Westside Veterinary Service

11/28/2024

Happy Thanksgiving!

Our office will be closed today, and will reopen Friday, November 29 at 7:30. If you have a medical emergency please call us at 270-753-6749 to reach the doctor on call.

11/22/2024

Thanksgiving is right around the corner!🦃🍂

Check out this pet safety checklist to make sure your pets stay safe this Thanksgiving.

11/15/2024

We're excited to offer a new payment option! Check is out on our website www.westsidevet.com

11/14/2024

November is not only Senior Pet Health Month, Pet Cancer Awareness Month, but it is also National Pet Diabetes Month!

Diabetes in pets may be more common than you think. Pets with diabetes may show signs such as unusual hunger or thirst, unexplained weight loss, frequent urination (which can easily be confused with a urinary tract infection!) and changes in their eyes. Whether you have a dog or cat, please know there are multiple management options for your pet and we are here to help!❤

11/13/2024

Look at this cutie that came in today! So much fluff🥰🐾

Can anyone guess the breed?

11/12/2024

Happy Practice Manager Appreciation Week!

During November 10th-16th we will be celebrating our outstanding, Saint Bernard loving Practice Manager, Chelsea. Chelsea spends time not only managing our clinic, but being a listener, supporter, advocate, problem solver, and team player.

When we asked staff to describe Chelsea they defined her as efficient, caring, understanding, patient, giving, positive, selfless and hardworking. Many staff members expressed their appreciation for her ability to make sure others feel appreciated.

Westside wouldn't be the same without her!❤

11/11/2024

This Veterans Day we proudly express our genuine gratitude and respect to our dedicated veterans for your remarkable courage, sacrifice and selflessness.

From Westside Veterinary Service, we thank you today and every day.

11/08/2024

It's International Human-Animal Bond Day! The connection we have with our pets is like no other❤

11/07/2024

November is Pet Cancer Awareness Month, so lets talk about things to look out for!

Signs that your pet may have cancer can range from changes in weight and appetite, lethargy, abnormal discharges or bleeding, abnormal growths and so much more. This is why early recognition, diagnosis, and treatment is so important. If you're noticing changes in your pet, especially your senior pet, we recommend having exams done regularly so that we can notate, monitor, and treat appropriately.

11/04/2024

November is Senior Pet Health Month!🩶

As pet parents, we need to make sure to take extra care of them at this point in their life. If you have a senior pet and don’t know if you have all of your bases covered, give us a call to set up an appointment with one of our doctors! It is important to make sure that their organs are functioning properly, that they are eating the correct diet, and that your pet is in overall good health!

11/01/2024

We know pet care can be expensive—but don’t worry, we’re here to help! Our flexible payment options mean you can get the care your pet needs when they need it, without the financial stress.

Ask us about CareCredit, Scratchpay, and other solutions today!

https://westsidevet.com/westside-veterinary-service-payment-options/

10/31/2024

The moment has arrived to reveal our 2024 Halloween costume contest winners!🏆

Charlie the 80's man (Summer Headrick Pickett) secures first place🥇, Mia the bumblebee (Beth Crowe) takes second place🥈, and Astrid the grumpy witch (Erin Holland) claims third place🥉

Please call our office to set up a time to claim your prizes!

Congratulations to our winners and thank you to all who entered this year's contest. Happy Halloween!🎃👻

10/31/2024

Happy Howl-o-ween!👻

We hope everyone has a fun and safe Halloween🎃

10/29/2024

It's National Cat Day!🐱

Comment a picture of your fur baby below!

10/24/2024

Meet Goose!

Goose is a paw-dorable Golden Retriever. He is 8 weeks old and got a clean bill of health with Dr. West. He was very brave, treat driven and loving. As you can see, he is a big fluff ball and we can't wait to see him again!❤️

(permission to post from owner)

10/23/2024

Only ONE week left to enter! We want to see those spooky critters 🐾

LISTEN UP CLIENTS!

It's that time of year again...👻

We will be having our annual Halloween costume contest for your pets!

To enter, comment a photo of your pet in their cutest Halloween costume. Contest ends October 30, 2024.

There will be THREE winners announced on October 31, 2024! First place will win a $20 gift card to Petsense, second place will win a free bath (including ear cleaning, a**l gland expression, and nail trimming), and third place will win a free nail trim OR a free bag of treats.

We can't wait to see all of those cute costumes. Good luck everyone!🎃

10/22/2024

Thank you Calloway County for voting us as Favorite Veterinary Office AND Dr. Eastwood as Favorite Veterinarian for 2024!

We're beyond honored to receive Favorite Veterinary Office two years in a row, and Dr. Eastwood as Favorite Veterinarian three years in a row. We will continue to strive and provide the best possible care for your pets day in and day out!

Thank you Murray Ledger & Times for presenting us with these awards!🏆🐾

10/21/2024

A lot of you know Dr. West, but for those of you that don't we'd like to share some information regarding her awesome specialty services!

Dr. West has been a Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist since 2010, and she is also a Certified Canine Rehabilitation Practitioner.

You might be wondering, what exactly is acupuncture?
Acupuncture is an age-old healing practice of Chinese medicine in which thin needles are placed in specific points of the body. It is a potential alternative to pain medications.

Can acupuncture be used in conjunction with other treatments?
Yes! Acupuncture is considered a complementary medicine that can be used along with other veterinary treatments.

How does it work?
Local irritation caused by the needles will cause increased blood flow and immune response, ultimately bringing healing and muscle relaxation to the area. Endorphins are also released, allowing painful dogs to relax and rest. Electroacupuncture can be used like a TENS unit in humans, and actually block pain impulses from reaching the brain.

Is it effective?
Absolutely! A recent study was done with 65 arthritic dogs who were no longer responding to conventional pain medicines. After a course of acupuncture treatments, 70% of the dogs had improvement or greater than 50% increase in comfort and mobility.

Please call today to schedule an appointment with Dr. West!🐾