South Mountain Pet Care & Canine Reproduction

04/28/2024

Pet paw-rents, we’re celebrating you today! What was the moment you knew you were a pet parent for life? Share your stories and memories with us! 🐾💖

04/27/2024

We love our doctors and the care they provide for our clients and patients. 🐶🐱 “The application of veterinary science contributes not only to animal health and well-being but also to human’s physical, mental and social wellbeing.” - World Veterinary Association.

04/26/2024

Kris was born and raised in Utah and has been with SMPC for 5 years. She has worked in the veterinary industry for over 20 years and loves dog shows, barn hunts, sports and agility training, spending time with her grandson/family and providing dog training. She has two Boston terriers - Penley and Parley, two Australian shepherds - Pilot and Pigeon and her goldfish, Phish. 🐾

04/25/2024

Shelly was born and raised in Utah. She is a single mom to an amazing son who is very involved in sports. She holds her A.A.S in Veterinary Technology and was adopted by Leia, a domestic shorthair silver tabby that is 4-5 years old. Shelly loves growing cacti and succulents, football (Go Ravens!), and collecting items from the Nightmare Before Christmas. 🐾

04/22/2024

Shoutout to our incredible receptionist team, who keep everything running smoothly and make sure your visits are as seamless as possible. Thank you for all you do! 💐

04/17/2024

It's ! 🐾 Lost pet scares are every pet owner's nightmare. However, there are several things you can do to increase your pet's chances of being reunited with you in case they get lost.

A lost pet is every animal owner's worst nightmare. National Pet ID Week is the perfect time to learn more about pet identification safety!

04/15/2024

Let's make fetch happen for ! Whether it’s playing ball, taking walks or going for runs–what’s your pet’s favorite activity that gets their paws moving? 🐶🐾

04/08/2024

It's National Dog Bite Prevention Week! 🐾 It's important to remember that even the best-behaved dogs can bite in certain situations. Many instances of dog bites can be avoided, and there are different measures you can take both at home and in your community to minimize the risk. Learn more:

Any dog can bite—big or small, male or female, young or old. It’s not a dog's breed that determines whether it will bite, but rather the dog's individual history and behavior.

04/01/2024

Happy April Fools Day! Tell us about your successful workplace pranks!

03/14/2024

Planning a getaway with your furry friend? 🐾 Whether you're road-tripping or flying, make sure your pet stays safe and comfortable with these travel tips!

Calling all jet-setting pets and their travel-savvy humans! Who says only humans can enjoy a getaway? We're here to make sure your furry family members have a blast on every adventure. From road trips to flying, we've got the tips to turn their travel frowns upside down. Buckle up and let's make safe travel memories together.

Traveling with Pets in the Car
One of the most important aspects of traveling with your pet in the car is making sure that they are safely secured and cannot roam around the vehicle. This not only allows the driver to fully concentrate on the road but also protects you and your pet in the event of an accident. While pet seatbelts are widely used and available, the safest travel method is securing your pet in a crate. This fully removes distractions from the driver, prevents the pet from running away or jumping out the window, and adds an additional protective layer if ever in an accident.

Avoid allowing your pet in the front seat of the vehicle. If an airbag deploys your pet can be severely injured.
Do not leave your pet unattended in the car. Unfortunately, there are people who may be looking to steal your adorable pet, and high or low outdoor temperatures can be fatal. Remember, if it is hot outside, it is even hotter in the vehicle.
No matter how much they may love it, do not allow your pet to stick their head out the window. This can cause harm to their eyes.
Do not transport your pets in the back of an open or flatbed truck.
Take them potty often! Avoid accidents and most importantly, give them the opportunity to stretch their legs.

Traveling with Pets by Plane
Traveling by plane is not the most suitable method for pets and should only happen when there are no other viable options. Flying can be especially dangerous for pets with brachycephalic faces like pugs, bulldogs, and Persian cats. These animals have an increased risk of heat stroke and oxygen deprivation due to their nasal anatomy. If it is necessary to have your pet travel via airplane, always have them in the cabin with you. Keep in mind that this is more expensive and some airlines may have restrictions in terms of your pet’s size and their carrier. Before your flight, please make sure that you are fully prepared and comply with the airline’s policies. Note that each airline has different policies. To find out more about your airline’s pet policy, please contact them directly.

