Madison Animal Clinic

06/17/2024

It's hot this week! Here are some helpful tips to make sure your pets stay cool and comfortable.

How to keep animals cool when temperatures soar.

05/20/2024

Ready for your summer vacation? We have boarding availability for our current patients.
Call to schedule your pet's stay! 812-265-6300

09/27/2023

Dental care is vital to the overall health of all animals. Dental disease can lead to health issues with the heart, liver, and kidneys, and can affect the entire body through the bloodstream. In fact, 80% of dogs and 70% of cats over the age of three years old suffer from some form of dental disease, making it the most common pet health issue among our pet population.

Many pet owners are not aware of the importance of dental care to their pet’s health. There are a lot of different ways to improve your pet’s dental hygiene, including home brushing, dental chews, as well as regular inspection.

The most effective way to protect your pet from dental disease is through professional COHATs or Comprehensive Oral Health Assessment and Treatment. We perform thorough COHATs, including treating the area beneath the gums that you can’t see or access at home.

If your pet has discolored teeth, bad breath, or is having difficulty eating, or dropping food, these could all be signs of dental disease. Call us today to learn more and schedule your pet’s COHAT.

08/02/2023

Dr. Barron and the staff of the Madison Animal Clinic are thrilled to welcome Dr. Angie Hartwell to our team! Dr. Hartwell graduated from Purdue University School of Veterinary Medicine in 2011. She has practiced on large and small animals since that time. Dr. Hartwell grew up in Switzerland county and resides there with her husband and two sons.
Dr. Hartwell will see both large and small animals in the clinic and will be available for large animal farm calls as well. We are so excited to offer a broader range of services and availability for our clients and patients. Dr. Hartwell will be available to see appointments starting August 9th.
Welcome Dr. Hartwell!

Veterinarian

06/28/2023

Fourth Of July Pet Safety Tips!
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(See comment section)

06/06/2023

This week June 5-10 is pet appreciation week!
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Whether your pet has paws, hooves or claws, we know how much they mean in our lives. We love and appreciate our pets and your pets.
We appreciate that you trust us to take the best care of the pets you love so much!

06/03/2023

After treatment with Dr. Barron for lymphoma, Kevin is now in full remission! Congratulations Kevin! 🎓🤗

05/22/2023

We now have boarding open!
Please give us a call to reserve your cat and dogcation.
812-265-6300
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05/16/2023

Update: ADOPTED!
Midnight 🌚✨

🚨Currently available for adoption!🚨

Midnight is a female, 10 month old kitten. She is spayed and fully vaccinated. Ready to go to her furever home!
Please contact us at Madison Animal Clinic for more information. 812-265-6300

05/16/2023

Kitten season! 😻

Todays topic: The importance of spaying and neutering your cat.

Generally, spayed and neutered pets live healthier, longer, and happier lives. While we love our cats, there is an over abundance. As of 2021, the number of owned cats in the world is estimated to be 220 million, while the number of stray cats is estimated to be 480 million. It is estimated that there are roughly 700 million cats on the planet in total. Overpopulation is the number one cause of death of healthy pet cats in the USA.

We encourage you to spay and neuter your pet.
Call us to make your appointment!
812-265-6300

05/11/2023

What to be aware of with rising temperatures ☀️🔥

As the weather changes and the temperature rises, new dangers become a more pressing concern for pets. One of the main summer threats for pets is heat stroke or heat exhaustion.

In an email correspondence with Ricky Walther, DVM, veterinary advisor at Pawlicy Advisor, he said, “Just a four-degree internal temperature change could kill your pet within minutes. Before taking your pet out for a walk, it’s important to consider both the humidity and temperature as they will both play a part in heat exhaustion for pets. Another thing to keep in mind on hot summer days is the temperature of asphalt. A good rule of thumb is to test the ground on the back of your hand. If it’s too hot to touch, it’s too hot for your dog’s paws. Burns on paw pads are a very common danger that increases in the late spring and summer months.”

08/18/2022

🚨MISSING🚨

Achilles is missing! He is a 9 year old male neutered cat from the miles ridge area. Please contact the Madison Animal Clinic if you see this boy! 812-265-6300. Thanks!

