Dixie Animal Clinic

12/24/2023

11/23/2023

The office will be closed until Monday, November 26, 2023.

07/26/2023

Just one one the many reasons that I still love practicing.

04/14/2023

Getting my puppy exam and vaccination at Dixie Animal Clinic just wore me out, and I fell asleep right on the exam table.

04/13/2023

This week is National Dog Bite Prevention Week. Did you know that children make up about half of all dog bite victims? Most of these bites are preventable, however, and educating kids on dog bite prevention is key. When teaching children about how to be safe around dogs, keep it simple. Discuss anim...

04/08/2023

Dr. Crystal Doyle, the President of the Cincinnati Veterinary Medical Association recently notified CVMA members of a canine distemper outbreak at the Cincinnati Animal CARE Shelter, which has currently shut down for the next 4 weeks.

If you adopted an animal from Cincinnati Animal CARE in the past 4-6 weeks that develops symptoms of canine distemper, please call the medical scheduling department at 513-991-7383 to get a FREE distemper test (IDEXX PCR). Please note- this free testing is only for animals with symptoms that were adopted from CARE shelter in the past 4-6 weeks.

Canine distemper is caused by a virus. Early symptoms include discharges from the eyes and nose and a fever. These symptoms progress to pneumonia and eventually seizures. Puppies under 4 months of age and unvaccinated adults are at highest risk.

Canine distemper is often fatal, but it is easily prevented by vaccination.

03/07/2023

Radon gas is the leading cause of lung cancer in non-smokers, and can also cause cancer in our pets. Free radon gas kits are available to Ohio homeowners from the Ohio Department of Health. You can order a free test kit at

Free Radon Test Kits for Ohio Homeowners

01/26/2023

Does your dog have bad breath that lingers long after it has closed its mouth? This could be a sign of dental issues. Looking inside your pet’s mouth once a month can help you spot problems. If you see anything that looks abnormal, you will want to contact your vet.

01/19/2023

We recognize that when people think of diabetes, anxiety disorders and thyroid problems, they usually don’t think about their furry family members. Since your pet can develop all these conditions, it’s a good idea to bring them in for regular checkups so that we can catch any issues early.

12/22/2022

Happy Holidays from Dixie Animal Clinic!

11/23/2021

The office will be closed for Thanksgiving on November 26. This year we will also be closed on Friday, November 27, and Saturday, November 28. The office will reopen on Monday, November 29, 2021.

09/16/2021

12/31/2020

https://www.fda.gov/animal-veterinary/outbreaks-and-advisories/fda-alert-certain-lots-sportmix-pet-food-recalled-potentially-fatal-levels-aflatoxin

FDA is alerting pet owners & veterinary professionals about certain lots of Sportmix pet food products which may contain potentially fatal levels of aflatoxin.

10/17/2020

Video surveillance of suspect running away! If anyone recognizes him, please contact us.

10/17/2020

Does anyone recognize this person? He tried to kick in the front door yesterday at 11am and ran off.

04/28/2020

Pet owners with signs of COVID-19 should treat pets like any other family member and maintain physical distance, with cats kept indoors and dogs leashed and away from other animals and people when outdoors, according to the CDC. Fears that pets can transmit SARS-CoV-2 to people are unfounded, but an...

04/28/2020

A pug belonging to a pediatrician participating in a COVID-19 study at Duke University tested positive for infection with SARS-CoV-2 and displayed mild signs of illness for several days. The pediatrician, her husband and their son also tested positive for coronavirus infection, while the couple's da...

04/22/2020

Washington, D.C. April 22, 2020 – The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Veterinary Services Laboratories (NVSL) today announced the first confirmed cases of SARS-CoV-2 (the virus that causes COVID-19) infection...

11/15/2019

FDA, CDC: Stop Buying Pig Ear Treats. They have been linked to at least 127 cases of salmonellosis in people.

03/06/2019

The Dixie Animal Clinic web site was recently updated. Thank you Scott Marcus!

02/05/2019

We are currently checking our inventory and invoices to see whether any of these canned dog foods may have been dispensed through our office. Please check any that you may have at home.

Hill's Pet Nutrition recalled certain lots of canned dog food that might contain too much vitamin D. Dry foods, cat foods and treats are not affected by the recall.

12/04/2018

When I run out of sign ideas.... These are funny!
Thanks, Tommy Thompson!

12/04/2018

FDA Alerts Pet Owners about Potentially Toxic Levels of Vitamin D in Several Dry Pet Foods: https://www.fda.gov/AnimalVeterinary/NewsEvents/ucm627485.htm?utm_campaign=12-3-2018-VitaminD&utm_medium=email&utm_source=Eloqua&elqTrackId=B1A4CFFF6FDEE6DE41FBB7CE16615994&elq=6cf1cc2280664d3aad1b91588554d14c&elqaid=6140&elqat=1&elqCampaignId=4977



Please check the list of foods. One is available at Krogers.

The FDA is investigating the presence of elevated, potentially toxic levels of vitamin D in several dry pet foodsVitamin D in very high amounts can cause serious health problems like kidney failure or death.

09/27/2018

A bat with rabies was found in Fairfield, Ohio, last week. Please make sure that your dogs and cats are currently vaccinated and protected from this deadly virus. This includes those cats that are exclusively indoor pets. Bats do occasionally get into houses, and cats are quick to find them.

02/21/2018

The $25.00 manufacturer's rebate on the purchase of a 12 month Heartgard with a 6 month Nexgard ends on February 28, 2018. It is a better rebate than the one that will begin on March 1, 2018.

02/19/2018

For those of you who use Revolution and are accustomed to the "Buy 6 tubes & get 2 tubes free" or "Buy 9 tubes & get 3 tubes free", that Zoetis program is ending on February 25, 2018. You may want to consider purchasing before then since the new Zoetis Revolution rewards program appears to be less lucrative and requires considerably more effort on your part to obtain.

12/31/2017

Considering the current cold weather, we thought this might be an appropriate time to share the AVMA's article on cold weather pet safety.

You’re probably already aware of the risks posed by warm weather, but did you know that cold weather also poses serious threats to your pets'

11/06/2017

We are now offering the Bivalent Canine Flu Vaccine which protects dogs against both strains of canine influenza (H3N8 & H3N2). We are recommending it for those dogs who have a lot of contact with other dogs. That includes those who go to groomers, boarding kennels, day care, dog parks, or attend dog shows or competitions. The first vaccination is followed by a second vaccination 2 to 4 weeks later. We are scheduling it as a technician visit with no examination. Please call the office (513-892-7806) to schedule your dog's appointment.