River's Edge Veterinary Hospital

12/06/2024

1st Visits of November!

We are so excited to welcome these little babies into our REVH family❤️

12/02/2024

🎄For the whole month of December, proceeds of all nail trims will be matched and donated to kids toy drive, light the way project elf and shop with a cop! 🎄

📞Call today to get your pets on the schedule for a nail trim to help kids in need in our community!

11/30/2024

Monday and Tuesday December 2nd and 3rd

Dr. Karla won’t be in the office these days however our amazing Technicians will be here for Nail Trims, A**l Glands Expressed, Blood Work, F***l Tests, Medication Refills, etc… Please reach out at 618-524-7500 for appointments!

Thank you and we hope you all had an amazing Thanksgiving!!

11/26/2024

Happy Thanksgiving from all of us to all of you! Here are a few items you should never feed your pets this holiday season!

Our office will be closed Thursday and Friday this week so we can spend time with our families. However please make sure if you have an emergency to call our line and get the phone number for the vet that is on call!

11/15/2024

Christmas is around the corner! As you work on your gift lists (or finish them you hardcore shoppers!) you will inevitably get to that aunt or uncle, parent or cousin that you have no idea what kind of present to get them. Instead of fruitcake or jelly of the month club, why not give them the gift of health for their furry loved ones!

We have gift certificates available for any amount you choose, and they never expire! Whether it is used for routine care, flea and tick medication, or held onto for an emergency illness, that little extra help when they need it can mean a lot!

Also, if you are thinking of giving someone a kitten or puppy for Christmas why not give the gift of a spay/neuter instead, with a promise of helping them find and adopt their perfect companion after the holiday craziness is over!

11/12/2024

Dobby Can’t wait to see you all!! He is in the office ready to work!

11/06/2024

Don’t forget our amazing Team would love to see your cat or dog this month!! Give the office a call at 618-524-7500 to schedule your nail trim now 🐶

For the month of November we are taking canned food/boxed food donations for every canned or boxed item you donate we will take $1 off a nail trim up to a total of $5.00!! Please call 618-524-7500 to schedule your appointment!!

11/01/2024

1st Visits of October! We are happy to welcome these cuties into our REVH family💕

11/01/2024

For the month of November we are taking canned food/boxed food donations for every canned or boxed item you donate we will take $1 off a nail trim up to a total of $5.00!! Please call 618-524-7500 to schedule your appointment!!

10/25/2024

Halloween is right around the corner! Stop by for a costume and drop a donation in our Happily Ever After Fund jar!

The donation to the Happily Ever After Fund helps pays for medical care and surgery for sick and injured animals that owners who have fallen on hard financial times.

10/22/2024

Cancer. It’s a six-letter word none of us want to hear and it affects 50% of senior dogs older than ten. While that alarming statistic has grown in recent...

10/01/2024

'Tis the Season
85 days and counting...

It's officially fall, and Christmas will be here before you know it. As you start your gift lists (or finish them you hardcore shoppers!) you will inevitably get to that aunt or uncle, parent or cousin that you have no idea what kind of present to get them. Instead of fruitcake or jelly of the month club, why not give them the gift of health for their furry loved ones!

We have gift certificates available for any amount you choose, and they never expire! Whether it is used for routine care, flea and tick medication, or held onto for an emergency illness, that little extra help when they need it can mean a lot!

Also, if you are thinking of giving someone a kitten or puppy for Christmas why not give the gift of a spay/neuter instead, with a promise of helping them find and adopt their perfect companion after the holiday craziness is over!

With much love,

Your REVH family

09/09/2024

Karla has been Ducked!!! While Dr. Karla was away on vacation, the ducks invaded!😂

Good Luck to Dr Karla on finding 120 ducks🐥

08/26/2024

Dr. Karla fell and hurt herself so Tiny Dr Karla had to match… In all seriousness she is moving a little slower but the Orthopedic Institute checked her out and she will be back to her normal self soon!

07/09/2024

Stay Cool During This ! 🥵

Beware of heat exhaustion in your dog!!

Summer is in full force, and it is hot out there! Please remember: while you’re out hiking a trail, strolling through your neighborhood, or hopping across the sands, it’s hot for your dog, too!

Heat exhaustion in dogs can be an extremely emergent situation. We hear tragic stories about pets being left in poorly ventilated vehicles far too frequently, but your dog can also get overheated being left in a yard too long with inadequate shade or going on too vigorous a walk during the heat of the day. Stay on the lookout for:

Excessive panting and drooling
Dry or sticky gums
Abnormal gum color or bruising in gums
Lethargy
Disorientation
Seizures

Make sure your pet has some shade to rest in and plenty of fresh water. Be sure to leave an inch of fur when shaving to prevent sunburn.

In the event you suspect heat exhaustion in your pet, immediately find a cooler, shady place. Pour cool (not cold) water over your dog’s head and body and contact us (or an emergency clinic) ASAP! As always, please reach out if you have any questions

06/28/2024

Hi Friends and Family!

In observation of Independence Day we will be closed Thursday, July 4th and open on the 5th for tech appointments only. Be sure and get your medication or food refill requests in before the long weekend. Also, if your pet friend has noise anxiety and you are interested in helping them through the fireworks we can help! Call or text us at 618-524-7500 for information on medications to soothe their fears.

Have a happy (and safe!) 4th of July!

The team at River's Edge Veterinary Hospital

06/27/2024

Please make sure your cats are on flea and tick prevention. We have Catago and Seresto collars if your cats haven’t been in for their annual visit or revolution plus if your cats have been seen in the past year. Even if your cat doesn’t go outside it is important to treat them because you or your other pets do and it is so easy to bring ticks inside!

We have recently had seen a few cases of Bobcat Fever within a month. We wanted everyone to be aware that Bobcat fever is still around and that there are preventions. This is a life-threatening tick-borne disease that is often fatal.

What is Bobcat Fever?
-Bobcat Fever is a blood parasite that is passed around through tick bites.

What are symptoms of Bobcat Fever?
-Lethargy
-Decreased Appetite
-High fever
-Pale Gums
-Jaundice

How long does it take for symptoms to appear?
-It can take as long as 2 weeks.

How to Prevent Bobcat Fever?
-Flea and Tick prevention is the best option! We recommend Seresto, Catego, and Revolution Plus.

06/17/2024