Northgate Animal Hospital

09/17/2025

09/10/2025

🐾 Memphis Pet Owners: Watch Out for the Kissing Bug! 💔

The kissing bug is a blood-sucking insect that can carry a dangerous parasite, Trypanosoma cruzi, that causes Chagas disease, a life-threatening illness that affects the heart.

🧬 The CDC said human cases of the disease have been reported in eight states including the Mid-South states, Tennessee, Mississippi and Arkansas. So, our pets are at risk as well. Outdoor pets especially are at greater risk, through both bites and ingestion of infected bugs.

Who’s at Risk?

🐕 Pets who sleep outside
🪵 Homes near woodpiles or brush
🐜 Pets that chase or eat bugs
🏚️ Pets in kennels, barns, or sheds

⚠️ What to Watch for in Your Pet:

💤 Unexplained tiredness or low energy
❤️ Irregular heartbeat or heart-related issues
🐾 Swelling at bite site (usually face/mouth)
⚠ Sudden collapse, especially in young dogs
📉 Weight loss or appetite changes

Chagas often goes undetected until it’s too late. Early signs matter!

✅ Protect Your Pets:

Bring pets indoors, especially at night
Clean up brush, wood, and debris around the yard
Use preventatives year-round
Don’t let pets eat insects
Watch for strange bugs - kissing bugs look similar to common bugs in our area👇

👀 See a suspicious bug?

🚫Don’t touch or crush it, that is increasing exposure risk
Safely capture it: Use gloves, scoop it into a sealed container, or take a photograph

Submit it for ID/testing: Contact your local extension office or health department for identification or testing for T. cruzi

Consult your vet: If your pet could have been bitten or ingested a bug, talk to your veterinarian about monitoring or testing.

🩺 Worried your dog may have been exposed?
We can talk about screening and how to keep your pet safe.

📍Northgate Animal Hospital
📞 Call us at 901-358-9111 or send us a message today!

09/01/2025

08/28/2025

🌈National Rainbow Bridge Remembrance Day

Today, we honor and remember the beloved pets who have crossed the Rainbow Bridge and left pawprints on our hearts forever. 🐾❤️

Losing a pet never truly leaves us, but their love lives on in our memories. The wag of a tail, the purr at bedtime, the look in their eyes that said, “You are my world.”

We hope you will share a photo or memory of the pets you’ve loved and lost in the comments below. Let’s create a space filled with love, stories, and the beautiful reminder that our pets are never truly gone - they’re just waiting for us at the Bridge.

💌 Thinking of all our clients and friends who are missing a furry family member today.

08/26/2025

🐾Happy National Dog Day! 🐾

Let's celebrate our loyal, goofy, tail-wagging best friends who make life so much brighter. From zoomies in the yard to snuggles on the couch, dogs have a special way of filling our days with unconditional love. ❤️

Whether your pup is a playful puppy or a wise senior, today’s the day to spoil them just a little extra - take that long walk, give an extra treat, or spend a few extra minutes scratching their favorite spot.

Share your favorite photo of your dog in the comments!!
We’d love to see our community’s canine companions! 🐶📸

08/19/2025

🐾 Protect Your Pets from Fleas – The Safe Way! 🐾

Flea prevention is more than stopping the itch, it protects your pet’s overall health and prevents serious diseases. But not all products are created equal!

✅ Always get prevention from a trusted source who can guide you on safe use.
⚠️ Never apply dog flea & tick products to cats; these can be toxic and dangerous.

Your veterinary team is here to help you choose the right product and show you how to use it safely. Because keeping your pets healthy (and your home flea free!) starts with the right prevention. 💛

08/12/2025

🐾August is National Clear the Shelter Month!🐾

This month, we’re celebrating the incredible work of Memphis Animal Shelter as they continue fighting for pets in need in Memphis. With their new director, Suzy Hollenbach, the shelter is taking big steps to make adoption easier, improve animal care, and connect more families with their perfect furry companions.

Whether you’re looking for a playful puppy, a gentle senior, or the purr-fect feline friend, now is the time to adopt or foster. Every adoption or foster commitment makes space for another pet in need- changing two lives forever. ❤️

📅 Visit Memphis Animal Shelter this month to meet adoptable pets, learn about local programs, and see the exciting changes happening there.

Let’s help them clear the shelter and fill homes with love! 🐶🐱

📍 Memphis Animal Shelter

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07/30/2025

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07/07/2025

🍫🐾 Happy World Chocolate Day! 🐾🍫

While we humans enjoy this sweet treat, remember — chocolate is toxic to pets! Even small amounts can cause serious health issues.

Keep all chocolate safely out of paws' reach and celebrate responsibly! 💛🐶🐱

07/02/2025

📢 Holiday Hours 🎆🎇

We will be CLOSED July 4th & 5th in observance of the holiday.
We will resume normal business hours on Monday, July 7th.

For any emergencies, please contact The Animal Emergency Center at 901-323-4563

Wishing you and your pets a safe and happy 4th of July! 🇺🇸🐾