Moses Creek Animal Hospital

07/04/2024

Have a happy and safe July 4th!!

05/27/2024

Happy Memorial Day! We hope you have a fun and safe holiday - we will be back to assist you on Tuesday, May 28.⭐

03/12/2024

Everybody welcome Winnie to the Moses Creek family!

03/04/2024

Our power and phone lines are currently down. FPL is aware and is working to fix the problem. We are very sorry for any inconvenience!!

02/28/2024

Oona was such a brave girl for her puppy visit today! Welcome to the Moses Creek family pretty girl.❤️

01/25/2024

Just chillen😎

01/08/2024

This sleeping beauty had his first puppy visit with us!Welcome to the Moses Creek family Moose.❤️

12/25/2023

We will be closed today Monday, December 25th, for Christmas. We will reopen at normal business hours tomorrow Tuesday, December 26th. In case of emergency, please call St Augustine Regional Veterinary Emergency Center at 904-797-5770.

Happy Holidays!!

12/19/2023

Can you find both Boston Terriers in this picture??

12/14/2023

Say cheese! 📸

12/14/2023

Oscar had no issue making himself at home during his first kitten visit.❤️
Welcome to the Moses Creek family!

12/14/2023

Everyone say hi to Niko the French Bulldog!

12/11/2023

We are in the final stretch of our fundraising drive for K9s For Warriors! Our pet parents have gotten us off to an amazing start, but there is still a lot of space under the tree!
K9s For Warriors is an amazing organization that is determined to end veteran su***de. K9s For Warriors provides highly-trained Service Dogs to military veterans suffering from PTSD, traumatic brain injury and/or military sexual trauma. With the majority of dogs being rescues, this innovative program allows the K9/Warrior team to build an unwavering bond that facilitates their collective healing and recovery. Help us help shelter dogs and veterans this holiday season.

12/07/2023

UPDATE: We are up and running again 👍

Moses Creek Animal Hospital’s phones and internet connections are currently down. We apologize and thank you for your patience as Comcast addresses the outage in the area.

12/06/2023

Look at that face! Shelby was such a good girl for her exam today!❤️

12/01/2023

𝐔𝐧𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐈𝐥𝐥𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬
So you’ve seen the stories on the news or your friend posted something on Facebook about this scary new respiratory disease that is spreading across the US. Sound familiar? We’re getting lots of questions about these stories, so here’s our take, along with a link to help those who want more.

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐰𝐞 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐝?
There are pockets of reported respiratory infections around the country over the last year. While most start out looking like a “simple” case of kennel cough, some pets develop severe cases of pneumonia and some dogs have died.

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐝𝐨 𝐰𝐞 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰?
Unfortunately, nothing. Sadly, as is often the case, a very low number of these dogs had diagnostic tests sent out prior to starting treatment which can complicate interpreting results. The tests that have been sent out have not given us a diagnosis to explain what is happening beyond the usual suspects.

Upper respiratory infections come in the form of viruses or bacteria (and sometimes both at the same time), causing mild to severe coughing in dogs that usually gets better over one to three weeks. Rarely, it can progress into pneumonia (an infection in the lungs). Some of the common culprits have effective vaccines to prevent or lesson the severity of symptoms.

𝐈𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐚 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐛𝐥𝐞𝐦 𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲?
The closest case we are aware of was in Tampa. However, the tests so far have not given a definitive culprit and all we know is that the severity of the symptoms has been much improved after treating with antibiotics (indicating part of the problem likely was bacterial, although there is likely some other undetermined infection as well).

Our veterinarians 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐧𝐨𝐭 seen an increase in respiratory infections in our clients’ dogs in the local area.

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐝𝐨?
First, don’t panic!

Second, make sure your pet is up to date for the vaccines your veterinarian recommends, and make sure you get your pets vaccinated at a veterinarian’s office or veterinarian led vaccine clinic. Unfortunately, it’s hard to assess the safety and efficacy of vaccines from in person and online stores as storage at both too cold and too warm of temperatures can damage the vaccine at any point from manufacturer, to warehouse, to delivery truck, to the store’s display, to your house (giving the shot is the easy part).

Third, consider your dog’s overall health and make good decisions related to their risk. This means that dogs that have asthma, cancer, or any other medical condition causing a weakened immune system should probably be cautious about exposure to dogs of unknown health status.

If your dog is likely to consume everything including the kitchen sink resulting in emergency surgery, and your only outlet for their energy is a trip to the dog park or doggy daycare, then it is likely reasonable to continue these outings.

𝐖𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞?
See this link (https://www.wormsandgermsblog.com/2023/11/articles/animals/dogs/new-weird-canine-respiratory-pathogen-what-do-we-know/) where Dr. Weese explains what information is available. Dr. Weese is a veterinary epidemiologist – a veterinarian who specializes in disease spread – and does a great job going through what we know, what we think we might know, and his take on how to proceed.

As concerns about an outbreak of canine infectious respiratory disease in the US continue, we’re still at a point where media hype massively outweighs any

11/30/2023

As more cases of canine respiratory disease pop up throughout the U.S., we want to share a few best practices to ensure your dog stays healthy and safe this holiday season.

11/30/2023

These two peas in a pod stopped by for their routine ProHeart 6 injections!
Aren’t they just the cutest? ❤️

11/29/2023

We had a great time on our Night of Lights boat tour! Thanks St Augustine Boat Tours

11/21/2023

Welcome to the Moses Creek family Atlas!❤️

11/21/2023

Can anyone guess what Lilith’s favorite holiday is?🦃

11/15/2023

11/14/2023

Unfortunately our internet is down and our phones are not working at this time. We are working to fix the problem and will keep you updated. We are sorry for any inconvenience.

11/11/2023

We are excited to take part in supporting K9s For Warriors this Christmas year!
K9’s for Warriors is an amazing organization that focuses on providing service dogs to warriors.
Majority of their K9’s are rescued from shelters, helping give them a second chance, and helping our veterans!

Attached is a list of items that can be donated at our clinic. We will be accepting donations until December 15th!

11/07/2023

Bailey had her first puppy visit with us! Welcome to the Moses Creek family❤️

11/07/2023

Everyone please welcome Niko to the Moses Creek family!❤️

10/26/2023

We are delighted to introduce this loving purr-sonality, Merle, to our Moses Creek Family!

10/16/2023

🐾 This week, we shine a spotlight on the incredible individuals behind the scenes - our veterinary technicians! 🐕🐈 From assisting in surgeries to comforting our pets during check-ups, they play a pivotal role in keeping our beloved animals in tip-top shape. 🩺💉

Their dedication, love, and expertise make a world of difference. So, take a moment to show some love and gratitude to a vet tech this National Veterinary Technician Appreciation Week! ❤️🐶🐱🐰🦜🦎