Thrive Pet Healthcare - Wedgewood

01/23/2025

“My dog and I have moved around a lot, had seen at least 4 different vets. Since she was a puppy she always had sort of a scabby/ inflamed patch on her belly that she regularly licked. Each vet I saw related it to her licking and fungal issue and prescribed a topical treatment, which did help with the redness. I stopped thinking much about it over the years and just used the topical ointment when it got very red. However, when we moved to Elmhurst I took her to go see Dr. Jennifer Draca for a teeth cleaning. Within 12 seconds of a physical assessment, she figured out the actual issue with my dog’s red belly patch. It was a left-over stitch from when the rescue fixed her. This stitch was causing her so much discomfort for 8 years. She removed it during the teeth cleaning and per my request saved the cursed stitch for me in a tube. I am so grateful.” — Gabrielle V. from Thrive Pet Healthcare in Elmhurst, IL

01/21/2025

“My elderly cat had a dental with Dr. Nyquist and the care that she received was really excellent. They were conscious of her other health issues and I felt so much better about her undergoing anesthesia with how knowledgeable and caring they were. Both Drs. Nyquist and Lesley the technician were great with communication and I appreciated the time they took to be thorough. Great care overall and I will be bringing my other ancient cat in for a dental with them as well.” — Audry H. from Heart of Texas Veterinary Specialty Center, a Thrive Pet Healthcare Partner in Round Rock, TX

01/20/2025

“We had a wonderful experience visiting ACCESS. Dr. Emily Chapel and her team were wonderful. Kind, efficient and knowledgeable and they made our sweet pup, Selma, feel very safe and comfortable. I highly recommend them!” — Morgan S. from ACCESS Specialty Animal Hospitals, a Thrive Pet Healthcare Partner in Los Angeles, CA

01/17/2025

🐾 We were happy to share in the excitement at the New England Regional Veterinary Technician Conference this past November! 🌟 With over 500 dedicated Veterinary Technicians coming together, it was truly a celebration of learning, development, and passion for animal care. 💚



📸: Stephanie Boyett

01/15/2025

weight lost is time gained? Help your pet reach a healthy weight this New Year so you can both enjoy many more years to come. Try out these tips to start your journey!

01/14/2025

“We brought our kitten in back in March. Daddy backed onto her with the car and broke her leg. The staff was compassionate and swift. We're so grateful for the care given to our baby. Duncan has recovered and rules the neighborhood again 😁” — Jeffro P. from Heart of Texas Veterinary Specialty Center, a Thrive Pet Healthcare Partner in Round Rock, TX

01/13/2025

We love a good group photo!

01/13/2025

“I cannot recommend Dr. DeAngelis and Gentle Care highly enough! Dr. DeAngelis has gone above and beyond in taking care of my crazy furry little ones with such compassion and expertise. Every visit is met with thorough care, patience, and genuine kindness. Her strong dedication to ensuring my pets are healthy and happy is truly unmatched. If you’re looking for a veterinarian who treats your pets like their own, Dr. DeAngelis is the one to see!” — Neil C. from Gentle Care Animal Hospital at Tryon, a Thrive Pet Healthcare Partner in Raleigh, NC

01/10/2025

Dear Pet Owners, our hearts are with you in this unprecedented disaster. If your pet needs care, our community of exceptional veterinary teams are standing by to help during this time.

For emergency care, visit:

•Crossroads Animal Emergency - Norwalk (24/7 ER)
•Long Beach Animal Emergency (24/7 ER)
•ThriveTorrance Urgent Care (Important: Accepts exotic animals)
•ACCESS Los Angeles (24/7 ER)
•ACCESS South Bay (24/7 ER)
•ACCESS San Fernando Valley (24/7 ER)

For urgent medication, visit:
•Bay Cities Pet Hospital
•Caring Hands Veterinary Hospital
•P.V. Village Vet Hospital
•Parkview Pet Clinic

Additional wildfire safety resources:
•Download the Watch Duty app
The wildfire mapping and alert app powered by real people giving you real-time information vetted by trained professionals. It also provides information on animal shelters.

