Animal Medical Center of Forney

08/26/2024

Happy National Dog day!! Show us your pups!

08/22/2024

Found in Devonshire! No chip, please message us if you know where it belongs.

08/22/2024

Pets can’t advocate for their needs like us humans can, and many owners fail to recognize signs of osteoarthritis (OA), often chalking it up to pets “slowing down with age.” OA is common in dogs and cats ages six and up, so to help champion their health, we’re sharing the key signs of this degenerative joint disease so that you know when it’s time to seek veterinary support. If your pet is . . .

• Struggling to climb up or down stairs
• Having trouble jumping up or down
• Slow to rise from a resting position
• Lagging behind on walks or during play
. . you should discuss these concerns with us. The good news is highly effective treatments exist to help manage the chronic pain associated with OA and increase their mobility. With the right pain management, your pet can get back to being themselves again! To learn more about OA and treatment options, visit: https://www.thrivepetcare.com/be-their-champion

08/19/2024

A little sad, but we have all had to make this really tough decision. We love our fur babies enough to end their suffering when it comes the proper time. Please read and know we love your fur babies with yall.

The Last Battle

If it should be that I grow weak,
And pain should keep me from my sleep,
Then you must do what must be done,
For this last battle cannot be won.
You will be sad, I understand;
Don't let your grief then stay your hand.
For this day more than all the rest,
Your love for me must stand the test.
We've had so many happy years -
What is to come can hold no fears.
You'd not want me to suffer so;
The time has come, so let me go.
Take me where my needs they'll tend
And please stay with me until the end.
Hold me firm and speak to me
Until my eyes no longer see.
I know in time that you will see
The kindness that you did for me.
Although my tail its last has waved,
From pain and suffering I've been saved.
Please do not grieve - it must be you
Who had this painful thing to do.
We've been so close, we two, these years -
Don't let your heart hold back its tears

08/15/2024

Check out some of our ADORABLE patients we have seen over the last few weeks!!

08/13/2024

We get it: when your pet is itchy, you start to scratch, too! The good news is your pet doesn’t have to live with incessant itchiness. Learn to spot the signs, then book a visit so that together, we can discover the cause and explore options for long-lasting relief, like:

Cyptopoint®: an injectable therapy that provides 4 to 8 weeks of allergy relief with a single in-office dose. ¹ Plus, for a limited time, get $25 off when you buy 2 doses of Cytopoint. ²

Or Apoquel®: an oral medicine that can be given at home for fast relief of allergic itch.³

To learn more about how allergic itch is diagnosed and treated, visit: https://www.thrivepetcare.com/be-their-champion

¹ Data on file, Study No. C863R-US-12-018, 2014, Zoetis Inc. Data on file, Study No. C166RUS-17-180, 2018, Zoetis Inc. ² Valid 7/15/24-9/30/24. Terms apply see thrivepetcare.com/be-their-champion. ³ Apoquel® (oclacitinib tablet) and Apoquel® Chewable (oclacitinib chewable tablet) IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION: Do not use Apoquel or Apoquel Chewable in dogs less than 12 months of age or those with serious infections. Apoquel and Apoquel Chewable may increase the chances of developing serious infections and may cause existing parasitic skin infestations or pre-existing cancers to get worse. Consider the risks and benefits of treatment in dogs with a history of recurrence of these conditions. New neoplastic conditions (benign and malignant) were observed in clinical studies and postapproval. Apoquel and Apoquel Chewable have not been tested in dogs receiving some medications including some commonly used to treat skin conditions such as corticosteroids and cyclosporines. Do not use in breeding, pregnant, or lactating dogs. Most common side effects are vomiting and diarrhea. Apoquel and Apoquel Chewable have been used safely with many common medications including parasiticides, antibiotics and vaccines. See full Prescribing Information at ApoquelPI.com and ApoquelChewablePI.com.

08/02/2024

UPDATE: WE HAVE POWER!! We will be open tomorrow!

Due to some unforseen circumstances, we will be closed today and likely tomorrow to not having any power at the clinic. We are contacting all of our appointments and boarding clients to reschedule appointments or pick up boarding patients. Thank you for your continued support, we will post updates as they come.