02/14/2022

Check out this before and after laser therapy case! This cat came into the clinic with a severe injury to the hind leg that had been there for an extended period of time. It was severely infected and he was unable to use his hind limb at all.

What is laser therapy and how does it work? Laser is visible and infrared light that stimulates the body to do what it normally does, only faster and more efficiently. When a dose of light energy reaches target tissue it decreases inflammation and pain, and accelerates healing. What does laser mean? The term laser is an acronym meaning Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation.

Laser therapy can be used on more than wounds. We can use laser therapy after surgery, skin infections, dental extractions, torn ligaments, arthritis, and many other ailments.

After just ONE WEEK of laser therapy this pets severe wound is nearly healed. He can finally walk again!

10/26/2021

Big THANKS to Hills Science Diet Pet Food for donating almost 200 pounds of dog and cat food to the Jefferson County Animal Shelter.

10/18/2021

🐈🐱🐈‍⬛National Cat Day is October 29th🐈‍⬛🐱🐈

The Madison-Jefferson County Animal Shelter has plenty of cats/kittens up for adoption. Make this month the month you add to your family.

Also take a peek at this article on why two kittens are better than one!

http://www.kittenlady.org/twokittens

09/27/2021

UPDATE: Owners have been found! Thank you all for sharing!

Found on Main Street near Lydia Middleton. If you know who this dog belongs to please contact us at 812-265-6300.

04/29/2021

🚨 MISSING PET ALERT🚨
Female muted calico went missing today on the west end of Main Street. Pet has a pink collar with blue rabies tag. If you have any info please contact us at The Madison Animal Clinic 812-265-6300.

12/12/2020

Is anyone missing this furry friend?

11/18/2020

During the holidays it’s tempting to offer your pets human food. Unfortunately this can make our pets quite ill. This holiday season choose to share some safe treats with your furry family members. We have a variety of these treats available for curbside pick up! Please give us a call and we can fulfill all your pet treat needs! 812-265-6300

10/30/2020

Starting November 1st if you buy 6 months of Credelio- flea and tick prevention and 6 months of Interceptor- heartworm and intestinal parasite prevention, you will be entered in to win a car seat cover/blanket and a water thermos! Feel free to stop by or give us a call to get your preventatives! Drawing will be done on December 1st!

05/27/2020

Lost Pet Alert! Last seen in the 800 block of West Main Street. Please call 812-265-6300 if seen .

03/16/2020

Dear Clients,
We recognize the significant concern surrounding COVID-19 (coronavirus) and the impact it has made on our community. We want to ensure the health, safety, and well being of our staff, clients, and your pets. This has always been a top priority and is especially during this critical time.
We have always taken care to clean and sanitize the Madison Animal Clinic daily as part of our regular protocol. We have currently increased the frequency of cleaning and disinfecting all areas of the clinic.
We are using extra precautions and we encourage our clients to take precaution as well. We have set the following guidelines:
• We have instructed all staff who feel sick to stay home.
• We urge clients who are not feeling well to stay home or seek medical assistance. If your pet needs urgent care we ask that you allow another person to bring the pet.
• We ask that only one person accompany the pet for appointments.
• We will offer and encourage you to do drop-off appointments to minimize contact. We can schedule these as a regular appointment and will bring the pet inside from your car and discuss exam findings and treatment over the phone during the exam, then return your pet to your car.
• If your need a currently prescribed medication refilled, please call us to discuss options.

We want to be here for your pet when you need us. If one of our staff gets sick there is potential that our entire clinic would have to be closed for 2 weeks.
Thank you for your understanding.

03/12/2020

When it comes to mouse and rat poisons, there are several different active ingredients and types of action, making all of them potentially poisonous to dogs.

03/12/2020

March 15th-21st is National Poison Prevention Week. Check out this info on the top 10 dog and top 5 cat toxins that could be in your home and what to do to keep your pets safe!

While the majority of poisoning calls to Pet Poison Helpline involve dogs, almost 10% of the calls are from cat owners.

03/09/2020

Nothing better than a pile of puppies as the first appointment of the week!