Hernando Animal Clinic

08/28/2023

In honor of the American worker, Frankie Joe (and all the humans here at Hernando Animal Clinic) want to wish you a happy and safe Labor Day weekend!

We will be closed Saturday, September 2nd through Monday, September 4th, and will be back in the clinic as usual on Tuesday, September 5th.

Please let us know right away if your pet needs a medication refill. Some medications require 48 hours or more to fill due to issues with the supply chain.

Happy Labor Day!!

08/24/2023

Congratulations Daisy!!! We were all SO HAPPY to see sweet little Daisy go home with her family after being treated for Parvo in our critical care unit for the last few days.

Daisy is the 3rd puppy we have treated for the deadly Parvovirus in the last 30 days, so please be aware that this deadly killer of puppies is on the rise in our local Hernando community.

The canine parvovirus is highly contagious and can spread easily through direct contact with another contaminated dog or its f***s. It can also spread easily through indirect contact which can include contact with a human who has recently handled an infected puppy, a contaminated object like a water or food bowl, collars, leashes, toys, etc.

Parvo can affect all dogs, but puppies younger than four months old are the most at risk. Some of the signs of parvovirus include lethargy, loss of appetite, abdominal pain and bloating, fever or low body temperature (hypothermia), vomiting, and severe (often bloody) diarrhea. Persistent vomiting and diarrhea can cause rapid dehydration, and damage to the intestines and immune system can cause septic shock.

Contact your veterinarian if your canine family member shows these symptoms. Early supportive care ensures the best outcome for a complete recovery. With early intervention, survival rates can be close to 90%.

08/19/2023

Gizmo can barely contain his excitement over the beautiful mani/pedi Abbie gave him this morning. 😂😅🤣
But seriously folks, this little guy always makes our hearts smile! ❤️❤️❤️

08/16/2023

We will be CLOSED today Wednesday August 16 11am-1pm for a staff meeting.

We will be OPEN as usual after 1pm. Thanks :)

08/13/2023

Our clinic family is so proud of Nic. He started working with us when he was 16 and is now applying to veterinary school. We wish him all the best!

Congratulations 🎉 Nic Marchant for presenting at the Research Summer Symposium more about our 🐐 project. Thanks Dr. Jean Feugang and his team Notsile Temnotfo Dlamini et al for this contribution on the repro part.

Mississippi State University

MSU College of Agriculture and Life Sciences

Mississippi State University Extension Service

Mississippi State University Animal & Dairy Sciences

08/11/2023

When you overhear your veterinary technician call in 3 of her co-workers to come look at you because "you're the CUTEST Rottie she has ever seen...."😍😍😍

08/06/2023

August is ITCHY PET AWARENESS month! Call us at 662-429-4596 to get your "itchy pet" some relief!

07/31/2023

SHOW US YOUR MIXED BREED! :)

In honor of National Mixed Breed Day, say hello to Sally, who is a unique mix of "chihuahua, dachshund, samoyed, and American pit bull terrier" according to her DNA test.

"National Mixed Breed Day" was created in 2005 by Celebrity Pet & Family Lifestyle Expert and Animal Welfare Advocate, Colleen Paige, who started this day to raise awareness about the problem of mixed breed dogs who are often abandoned.

Sally was adopted by our Practice Manager 3 years ago from the City of Hernando Animal Shelter and is (you guessed it) spoiled rotten!

07/31/2023

It’s been a rough day for Slinky… 😂

07/28/2023

We will be closed today from 11:30 until 1:00 for a staff meeting.

07/27/2023

It’s HOT, y’all! Please bring them inside, limit outdoor exercise, keep fresh, cool water available at all times, and above all, don’t leave them in a hot car for any length of time.

Thanks and please share (to save a life)! 🥵 🥵 🥵

07/21/2023

Spa treatments aren’t just for teeny pups! SaBella thoroughly enjoyed being pampered like a princess today with a deluxe bath, de-shedding treatment, blow-out, brush and mani-pedi.

