Greenacres Animal Clinic

01/22/2025

Sometimes puppy teeth also called deciduous teeth just do not want to fall out on their own! When this happens those teeth need to be surgically removed.

Yesterday we had a 10 month old patient that was scheduled for a Cryptorchid Neuter and also extraction of his deciduous teeth! This little Yorkie had 17 deciduous teeth that needed to be removed!

One of his symptoms of having the retained teeth was really bad breath! Sometimes when puppies are teething they can have bad breath but this little guy had bad breath for other reasons than teething.

Dr. Gese successfully removed all 17 of his retained teeth and Dr. Aaronian performed his Cryptorchid Neuter procedure and the patient did very well!

01/16/2025

Xylitol, a well known sugar-free ingredient xylitol used in human products is highly toxic to dogs. It’s also known nowadays as “birch sugar” or “birch sap”

Xylitol is highly toxic to dogs but can also have harmful effects on cats and other pets. So to play it safe, you want to take Houdini-like hiding measures to safely store your sugar-free products out of reach of your pets.

And ALWAYS check labels for xylitol, birch sugar or birch sap

Xylitol can also be found in:

- baked goods
- cough syrup
- children’s and adult chewable vitamins
- over-the-counter medicines
- dietary supplements
- sugar-free desserts, including “skinny” ice cream

The problem is, even a very small amount of xylitol can trick a dogs body into thinking it’s real sugar and release a massive amount of insulin. This insulin release can cause severe life threatening hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) and even liver failure. 💀

Signs can occur from 1 hr to 3 days later . They include wobbly walking, weakness, trembling, seizures, depression, bruising and death. ☠️

If you believe your pet was exposed to xylitol (also known as birch sugar/sap), call a pet poison control hotline ASAP or get to your nearest emergency clinic.

12/23/2024

Happy Monday! Christmas is on Wednesday this week! Which means reduced hours this week for our clinic. Also, we wanted to remind you about emergency clinic information if in the event you are in a emergency situation with your pet!

Hours of operation this week December 23rd-December 27th:

Monday : 8am-5:30 pm
Tuesday: 8am-12:00 pm - Christmas Eve
Wednesday: Closed - Christmas Day
Thursday: Closed
Friday: Closed

****RX REFILLS**** Please make sure to call in any refills you may need for your pets TODAY! to ensure you have enough for the rest of the week and weekend. We will be back in the office Monday December 30th***

In case of Emergency the Emergency clinics will be operating during the Holiday 24HOURS:

Pet Emergency Clinic
21 E Mission Ave, Spokane, WA 99202
(509) 326-6670

Emergency Veterinary Hospital
1336 W Kathleen Ave, Coeur d'Alene, ID 83815
(208) 930-1888

Animal Emergency Clinic
6522 E 1st Ave STE 101, Spokane Valley, WA 99212
(509) 535-8743

12/18/2024

It's officially one week until Christmas! These are some of our staff's animals being festive. Let's see your festive pets!

11/27/2024

We hope everyone has a safe and wonderful Thanksgiving Day!

****REMINDER WE WILL BE CLOSING EARLY AT 3PM TODAY NOVEMBER 27TH****

THURSDAY NOV 28TH : We are CLOSED for Thanksgiving Day
FRIDAY NOV 29TH : We are CLOSED for Thanksgiving break

In case of Emergencies these Emergency clinics will be open 24HOURS:

Pet Emergency Clinic (ALWAYS 24 HOURS)
21 E Mission Ave, Spokane, WA 99202
(509) 326-6670

Emergency Veterinary Hospital ( ALWAYS 24 HOURS)
1336 W Kathleen Ave, Coeur d'Alene, ID 83815
(208) 930-1888

Animal Emergency Clinic (24 HOURS STARTING 11/28)
6522 E 1st Ave STE 101, Spokane Valley, WA 99212
(509) 535-8743

11/25/2024

Happy Monday! Thanksgiving is just a few days away! Which means reduced hours this week for our clinic. Also, we wanted to remind you about Holiday safety for your pets. As well as emergency clinic information!

Hours of operation this week :

Monday : 8am-5:30pm
Tuesday: 8am-5:30pm
Wednesday: 8am-3pm (Closing early for the Holiday)
Thursday: Closed - Thanksgiving Day!
Friday: Closed

****RX REFILLS**** Please make sure to call in any refills you may need for your pets this week due to our office hours being reduced for the Holiday!***

In case of Emergency the Emergency clinics will be operating during the Holiday 24HOURS:

Pet Emergency Clinic
21 E Mission Ave, Spokane, WA 99202
(509) 326-6670

Emergency Veterinary Hospital
1336 W Kathleen Ave, Coeur d'Alene, ID 83815
(208) 930-1888

Animal Emergency Clinic
6522 E 1st Ave STE 101, Spokane Valley, WA 99212
(509) 535-8743

11/01/2024

All dogs are at risk of leptospirosis, no matter where they live, their breed or age, whether they mostly stay indoors, or the time of year, according to the most recent guidance on the disease. Given that every dog is at risk, an expert panel has recommended that all dogs are vaccinated for leptospirosis annually!

