Northgate Animal Hospital

11/05/2025

11/05/2025

Heads up! Here's our Holiday scheduling information!
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10/30/2025

10/28/2025

Heads up! Here's our Holiday scheduling information!
Please take a moment to check out these details. Thanks for your flexibility!

10/28/2025

Heads up! Here's our holiday scheduling information!
Please take a moment to check out these details. Thanks for your flexibility!

10/16/2025

Tech week is getting a little ✨spooky✨ thanks to Peggy & Lisa. Thank you for all you do for the kitties of Memphis & our yummy donuts 👻

09/29/2025

🐾 The Itch is REAL! 🐾

Is your pet turning into a tiny, four-legged scratch machine? You are NOT alone!"

Seasonal and environmental allergies are super common here in Memphis, and they can make your furry friend miserable.

It's not just scratching! Licking paws, rubbing faces, or constantly shaking ears can all be signs of discomfort and potential allergies in small dogs and cats.

We know you've probably tried changing food, bought special shampoos, and maybe even googled a few questionable home remedies (we've all been there!). The good news is, we can help find the actual cause and create a plan that works!
Don't let the itch steal their zoomies and purrs!

📞 Call us at 901-358-9111 to talk about your pet's skin health.

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