We think she looks stunningly gorgeous! 🌺🌸🌷

07/20/2023

You have GOAT to be KIDDING me!! 😂😅🤣
Nope, no joking: Little Joe and Hoss love attention from Dr Ryan when he makes farm calls! 😃❤️

07/19/2023

We always ❤️ seeing little 15-year old Bitzi and her sweet family. Bitzi is extremely social and loves to visit, so she doesn’t mind having her blood drawn for medication monitoring.

Getting regular bloodwork done annually (or sooner, depending on certain health conditions or medications being taken) gives our veterinarians the most information about your pet’s health so that the best treatment and prevention recommendations can be made to keep senior pets like Bitzi happy and healthy. ❤️❤️❤️

07/07/2023

We loved seeing Declan, the beautiful Irish Wolfhound, today. The Irish Wolfhound is the tallest of all dog breeds and can measure up to 7 feet tall if they stand on their hind legs. The name "Declan" is an old Irish name dating back to the 6th century and means "full of goodness", which suits this boy's personality perfectly! 💓💓💓

07/01/2023

We will be closing at 2pm on Monday, July 3rd and reopening on Wednesday, July 5th at 7:30am. Have a safe and happy July 4th!

06/20/2023

Despite being a little scared, Lilly put on a brave face and was the best girl ever at her vet visit (with a lot of support and encouragement from her very awesome Mom). 🌺😃❤️

06/19/2023

We will remain open as long as utilities allow. Keep watching our page for power outage closures.

06/14/2023

Our phones are not working this morning. We are working diligently to get the issue resolved. Thank you for your patience!

06/08/2023

🎵 Hey hey hey, my name is Milton / Came to the clinic to do some chillin’ / You know I love the attention and I love the ladies / Used the excuse it was time for my Rabies 🎵

05/24/2023

Sometimes you just gotta bring your ‘binky’ to the Dr’s office for a little added comfort ❤️❤️❤️

05/24/2023

We will be closed on Memorial Day, Monday 29, 2023, to honor and remember the sacrifices of the men and women who gave their lives for our freedom and for our country.

From our family to yours, have a safe and happy Memorial Day.

05/18/2023

Dr. Ryan and our veterinary technicians, Jerrilyn and Cari, loved helping Amora with her injured toe last week. Amora, (which means "love" in Spanish) is an Argentine TEGU, a beautiful, incredibly intelligent, and curious breed of lizard known to have "dog-like" qualities in that they are very loyal and seek companionship. We were absolutely fascinated with her beauty and acceptance of handling. It was easy to see that Amora is the apple of her Dad's eye who takes excellent care of her. Tegu lizards can grow up to 5 feet long and do best with experienced owners.

05/10/2023

We will be closed from 11:30 til 1:00 today for a staff meeting.

04/09/2023

Happy Easter from our family to yours!

04/08/2023

Have a Happy Easter, but be aware of the dangers of Easter lilies if you have kitties!

04/07/2023

We will be closed Saturday, April 8th, to allow staff to observe the Easter holiday.

03/31/2023

We will be closing early today due to the threat of severe weather. We hope everyone stays dry and safe!

03/29/2023

We will be closed from 11:30am until 1:00pm on Thursday, March 30th, and Friday, March 31st.

03/18/2023

Our kennel & veterinary staff have the kindest hearts! Thank you Suzanne Lawrence for rescuing this 8-lb puppy this morning when she was literally discarded and thrown out of a moving car. Luckily the puppy was not injured and the offenders were apprehended and charged.

We will be providing veterinary care for this little girl and Suzanne will spoil her rotten until she finds her the perfect family. ❤️❤️❤️

03/17/2023

It was great to see one of our favorite families with their new fur baby today! Ardie & Howard Barr have always loved and had boxers, but decided to downsize to a smaller fur baby this time. She’s all set with her first puppy exam, deworming, and vaccinations.

