Best Care Pet Hospital

11/16/2024

🎉❤️In honor of Senior Pet Awareness Month, we are highlighting this special boy who came to visit the Best Care Specialty Team earlier this week. 🐾

Charley's owner noticed his respiratory rate was much higher than normal, and he had been coughing more at home. His mom was very worried and brought him into his regular veterinarian. His vet heard a new heart murmur and started Charley on heart medications, then he was referred to Dr. Hardy for a cardiac work up. His owner feared Charley had been given a death sentence with the discovery of this new heart murmur.

A board-certified cardiologist reviewed the diagnostics obtained by Dr. Hardy along with his history and discovered that he has mitral valve disease. This can be well managed with medications and Charley has already been feeling much better since starting them! Regular monitoring of his heart with echocardiograms is recommended yearly. Happy Birthday, Charley! 🥳We are so happy you are feeling better!🌟

11/15/2024

🐾💙 Let us introduce a very brave boy named Kaiser who courageously fought osteosarcoma. 🌟

11/15/2024

Thank you Sioux Falls Area Humane Society for hosting a microchip clinic yesterday! 💖 We are happy to report that Best Care Pet Hospital sponsored microchips for 50 adorable dogs and cats. Let’s ensure our pets always find their way home! 🏠 💖

11/15/2024

✈️ Ready to soar with your furry friend this holiday season? Check out our pawsome tips for flying with pets! 🐾

Don’t forget to contact us for vaccine updates or health certificates—because even pets need a little pre-flight TLC! ❤️

11/14/2024

🌍💙 Today is World Diabetes Day! Did you know that our beloved pets can also be affected by diabetes? 🐾 🐶😺Regular senior wellness exams are crucial for early detection, especially after the age of seven (or sooner if symptoms appear).

It also just so happens that we are offering 10% off all Senior Bloodwork ran during the month of November. ✨ Call us today to schedule an appointment and let us help keep your furry friend healthy and feeling their best! 605-334-2412.

11/14/2024

🎉✨ The wait is over! 💖 Please join us as we welcome the newest addition into our Best Care family, sweet baby girl Rowan Louise! 👶🌷 Huge congratulations to Jayci and Nathan on their beautiful blessing. We are happy to report that both mom and baby are doing great! 💕🌟

11/14/2024

🐾🖤 Meet the amazing Laura! Laura began limping on her front left leg in August of 2022. After many diagnostic tests, Laura was diagnosed with osteosarcoma which is cancer of the bone. Just a month later, Laura had her leg amputated and began her chemotherapy journey.

After healing from surgery, Laura began Carboplatin which is the common chemotherapy treatment for osteosarcoma. She finished her whole chemo protocol at the beginning of 2023. Since then, Laura visits the Best Care Specialty Team monthly for recheck exams and radiographs, to monitor for any potential progression. Laura has thankfully been clear of any progression. She is one of the stars of our chemo program.

11/13/2024

🎉🎂 Happy Birthday, Dr. Krista Hardy! 🎂🎉

Please join us in celebrating our talented Dr. Krista Hardy whose passion for oncology, cardiology, and internal medicine is nothing short of inspiring! 🌟 As our clients know, Dr. Krista doesn’t just treat conditions; she gives patients and their families precious time together and looks for ways to restore their quality of life whenever possible. 💖 🐾🐶😺

Let’s honor her amazing work and the countless lives she has touched! Here’s to you, Dr. Krista - may your day be as wonderful as you are! 🥳💐

11/13/2024

🐾🌟 Meet a brave, cuddly boy named Nash and learn his story! 💛

11/13/2024

Holiday adventures are calling! ✈️ But don’t forget: your pet’s vaccines need to be as ready to travel as you are!