The AAHA 2023 Canine Vaccination Guidelines have now officially been updated to reflect a change in status of the leptospirosis vaccine from non-core to core.

10/31/2024

We did an Annual Exam on a cute little Maeve the Pumpkin! Pumpkins have heartbeats! Well these kind of Pumpkins at least. 🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃 She was one brave little Pumpkin!

Happy Halloween!

10/23/2024

We received information that Fairmount Memorial Association is inviting the community to the grand opening of a very innovative, first-of-its-kind memorial garden designed for people and their pets! This is a Modern Botanical Cemetery.

🌲✨ You're Invited! Timber Run Reserve Grand Opening ✨🌲
📅 October 24th | 3:30 - 5:00 PM

Fairmount Memorial Association is thrilled to announce the grand opening of Timber Run Reserve—our newest, most serene garden, designed for families and their pets. Take a peaceful stroll, enjoy the water features, and see how we are creating new ways to celebrate life and legacy.

🪑 Sit back in our Adirondack chairs, listen to music, and experience a space unlike any other!
Light refreshments will be available. Join us for a wonderful afternoon!

📍 Timber Run Reserve 822 N Government Way
3:30 - 5:00 PM

10/23/2024

Halloween is a week from tomorrow! Are you dressing up your pets?! If so we'd love to see a photo in the comments!

Katie dressed her dog Lloyd up like Harry from Dumb and Dumber in his Blue Tux and top hat!

10/15/2024

Happy National Vet Tech Appreciation Week 2024!

10/07/2024

Hooray! Our phones are back up and running. Thank you all for your patience!

10/07/2024

Due to line work, our phones are down today. Hopefully they will be up and running soon. In the meantime, please feel free to email us at [email protected] for any questions or concerns.

10/04/2024

We got our new sign installed today! Tell us what you think. We absolutely love it!

Dr. Gese has been in the works of getting this sign for about a year! Recently she and Darryl flew down to California to pick it up from the company that made it and drove it back home about a month ago in a uhaul. It was a very exciting day to see it get installed!

08/02/2024

This should be a really fun event! Hope to see you there!

Join us for a tail-wagging, fun-filled day dedicated to our furry friends! Whether you’re a pet parent or simply a dog lover, this is an event you won’t want to miss. Bring your beloved pooch and enjoy a day packed with excitement featuring local vendors, pet portraits, raffles, and more! FREE SWAG BAG to the first 25 dogs through the door!

📅 Date: August 17th
⏰ 10:00-6:00
📍 Location: Mulberry Market Co.

🐕 Adopt Don’t Shop: Meet the adorable pups and kitties from Higher Ground Animal Sanctuary who are looking for their forever homes. If you’ve been thinking about expanding your family, this is the perfect opportunity to find a new furry friend!

🐶 Calling Pet Industry Businesses: Interested in showcasing your products or donating to our goodie bags? Apply to be a pop-up vendor by following the link in our bio. Your support helps make this event even more special! Shoot us a message if you’d like to donate to the goodie bags or have any questions about being a vendor.

We can’t wait to see you and your furry companions for a day of fun, community, and tail wags!

17325 E Sprague Ave.
Spokane Valley WA 99016

Monday 10:00-6:00
Tuesday 10:00-6:00
Wednesday 10:00-6:00
Thursday 10:00-6:00
Friday 10:00-6:00
Saturday 10:00-6:00
Sunday 10:00-3:00

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06/19/2024

Last seen 6/06/2024 @ Evergreen and 8th in the Spokane Valley.

06/06/2024

Nyx and Perri are Dr. Gese's dogs that get to come to work with her and entertain us in the treatment area!

Today I looked over at them earlier and they were in a weird spooning position and then later they were holding paws! The love these girls have for each other is awesome to see!

06/05/2024

Does your pet have a fear of Fireworks?!

Firework shows will be here before you know it for the Fourth of July Celebration! And probably for days before and after the Holiday!

Those of you that have pets that are fearful of fireworks and use medication to help ease their fear. Please call us NOW to get their prescriptions ready! We want to ensure we have them ready and prepared for this stressful event. Also call if you are unsure if they are due for their annual exams. We will need to ensure their exams are current before we can prescribe medication!