•Download the Genasys Protect app
The most up-to-date alerts and evacuation orders from your local emergency services team, including Fire, Police, and Community Managers

Please share this post and consider donating to Pasadena Humane: https://pasadenahumane.org/

01/10/2025

In November, over 250 Thrivers gathered for Thrive’s 3rd Annual House Officer Symposium. Together, members of our community from across the country came together to connect with their fellow Thrivers.

At Thrive, we’re committed to the future of veterinary medicine. Join us in our journey: https://careers.thrivepetcare.com/us/en

01/10/2025

***WEATHER U PDATE***
Out of abundance of caution , our clinic will be closed today, 1/10/24. We hope everyone has a safe snow day!

01/08/2025

Training helps strengthen the bond between you and your doggo! 🐶 This National Train Your Dog Month, take time to teach a new trick or brush up on old ones. Afterward, get your pup AND yourself a treat, because you both deserve positive reinforcement.

Learn more about the benefits of training: https://www.thrivepetcare.com/thrive-guide/national-train-your-dog-month

01/07/2025

“It’s been a rough journey for Luca with her blepharitis. Over the months, I’ve visited every board-certified eye specialist in NYC, working tirelessly to treat her autoimmune blepharitis. We tried antibiotics, steroids, a biopsy, culture swabs, and every test they suggested. Despite spending thousands of dollars, I still felt hopeless and lost with her ongoing treatment.

Finding Dr. Wong for a second opinion was the silver lining in this challenging process. I finally feel relieved and confident in her treatment plan. Dr. Wong was incredibly knowledgeable and compassionate. She listened attentively to Luca’s treatment history and thoughtfully suggested the best next steps for her. She took the time to patiently explain the reasoning behind her approach, ensuring I fully understood.

I’m so grateful to have found Dr. Wong. Her staff are also incredibly kind and welcoming. I highly, highly recommend her to anyone seeking expert care.” — Jiwon N. from Eye Care for Animals, a Thrive Pet Healthcare Partner in New York, NY

01/06/2025

The face you make when you realize it’s Monday again.🫣

01/06/2025

“From day one, this facility gave me a great sense of caring for the creatures (and humans) that walk through the door. Attention to detail, technique, examination protocol, "patient" intake & registration—I have not seen better! I love my turtles enough to travel from Brooklyn to Manhattan because I know we will receive the care needed at The Center. The staff (Doctors, Boarding Residents, Reception staff) are ALL on point. Don't go any place else—this is the place!” — Donald A. from Center for Exotic and Avian Medicine, a Thrive Pet Healthcare Partner in New York, NY

01/03/2025

Put the cheese down! ✋ 🧀 We’ve done the burger math, and the numbers don’t look too good. Here’s how those sneaky treats we give our pets add up in human equivalents.

01/02/2025

“My dog was attacked on a Sunday, so my normal vet was closed. I wanted to get her checked out ASAP. They were open. The waiting room and exam room were spotless. The receptionist moved us to an exam room quickly, so we had a comfortable place to wait to see the tech and vet. I expected that we would need a bit of a wait since it is an emergency room and there were other cars in the parking lot. All the staff was caring, supportive of my concern about my dog, they handled that I was shaken very well. They were very clear setting expectations for wait times since, like I said, it's an emergency room and they have other pets to attend to. My dog was treated, we were sent home with clear care instructions and meds. I have been to emergency vets before and I was expecting a high bill, but it was about half of what I was expecting. Everyone was caring, friendly, and communicated very clearly.” — Allison F. from Pet Specialists of Austin, a Thrive Pet Healthcare Partner

01/01/2025

“Dr. Beyer and her staff are so wonderful at what they do and also kind, caring, and truly take their time to help us make the right decisions for our English bulldog who has had multiple, challenging eye issues. I trust them completely and am so thankful for their care and guidance.” — Kendra P. from Eye Care for Animals, a Thrive Pet Healthcare Partner in St. Charles, IL

12/30/2024

Lately we have had the most adorable new puppies to care for. Our hearts are melting at these new puppy visit photos.

