Animal Medical Clinic, Inc.

08/16/2024

We will be closed tomorrow: Saturday, 8/17.

We apologize for any inconvenience! We will be here today from 8-5 for any refills needed.

If your pet has a medical emergency, please reach out to one of the following emergency clinics:

Animal Emergency Clinic of Mid-Maine (Lewiston- 24h on weekends)
(207) 777-1110

Eastern Maine Emergency Vet (Brewer- 24h on weekends)
(207) 989-6267

Midcoast Emergency Vet (Warren- 24h on weekends)
(207) 273-1100

PetMedic (Freeport- open 10am-7pm weekends)
(207) 805-5398

PetMedic (Portland- open 10am-7pm weekends)
(207) 813-4777

Portland Veterinary Emergency and Specialty (24h)
(207) 878-3121

Maine Veterinary Medical Center (Scarborough-24h)
(207) 885-1290

08/15/2024

These are just a handful of the positive comments taken directly from our e-mail survey after appointments. We would not be here if not for our rock-star clients! YOU are a reason we show up every day. ♥️ 🐶 🐱 🐾

(Follow along on our TikTok (amc_vet) and Instagram (animal.medical.clinic) for more videos)

08/13/2024

Tomorrow (Wednesday, 8/14) we will be celebrating our annual employee appreciation day! We will only be open 8-10am, as we take the rest of the day off to celebrate our hardworking team.

If you need a medication or food refill, please call us before then and we can make arrangements for you to pick them up.

We will be back Thursday at 8:00am! Thank you for your understanding 🐾

07/30/2024

Did you know we have a large variety of prescription food and other diets in stock at our hospital?!

Let us know if there is a certain food you’re looking for! We can special order most products straight from Hill’s, Purina, and Royal Canin.

Prices are very competitive compared to retail stores and online pharmacies. Hill’s even has an option to be shipped right to your door!

Give us a call to reserve a bag today 🐶

07/25/2024

HEADS UP!

We will be closed on this coming Saturday, 7/27

Please be sure to pick up any needed food or meds by Friday at 5pm. If you have a pet emergency, please reach out to one of the emergency clinics.

Animal Emergency Clinic of Mid-Maine (Lewiston- 24h on weekends)
(207) 777-1110

Eastern Maine Emergency Vet (Brewer- 24h on weekends)
(207) 989-6267

Midcoast Emergency Vet (Warren- 24h on weekends)
(207) 273-1100

PetMedic (Freeport- open 10am-7pm weekends)
(207) 805-5398

PetMedic (Portland- open 10am-7pm weekends)
(207) 813-4777

Portland Veterinary Emergency and Specialty (24h)
(207) 878-3121

Maine Veterinary Medical Center (Scarborough-24h)
(207) 885-1290

07/22/2024

There are some changes in the requirements for dogs traveling into the US coming up!

Starting August 1st, dogs who are crossing the border into the US are required to:

-Be over 6 months of age
-Be current on rabies vaccination
-Have a microchip placed and have this number present on the rabies certificate
-Have a recent examination by an accredited USDA veterinarian
-Have a completed CDC dog import form

All information can be found by going to www.cdc.gov and www.maine.gov

Please be sure to research the local and federal requirements if you plan on brining your pets with you when traveling!

07/05/2024

Walter was happy to help a friend in need today by donating some of his blood! Thank you, Walter ♥️

07/01/2024

We will be closed on Thursday, July 4th, and open normal hours the rest of the week (8-5 Monday-Wednesday, 8-5 Friday, and 8-12 on Saturday)

We hope everyone has a safe and fun Independence Day! 🐾🎆🇺🇸

05/28/2024

Last week, Samantha was invited to Bloomfield Elementary to speak to students about the passions and influences that led to her career choice of becoming a vet tech. She brought along some cool x-rays, bladder stones, and different sized teeth for the kids to feel and discuss.

Over 25 different local community members attended to show the students how they use their hobbies or careers to make a difference in the community.

Hopefully we have some new additions to the veterinary field in about 15 years!

05/23/2024

Animal Medical Clinic will be CLOSED Saturday 5/25, Sunday 5/26, and Monday 5/27 in observance of Memorial Day.

