Hartford Veterinary Services

11/04/2024

November is Pet Cancer Awareness Month, early diagnosis can prolong your pets quality of life and longevity.

1. Confirm Diagnosis
This step will confirm IF your pet has cancer and, if so , what type of cancer they have. Testing may include one or more of the following: needle aspiration, biopsy, blood work, ultrasound ect.

2. Stage the cancer
Cancer staging shows the veterinarian if the cancer has metastasized or spread in the body. In some cases they will know the stage of cancer through the diagnostic process, in others additional tests like a CT scan or MRI may be needed. Staging the cancer allows the veterinarian to determine the right treatment plan.

3. Refer to a board certified veterinary oncologist
Your primary care veterinarian may refer you to a veterinary oncologist for testing during step 1 or 2.

4. Develop a treatment plan
The oncologist will create a plan to treat the cancer, which may include one or more of the following:
Surgery
Chemotherapy
Immunotherapy
Cryotherapy
Stereotactic radio surgery
Conventional radiation therapy ect

5. Check ups
After your pet has received treatment, your primary care veterinarian will continue to evaluate the progress with regular follow-up checkups.

10/31/2024

Happy Halloween 🎃 👻

📸 : share your pets Halloween costume in the comments below!!

10/29/2024

Happy National Cat Day! Celebrate your favorite kitties today!

📸 share a photo of your feline friend in the comments below!

10/28/2024

Halloween is coming!! Here are some safety tips to keep your furry friends safe!

10/15/2024

This week is Vet Tech Appreciation Week, we want to take this week to show appreciation for our amazing team at Hartford Veterinary Services Farmland! Shouting out 📣Chelsea, Tanya & Ashley! Thank you for always making sure our patients are loved and well cared for, We Appreciate you!

08/26/2024

Today is National Dog Day! Leave a photo comment below of your favorite furry friends!

08/26/2024

We will be closed in observance of Labor Day, we will reopen on Tuesday September 3rd! Have a Safe and Fun Labor Day!

07/31/2024

We are excited to welcome Dr. MacKenzie Kennedy to Hartford Veterinary Services!

Hello, my name is Dr. MacKenzie Kennedy and I’m from Lynn, Indiana where I grew up on my families farm raising beef cattle. I graduated from Randolph Southern in 2016, followed by Purdue University in 2020 before pursuing my DVM at Lincoln Memorial University in Tennessee. My husband and I were excited to return home in July, with our two pups Mia and Ramsey. I am so blessed to get to begin my career with the support and mentorship of the Hartford Veterinary team and am looking forward to being a part of the care of beloved pets and local livestock.

06/23/2024

As we are officially in summer now, please be aware of how the heat is effecting your pets! If you have any questions or concerns please call us at 765-468-3205.

06/16/2024

06/09/2024

With doors and windows being open more in the nice weather, more pets get outside and lost. To help get them home safely make sure your pet is microchipped!
If you would like to schedule an appointment please call the office at 765-468-3205.

06/02/2024

This month is month! It is important to:
* Include your pets in your emergency plans,
*Build a separate emergency kit for your pets
*Make sure and keep digital records and/or pictures to identify your pet after a disaster in case you become separated
*Create a list of places that accept pets if an emergency happens
For more tips please visit the link below.
If you haves any questions please call the office at 765-468-3205.

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05/27/2024

Happy Memorial Day! We will be closed today, but will reopen for normal business hours tomorrow.

05/23/2024

We will be closed this upcoming Monday for Memorial Day. If your pet needs any meds refilled please let us know as soon as possible. You can call the office at 765-468-3205.

05/19/2024

It is important to have a plan for what to do with your pets during any disasters as well as having supplies! For more information please see https://www.avma.org/resources-tools/pet-owners/emergency-care/pets-and-disasters
If you have any questions you can also call us at 765-468-3205.

Be prepared to take care of pets and other animals, especially during disasters such as fire, flood, or other emergencies.