12/30/2024

🎉🐾 Happy New Year from all of us at Thrive Pet Healthcare! 🐾🎉

As we ring in the new year, let’s not forget our beloved companions who might be scared of the fireworks. 🎆 Keep your pets safe and calm with a cozy spot away from the noise, some soothing music, and plenty of snuggles. Here’s to a bright and happy 2025 for you and your pets! ❤️

12/27/2024

🛑 ️🐱 Cat owners: here’s what you need to know about the recent outbreak of bird flu.️🐱

The CDC has confirmed and reported cases of bird flu in both humans and animals. Please help spread awareness as this virus may pose a serious risk to your beloved pets. By taking the proper precautions, we can do our part in lowering the risk of exposure. If your cat is experiencing symptoms such as fever, low appetite, lethargy, or other abnormal signs, please contact your veterinarian immediately.

12/27/2024

“I have never LOVED a veterinary clinic before. My words are going to fail me as I try to tell you how awesome this team is. But I’m going to try my best.
In the last two weeks, I’ve had 3 separate issues with my two working dogs. Hometown Veterinary Hospital has provided us with top-notch care in every circumstance.
One of my girls needed an MRI ASAP and the veterinarian on her case got us up to Kansas City by Friday instead of Monday. So much effort went into that!
Then my other girl began vomiting to the point of becoming lethargic. They got me in ASAP and explored all the possibilities for what was wrong with her.
If you want a veterinary practice that goes the extra mile to make sure your dogs get the medical care they need, this is the best place to go.
Lily, Dr. Hilton, and Dr. Mease are the folks I particularly interacted with and I could hug every one of them. I love them all so much. They helped me walk through the scary medical issues I had with my girls. They kept me informed and made sure we had the care we needed.
Thank you, Hometown Vet! You are the best!” —

-Review of Hometown Veterinary Hospital, a Thrive Pet Healthcare Partner in Springfield, MO

12/24/2024

Our clinic will be closing at noon today and will reopen at 7:00 AM on Thursday, December 26th.

We wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

12/20/2024

🔔REMINDER🔔

Our clinic will be OPEN Saturday, December 21st from 9AM-2PM. Give us a call (615) 205-7513 to schedule an appointment!

12/20/2024

How absolutely adorable is Groovy? She is visiting Dr Vawter for her puppy visit and vaccinations!!

12/19/2024

12/19/2024

Dr Vawter authored an article on human foods for pets:

When you're eating at home, it's hard not to share with your pup, but here's everything to know before doing so, including if it could hurt their health.

12/19/2024

Part FOUR- Still more to come🤗

12/19/2024

***UPDATED WITH MORE PHOTOS****

Part THREE- more still uploading 😊

12/19/2024

Part TWO- still lots of pictures left to upload!

12/18/2024

Here is part ONE of our Grinch Event photos. Please bear with us as we upload all of them. There is a large amount and Facebook is limiting how many we can post at once. Thank you everyone for your patience!!

12/17/2024

If you have arrived here, you are in the right place for grinch photos!!! Currently being edited , all photos will be uploaded by tomorrow. These were amazing!! Thank you to all who came out in support of a wonderful cause Comfort Connections!!

12/16/2024

Recently in dogs, there has been an increase in upper respiratory infections . We are seeing several upper respiratory as well as pneumonia cases. Please monitor your dog for any of the following symptoms. If you think your dog has contact a URI, please contact us for an appointment. We are also here to provide any help you may need to keep your furry companion healthy this christmas.

12/06/2024

🔔REMINDER🔔

Our clinic will be OPEN Saturday, December 7th from 9AM-2PM. Give us a call (615) 205-7513 to schedule an appointment!

At Thrive Pet Healthcare Wedgewood, we provide pet wellness exams, vaccines, spay & neuter, routine

12/04/2024

Assistant Steven showing the true meaning of care and compassion, comforting one of our sweet patients during a recheck. ❤️🐾 Moments like these remind us why we do what we do!

11/29/2024

🐾Exciting News!🐾

Starting DECEMBER 1st, 2024

We are extending our hours!🥳

Please note that we are only open on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of the month.

Give us a call at (615)-205-7513 or click the link in our bio to book your next appointment!

We look forward to seeing you and your furry companion!🐶😺