07/15/2024

Your pet deserves all the love—and a big part of that love includes championing their health! Here at Thrive, we're passionate about helping pet owners learn how to give their pet the best care, whether it's providing an individualized diet, grooming and exercise advice, or screening for health concerns regularly. By working together, you and your vet can prevent illness down the road or manage an ongoing chronic condition today, ensuring your pet lives their best life at every stage. 💚

Learn more about how we can help you keep your pet thriving here: thrivepetcare.com/be-their-champion

07/05/2024

Cuteness overload!! Here are some of our puppy patients we have had this week! Look at all these adorable faces!!

07/04/2024

Happy 4th of July!! Keep your pets safe this evening!!

07/03/2024

Day before 4th of July!! Please keep your pets safe this holiday! We will be close tomorrow in observance of Independence Day. We will be back open Friday at 7:30 AM.

If you have an emergency Please call Hillside Veterinary Clinic of Dallas, TX @ 214-824-0397
MedVet Dallas @972-994-9110

06/30/2024

Please please heed our warnings!! If your pets are scared of fireworks, please give us a call to get meds for your pets! Thursday is fast approaching! If we have not seen your pet within a year we will need to do a physical exam before prescribing any meds!

06/24/2024

Attention Attention Attention!! 📣📣📣 We are looking for a few good people to come work with us! We currently have 2 positions open for a Vet Tech and we have 1 position for a CSR. If you know of anybody or you have previous experience in either position please go fill out an application on our website under careers or follow this link to apply.

https://careers.thrivepetcare.com/us/en/job/30945/Veterinary-Technician

06/21/2024

A couple cuties that came in for their First puppy vaccinations! We love to be able to keep these babies safe by providing vaccines to protect them from Distemper and Parvo and other preventable diseases.

06/17/2024

Check your pet for ticks every day, especially after they spend time outdoors. Run your fingers through your pet's fur with gentle pressure to feel for any small bumps. If you find a tick, it’s important to act quickly and safely. You can either try to remove the tick yourself or take your dog to your nearest pet urgent care or an emergency pet hospital for help.

If you choose to remove the tick from your dog, follow the steps below:

1) Use tweezers (or a tick remover instrument like a Tick Key) to grasp the tick as close to the skin as possible, removing the whole head and body.
2) Pull the tick straight out with slow and steady pressure. (If the head of the tick is left in the skin, it can cause an infection and still transmit disease, so make sure the whole body is removed!)
3) Once the tick is removed, you can place it in a sealed container in case your vet wants to test it for diseases.
4) Clean the area of your dog’s skin with soap and water then apply a pet-safe antiseptic.
5) Contact us for advice on next steps. We may ask you to bring the tick in for testing.

06/12/2024

Many of the diseases that parasites cause can spread from your pet to you and your family, too. Pests like and can crawl or hitch a ride into your home on shoes, clothing, or even on the fur of another pet. Itchy yet? Let’s talk pests:

🕷️ Ticks 🕷️
Not only are ticks a threat to our pets, but an estimated 476K Americans are diagnosed with Lyme disease each year.* They aren’t just a warm weather issue, either: contrary to popular belief, ticks don’t die in the winter and do not hibernate, either. If you or your pet spend time in grassy or wooded areas, get in the habit of spot-checking yourself and them for these small, spider-like creatures after every outing. If you find one, pull it off carefully and intact, then call us.

🐜 Fleas 🐜
These teeny-tiny jumping parasites aren’t just annoying for the itchy rashes they cause in pets and people. Studies have shown that the plague is once again on the rise and that fleas are one of the culprits. Fleas can multiply and jump from host to host alarmingly fast, so if you catch your pet itching more than usual, have them checked for fleas ASAP.

To learn more about these pesky pests, visit: https://www.thrivepetcare.com/protect-against-pests

*source: www.CDC.gov
**source: www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

06/11/2024

Going to start posting these warnings early! July 4th is coming soon!! Please give us a call if your pet has firework anxiety and we can get them some meds to help keep the calm and not so scared.

