Latimer Animal Hospital, LLC

11/07/2024

🚧 Important Update: We’re Relocating! 🚧

Dear Valued Clients,
As we embark on exciting renovations to improve our space, we want to keep you in the loop! For a short time, we will be relocating just across the parking lot!
We appreciate your understanding and patience during this transition. Our team is committed to ensuring that you continue to receive the same great service you’ve come to expect from us, even in our temporary home!
Stay tuned for updates, and thank you for your continued support. We can’t wait to welcome you back to our newly renovated space soon!

11/01/2024

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10/25/2024

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10/24/2024

We have been ustilizing the PetDesk App here at the clinic for several months now, and we love it!!!
The ease of contacting us through text for appointments, follow ups and medication refills makes it much easier on our staff.
Download it and start using it today!!!

10/23/2024

Halloween Tips: Staying Safe and Secure
Halloween can be stressful for many pets because of the non-stop door knocking and doorbell ringing, trick-or-treat yelling kids, strange costumes, and the constant opening and closing of the door.
• Create a Safe Space
The noises associated with trick or treating (such as doorbells, knocking, and loud children) can be stressful for your pets. If your pet is anxious when someone knocks or rings the doorbell, set up a secure room away from all the noise where they can hang out. Put on calming music to block the sound of the doorbell and put out their food and water, favorite toys, or a yummy chew. And don’t forget a clean litter box for the cats!
• Medication
Medication can help give your dog relief from their noise aversion symptoms.
• Prevent Door Dashing
You don’t want your dog to get spooked and run out the front door while you’re handing out candy. Put up gates to prevent your pet from rushing up to trick-or-treaters or dashing out the door. Or put your pet on a leash and keep that leash in hand when you’re opening the door to hand out candy.
• Keep Candy and Treats Out of Reach
Halloween treats are delicious for humans but can be dangerous for pets. It’s best to keep all treats out of reach of pets, especially chocolate and treats containing the sugar-free ingredient, xylitol. Keep the bowl of candy out of reach of your pet in between trick-or-treaters and hang your child’s bag of goodies up high when they get home.
• Pet suffocation happens much too often, so make sure to keep any treat bags away from your pet and cut them along all the edges (so it lays flat) before throwing them away. Lots of animals want to investigate bags because they smell like food or candy, but that can be dangerous quickly!
• Be Fire Safe
Did you know that about 1,000 fires are started each year unintentionally by pets[1]? Their fluffy tails or excited jumping can knock candles over and harm them or your home. Stay safe and use glow sticks or LED candles in your pumpkins and as decorations this year.

With some simple planning and easy management techniques, you and your pet can stay safe and have fun this Halloween!

10/22/2024

Are you thinking about including Fido for trick-or-treating? 🍫🍬🍭

If you want to take your dog along for trick or treating, make sure they’re properly socialized and would actually enjoy being a part of the fun. Many dogs get very nervous when approached by unfamiliar people or excited children and adding Halloween masks and costumes to the mix can set your dog up for a biting incident. Some dogs could become fearful and anxious and try to run away.
Also, be on the lookout for candy that has fallen on the ground!

10/21/2024

Costumes, trick-or-treaters, and jack-o-lanterns — all signs point to Halloween! But before the first trick-or-treaters come to your door and you dress your pet up, make sure that they are ready for the holiday.

Dressing up Your Pet for Halloween 🤠👻🤖👽
Pet costumes make for some of the cutest photos, but you don’t want your dog or cat to be stressed while wearing their outfit. Take some time to get your pet used to their costume by gradually increasing the amount of time they spend in it (think of it like breaking in a new pair of shoes) before the big day. It’s also important to make sure that your pet’s costume isn’t putting them in danger.
• Ensure a Proper Fit
Make sure their costume isn’t too tight (making it harder or more uncomfortable for them to breathe), or too loose (increasing their trip and injury risks). You also want to avoid dangling pieces of fabric or other objects your pet might chew on and ingest, possibly leading to a digestive irritation or obstruction.
• Avoid Masks
Avoid putting on a mask or covering your pet’s face – loss of vision causes stress and inhibits their ability to get around safely. It can also obstruct normal breathing or potentially cause trauma to their eyes.
• Include Reflective Gear
This is especially important if you’ll be taking your pet along for the trick-or-treating festivities outdoors. With so many people out driving unfamiliar roads, it’s important that your pet is visible to prevent accidents.

10/14/2024

This is always a fun week around the clinic! The week where we celebrate the wonderful staff that allows our clinic to run so smoothly. Our Vet techs are amazing!
If you agree, feel free to write a comment, bring in a note or some goodies to help express your appreciation for all they do.

10/04/2024

If you are looking for a way to donate items for furry hurricane victims, our friends at Especially Pets are filling a trailer.

We have a trailer to start collecting pet items to take to Tennessee. We have already collected some items but would love to fill this trailer and more. If I have to rent another I will. Please drop off pet food, pet supplies, and water during our business hours. If you would like to donate money we can take PayPal, venmo, or cash. Please call and ask for Sherri for any additional information.

09/30/2024

Dr Latimer will be out of the office this week. We are still open for technician appointments and medication pick ups.
In case of an emergency, please contact our partners at VSP or Metropolitan Veterinary Hospital.

09/27/2024

Welcome to Latimer Animal Hospital! We offer veterinary services for your cats and dogs. If you would like to book an appointment with us, click on the link below! ⬇️
https://us.vetstoria.com/booking/65aaccc42088e/?r=6

09/02/2024

We will be closed today for Labor Day and will reopen at 8 AM tomorrow Aug 21st.

Please contact our associates at Blue Pearl or Metropolitan Veterinary Services in case of an emergency.

08/30/2024

Are you searching for the perfect dental chew? Come grab a bag of OraVet!
If your dog has ever had a dental, we sent a few home complimentary, but did you know you can purchase them by the bag?
Dr Latimer's dog 🩷's them!

08/29/2024

Do you purchase your Heartgard and Nexgard from us? Make sure you are taking advantage of the rebates they offer!!!

Save when you purchase your monthly heartworm disease prevention from HEARTGARD®. Get the latest offers available now.

08/28/2024

Did you know dogs have a left and right paw preference??? 🧐

08/27/2024

If you were considering adopting a dog from outside the US, the CDC updated their requirements the first of this month. Take a l👀k...

CDC issues regulations to control the entry of dogs into the United States from other countries. The

08/26/2024

Happy National Dog Day!
Let's see those wet noses!!!

08/23/2024

Anxiety seems to be near the top of owner concerns lately. Here is an article we hope you find helpful.