Warning:️ this post is about poop! 💩 If you’ve ever wondered why you’re asked to bring in a fecal sample as part of your pet’s annual wellness exam, the answer is to check for intestinal parasites.
There are a variety of parasites that thrive inside of otherwise healthy pets, so having them routinely tested is essential to their well-being. Your pet's poop will be checked for evidence of hookworms, roundworms, giardia, and more. 🔬
These parasites can not only make pets uncomfortable and irritable but can also lead to many more serious issues if left untreated. Several parasites can even be transmitted to people, so by having your pet’s feces examined, you are protecting humans in your household, too!
To learn more about what intestinal parasites we test for in fecal exams, visit:
While pests like mosquitoes, ticks, and fleas are tiny—they can cause BIG problems for our pets, and even our families. That’s why we’re sharing easy ways to save on preventive medications, which are essential to keeping your pet healthy:
🏥 Dog owners can visit us for 15% off ProHeart 12, which offers 1 year of continuous heartworm protection with just 1 dose.*
💛 Thrive Plus members can buy a 10-month supply of Simparica Trio and get 2 months FREE.**
💳 CareCredit cardholders can pay for preventative medications over time. Limited time offer for new cardholders. From May 1 – July 31, 2024, open a new CareCredit credit card account, spend $300 or more to earn a $50 statement credit or $1,000 or more to earn a $100 statement credit, and register for the offer with promo code OFFER2024 at: //carecredit.com/promotions. Visit: //carecredit.com/offer2024 for complete details.***
To learn more about why to protect against pests, visit: https://www.thrivepetcare.com/protect-against-pests
*Valid 5/1/2024-6/30/2024. In-clinic purchase only. Cannot be combined with other promotions or discounts except for Thrive Plus member discounts and other parasite treatment related offers and promotions. Discount applies to ProHeart 12 only. Availability of products may vary. The offer does not include the cost of additional services, such as exams or diagnostic tests, that may be needed to fulfill a parasiticide prescription.
**Valid 5/1/2024-6/30/2024 for Thrive Plus Members ONLY. See full prescribing Information SimparicaTrioPI.com and ProHeart12PI.com. In-clinic purchase only. Cannot be combined with other promotions or discounts except for other parasite treatment related offers and promotions. Discount applies to Simparica Trio only. Availability of products may vary. The offer does not include the cost of additional services, such as exams or diagnostic tests, that may be needed to fulfill a parasiticide prescription.
***Subject to credit approval. Bet
Allergies in people often cause sneezing and congestion, but did you know our pets can experience allergies differently?
Licking, scratching, hair loss and other symptoms can be signs of allergic reactions or skin disease. Sometimes mild changes can signal a growing problem; we can help find the cause and curb the symptoms before they worsen. Our team can develop a personalized treatment plan for your pet to help them ditch the itch!
If your pet’s been itching, don’t delay - book a visit with us today. To learn more about why pets get itchy, check out our article here: https://www.thrivepetcare.com/thrive-guide/vet-tips-for-itchy-pets
A little TLC goes a long way during recovery......
😻This is Alaska, who recently spent the day with us for a dental procedure to treat his periodontal disease, and Sarah, one of our surgical vet techs that day. While he was recovering from his procedure, Sarah wanted to continue giving him extra snuggles and attention, so she brought him upstairs to listen to a presentation on nutrition, given by one of our vets. Moments like these happen behind the scenes every day in our hospital. We are so blessed to have caring professionals like Sarah on our team who put the comfort and safety of our patients first. 🥰
Oftentimes an itch is just an itch, but for many pets, itching is caused by a deeper issue that requires treatment. Book an appointment today so we can investigate the cause and bring your pet the relief they’ve been scratching for: http://ow.ly/OWjN50Ki2re.
🐾 Bailey got a little nervous at her annual visit today, so one of our vet tech assistants brought her into a quiet room and played "treat catch" with her to help her relax while she waited for Dr. Harvey! What a sweet pup! 💓
Behind the scenes at Wignall Animal Hospital 🐾
Some things never change....like the special care we give each patient, the passion of our team .....and the amount of cheese, peanut butter, and catnip we go through to make each visit pleasant for your pet! Here’s a little behind the scenes glimpse from our week.
We love having Nessie visiting us today!! She looked so good and she’s full of spunk. 🥰
More behind the scenes dental fun with Dunner!
Wonder what happens during dental procedures - watch our video!
Our clients are clearly enjoying National Cookie day, we are loving watching them enjoy every last bite :)