Before your furry friend packs their bags, make sure they’re up-to-date for boarding or a holiday getaway! 🐾

Contact us ASAP to schedule a visit and make sure your pet is travel-ready! ✨

11/12/2024

🐾🐕 Are you interested in learning about another type of cancer? While lymphoma is one of the most common cancers found in our canine friends, it is not necessarily the most aggressive. 🌟

11/12/2024

🎉🎈 Please join us in wishing our Jessica the most happiest of birthdays today! 🥳✨ In just 8 months, Jessica has learned so much as one of our Veterinary Assistants in our Veterinary Specialty Practice. Her team members and our clients love her passion for Veterinary Medicine. 💙 While working at Best Care, Jessica is also working on mastering her skills in Southeast Tech’s Vet Tech program. Enjoy your day, Jessica! 🎂💐

11/12/2024

Happy to help this great drive.

For those looking to keep their pets safe and secure this holiday season, the Sioux Falls Area Humane Society is partnering with Best Care Pet Hospital to put on a microchip clinic this week.

11/11/2024

🌟 Now we would like to introduce you to Sweet Georgia! 🐾

In June 2023, Georgia was seen for abnormal masses on her abdomen. An aspirate and cytology revealed that she potentially had mammary gland tumors. She underwent mastectomy surgery, and the masses were sent off to histopathology for review. Metastatic adenocarcinoma was confirmed. After recovering from surgery, Georgia bravely began chemotherapy! 🎗️

Chemo impacts a patient’s white blood cells, red blood cells, and platelets. We monitor this closely through bloodwork. Chemo suppressed Georgia’s white blood cells, so she received antibiotic injections and had an additional rest week in between chemo administrations.

Despite some bumps along the way, Georgia handled chemo great! ✨ She finished chemo in January 2024 and was a warrior again when a new lump appeared in July 2024. Though it revealed her cancer had spread to her armpit, surgery left clear margins! 🙌

Today Georgia is thriving while continuing to be closely monitored. She is an inspiration to us all. Let's send her love and healing vibes as she continues her journey! ❤️

11/11/2024

🐾🎉 It’s Veterinary Practice Manager Appreciation Week! 🎉🐾

Shoutout to our amazing Practice Manager, the ultimate cat herder (both furry 🐱🐶 and human 🧑‍⚕️👩‍⚕️)! From juggling schedules to keeping us all in line, we're beyond grateful for your endless dedication and patience! 🙌💖

11/10/2024

🌟 Meet Kate, our bright-eyed warrior! 💖

Kate originally presented at Best Care with enlarged lymph nodes, swelling in her face, and redness in the sclera of her eyes. After a Lymphoma diagnosis was made in May 2024, we helped her fight back with the CHOP chemotherapy protocol. ✨ Within days, Kate’s lymph nodes shrunk, the swelling in her face vanished, and those beautiful eyes sparkled bright again.

Now in remission and enjoying life at home, Kate routinely gets her bloodwork checked along with monitoring of her lymph nodes. 🌟 Kate’s journey is a reminder to all of us that there is reason to hold onto hope.

11/10/2024

👉 Schedule your pet's next visit 24/7 via our online booking service!

Go to our website and choose a date and time that works for YOU! 👍

11/09/2024

🌈 In remembrance of our courageous warrior, Diesel! 💖

Diesel was a rock star as he faced lymphoma head-on! He began his journey with the Best Care Specialty Team in August 2023 after x-rays revealed a chest mass. Aspirates of the mass revealed that he had lymphoma. Diesel started the CHOP protocol immediately and finished his chemo in December 2023. For the next 6 months, his cancer was in remission and was monitored through bloodwork, x-rays, and ultrasound scans.

In June 2024, Diesel’s cancer returned, and CHOP was restarted. In July, Diesel began showing instability and weakness in his hind end as well as an abnormal gait. It was determined that cancer had traveled to his spinal cord. Diesel was then switched to an oral chemo called Lomustine (CCNU) that has the ability to cross the blood-brain barrier and could reach his cancer. He was maintained on this chemo until recently.

Sadly, Diesel lost his battle with cancer in October. 💔 Despite setbacks, Diesel faced every challenge with a love for hot dogs and head scratches. It was an honor to help him battle cancer and give him more time with his family.

Rest in peace, sweet boy—you’ll forever be in our hearts! ❤️