Best Friends Animal Hospital

05/09/2024

Is your pet scooting or licking their rear? It could be their a**l glands.

A**l glands are located on the rear of dogs and cats. The glands produce an oily, fishy-smelling fluid that helps with scent marking. Sometimes these glands can get impacted or infected.

Soft, consistent stool, as well as allergies, are common causes of irritation. If your pet is scooting, licking excessively, or showing signs of discomfort around their rear end, contact us! We will help to identify the cause and determine the best course of treatment.

05/04/2024

“Strike me down and I will become more powerful than you could possibly imagine.” – Obi-Wan Kenobi

Happy May the Fourth! Is your pet a Jedi or a Sith?

05/02/2024

Today marks a very special day fur our very special patients. 💙​

Specially-abled Pets Day sheds light on the exceptional companions with unique needs. If you have a specially-abled pet, or know someone who does, tell us about them in the comments below!

04/27/2024

Today is World Veterinary Day! 🩺🐾​

Veterinarians are an integral part of a pet’s well-being – and we can’t thank our team enough for their commitment and dedication to our community’s animals.

Join us in thanking our vets in the comments below!​

04/25/2024

With tomorrow being Hairball Awareness Day, we wanted to remind our cat parents about the importance of preventing hairballs.

Accumulated from excessive grooming, hairballs can build in your cat’s digestive system and either get coughed up or in some cases, need surgical removal.
If your cat is excessively vomiting, lethargic, loses their appetite, or has diarrhea or constipation, these may be signs of a blockage and you should contact our team immediately.

Share this post to help spread awareness!

04/20/2024

April is – and with instances on the rise – we are sharing what you need to know as a pet owner!

Heartworms are life-threatening parasites, transmitted by mosquitoes, that can live in your pet’s system and can lead to heart failure, liver damage, or worse. Heartworm disease is 100% preventable. Annual testing and year-round prevention can provide a lifetime of protection.

If your pet is due for their annual heartworm test or needs a refill on prevention, contact us today! For more info on heartworms, click here: https://bit.ly/3Tpuo7L

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04/18/2024

🤧 Just like humans, pets can experience the troubles that allergy season can bring. Common symptoms of allergies in pets include:

-Excessive scratching and biting their skin ​
-Red, inflamed, or infected skin ​
-Paw licking ​
-Excessive shedding ​
-Inflamed, itchy ears

If your pet exhibits any of the mentioned symptoms, contact us today! We can rule out any underlying conditions, address allergies, and discuss our available treatment options.

04/13/2024

Did you know tick exposure can occur year-round, but are most active during warmer months?

Ticks can carry many diseases, such as Lyme disease, which can lead to many health complications. It's important to remain as vigilant and preventive as possible!​
To find out if Lyme disease is a concern in your area, view the Companion Animal Parasite Council map: https://bit.ly/4aejw3o

To discuss tick preventives, please reach out to our team.

🙅 Help remind other pet parents of the importance of tick prevention by sharing this post!

04/11/2024

It’s one of the best days of the year – National Pet Day! That’s every day as a pet parent, right? 😊​🐾

Comment below photos or videos of your pets – we want to see them all! ​

04/06/2024

Did you know dental disease can cause significant, chronic pain in pets? This is one of the many reasons maintaining your pet’s dental health is vital to their overall well-being.

Brushing your pet’s teeth daily is a great way to practice good oral health. Along with the many flavored toothpastes that are out there, we can also recommend effective rinses, treats, and chews that help keep your pet’s smile healthy and as pain-free as can be!

Share this post to help remind your pet parent friends to brush their pet’s teeth!

04/04/2024

April marks National Canine Fitness Month – the pawfect reminder that keeping your pet active helps reduce the risk of cancer, diabetes, arthritis, and other ailments.​ Not only are there health benefits to your pet staying active, but it is a great opportunity to bond with them!

What are some things you and your pet do to stay active?

03/30/2024

Tomorrow is Easter Sunday! How are you and your fuzzy best friend celebrating? Tell us in the comments below! ⤵️

03/28/2024

As we hop into Easter weekend, we wanted to send out a reminder that the following items should stay out of your pet’s reach:

•Chocolate ​
•Candy (including sugar-free)​
•Plastic eggs ​
•Easter Lilies ​
•Table scraps (pork roast, ham, or other fatty foods) ​

To help promote safety for our neighborhood pets, please share this post. ​🐰
Have a happy and safe Easter!

03/23/2024

Paws what you are doing – it’s National Puppy Day!

