Mt McKinley Animal Hospital

11/21/2024

Keep your pets safe and happy this Thanksgiving and avoid a urgent care visit the days following the holiday with our top holiday tips! 🦃🐾🍂

11/19/2024

Pet Diabetes Awareness 🐾🩺

Did you know? November is Pet Diabetes Awareness Month! Here are some important facts to keep your furry friends healthy:

🔹 Diabetes in pets is more common than you think, affecting 1 in every 300 dogs and 1 in every 230 cats.
🔹 Symptoms to watch for: increased thirst, frequent urination, weight loss despite a good appetite, and lethargy.
🔹 Early detection is key! With proper management, including insulin therapy, a healthy diet, and regular vet visits, diabetic pets can lead happy lives.
🔹 Pets are more likely to develop diabetes if they’re overweight, older, or have a genetic predisposition.

If you notice any of these signs, schedule a check-up with your vet right away!

11/16/2024

November on call list

11/11/2024

This Veterans Day, we honor and thank all who have served. Your bravery and dedication inspire us every day. From our team to all veterans—thank you for your service. 💙❤️

11/08/2024

November is National Senior Pet Month, a time to celebrate the loyal companions who’ve been by your side for years.

As our pets age, they need a little extra care and attention to stay healthy and happy.

✅ Schedule regular wellness check-ups
✅ Monitor for changes in behavior or mobility
✅ Keep them active with gentle exercise
✅ Provide a comfortable, quiet place to rest

Are they slowing down? Seem painful? Cognitive decline? We have lots of options to help bring back some of that youthful bounce to their step. Your senior pet has given you a lifetime of love—let’s return the favor by ensuring their golden years are their best years! 🌟

Post a photo of your senior pet in the comments section below!

11/04/2024

November is Pet Cancer Awareness Month! 🐾

Keep an eye out for signs like unusual lumps, weight loss, or changes in appetite. Early detection is key! We're here to help keep your pets healthy—contact us if you notice anything unusual. 💜

10/31/2024

Happy Halloween! 👻

While you’re enjoying the spooky fun, don’t forget to keep your pets safe! Be mindful of Halloween candy, decorations, and costumes to ensure a fright-free night for your furry friends. 🐾 Have a spooktacular day, and feel free to share your pets’ adorable (or spooky!) costumes in the comments! 🎃🐶🐱

10/30/2024

We were gnomed! Thanks North Pole Veterinary Hospital. Where should they go next 🤔…

10/27/2024

Happy National Black Cat Day! Today, we’re celebrating the charm and mystery of black cats. If you have a black cat at home, we’d love to see them! Share a photo of your fabulous feline in the comments below! Let’s show the world how purrfectly amazing black cats are! And a little love to our black cat Binx who is still deep in our hearts. 🖤🐾

10/25/2024

With Halloween just around the corner, be sure to check out these safety tips to keep your pets happy and healthy during the spooky season! 🎃👻

10/22/2024

Tuesday, Oct 22nd weather plan - we are currently open but will plan to close at 3pm. If you have a scheduled appointment and wish to reschedule, please give us a call or text the office number. Only a portion of our staff was able to make it in this morning, so be patient as we try to get through the calls and get patients seen. We hope to be back to normal tomorrow.

10/21/2024

We fought through the snow this morning and now battling the rain. Our team will be going home early today to make sure everyone is safe at home before the rain freezes. At this time, we are unsure of Tuesday’s plan. I imagine we will be short staff members who live outside of town and will not be able to safely get to work. We will update in the morning our plan for seeing patients. If you would like to reschedule, you can reach out by leaving a message or text our office line.

10/20/2024

We ended Tech Week 2024 on a high last night with our annual bonfire in the clinic parking lot, and these wonderful crazies braved the 20* weather to celebrate our awesome team. I know I've said it so many times before, but I mean it every time when I say, this clinic is blessed with an outstanding staff. From front desk customer service representatives to assistants to technicians to doctors to other support staff, we all work together as a team to give our best for the pets of Fairbanks. Technician Appreciation Week may have ended, but we continue to appreciate all of our staff every day!

10/15/2024

While we are celebrating National Veterinary Technician Appreciation Week, we thought it might be a good time to introduce our newest back staff employee, Leo!

Leo was adopted by Dr. DeLeon back in September of this year from the Fairbanks shelter, and he has quickly acclimated to living life as our new clinic cat. Mostly, he loves to sleep in the break room. Or sleep in the reception office. Or sleep in the kennel laundry room. What can we say. What Leo lacks in employee work ethic, he more than makes up for in raising clinic morale.

So, if you happen to get a glimpse of our new furry orange cat walking around the clinic, you can say hi to him as he probably is on his way toward another nap.

And also, happy continued Vet Tech Week to our amazing back staff of techs and assistants who we truly believe help make us the best animal hospital in Fairbanks! We are extraordinarily proud of their hard work and dedication to being the best in the field. Be sure to show the techs and assistants some extra love this week if you come in!

10/14/2024

For our fellow Paisley Paws Charitable Veterinary Foundation hospitals helping pets in areas impacted by the hurricanes.

Paisley Paws is a 501c3 Charitable Pet Foundation dedicated to providing assistance to pet owners veterinarians, technicians, and veterinary students.

10/13/2024

It's National Vet Tech Appreciation Week! 🎉🐾

Let's take a moment to recognize and celebrate our incredible veterinary technicians who work tirelessly to care for our pets. Their dedication, compassion, and expertise make a world of difference every day. We might be a little biased, but we think we have the best techs. 💙 Share some love for your favorite vet tech in the comments!

10/04/2024

Last call to see Dr Snyder, the animal eye doctor, while he is at MMAH in October. We have opened a few more slots for Tuesday, Oct 8th. Give us a call and we can get you scheduled.

10/03/2024

October on-call list