Advanced Animal Care of Mt. Pleasant

12/10/2024

This is my kind of humor

Knock Knock 😂😜

11/25/2024

🍂 We will be closed on Wednesday & Thursday, November 27th-28th for Thanksgiving. 🍂
If your pet is experiencing an emergency, please contact the Veterinary Emergency Group at 843-879-4280.

We wish everyone a happy, safe holiday!

11/22/2024

Tips for the Holidays: 🦃🎄

▪️ Keep pets away from raw or undercooked food, especially meat and dough

▪️ Avoid feeding your pet turkey bones, fatty foods, dough and bread, onions, garlic, nuts, and grapes

▪️ Be sure your dog and cat are wearing a collar or harness with ID tags and microchip information is up to date

▪️ Keep your dog on a leash or behind a baby gate when guests are arriving

▪️ Create a “safe space” for your dog and cat away from guests: They have treats, water, toys, and bedding and are protected from accidental interactions (the door is locked)

▪️ Never leave your pet alone with potentially dangerous holiday decorations, such as lit candles

▪️ Empty trash cans often or keep them secured behind closed doors

▪️ Offer plenty of enrichment opportunities to keep your pup busy

Read more about making the holidays safe for your pets on our blog.

As you gather around the Thanksgiving dinner table to express gratitude, your beloved pet likely holds a special place on your list of things to be thankful...

11/21/2024

This is just one of many dog superpowers

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Ten Unknown Facts About
1. Founding and History: BMW, Bayerische Motoren Werke AG, was founded in 1916 in Munich, Germany, initially producing aircraft engines. The company transitioned to motorcycle production in the 1920s and eventually to automobiles in the 1930s.
2. Iconic Logo: The BMW logo, often referred to as the "roundel," consists of a black ring intersecting with four quadrants of blue and white. It represents the company's origins in aviation, with the blue and white symbolizing a spinning propeller against a clear blue sky.
3. Innovation in Technology: BMW is renowned for its innovations in automotive technology. It introduced the world's first electric car, the BMW i3, in 2013, and has been a leader in developing advanced driving assistance systems (ADAS) and hybrid powertrains.
4. Performance and Motorsport Heritage: BMW has a strong heritage in motorsport, particularly in touring car and Formula 1 racing. The brand's M division produces high-performance variants of their regular models, known for their precision engineering and exhilarating driving dynamics.
5. Global Presence: BMW is a global automotive Company
6. Luxury and Design: BMW is synonymous with luxury and distinctive design, crafting vehicles that blend elegance with cutting-edge technology and comfort.
7. Sustainable Practices: BMW has committed to sustainability, incorporating eco-friendly materials and manufacturing processes into its vehicles, as well as advancing electric vehicle technology with models like the BMW i4 and iX.
8. Global Manufacturing: BMW operates numerous production facilities worldwide, including in Germany, the United States, China, and other countries, ensuring a global reach and localized production.
9. Brand Portfolio: In addition to its renowned BMW brand, the company also owns MINI and Rolls-Royce, catering to a diverse range of automotive tastes and luxury segments.
10. Cultural Impact: BMW's vehicles often become cult

11/21/2024

The holidays are upon us, and "accidental" ingestion of foods is a frequent event. Here are some foods you may not know can be harmful to your pet.

November 16, 2023 — Discover the foods that are toxic and harmful to your dog or cat during the holidays. Safeguard your pet's health by avoiding these items and prevent emergency visits to your veterinarian.

11/20/2024

It's The Most Wonderful Time of The Year! 🎄🦃🎇
Check out this article on how to best prepare your pets for the holiday season. Call our office with any questions, concerns, medication requests @ 843-884-9838

When making holiday plans, do not forget about your pets.

11/12/2024

Unwrapping the Joy: 7 Reasons to Adopt a Senior Pet During the Holidays

For questions regarding your senior pets please call our office @843-884-9838 or visit our senior care pet page for dogs @ https://bit.ly/3uCldIp and for cats @ https://bit.ly/48KOsIS

The holiday season is a time of warmth, love, and the spirit of giving. As veterinarians, we understand the incredible bond that people and pets share, and...

