Helton Plaza Veterinary Hospital

08/29/2024

In Observance of Labor Day we will be closed Monday September 2nd 2024. We will reopen on Tuesday September 3rd,2024

06/28/2024

Just a few safety tips for the Fourth of July. Have a Happy and safe fourth

06/22/2024

Congratulations Ja’Net Horton on your retirement after 33 years at Helton Plaza Veterinary Hospital!

05/20/2024

Today is National Rescue Dog Day. I wanted to take this time to remind you to open your home and heart to give a shelter dog a second chance. This is Liam he is a sweet boy, loves everyone house trained, and would love to have a forever home. Liam does have to take insulin and would need someone who could help him keep his diabetes under contol. If you would like to know more about Liam please call Helton Plaza Veteranarian office.

05/06/2024

FYI everyone: May 5th-11th Is National Pet Week along with Be kind to Animals

04/11/2024

Smoke love the Frisky’s fish app for cats

01/17/2024

We will still be closed Wednesday January 17 due to treacherous road conditions. Please leave a message on our voice mail if you have questions. 256-767-0150.

01/15/2024

WE ARE CLOSED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER.
Monday January 15th and Tuesday January 16th 2024
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
Stay safe

12/22/2023

Wishing all a paws-itively amazing Christmas.

12/22/2023

A Christmas reminder to help keep your fur babies safe and healthy this holiday season.

12/18/2023

We’re thrilled to introduce Scratch Plans,a hassle-free payment solution that allows you to divide your treatment expenses into convenient and manageable monthly (or biweekly) payments. scratchfinancial

11/28/2023

Holiday Hours

Wednesday December 6th 2023 we will close at 4:30pm

Monday December 25th – Closed

Tuesday December 26th – Closed

Wednesday December 27th- 31st - Regular Business Hours

Monday January 1st – Closed

Regular Business hours resume January 2nd 7:30am-5:30pm

11/28/2023

In the brightest of seasons, may you find many reasons for happiness. Happy holidays to all of our clients, and cheers to an even better year to come!
The Helton plaza Veteranarian Hospital family

11/17/2023

What not t o feed your pets on Thanksgiving

Turkey Skin, Drippings + Gravy

Turkey Twine

Turkey Bones

Stuffing

Sage

Raisin + Grapes

Onion + Garlic

Nutmeg

Nuts

Mushrooms

Fat Trimmings + Fatty foods

Corn on the cob

Chocolate

Candied Yams

Butter

Bread Dough

Alcohol

11/16/2023

Our warmest wishes this thanksgiving to you and yours. We are thankful that you and your pets are part of Helton Plaza Veterinary Hospital.

11/08/2023

If your pet is slowing down from the effects of arthritic pain, Librela, a novel once-a-month treatment, is very effective at controlling pain and allowing your dog to become more active once again. A similar product, Solensia, is available for cats with arthritic pain. Call us or schedule an appointment to see if these new, effective and extremely safe treatments are appropriate for your pet.

Show dog owners how Librela can help give their dogs with OA pain more days of play. Post this image to your social channels or follow the customizable post instructions.

10/15/2023

Well it’s official has officially made the wheel his favorite toy

08/28/2023

We will be closed Monday September 4th for Labor Day we will reopen Tuesday September 5th. Have a Safe and Happy Holiday weekend

08/27/2023

05/08/2023

**UPDATE- Wednesday has found her new home, thank you everyone for the shares**

Sweet Wednesday is looking for her furever home! She is currently in her puppy series of vaccinations and is as sweet and cuddly as can be! If you, or someone you know would be a good fit or if you are interested please contact our office at (256)767-0150 for more information.

05/05/2023

Feliz Cinco de Mayo. And Hello weekend from Olaf and Elsa

05/04/2023

Hello here is the list of dates and times for Lauderdale County Rabies Clinic 2023.

04/27/2023

There is no better time to focus on heartworm disease protection for your pet! Even though your pet can be affected by heartworm all year long, the temperatures are warming up ☀️ and we know you want to keep your pet safe ❣

Heartworm disease is curable, but it's incredibly uncomfortable for any pet and requires a long and expensive recovery process. Don't put your pet through that and PROTECT them today! Contact your veterinarian to find out what the best preventive is for your pet 🐾

For more information on heartworm disease, visit our friends at the American Heartworm Society

04/06/2023

Answers to Heartworm quiz

1. False

While the immature heartworm larva is microscopic adult heartworms can grown up to a foot long. The spaghetti looking worms gather in your pets’ heart and lungs causing inflammation and blood flow blockage.

2. True- They are not the preferred hosts for the heartworm parasite, cats usually only harbor 1-2 worms where as dogs can have Hundreds. Heartworm infected cats show a wider range of signs and may vomit, lose weight, cough, struggle to breath as they develop heartworm associated respiratory disease (HARD)and sometime without warning heartworm infected cats suddenly die.

3. False-Heartworm disease progresses slowly in dogs. A heartworm dog that carries adult heartworms in its heart and lungs may not show any signs at first but will then begin to cough, have decrease exercise tolerance and lose weight, as the number of adult worms increases and infection becomes severe fluid builds up causing heart failure.

4. False- If caught early stage1-2 the prognosis is good for recovery and the damage to the heart and blood vessels can heal with time and treatment. In Stage 3 dogs have a higher complication risk but still have a good prognosis for recovery. At stage 4 because dogs usually have advance organ failure the prognosis is guarded at best.

5. True-With once a month chewable heartworm preventatives such as HeartGard, Simparica Trio or a once every 6m-12 month injectable Pro Heart you can protect your pet from heart-worm disease.

04/06/2023

April is Heartworm awareness month. I thought let’s have a little fun and learn along the way. Test your knowledge with our fun heartworm quiz. The answers are in the following post

1 True or False

Adult Heartworms are microscopic worms that live in the heart and lungs of dogs and cats.

2. True or False

Cat can also contract heartworms.

3. True or False

If I miss giving preventative and my dog has heartworms I will know something is wrong right away.

4. True or False

The Prognosis for pets with heartworm disease is always poor.

5. True or False

Heart-worm disease is preventable