Sleeping Giant Animal Clinic

01/10/2025

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01/08/2025

January is Train Your Dog Month! An important reminder, especially if you recently adopted a puppy: socialization should be part of your training considerations.

Socialization is what allows pets to enjoy interactions and be comfortable around people and other animals. You can find more puppy (or kitten) socialization tips ➡️ http://bit.ly/2sk6bHo

12/30/2024

Our clinic holiday hours this week:

Monday, 12/30: Open 9-5
Tuesday, 12/31: Open 9-5
Wednesday, 1/1: CLOSED
Thursday, 1/2: Open 9-5
Friday, 1/3: Open 9-5

All of us at Sleeping Giant Animal Clinic wish you a Happy New Year filled with lots of animal cuddles and slobbery kisses!💕

Photo: Ody McCormick with a kitten friend.💕

12/26/2024

12/26/2024

To Our Clients:

With current news reports on Avian Influenza (Bird Flu) and questions from some of our clients, we wanted to provide this link from the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA). This article provides detailed information about this virus, signs of infection, methods of prevention and more.

If you have questions, please contact our clinic.

Thank you,
Dr. Trevor McCormick, DVM

https://www.avma.org/resources-tools/animal-health-and-welfare/animal-health/avian-influenza/avian-influenza-companion-animals

12/24/2024

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

December 23, 2024

CONTACT:

Dr. Tahnee Szymanski, Montana Department of Livestock, (406) 444-0782, [email protected]

Santa’s Reindeer Cleared For Arrival in Montana!!

Helena, Mont. The Montana Department of Livestock has received a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (CVI) for Santa’s reindeer, and they are cleared for arrival on rooftops and lawns across Montana for Christmas.

Just like livestock and pets, Santa’s reindeer are also required to meet movement requirements when crossing state and international lines. Fortunately, Rudolph and the entire reindeer team received a clean bill of health from the Alaska State Veterinarian’s Office, having met all disease certifications and identification requirements.

Dr. Szymanski and staff of the state veterinarian’s office reviewed the health certification and issued the required import permit number for toy delivery. It should be no surprise to kids across Montana, Santa and his team will be arriving and departing by air.

“By ensuring the health of all animals entering Montana, our office works to protect the health of Montana’s livestock industry, our pets, and even our residents,” said Tahnee Szymanski, State Veterinarian. “And for this special occasion, we get to ensure the arrival of the magic of Christmas.”

The State Veterinarians Office is responsible for protecting the health of our state’s livestock industry through the administration of disease programs and by monitoring the health of animals imported into Montana.

“The work done by our office would be impossible without the veterinary workforce in communities across the nation,” said Szymanski. “Local veterinarians are the unsung heroes that keep our livestock and pet populations healthy and prevent the movement of disease with pre-movement veterinary inspections.”

12/23/2024

Our clinic holiday hours this week:

Monday, 12/23: Open 9-5
Tuesday, 12/24: Open 9-NOON
Wednesday, 12/25: CLOSED
Thursday, 12/26: Open 9-5
Friday, 12/27: Open 9-5

Happy Holidays!!😊

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12/19/2024

There was CHAOS on the sledding hill during our staff outing! We're up to SNOW good & hoping your holiday season SLEIGHS!
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- Sleeping Giant Animal Clinic Staff

12/14/2024

Every pet needs an elf name! Post yours below!🌲🎄🌲

12/11/2024

Ody wants our clients to know that if you order any Hill’s dog or cat food through our clinic and need more before the end of the year, we MUST have your order in by 4pm this Friday, 12/13/24!!

Hill’s will not be making a delivery to our clinic the week of Christmas or New Year’s.

Thank you! 😊

12/09/2024

It’s that wonderful time of the year! 😺

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11/26/2024

To Our Wonderful Clients:

Our clinic will be CLOSED for Thanksgiving this week on Thursday, Nov. 28 & Friday, Nov. 29 2024. We will reopen on Monday, Dec. 2 at 9a.m.

Wishing you and your pets a wonderful and safe Thanksgiving holiday! Keep in mind that our pets should not be fed most holiday foods.❤️❤️

11/18/2024

To Our Wonderful Clients:

Our clinic will be CLOSED for Thanksgiving next week on Thurs., Nov. 28 & Fri., Nov. 29 2024.

If you need medication refills or food for your pets BEFORE Thanksgiving, please contact us by this Friday, Nov. 22 to place your orders.

Thank you! 😊❤️😊

11/13/2024

Meet this sweet kitten Helen (named after Helen Keller). In August of this year, Helen was being fostered by our staff member, Angel, for Stafford Animal Shelter as a very young baby. Helen was born without eyes, which is called Anopthalmia. This rare condition, along with Microphthalmia (abnormally small eyes), are most commonly caused by an infection during fetal development.

Helen was born without eyes leaving her with empty eye sockets that were chronically draining fluid from tear producing tissue that was present in the sockets. Dr. McCormick performed a surgery to remove the tear producing tissue and close the skin over the sockets. This procedure has helped tremendously and now Helen has a new home as she has been officially adopted by Angel!

Helen doesn't know she has a disability and makes her way around her new home using her other senses just fine. She's made friends with Angel's other kitties and is living her best life.

Thank you to Angel for giving this baby girl a chance! She will have a wonderful life filled with love and care.

Photos taken by Angel show before and after of her eye condition, along with Helen cuddling with friends.

11/10/2024

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11/05/2024

Thank you to the staff at Stafford Animal Shelter for all that you do! ❤️

🌟 Kicking off National Animal Shelter & Rescue Appreciation Week! 🌟

A massive THANK YOU to our incredible team at Stafford Animal Shelter. Every day, this group of compassionate, hard-working, animal-loving people give their all to help animals in need. It’s not just a job; it’s a calling, and their dedication shines through in everything they do.

So far this year, they have helped 1,182 animals find safety, comfort, and care. From early morning feedings to late-night check-ins and everything in between, they go above and beyond to make a difference in the lives of animals and the families who love them.

Here’s to our amazing team! ❤️

10/31/2024

Happy Halloween! 🎃

10/30/2024