All Creatures Veterinary Hospital

03/07/2025

This week we welcomed Emily Mackey for her internship at All Creatures. Emily is a third year DVM student from Mississipi State University and she’s here to learn with our team for a month. With spring approaching, she should see some extraordinary things while she’s here. Welcome to ACVH!

03/06/2025

We had a great day talking to high school students about it careers in veterinary medicine today at Teen Girls Go To College at ASUMH. Crash the maltipoo was the MVP!

03/06/2025

How do you anesthetize a snake? It’s just a regular day for the ACVH team! Dr. Roux and Patty Surratt, CVT are shown here with students Jasmine Rillen and Emily Mackey from Mississippi State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine removing a mass on this snake’s tail.

03/01/2025

Rosie utilized her expertise to achieve outstanding results on this beautiful dog at All Creatures Grooming and Wellness recently. Another exceptional job!

02/28/2025

Warden the Barred Owl was released from All Creatures Veterinary Hospital on 2/26/25. Fly High, Warden!

02/27/2025

After recovering from illness, Valentine was released by the All Creatures Veterinary Hospital team. One more returned to nature!

02/26/2025

Congratulations to our February Employee of the Month, Chelsea Burns! Chelsea works in our kennels, taking care of the animals boarding with us. She is a valued team member, and a vital part of our kennel staff. The work in the kennels never stops, and we’re so glad Chelsea is here to make sure our VIP guests (which is all of them) get everything they need. Way to go, Chelsea!!

02/25/2025

Our veterinary nuclear therapy facility is doing wonderful things for hyperthyroid cats. If your cat is losing weight, has vomiting or diarrhea, has greasy-looking fur and/or seems more agitated than usual, please ask your vet to check thyroid levels. Hyperthyroidism is very common and a cure is available.

This is the absolute best part of having this wonderful facility. Our cat owners are always thrilled to have their cats recover from hyperthyroidism after I-131 therapy. Marti was very ill when she came to us, and this was her last hope. We're so happy for her, and the socks are too cool!

02/25/2025

Attention Cat Lovers:

Bobcat fever, or cytauxzoonosis, is a deadly disease in domestic cats caused by the parasite Cytauxzoon felis. It is primarily transmitted through tick bites, particularly from the Lone Star tick (Amblyomma americanum). The disease is named "bobcat fever" because bobcats are the natural reservoir for the parasite, but they usually do not suffer severe illness from it.

Key Facts:
1) Deadly and Fast-Acting – Bobcat fever progresses rapidly and is often fatal if not treated early. Infected cats can die within a few days of showing symptoms.
2) Transmission Through Ticks – The primary vector is the Lone Star tick, which is common in Arkansas and other southeastern states.
3) Cats cannot catch it from other cats.
4) Symptoms Appear Suddenly– Infected cats may show:
High fever
Lethargy
Loss of appetite
Jaundice (yellowing of the skin and eyes)
Difficulty breathing
4) High Mortality Rate – Without treatment, the mortality rate is over 90%, but with early veterinary intervention, survival rates improve.
5) No Vaccine Available – There is currently no vaccine, so tick prevention is the best defense.
6) More Common in Spring & Summer – Because tick activity is highest in warm months, cases peak in April–September in Arkansas.
7) Treatment is Intensive – Nationwide, 60% of cats survive with intensive veterinary care. At All Creatures Veterinary Hospital, 80% of our cats survive on our intensive care protocol.

How to Protect Your Cat:
Use vet-approved tick prevention (topical or oral treatments).
Keep cats indoors to reduce exposure to ticks.
Check for ticks daily if your cat goes outside.
Maintain a tick-free yard by mowing grass and reducing wildlife
activity.

Bobcat fever is a major threat to outdoor cats in our region, so prevention is key. If a cat shows symptoms, immediate vet care is crucial for any chance of survival.

All Creatures Veterinary Hospital is a regional referral center for Bobcat Fever. Please call us if your cat displays these symptoms so we can start intensive care immediately.

02/19/2025

Belle is still in our kennels and she is so sweet. Please consider letting her join your pack!

02/19/2025

Due to the inclement weather, our Midway and Lakeside Clinics will be closed tomorrow, while our Main Clinic location will maintain its regular hours of 8-5. Enjoy the lovely snow!

02/17/2025

All Creatures is excited to welcome Jasmine Rillen, a senior VMT student from Mississippi State University. Jasmine is interning with us for a month, gaining experience in our large, small, exotic and wildlife hospital and learning from our fantastic team! Welcome!!

02/10/2025

UPDATE: THE OWNER HAS OFFERED A CASH REWARD FOR LOUIS.

Oxford, Arkansas friends, please keep an eye out for Louis. He has been missing from the Morgan Road area for a week. He is a 12 year old neutered male and is wearing a collar. He is loved and his owner is searching for him!

02/03/2025

Rosie did it again! Jazzie came in to see her and ended up looking like a pup again!

02/03/2025

Belle needs a new home!!

02/03/2025

This week we were joined by Zana Watkins, a 4th year DVM student from Mississippi State University. She will be interning with us for a month and is excited to see the wide range of species treated in our clinics. Welcome, Zana!