The next order of business is to decide on a name. The top contenders are Gidget or Peanut. What name do you think suits this precious little girl?

03/11/2023

We ❤️❤️❤️ when Fuzz comes in for a spa treatment. She comes in regularly for a moisturizing bubble bath, mani pedi (no color 😂), and fluffy towel dry with massage.

We LOVE this sweet, unique kitty! ❤️❤️❤️

03/04/2023

** We are happy to share the announcement directly from Kingdom Peacock: “After a busy night of multiple, urgent trips to the facilities, Her Royal Highness Kayla, Princess of Kingdom Peacock, felt the need this morning for an impromptu visit to Lady Jordan (the best Royal vet tech in not only the Kingdom but also the state of Mississippi) and Jordan's equally capable side kick, Dr. Tim. The Queen escorted Her Highness in the Royal Carriage and patiently awaited results of the blue-blood work.

Lady Jordan reported to the Queen that Her Highness stoically withstood the blood draw, demonstrating her usual regal poise. However, when it was determined that in order to fully assess Her Highness's condtion it would be necessary to take her temperature, Her Highness discovered her voice and shared the Song of Her People loudly and clearly to the enjoyment of all in attendance. The lyrics of the song were unclear, but the emotion of the melody was undeniable.

The Official diagnosis is something completely unpronouncable by the Queen, but which the Royal Scribes interpreted to mean "a really bad upset stomach." After a few days of recuperation and the regular administration of several medications, Her Royal Highness is expected to make a full recovery.

Thank you Lady Jordan and Dr Tim!”

02/23/2023

It’s National Dog Biscuit Day!!! 🐶🦮🐾❤️

🐶 It's one of your dog's favorite days of the year - National Dog Biscuit Day! On a day like this, it's important to remember that more treats does not equal more love. In moderation, biscuits are an acceptable treat, but a healthy weight is most important to your dog's overall health.

02/22/2023

*** !!! Luna is back home safe & sound!!! ❤️❤️❤️
MISSING from her home in Horn Lake-please contact us if you find her. Owner is offering $300 Reward to the finder - call us at 662-429-4596 ***

❤️❤️❤️ CUTENESS ALERT ❤️❤️❤️
It was such a delight to see precious little Luna today!

Luna’s dad brought her in for her 3rd set of puppy vaccinations and a monthly Simparica Trio tablet which will protect her against fleas, ticks, intestinal parasites, and heartworms.

We’re looking forward to seeing this sweet little girl in about 3 weeks for her last set of puppy shots….and an extra dose of puppy cuddles! ❤️

02/11/2023

It was great to see Vera and her sweet family again! This beautiful brindle girl is one of the lucky dogs who was adopted from the Hernando Animal Shelter last year.

Vera’s family originally only intended to foster her for a short while, but she quickly won a permanent place their hearts & their lives.

We love to see our patients from the shelter get their “Happily Ever After” lives, often going from illness and injury to health and a beautiful future with a loving, permanent family.

Vera’s family brought her in for her Proheart shot today, which provides the best protection available against heartworm disease.

We’re so happy for Vera and very grateful to her adoptive family for taking such great care of her!

02/02/2023

Due to winter weather conditions and for the safety of our staff, we will be closed today.

02/01/2023

We will be closed today. We will keep our Facebook current with any future update. Please make sure your pets are warm and dry. These conditions are extremely dangerous for outside pets.

08/01/2022

06/29/2022

As we celebrate our nation's freedom, we honor and thank the courageous men and women that have dedicated their lives to preserving it. In observance of Independence Day, our office will be closed Saturday, July 2nd through Monday, July 4th, 2022. We will resume normal business hours on Tuesday, July 5th, 2022.

Please let us know (662.429.4596) as soon as possible if your pet needs a medication refill. We kindly ask you to give us up to 48 hours to complete your refill requests. Given current supply chain restrictions, some refills may not be possible if requested only days before we close. Best wishes for a safe Independence Day weekend.