Support Fund helps families with veterinary care during financial difficulties, ensuring pets receive exams, vaccines, diagnostics, and antibiotics to stay healthy and happy, allowing them to remain with their loving families. We are proud to be a part of a movement helping alleviate these barriers families face when accessing veterinary care so that all people can experience the joy and unconditional love of the bond with their pet.

Your support is crucial for us to continue offering compassionate care to people and pets in need. Join us in making a positive impact on families in our community! Every donation, regardless of size, contributes to a healthier and happier future for our furry companions.

We are thrilled to be working with the CoMoGives campaign again this year, which starts today and goes through December 31st.

How can you help? Click the link below to donate, share this post, or tag a friend.

https://comogives.com/product/pet-wellness-alliance-2/

We are so grateful to be a part of this community. Your support means so much to us. Thank you!

11/23/2023

We wish you a very Happy Thanksgiving🍁🐾🧡 Check out these tips to keep your four-legged family members safe this holiday!

As we take time to reflect during this time of year, we would like to express our sincere gratitude to our clients, patients, and supporters. We are so thankful to be a part of our vibrant community.

Tis the season to give thanks – and to keep our furry friends safe this Thanksgiving! Check out these Thanksgiving pet safety tips on our blog. https://ow.ly/rGGn50Q9rKu

08/16/2023

Have you ever seen the benefit of a microchip in your own pet? Microchipping your pet could mean you’re easily reunited if they ever get lost!

07/18/2023

Columbia community steps up to help care for a furry friend!

Our little friend Big Red was a community cat being cared for by a wonderful caretaker, but he recently showed up with a limp. We examined him, and luckily, the leg wasn't broken. Instead, we determined he had an infected bite wound, and we treated him with antibiotics and pain medication. Many people from our amazing community made donations to help pay for his care, and now Big Red is up for adoption!

We love a happy ending!

07/08/2023

A walk with your dog is a wonderful opportunity to spend time together to grow your bond. But it is important to be present with your dog rather than focused on something else during a walk. Check out this great article, featuring several board certified veterinary behaviorists, discussing the dangers of "distracted dog walking".

If you are experiencing any challenges while walking your dog including pulling on the leash, reactivity or aggression towards other animals, people, or vehicles - you are not alone! Pet Well offers our harness exchange program to help families transition away from harmful tools such as prong collars, choke chains, and shock collars, to a more comfortable and effective harness! Our Veterinary Behavior service is equipped to help address these concerns, as well as other problem behaviors.

Reach out to us for guidance in developing loose leash walking skills or if you and your dog are in need of additional behavior support!

In today’s overscheduled world, this multitasking may feel extra productive. But animal behaviorists say it’s dangerous — and can frustrate dogs if their needs aren’t being met.

06/28/2023

Schedule an appointment today to make a plan for a Fear Free 4th of July for your critters! Many pets experience significant fear and distress with the sound of fireworks. Fortunately, we have many tools in our toolbox to help pets cope during this time!

It’s not too late to schedule an appointment with our vet team before the holiday weekend. We have appointments available this week!

Email, call, or text us today!
💻 [email protected]
📞 573-227-2925

05/22/2023

Free Vaccines! - https://mailchi.mp/6ab9975d9c13/0vvc5hjo2c

05/15/2023

Free Distemper Vaccines for Cats and Dogs!

All families are eligible to participate in the free vaccine promotion by requesting an appointment on our website. Pets may receive other services at the time of their appointment, such as heartworm testing, f***l testing, and additional vaccines. New patients are welcome and will need a Fear Free Veterinary Exam with a veterinarian at the time of vaccination.
Request an appointment at https://www.petwellnessalliance.org/requestappointment

05/05/2023

Make an appointment with us to make sure your pet is up to date with heartworm testing and prevention!

With an exam and heartworm test, you can also take advantage of our grant for FREE distemper-parvo vaccines and many other affordable services!

https://www.petwellnessalliance.org/requestappointment

Ready or not, here we come! If your pet is not protected from heartworms, one bite from this mosquito could have life-altering consequences..

05/04/2023

Parvo is a contagious and deadly disease of puppies and adult dogs, but soon an antibody treatment will be available to help resolve symptoms and increase survivorship!

https://www.elanco.com/en-us/insights/elanco-announces-breakthrough-treatment-for-deadly-canine-parvovirus?sf177453559=1&fbclid=IwAR3gKL6-OhmrcBEapPuDAlea3kan-ck0FiC_J4e4dBj-NNkw7ad9snNUIYs&mibextid=Zxz2cZ

Elanco Animal Health Incorporated today announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has provided a conditional license for the first Canine Parvovirus Monoclonal Antibody. This is the first and only approved therapeutic solution proven to treat canine parvovirus — one of the most contagiou...

05/02/2023

We have appointments and free distemper vaccines still available this week! Text us to schedule 573-227-2925!

04/29/2023

🚨ANIMAL WELFARE NEWS ALERT 🚨

Remote electronic shock collars have been banned in England, effective February 2024. We are so thrilled about this historic ruling for our friends across the pond! We hope the United States will join them in taking this great step forward for our animal companions.

Unfortunately, electronic shock collars have been advertised and promoted extensively over the years. They are still commonly used to address problem behaviors, despite a growing body of scientific research demonstrating the detrimental effects of these devices.

Shock collars pose serious risks to animal welfare and the human animal bond. There are many factors which lead to the development of problem behaviors including fear, anxiety, arousal, the animal not understanding what is being asked, and even a source of physical pain! Shock collars only exacerbate these underlying feelings, making the animal feel worse. In the long run, animals subjected to shock collars are likely to become more fearful and anxious, making problem behaviors worse and compromising emotional and physical health.

If you are using a shock collar or have thought about it, reach out to us! We are here to support your family through the transition to fear free and force free relationship-based training.

We feel so passionately about this issue we have developed our Pet Well Harness Exchange Program to help eliminate these devices from our community. If you have an aversive or punishment based training tool, including a shock collar of any kind (remote operated, electronic/invisible fence, bark collar, etc), a prong/pinch collar, or choke chain, we will exchange this for a brand-new harness at a discounted rate! We will make sure the harness is properly fitted for your dog, and offer a variety of services to help address the problem behaviors you and your dog are experiencing.

🐾 Inquire with us today: [email protected]

Dogs all over England are smiling today. As of Feb 1st 2024 remote electric (shock) collars will be banned in England. Thank you to everyone who campaigned for 10 years to get this done! The dogs thank you!
https://www.thekennelclub.org.uk/media-centre/2023/april/cruel-electric-shock-collars-banned-in-england/

04/23/2023