Animal Care Center at Stonebridge Ranch

01/07/2025

Neutering your male pet is an important part of responsible pet ownership.

Neutered pets are typically less aggressive, less likely to urine-mark their territory, and less likely to exhibit mounting behavior.

Plus, neutering helps reduce the risk of certain health issues, and can prevent overpopulation.

01/06/2025

Inclement weather alert:

If McKinney ISD is closed or delayed due to weather, our clinic will also close or have a delayed opening for the safety of our staff, clients and patients.

Thank you for understanding, and please check our updates or the local school closure announcements to stay informed. Stay safe and warm!

01/02/2025

Did you know that xylitol, a sugar substitute, can be DANGEROUS for your furry friends?

Dogs who ingest xylitol may develop severe hypoglycemia and liver damage, leading to a life-threatening situation. Be a responsible pet owner and keep xylitol-containing products out of your dogs' reach!

12/31/2024

Counting calories and exercising daily are great ways to keep your pet at a healthy weight. But what if the number on the scale isn't budging? Your furry friend may have an underlying health condition that makes weight loss difficult.

Pets with metabolic and endocrine disorders, like hypothyroidism or Cushing's disease, often struggle with weight loss. Prescription diets and management of the underlying condition can help.

Once the condition is under control, weight loss becomes much easier. Need help managing your pet's weight? Call 972-540-2220 to talk to your veterinarian.

12/27/2024

Our clinic website is currently experiencing technical difficulties. We are working to get service restored as quickly as possible. If you need to speak with a member of our team or schedule an appointment, please call us directly at 972-540-2220. We thank you for your patience and appreciate your understanding!

12/26/2024

When interpreting your dog’s body language, it’s important to pay attention to subtle cues as well as overt signals. For instance, a slight shift in weight or a barely visible change in ear position can be important indicators of your dog’s emotional state. Learning to recognize these smaller cues can help you better understand your dog’s needs and desires.

12/26/2024

Ninja update: 5 years later, Ninja loves his family. He runs, plays and swims as if nothing was ever wrong. He is living his best life…

Check out ACCSR’s video.

12/24/2024

Molly’s 5 days of Christmas: (as told by her mom)

5 vet appointments
4 different meds
3 Chinese herbs
2 different doctors
And a steroid inje-eh-eh-ction….

The good news is Molly is much better!!!

12/24/2024

Do you struggle with problem behaviors in your male pet, like marking or aggression?

Neutering can help! Neutered pets are typically less aggressive and less likely to urine-mark their territory or exhibit mounting behavior.

12/21/2024

There has been a lot of media about Librela in the last few weeks. Librela is a monoclonal antibody injection that has been approved for arthritic pain control in dogs.

I want to assure you that we have used Librela on only those cases that we feel will get benefit from it and not the cases where we have some concerns.

As an integrative practice, we approach western medications with caution. We read all the literature, not just the marketing materials. We listen to specialists that have been using the medication and what their experiences have been.

It’s not that we believe that western medicine is bad, it’s more that we understand that all treatment modalities have side effects. By understanding the mechanism of action and potential side effects we provide better recommendations for your pet and to help you understand when a treatment will benefit, and when alternative methods may be better.

With Librela, the mechanism of action is to block something called Nerve Growth Factor (NGF). There was and is some concern in using it in cases where the patient has potential neurologic degeneration. We have known this concern prior to it being released and when we started carrying it, discussed as a clinic when it should and when it should not be recommended.

We have only recommended Librela in cases where there is no sign of neurologic degeneration; in cases where arthritic pain is the only symptom present. It takes careful examination of a patient to know the difference.

At ACCSR, our mission is to help you and your pet. We take that mission seriously.

If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to ask.

12/17/2024

Millions of pets are euthanized every year at shelters across the country because there aren't enough homes for them all. One way to help prevent this problem is by spaying or neutering your pet.

This simple procedure ensures your pet does not produce offspring and add to the overpopulation.

Call 972-540-2220 to talk to your veterinarian about the benefits of spaying or neutering your furry friend.

12/12/2024

If we've made your pet's tail wag, we'd love to hear about it! 🐾 Share your positive experience with us in a review.

12/10/2024

Play, exercise, and training are all essential for building a healthy mind and body for your young pet. These activities allow your puppy or kitten to burn energy, learn commands, and understand acceptable behavior.

In addition, engaging your pet in physical and mental activities strengthens the bond between you and helps prevent problem behaviors that may lead to pet relinquishment.

Start your furry friend on the path to good health by incorporating plenty of play, exercise, and training into their daily routine. Call 972-540-2220 to talk to your veterinarian for more information.

12/09/2024

We have started a new tradition of honoring all the angels we have lost this last year by creating individualized ornaments for our tree.

This new tradition creates a meaningful space to grieve, remember, and celebrate the unique bond you share with your pets, keeping their memory alive during this season of love and togetherness.

If you would like to collect your pet's ornament, please stop by and we will gladly help you locate it.

The pets we are celebrating have lost their lives between 9/12/23 (National Pet Memorial Day) and 11/27/24. They are forever in our hearts.....

Dashee❤️Bo❤️Zeus❤️Billie❤️Gus❤️Sophie❤️Layla❤️Lola❤️Lady❤️Benn❤️Missy❤️Cody❤️Lucinda❤️Bella❤️Luna❤️Jax❤️Sweetie❤️Liv❤️Fluffy❤️Sophie❤️Tangee❤️Pablo❤️Freckles❤️Bruiser❤️Babe❤️Greyson❤️Shilo❤️Peyton❤️Lucy❤️ Katylin❤️Maverick❤️Oscar❤️Trixie❤️Xyrus❤️Honey❤️Bear❤️Daisy❤️Sophie❤️Sam❤️Macy❤️Chico❤️Sprocket❤️Marleau❤️Roxy❤️Buck❤️Gracie❤️Bo❤️Jack❤️Carley❤️Nomi❤️Bogey❤️Isabella❤️Ralph❤️Hoy❤️Emma❤️Brutus❤️Enzo❤️Maverick❤️Olivia❤️Jack❤️Kaanapali❤️Charlie❤️Dolce❤️Sunshine❤️Kramer❤️Bella❤️Sadie❤️Hank❤️Lola❤️Remi❤️Heidi❤️Athena❤️Apollo❤️Anthony❤️Rowdy❤️Jonesy❤️Gabby❤️Hachi❤️Alex❤️Gurl❤️Butch❤️Demi❤️Buck❤️Neo❤️Daisy❤️Mac❤️Malibu❤️Judith❤️Belle❤️Jeremiah❤️Ashe❤️Bella❤️Bindi❤️Champ❤️Roxie❤️Jiggy❤️Tucker❤️Sam❤️Sully❤️Lucy❤️Pumpkin❤️Taylor❤️Buddy❤️Tate❤️Kenny❤️Sydney❤️Gypsy❤️Lennon❤️Buddy❤️Goose❤️Arri❤️Dagwood❤️Abigail❤️Bentley❤️Bella❤️Scout❤️Henri❤️Jake❤️Viking❤️Elvis❤️Major❤️Daisy❤️Lola❤️Ollie❤️Copper❤️Shawnee❤️Duke❤️Manhattan❤️Keller❤️Katy❤️Jinx❤️Mick❤️Lucky❤️Azuma❤️

12/05/2024

Scheduling your pet's appointment is easy!

Give us a call today! 972-540-2220. 🐾

12/02/2024

Happy 22 Year Anniversary to Animal Care Center @ Stonebridge Ranch.

We are thankful for all our clients and patients that have and continue to support us!