05/28/2024

Due to the severe weather this morning we will be opening late to give our employees time to safely get to work.

05/26/2024

In honor of Memorial Day, our office will be close Monday May 27th. We will be back open at 7:30 on Tuesday May 28th.

05/21/2024

that ONE bite from an infected mosquito is all it takes to transmit to your dog or cat? Scary, but true. Mosquitoes thrive all over the US, and not just during summer: different breeds are active throughout the year. 🦟

Treating disease caused by parasites in dogs can be complex and costly, and options are limited for cats. But there is good news: oral, injectable, or topical preventive medications are effective ways to protect your pet and are much more affordable than treatment itself, but *only* if your pet receives the recommended dose on a monthly or yearly basis. We can help find the right preventative for your pet based on their lifestyle and health needs, so don’t delay: book a visit today!

To learn more about heartworm prevention, visit: https://www.thrivepetcare.com/protect-against-pests

05/14/2024

Found at Emarald Ranch Lane... if you know the owners please contact us so we can get you in contact with the finder.

05/01/2024

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. Between May 1 – July 31, 2024: (1) open a new CareCredit account, (2) use it to make qualifying purchase(s), and (3) register online at //carecredit.com/promotions to earn a statement credit. If earned, statement credit will post to account within 3 billing cycles of offer end date. Account must remain open, in good standing and not become delinquent. Limit one statement credit per account. Applications submitted during offer period but approved after July 31, 2024, are not eligible. Statement credit cannot be used to satisfy the required minimum monthly payment on your account and may not be redeemed for cash or cash equivalent.

04/25/2024

A few photos from the last month or so... eclipse pics and a couple ADORABLE puppies!!

04/06/2024

Please help us give a warm welcome to Dr. Arial Lin. This is Cooper, he was her first patient she examined here at the clinic.

03/26/2024

Don't delay – schedule your pet's dental cleaning today and save! 🦷✨ Now through April 14, take $50 off a dental cleaning for your dog or cat when you book with code 24CLEAN50. Oral health is essential to overall pet health, so make dental care part of their annual wellness routine to keep your pet in tip-top shape. To brush up on your pet wellness knowledge, visit: https://www.thrivepetcare.com/brushing-up-on-wellness

*Blood and urine testing must be completed within 30 days before dental cleanings. Offer valid 2/1/24 to 4/14/24. Cannot be combined with other offers or promotions. Offer valid for dental cleanings only and at select locations; excludes exams, extractions, and oral surgeries. Subject to availability.

03/18/2024

We have a family that is looking for homes for these pups. Please, if interested, contact Mini Mutts Rescue @ [email protected] for an adoption application. There is a rehoming fee for both of these pups.

02/22/2024

Our pets can’t tell us when they’re experiencing pain and discomfort, so ensuring they’re checked routinely from nose to tail can help them live longer, fuller lives. 💚 This includes diagnostic testing, which is needed ahead of dental cleanings and can be done as part of their annual wellness exam. Testing healthy pets’ blood and urine also provides baseline values to compare to as they age, while f***l testing helps detect intestinal parasites that live and thrive in your pet's gastrointestinal tract. Like with regular testing, a baseline allows us to detect changes and illness before ever seeing outward signs of disease. 🔬

Read more about the importance of these lab tests along with what they can reveal here: https://www.thrivepetcare.com/thrive-guide/is-routine-bloodwork-necessary-for-my-pet

02/20/2024

This pup was Found today in Wind Mill Farms. Please notify us if you know who the owner is.

02/15/2024

Dr. Curt Coffman, National Director of Dentistry for Thrive Pet Healthcare is sharing some with pet owners around pet dental cleanings! His #1 tip: Be proactive in your pet’s dental and oral health. Don’t wait for visibly dirty teeth and gum disease to set in to discuss your pet’s dental care with your vet.

02/13/2024

Does your pet suffer from Arthritis? Contact us about a new 30 day injection to help your pet with Osteoarthritis pain!

Give dogs more days of play with a monthly injectable monoclonal antibody therapy for the control of canine osteoarthritis pain.