Just as you do, your pet will need to go through security. To expedite this process, be prepared to restrain your pet while their carrier is being inspected. If your pet is unable to fly in the main cabin and there is no other transport option available, please know that the risk of your pet being lost, injured, or even killed while traveling below the main cabin is a possibility. Unsecured crates, turbulence, handling, poor ventilation, and drastic temperature fluctuations cause these unfortunate events.

To increase the chances of your pet having the most pleasant and safe trip, please consider the following:

If you plan to travel by car or plane with your pet to another state or internationally, your pet may require a certificate of veterinary inspection. Obtaining a pet health certificate is time consuming. Preparation for travel can take several weeks to months to plan and each country has their own requirements and timelines. Visit the USDA’s website for more information.

Fly direct! Layovers are not fun for anyone.
Don’t send your pet on a solo expedition. Make sure you are on the same flight.
Keep a picture of your pet handy while traveling in case your pet goes missing. This makes finding them a lot quicker and smoother.
Avoid feeding your pet 4-6 hours before your trip to ensure that they are not forced to hold their bowels during the flight or have an accident. Small amounts of water given throughout the travel are encouraged to prevent dehydration.
Be sure to let the flight crew know that there is at least one pet traveling below the main cabin.
Make sure that your pet has all ID tags secure on their collar and that your pet is microchipped.
Do a thorough once-over of your pet before and after your flight. If you notice any changes in their behavior or appearance, take them to a vet immediately.
Get your pet comfortable and familiar with the carrier weeks before the flight.
Keep your contact information in the crate or somewhere on the carrier.
Do research before booking your flight to choose a time with the least amount of temperature changes. If it is going to be a hot day, try to travel in the evening when the temperatures are more comfortable and tolerable. If you are traveling on a cold day, try to travel during the day when it is typically warm.

03/04/2024

Spring is in the air—which means fleas and ticks are too. Having a prevention plan is the best approach when it comes to 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 and your pet will thank you for keeping them safe and parasite-free.

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 (801) 987.3639

What are parasites?
Parasites are organisms that feed on or within other animals. Fleas and ticks are the most well-known, but other common parasites include mites, lice, heartworms, and many other intestinal parasites. There are two categories of parasites—external and internal.

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. Fleas can also transmit Bartonella Henslae, which causes "cat scratch fever" in humans. Fleas are prevalent in any climate setting. In drier areas, such as Arizona and Colorado, they can also transmit Yersinia pestis, which is the bacteria responsible for the Bubonic plague.

Beyond the skin irritation and discomfort, fleas can also cause:
deadly infestations, flea-allergy dermatitis, flea-related anemia transmission of tapeworm parasites if ingested.

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

Ear and certain skin mites (scabies) are extremely contagious in cats and dogs (ear mites are mostly found in cats). Mites are passed from direct contact between animals. 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, hair loss from excessive scratching. Left untreated, mites can lead to other serious secondary infections.

Internal Parasites: Intestinal Parasites & Heartworm
Intestinal parasites include: roundworm, hookworm, tapeworm, whipworm, coccidia, giardia, cryptosporidium. All of these are common in cats and dogs and it is possible to transmit some of these parasites from pets to humans and can result in life-changing conditions such as blindness.

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’s 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.

01/10/2024

We will be closing today (January 10th) at 4:00 pm for our company holiday party.

We will reopen tomorrow (January 11th) at 10:00 am. We apologize for any inconvenience.

01/04/2024

Today is National Trivia Day. What great trivia questions do you have?

Here is ours:
What is the favorite dog breed of the Queen of England, Elizabeth II?

10/31/2023

Happy Howloween from all of us at SMPC! 🐎🐆🐔🦒🐕

10/18/2023

Today the techs got Caramel Apples and Elanco dropped off a basket for Vet Tech Week!

10/16/2023

This week we celebrate our AMAZING Veterinary Technicians for Vet Tech Week! If you are in this week working with our technicians, show them your appreciation!

10/03/2023

This week you may have to dress warm...there is snow in the mountains!!! Share with us pictures of your weekly adventures with your furry friends!

09/27/2023

HUGE (and we mean huge!) congrats to on Oakley's litter of FOURTEEN golden retriever puppies produced via TCI with frozen semen from Clipper! We wish you the best in raising this herd!

09/08/2023

Our phones are having technical difficulties today. Please text or email with inquiries!
801-987-3638
[email protected]

07/24/2023

Just a reminder we are closed for regular business for the 24th today. Happy Pioneer Day and we'll see you tomorrow!