WE DID IT AGAIN!!! 👏👏👏 We’re excited to share that we recently completed our Fear Free Practice Recertification and passed with flying colors!!! 🎉 Not only are our doctors and staff certified as individual veterinary professionals, but our entire hospital is evaluated every 3 years to demonstrate our commitment to providing a low-stress experience for everyone involved. 🏥 Our goal is to help reduce the fear, stress and anxiety that pet’s experience at the vet and in their everyday lives as well. 🐾That means we treat each pet as an individual with unique physically and emotional needs. You can be sure that we will do whatever we can to help your pet have a positive experience. ❤️
Today’s #thenandnow features Walter the Beagle who first came to see us as a 9 week old puppy. 🐶 Back then he weighed only 5.19 lbs. Now Walter is 4 years old, and his parents recently brought him in for a vaccine booster. 👩🏻⚕️ Can you guess how much he weighs now? #vmcfortmill #weloveourpatients #beforeandafter #beagle #dogsoffortmill #fortmilldogs #fortmillvet #flashbackfriday
Why does choosing an Accredited Animal Hospital for your pet’s care matter? 🏥 🩺
The American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) sets the standard of care in veterinary medicine, but becoming an accredited hospital is voluntary, not required. Only 12-15% of veterinary practices in the US and Canada choose to undergo the rigorous evaluation based on over 900 standards to demonstrate their commitment to providing the highest level of care and service.
That's not all!👇
We continue to be held to a higher standard and undergo comprehensive evaluations every 3 years to maintain our status and show that we continue to meet and exceed the standards of care and adapt to the latest advancements in veterinary medicine to remain at the forefront of our profession.
So what does that mean for you and your pets? 😻 🐶
By choosing an AAHA-accredited veterinary practice, you can be confident that your pet is getting the very best medical care from a dedicated team that is held to the highest standard and provides the highest level of care for their patients.
Because your pet deserves nothing less. 💕
#aahaaccredited #veterinarian #fortmillvet #fortmillsc #onlythebestforyourpet
Chillin like a villain
Oooohhh Duke 😍… this guy is chillin like a villain after his neuter surgery. Why are our patients so comfortable just after surgery:
1️⃣we give layers of pain support. We are on top of pain management before the procedure starts giving a variety of pain control before, during , and after the surgery. 2️⃣we address their emotional needs/anxiety level and medicate as needed for each patient3️⃣we give them a comfortable environment. Our patients stay warm on the best/safest warming technology (the black blanket you see in the video) and soft blankets.
Baby teeth in dogs
Many dogs retained their deciduous teeth, especially their upper canines. Most of the time the teeth fail to fall out on their own and it is best to consider removing them with a skilled veterinarian at the time of the spay or neuter.. or earlier in some cases.
Stay warm
It’s the coldest weekend of the year for our VMC patients… show us your pets staying warm this weekend.. tag us and we will share in the stories @vmcfortmill
Whether you’re trying to keep your pet from becoming overweight or helping them get back to or maintain a healthy weight, here are 6 simple yet effective things you can do to make a difference for your pet.
Not all vaccines are created equal!!!
Did you know that the brand and type of vaccine is important for your pet’s health? At our veterinary clinic we hand select every vaccine to make sure your pet is receiving the best option. Our canine influenza vaccine has coverage for BOTH strains of the dog flu. This is an important question to ask any time your dog is receiving a flu vaccine: “Does the dog flu vaccine you carry protect against one or two strains of influenza
Tis the season of kennel cough, flu, and other highly contagious upper respiratory diseases, which can develop into more serious issues like pneumonia. Make sure your dog is protected and up to date on vaccines like Bordetella, Distemper-Parvo, and Canine Influenza. Need to get your pet up to date? Book an appointment online! Have questions about if your dog's risk? Give us a call!
Dr. Rutowski’s dog Camden loves getting Christmas presents!!! Show us how your pets love Christmas. Tag us in your posts and stories ❤️❤️❤️
Guess my nickname?
This gorgeous guy is a new addition to his family and he has a very special nick name. Can you guess it? HINT: 🐐Check the comments for the answer)
Canine nighttime anxiety
Ever noticed nighttime anxiety in your pet? Here are 3 helpful tips on the subject
Sick puppy turns into healthy, strong adult❤️
This beautiful boy was seen by Dr. Franklin as a brand new puppy not feeling well… His red blood cell count was very low and he was diagnosed with hookworms (internal parasite) and campylobater (intestinal bacterial infection). Dr. Franklin created a great treatment plan that resolved his anemia and then set him up with wonderful preventative care plan to keep him healthy. Yesterday he came in for his annual wellness visit and he is so strong, beautiful, and healthy. This is a vet’s dream come true! If you are looking for the best head to tail veterinary care for your pet then book online with one of our 5 amazing veterinarians at vmcfortmill.com
The Grinch at VMC
We know the holiday season is upon us when the grinch makes an appearance!
Avoid canine respiratory disease!!
When you’re smart and stylish!! This frenchie knows the best way to avoid canine respiratory disease is to keep up with vaccinations 💉and while keeping an oral bordetella vaccine booster enjoyed some tasty treats looking so very fly!!
Ask the vet: best dog chewing products ?
In our ask the vet series we had a great question!! “What bone/chew products are best for my dog that chews through nylon bones?” We always suggest purchasing products from the approved list provided by the Veterinary Oral Health Council. https://vohc.org/accepted-products/
