Compassion 4 Paws Veterinary Healing Center and Urgent Care

08/31/2024

SAME DAY VET APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE TODAY at Compassion 4 Paws Veterinary Healing Center and Urgent Care!!
If your pet needs to be seen, we are open until 10pm and have several appointment slots available for today!! Give us a call if we can help you and your pet!!

07/30/2024

[NOTE: This photo is just picture of a pond in the summer. NOT a picture of a pond with the toxin.] Cyanobacteria can have many different looks, including not being visible at all. Link to Kentucky Division of Water for more photos and information: https://eec.ky.gov/Environmental-Protection/Water/Monitor/Pages/HABS.aspx #:~:text=Harmful%20Algal%20Blooms%20Division%20of%20Water&text=A%20harmful%20algal%20bloom%2C%20or,skin%20in%20animals%20or%20humans.
"Death follows minutes to hours after exposure to a small amount of this toxin." As the weather gets hotter, ponds can start to have "algae blooms." The water itself can look like pea soup, or like green paint is spread on the surface of the water. Sometimes it is not visible at all. Some of these blooms are cyanobacteria, which can produce potent toxins. Dogs are exposed when they wade in the water and either drink the water directly, or lick it off themselves when they come out. There is no antidote; treatment is supportive and many dogs don't survive. If you believe your dog has been exposed, bathe him immediately. If he has any symptoms, bring him right in to a veterinarian. See comments for more information about signs and treatment. (Most ponds that look like this are not dangerous, but it is not possible to tell which ones are toxic and which ones aren't except by having the water tested; If in doubt, keep pets out.) Edited to add links to more pond phots.

06/01/2024

ATTENTION PET PARENTS:
Compassion 4 Paws Veterinary Healing Center and Urgent Care has same day appointments available today, tomorrow and Monday. Your pet doesn’t have to wait until next week (or later) to feel better. Give us a call if we can help!

05/12/2024

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Did you know that the second Saturday of May has been declared by FEMA as National Animal Disaster Preparedness Day?

An individual family’s emergency plan is just that: one plan for one family. Emergency kits should include all family and pet needs, such as dietary restrictions and any needed medications. Keep all important documents such as personal identification (passports, birth certificates, social security cards), medical records, (for pets: vaccinations, microchip information, vet, and emergency contacts), and any prescriptions in an easy to access place in the event you must leave your home with short notice. Consider keeping digital records of documents.

Start moving your animals when a severe weather watch is issued. If you can’t move animals because they are in tanks or cages, cover them with blankets. It is better for your animals to be confined before any severe weather hits than to scramble in the minutes after a warning has been issued.

Have a carrier or crate for each pet. Assign your pets to individual household members. Plan and practice how to catch your nervous or shy animals. Practice familiarizing your pet with their carriers and crates so there’s less anxiety. Make a routine and offer high value rewards. Ensure all carriers or crates are in good condition. If there is damage, replace the carrier. Losing a pet during an emergency because of a broken door or cracked side is a preventable tragedy.

Enroll your family in Smart911. The Rave Alert system allows Clinton County to communicate with our residents before, during, and after an emergency.

This National Animal Disaster Preparedness Day, Clinton County Animal Control wants to help you and your animals prepare for an emergency BEFORE they happen.

Get prepared. Stay informed. Stay safe.

To learn more:
https://www.clinton-county.org/655/Rave-Alert

https://www.fema.gov/fact-sheet/are-you-petpared-disasters

https://www.ready.gov/petshttps://www.fema.gov/blog/preparing-farm-animals-disaster

04/06/2024

https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTLScHXEV/

480K likes, 3427 comments. “Every dog owner should watch this before its too late”

04/05/2024

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Imagine the day suddenly turning into night, stars glittering in the afternoon sky, and the world around you bathed in an eerie twilight. This rare and fascinat

03/31/2024

Presenting Concern: Extreme bundle of happiness and love
Diagnosis: 1000% cutie patootie
Treatment: Endless belly rubs, kisses, and snuggles

Anna insisted that she give endless puppy kisses and receive top-notch belly rubs throughout her exam. Positively perfect in every way. Dr Rachel very much enjoyed all the Anna love!

03/30/2024

Kamira is waiting patiently to see Dr Mary. Isn’t she beautiful! She sure does love her daddy ❤️ (posted with owner permission)

01/22/2024

Compassion 4 Paws Veterinary Healing Center and Urgent Care has a few same day appointments still available for today. Please give us a call if your pet needs to be seen. We are open today until 3:00.

01/01/2024