Puppies bring so much happiness and warmth to our lives. We have the pleasure of cuddling them often at our clinic, and we’d love it if you would join us in celebrating them today by sharing a photo of your pup in the comments below! 💙

03/22/2024

Today was a very sad day for our staff. We had to make the difficult decision to say goodbye to our special boy, our resident hospital cat, Jimmy Dean.

After losing his sister, Lainey in February, Jimmy Dean's health slowly started to fail. He was a trooper who fought hard, but unfortunately his frail little 18 year old body couldn't fight any longer.

We are grieving his loss but feel comforted knowing that we gave him all the love we possibly could during the time he was with us. Rest in sweet peace, Jimmy Dean. Although you were with us for just a short while, you touched our hearts so deeply. You will be missed.🐾❤😢🌈

03/21/2024

Creepy crawlers – there is nothing good about them! ❌

Fleas and ticks are parasites that live on humans and pets. Not only are they uncomfortable, but they can carry diseases that can affect your pet’s health.

We offer a variety of preventive methods that are highly effective. Contact us to learn about our options that are best suited for your pet! To help remind your pet parent friends to stay aware of fleas and ticks – share this post.

03/19/2024

This is Stanley! Stanley is a 16 week old Cairn Terrier who was SO BRAVE for his vaccines today!! How many "likes" can we give this adorable 8lbs of cuteness! Welcome to our family, Stanley! 🐾❤

03/19/2024

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03/16/2024

Tomorrow is St. Patrick’s Day – are you feline lucky?

We anticipate many festivities – so we wanted to send a friendly reminder to keep alcohol out of your pet’s reach. If ingested, pets can experience seizures and respiratory failure.​

Share this post to not only help promote safety, but to spread some good ol’ Irish luck! 🍀​

03/14/2024

This week is Pet Poison Prevention Week. Awareness is key – and helping to keep your pet safe and out of harm’s way is our shared prerogative!

If an emergency occurs, please contact us immediately or call the Pet Poison Helpline at 800-213-6680. ​

To help promote a safe environment, we’ve included a resource that you can print and keep in your household. Download and print from here: https://bit.ly/3Y3Lnwx

Share this post to help promote awareness and to possibly help save a pet’s life.

03/13/2024

Today we honor the selfless service and sacrifices of our brave military and working k9's of the past and present!

March 13, 1942, marks the official birthday of the U.S Army K9 Corps! On this day, the U.S. Military began actively recruiting and training canine forces. T ...

03/11/2024

We hope everyone's Monday (post Daylight Saving's time) is going just as well as it possibly can! Wishing everyone a great week ahead!! 🐾❤🐶😺

03/09/2024

Don't forget to SPRING FORWARD this weekend!! Happy Saturday!! 🐾💗⏰

03/09/2024

our previous post, dental disease can impact your pet’s kidneys, but it’s also preventable! Here are our top tips to help prevent dental disease and promote overall wellness for your pet:

-Brush their teeth daily with pet toothpaste
-Ask us about dental care products (oral rinses, wipes, dental chews, etc.)
-Attend annual dental exams to identify any early signs of disease
-Professional teeth cleanings should be performed at least annually

For more on dental disease prevention, see here: https://bit.ly/49Uf21L

03/08/2024

Happy Friday, Friends!! Don't forget to Spring Forward this weekend!! ⏰🐶🐱❤🐾

03/07/2024

Just like humans, pets can experience kidney impairment and even disease. However, with early diagnosis and intervention, many pets can live a normal, happy life.

With March being , we wanted to highlight signs of kidney disease and preventive methods.

To help spread knowledge and awareness on kidney health – share this post!

03/02/2024

Today is International Cat Rescue Day! Rescuing a feline companion can be an incredibly rewarding experience. 🐾🤍

Here is how you can help celebrate :
1. Share this post to help spread awareness on behalf of the cats waiting for a loving home
2. Who rescued who? If you have a rescue cat, share their story in the comments!

03/01/2024

CONGRATULATIONS FOR MARCH'S STAR OF THE MONTH, PAWDRY HEPBURN!! 😍🥳👏

Ms. Hepburn will be our Facebook Face for the month of March! ❤🐾❤

02/29/2024

Did you know that UTIs are common in pets?

Just like for humans, urinary tract infections occur when bacteria travel up into the bladder and reproduce.

If your pet is exhibiting symptoms of a UTI, consult your veterinarian. Not only is a treatment protocol important to follow, but further testing may need to be conducted as certain urinary tract disorders can mimic a UTI.

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