Northgate Animal Hospital

06/23/2025

06/21/2025

🔥 HEAT STROKE CAN HAPPEN FAST!! EVEN IN JUST 15 MINUTES! 🔥

As temps rise, so does the risk for heat stroke in dogs; and it doesn’t take long. Just 10–15 minutes outside in extreme heat can be dangerous, even fatal.

☀️ All dogs are at risk, but brachycephalic breeds (like Exotic Bullies, Frenchies, Bulldogs, Pugs, and Shih Tzus) are especially vulnerable due to their shortened airways. They can’t cool themselves efficiently and overheat quickly; even on a short potty break!!

🚫 No dog is safe in:
• Direct midday sun
• Hot concrete or asphalt
• Humid, poorly ventilated areas

⚠️ Watch for signs of heat stroke:
• Excessive panting
• Drooling
• Weakness or collapse
• Vomiting or diarrhea
• Bright red or pale gums

💧 Always provide shade, fresh water, and supervision. If your dog shows signs of overheating, get them to a vet immediately.

Please share to help protect pets this summer! 🐾💛

06/18/2025

😺 Are You Kitten Me?! 😺

One unspayed female cat and her offspring can produce over 420,000 kittens in just 7 years. 😳

Every year, millions of cats and kittens enter shelters or are left to fend for themselves in the streets— and tragically, many are never adopted or saved. The heartbreaking truth is that there simply aren’t enough homes for them all. 💔

We’re facing a serious overpopulation crisis, and the solution starts with you. Spaying and neutering isn’t just about preventing litters — it’s about saving lives.

✨ Spay and neuter your cats — whether they’re indoor, outdoor, young, or old. It’s the most compassionate and responsible choice you can make.

Here’s why it matters:
✅ Reduces overpopulation
✅ Prevents unwanted litters
✅ Lowers the chance of certain cancers and infections
✅ Reduces risk of disease
✅ Cuts down on roaming, spraying, and aggression

Let’s stop the cycle before it starts. Be part of the solution, not the statistic. 💙

Please help us spread the word — spay and neuter your pets. Together, we can make a difference. 💙

06/09/2025

It’s raining cats, dogs… and parasites! ☀️🌧️
Summer storms bring the mud, but the warm weather brings something worse….fleas, ticks, and mosquitoes. 🦟🪳

These pests aren’t just annoying, they carry serious health risks for your pets:
🐾 Heartworms are transmitted by mosquitoes and can be fatal if left untreated.
🐾 Ticks can spread Lyme disease, Ehrlichiosis, and Anaplasmosis.
🐾 Fleas can cause allergies, anemia, and spread tapeworms.

Even indoor pets are at risk; parasites hitch rides inside on shoes, clothes, or other animals.

💡 Protect your pet year-round with:
✔️ Monthly flea & tick prevention
✔️ Heartworm prevention
✔️ Annual testing and wellness exams

Need a refill or have questions about which product is right for your pet? Give us a call (901)358-9111. We’re happy to help keep your furry family safe this summer. 🐶🐱❤️

05/21/2025

If you are ready to start a fulfilling position with plenty of pets to enjoy, stop by today to apply in person.
Feel free to forward your resume to our email as well!
Punctuality and reliability are a must. Holidays and weekends are sometimes required.
Ideal candidate will have passion for working with all animals, being able to treat animals empathetically is an important trait to have as an assistant. You must be able to squat, stoop, bend, lift, and do a lot of walking. We care for pet's of all sizes. You must be willing to maintain the highest standards in cleanliness of the facilities. Should be able to work well alone, as well as on a team. Constantly maintaining general safety procedures and a healthy and clean environment for all animals in our care.
This position is fast paced, can be hectic and stressful but overall great experience with many different pets.

05/14/2025

✨Wednesday word of the week: Ectoparasites✨

05/07/2025

✨Wednesday word of the week: Inexhaustible ✨

05/02/2025

Why Spay Your Dog? Because Pyometra Isn’t Just a Fancy Word—It’s a Life-Threatening Emergency!

We love our dogs like family—some of us even cancel plans just to hang out with them (no judgment, I do it too.) But one of the kindest, most responsible things you can do for your female dog is to have her spayed.

Besides helping reduce the number of homeless pets, spaying also protects your dog from a dangerous and often deadly infection called pyometra.

What is pyometra?
It’s a severe infection of the uterus that usually strikes older, unspayed female dogs. After a heat cycle, hormonal changes can create the perfect environment for bacteria to grow inside the uterus. The result? A uterus full of pus (yep, it’s as awful as it sounds) and a very sick pup.

Common signs of pyometra include:
• Lethargy
• Loss of appetite
• Vomiting
• Fever
• Vaginal discharge (sometimes)
• Drinking and urinating more than usual

If untreated, pyometra can cause kidney failure, sepsis, and death. And the treatment? An emergency spay surgery—risky, expensive, and not always successful if caught too late.

The good news?
Pyometra is 100% preventable with a routine spay surgery when your dog is young and healthy.

So spay your pup, save a life, and skip the vet ER bills. It’s a win for your dog, your wallet, and your peace of mind.

04/30/2025

✨Wednesday word of the week: Zoonosis✨

04/23/2025

✨Wednesday word of the week: Auscultation✨

04/22/2025

"Let's be the change we wish to see in the world, starting with the simple yet powerful act of caring for our planet"
🌎HAPPY 2025🌍