11/11/2024

Happy Veterans Day to all (4-legged included) who have served

11/08/2024

We're excited to introduce you to AVA Voice and AVA Scheduler, which make it easier to book appointments and refill your pet’s medications, anytime, in just a few steps! 🤗

Our newest tool, AVA Voice, can pull up your pet’s information and is available to answer your questions 24/7, even outside of regular office hours. Of course, our in-practice Customer Service Representatives and Nurses, who you know, and love, are here to help, but with AVA you’ll never have to wait on hold again! Call us at @843-884-9838 📞

AVA Scheduler offers another convenient way for you to access information about your pet. With AVA Scheduler, you can book appointments, request refills or ask questions with a few mouse clicks. And most importantly, you can feel confident asking questions about your pet at www.advancedanimalcaremp.com because the answers are all veterinary-approved! 🙋🏼‍♀️

At Advanced Animal Care of Mt. Pleasant we’re striving to make it easier for you to access the information you need to ensure the health and well-being of your beloved pets. 🐶 🐈

We invite you to try out AVA Scheduler today and AVA Voice starting Monday and experience the convenience for yourself. If you have any questions or feedback, please don't hesitate to contact us. 🤳

Thank you for choosing Advanced Animal Care! We look forward to continuing to serve you and your pet!

11/04/2024

11/01/2024

Are you certain the online pharmacy you are using is a legitimate pharmacy? Please read the following warning posted by the Drug Enforcement Agency. Though this is specific to pain medications, the counterfeit drug industry has also discovered that medications such as Apoquel are good targets for fake medications.
DEA Issues Warning About Illegal Online Pharmacies
October 4, 2024 – The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration has seen an increase in illegal online pharmacies selling and shipping counterfeit pills made with fentanyl and methamphetamine to unsuspecting customers in the United States who believe they are purchasing real pharmaceutical drugs such as Oxycodone, Adderall, Xanax, and other drugs from legitimate pharmacies.
As Americans increasingly turn to online pharmacies to purchase necessary medications[1], DEA is issuing this Public Safety Alert to warn of an increase in illegal online, often foreign-based websites that are deceptively targeting American consumers. DEA has identified websites being operated in India and the Dominican Republic. Many of these sites purport to be legitimate, U.S. based or FDA approved sites, but are actually working with drug traffickers to fulfill online orders with fake pills. These website operators are going to great lengths to make the websites look like legitimate online pharmacies – they offer 24-hour customer service, post online reviews and safety facts, and offer deep discounts to deceive customers into believing they were buying from a reputable business.
Often these illegal, online websites use U.S. website addresses and professional-looking designs to appear legitimate when, in fact, they are not. These companies operate illegally, deliberately deceiving American customers into believing they are purchasing safe, regulated medications when they are actually selling fake, counterfeit pills made with fentanyl or methamphetamine. Fake medications can lead to serious health risks, including harmful side effects, ineffective treatment, and even death.
During Operation Press Your Luck, announced on Monday, September 30, 2024, DEA discovered that a U.S. based victim had ordered what she believed to be oxycodone from an online pharmacy, only to receive a fake pill made with fentanyl. The pill looked identical to a real oxycodone, but it was not - it was made with fentanyl and filler. Days after receiving the medication, the victim passed away from acute fentanyl poisoning as a result of taking one of the pills sent to her.
The DEA has identified the following fake pharmacies in a recent criminal investigation:
• www.Curecog.com
• www.Pharmacystoresonline.com
• www.Careonlinestore.com
• www.yourphamacy.online
• www.MD724.com
• www.Greenleafdispensarystore.com
• www.Whatishydrocodone.weebly.com
• www.Orderpainkillersonline.com
• www.USAMedstores.com
If you have purchased alleged medication from any of these websites, you should immediately stop using it and contact your local DEA office or report the incident here.
The only safe prescription medications are those prescribed by a licensed medical provider and dispensed by a trusted pharmacy.
Patients should remain vigilant when purchasing medications online.
DEA remains committed to the safety and health of the American people, which is why we are urging consumers to exercise extreme caution when purchasing medications online. While it can be difficult to identify an illegal online pharmacy, the following are possible red flags that a website is not a legitimate:
• Sells prescription drugs without requiring a valid prescription from a healthcare provider
• Offers much cheaper prices than what is typically seen in the market
• Lists prices in a foreign currency
• Does not contain proof of a valid pharmacy state license or DEA registration
• Medicine arrives in broken or damaged packaging or in a foreign language
• Medicine does not have an expiration date or is expired
• Medicine looks different from what you have received in the past from your trusted pharmacist
For more information on how to keep you and your loved ones safe from illegal and fake pills, visit DEA’s One Pill Can Kill resource page. Visit the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s BeSafeRx campaign page for information on how to safely buy prescription medicines online and to locate a state-licensed online pharmacy. You can also contact your state board of pharmacy to verify a pharmacy’s license.

10/31/2024

Hunter came in all dressed up in his cute bunny costume ready for the treats! 🎃 🐰