We will be open 8-5 daily until Friday, so be sure to call in any medication or food refills you may need🐶

If you have an emergency during our closed hours, please reach out to one of the urgent veterinarians:

Animal Emergency Clinic of Mid-Maine (Lewiston- 24h on weekends)
(207) 777-1110

Eastern Maine Emergency Vet (Brewer- 24h on weekends)
(207) 989-6267

Midcoast Emergency Vet (Warren- 24h on weekends)
(207) 273-1100

PetMedic (Freeport- open 10am-7pm weekends)
(207) 805-5398

PetMedic (Portland- open 10am-7pm weekends)
(207) 813-4777

Portland Veterinary Emergency and Specialty (24h)
(207) 878-3121

Maine Veterinary Medical Center (Scarborough-24h)
(207) 885-1290

05/22/2024

Although most of us are excited summer is finally here, our pets dislike some activities that come with it. Here are some good tips to keep your pet safe and relaxed during fireworks season! 🐶 🎆

(Photo from petstek.com)

05/17/2024

A testimonial from long time client, Mardi P:

“Just wanted to send a thank you to Dr. Amanda for the excellent care she took of our cat Anni. Anni had to have several teeth pulled that were causing her mouth to be infected. She was feeling better within 24 hours, chasing mice and loving life. Do not hesitate to get dental work done on your pet. It is well worth it.

Anni looks cute but we found out her tongue was out due to the pain from her teeth. Her face was also swollen.

Can’t forget a shout out to Dr. Eric as well. He’s been wonderful to our cats in the past. Great vets at the Animal Medical Clinic for years.”

We’re glad you’re feeling much better, Anni! 🐱 ♥️ 🐾

05/16/2024

Yesterday, Dr. Amanda was able to help a first time mom deliver a couple stubborn puppies by performing a c-section!

Great job to everyone involved, and congrats to the new mom and her family 🐶 ♥️

05/08/2024

Last week, we attended Morning Sentinel Reader’s Choice Awards banquet to receive our award for “best veterinary practice”, voted on by Morning Sentinel readers.

We want to thank all of our staff for their continued dedication to our clients. This team makes coming to work every day an enjoyable task.

Most importantly, thank YOU to our loyal clients, past clients, future clients, and everyone who walks through our door. Your support of our business means the world to us. 🐾

05/01/2024

Viewer discretion advised!

We are loving this warmer weather, and so is our local wildlife. ‘Tis the season for porcupines!

We have seen 5 dogs with quills in the past 2 days 😳

A few facts about porcupines and their quills:

-contrary to popular belief, porcupines can NOT “throw” their quills. They need to be touched for the quills to lodge into other objects

-quills should not be “cut” prior to pulling them out, this actually can cause them to splinter more easily

-tiny barbs on the quills cause them to move inward, and can pe*****te through muscle walls into organs, and can even be fatal in severe cases

-quill pe*******on causes infection and abscesses if not treated in a timely manner

-quills are very painful if removed without anesthesia or pain medications, so it is best to contact your veterinarian, or an emergency vet clinic as soon as possible after the incident

Unfortunately, most dogs don’t learn to keep these creatures alone after the first quilling! Ways to prevent this from happening include walking your dog on a leash and monitoring closely when outside at night, placing a bell on their collar to ward off porcupines, or keeping your yard fenced where your dog roams outside.

04/25/2024

Piper thought Dr. Eric’s lap looked like a good place to sit after her exam today… and despite the crushing weight, he doesn’t seem to mind! 😂 ♥️ 🐾

04/22/2024

Last month, Chance came in not feeling so good. Turns out, he had parvovirus 😢

Parvovirus (commonly known as ‘parvo’) is a virus that dogs can contract that usually involves severe vomiting, diarrhea, inappetence and lethargy. If left untreated, parvo can be fatal from the severe dehydration it causes.

Treatment normally includes supportive care: iv fluids and antibiotics, syringe feeding, and constant monitoring.

Please make sure your puppies (and adult dogs) are vaccinated for parvo! When you get a new dog, do not expose them to other dogs until they have received their necessary shots and boosters.

Today, Chance is here for his exam and vaccines, and looks like a brand new happy puppy! We are all so happy he is feeling much better. 🐶 🐾

04/17/2024

This week is pet identification week!

Did you know 1 in 3 pets will be lost at least once during their lifetime? Microchipping allows your pet to obtain permanent identification linked to your contact information, resulting in a faster reunion in the event of being lost and found.

Also, placing a tag on your pets collar with your phone number is recommended when going for walks, hikes, or even playing outside.

Placing a microchip is fast and easy! Please call to schedule an appointment, or if you have any questions on microchipping your pet.

04/12/2024

Doug is here to remind you that the office will be CLOSED tomorrow (Saturday 4/13), so be sure to get any med refills or food today while we are open 8-5 🐶

If you have an emergency, please reach out to one of the urgent veterinarians:

Animal Emergency Clinic of Mid-Maine (Lewiston- 24h on weekends)
(207) 777-1110

Eastern Maine Emergency Vet (Brewer- 24h on weekends)
(207) 989-6267

Midcoast Emergency Vet (Warren- 24h on weekends)
(207) 273-1100

PetMedic (Freeport- open 10am-7pm weekends)
(207) 805-5398

PetMedic (Portland- open 10am-7pm weekends)
(207) 813-4777

Portland Veterinary Emergency and Specialty (24h)
(207) 878-3121

Maine Veterinary Medical Center (Scarborough-24h)
(207) 885-1290

04/11/2024

A holiday worth celebrating every day, National Pet Day!

Show us some of your best furry, fuzzy, or scaly pet pics in the comments 🐾 🐶🐱🐭🦎🐢

04/04/2024

Due to the inclement weather, we will be closing at noon today. Please also note that the office will be closed the next two Saturdays. Thank you for your understanding.

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03/19/2024

Here is your reminder to make sure your pups are kept on a flea/tick and heartworm preventative! Winters have been fairly mild, and we recommend using both a flea/tick and Heartworm prevention year-round.

This test shows a positive result for Heartworm disease, Lyme disease, AND Anaplasmosis. Lyme and Anaplasma are carried by deer ticks, and Heartworm is transmitted by mosquito bites.

Ticks are definitely making themselves known already, and mosquitoes will be back before we know it- talk to your veterinarian about the best options for your pet!

(*Note that all Heartworm preventatives are prescription only, and require your pet to be up to date on annual exam, with a negative Heartworm test*)

03/15/2024

We are honored to have been nominated for Morning Sentinel’s 2024 Readers’ Choice for veterinary clinic this year!

If you’d like to cast a vote towards our clinic, click the link, select “professional services” and then “veterinarian”. Don’t forget to also vote for your other favorite local businesses!

Thank you for supporting our efforts as we continue to serve our pet community 🐶 🐱

Questions about your account? Our customer service team can be reached at [email protected] during business hours at (207) 791-6000.

03/06/2024

Bam-Bam had surgery to be neutered today, and seemed to be between sizes for our cone collars…

Thankfully, we found this one that fits him perfectly!

Quick healing, Bam-Bam! You courageous lion 🦁

02/12/2024

UPDATE: our phones are back on! Thank you for your patience as we solved this issue. Looks like the issue was caused by a lightning strike over the weekend!

We apologize for the inconvenience, but we are experiencing technical difficulties this morning and have no phones or internet. For the time being, please reach out by calling or texting 207-858-5289, or messaging us here on Facebook. We will provide updates soon. Thank you for your understanding.

02/01/2024

February is National Pet Dental Health month!

We all know how stinky our pet’s breath can get at times. This smell is usually caused by tartar or plaque buildup on the teeth. Tartar can also lead to tooth pain and bacterial infection. 80% of dogs and 70% of cats will have some sort of dental disease by the age of 3 and can also have adverse effects on other organs, such as the heart and kidneys. Studies have shown that a healthy mouth can add years to your pet’s life!

You can help keep your pets teeth clean by:
- providing dental treats (we recommend Oravet or Dentastix for dogs and Greenies for cats)
-brushing daily at home with a pet specific toothpaste
-adding a pet dental additive to their drinking water
-scheduling routine dental cleanings under anesthesia with your vet to scale and polish their pearly whites.

To celebrate Dental Health Month, we are discounting dental cleanings by 10% for existing and up to date patients. Call today to schedule! 🐶 🐱 🦷

01/13/2024

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Earlier this week, we had a dog patient come in who enjoyed his new toys a little TOO much… this guy ended up swallowing one of his balls!

Although this specific toy is made for small breed dogs, Dr. Amanda has heard about a few other cases with these same exact toys becoming ingested by larger breeds.

It’s very easy for our pets to become excited over their toys, especially when they make fun squeaky sounds and bounce all around. Please monitor your pets closely while they play with toys, especially if they like to rip, tear, and even swallow pieces. Read the labels on new toys to ensure they are an appropriate size and material for your dog’s size and chewing habits. If your pet is a chewer, make sure their toys do not splinter easily or have any parts that can be removed and swallowed.

This dog recovered very well from surgery, and is back to his happy, tail wagging self! 🐶