Deerfield Veterinary Hospital

01/04/2025

All of the donations we’ve received for our food drive had made their way to Watching Over Whiskers and Rescue One!

Thank you all for your contributions to these wonderful resources to our community! 💜

12/30/2024

New Year’s Holiday Hours.
Open Tuesday, 12/31 from 8-12pm.
Closed Wednesday, 1/1.
For emergent veterinary assistance please contact the Emergency Clinic at 417-890-1600.

12/28/2024

We are closed today due to doctor staffing shortages. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. We will be open normal business hours on Monday, December 30th at 7 am.

If you are need of emergent veterinary assistance, please contact the Emergency Veterinary Clinic at 417-890-1600.

12/20/2024

We hope all of our clients have a very Merry Christmas!

We will be CLOSED on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day in observance of the holiday. Our normal business hours will resume Thursday, December 26th.

Please see the attached resources for emergency veterinary care if needed.

12/12/2024

Spread the love this holiday season! 🎁

There’s still time to drop off your food donations! Here are some other items that we are accepting as well.

As a reminder, donations will be going to Rescue One and Watching Over Whiskers 💜

12/09/2024

🛑 Attention 🛑

We would like to make our clients aware that with the upcoming holidays, we will not be receiving our weekly Hills (Science Diet) shipment between 12/23-1/7.

If your pet is on a prescription diet that you pick up here in the clinic, we encourage you to call no later than Saturday December 14th as the 17th will be our last delivery for a few weeks.

Call the office today! (417) 889-2727

11/27/2024

https://www.aaha.org/resources/thanksgiving-safety-tips-for-pets/

Here are some great safety tips from AAHA to keep in mind this week during all the Thanksgiving festivities.

Be cautious with sharing your Thanksgiving feasts with your pets, as many seasonings we use can be toxic to them. Here are a few examples of things to steer clear of:

•turkey and turkey bones
•yeast rolls
•pumpkin pie
•wine and cider
•raisins and grapes
•nuts
•onion or garlic
•chocolate
•sugar free deserts

If you still want your pet to be included consider:

•plain cooked sweet potatoes
•raw green beans
•plain pumpkin purée (no seasonings)

Keep pets safe this Thanksgiving! Discover tips to prevent holiday hazards, manage stress, and avoid food dangers for a worry-free celebration.

11/25/2024

Give us a call to get any medications refilled that your pet may need before the holiday!

For any medical emergencies on Thursday, please contact the
Emergency Veterinary Clinic (417) 890-1600

11/22/2024

We’re back again for Fun Fact Friday!

This week we’re talking about teeth 🦷

As some may know, dogs have a set of puppy teeth that will gradually be replaced with their set of adult teeth between 4-6 months of age.

But did you know we commonly see smaller breed dogs retain some of their puppy teeth (especially their canines)?

Oftentimes, their puppy canine will hang out right next to their adult canine and will not come out on its own. In these cases, we recommend extracting the puppy tooth to prevent issues with periodontal disease for the pet in the future.

Check out the root on this canine tooth we extracted from a 5 month old puppy! That root is so long, the chances it would have fallen out on its own are very slim.

11/21/2024

Sweet Chloe just couldn’t possibly stay awake for her first veterinary visit 😍😴

11/18/2024

While it’s not quite Thanksgiving yet, we’re feeling the holiday spirit a little early this year at Deerfield! 🎄

Beginning today to January 1st, we will be running a food donation drive! All donated food will be going to Rescue One and Watching Over Whiskers! 🐱🐶

Feel free to drop by with any donations during normal business hours!

11/15/2024

Flex here is 10 years old, but he doesn’t look a day over 4 😍

Now here’s a fun fact for your Friday: November is Adopt a Senior Pet Month 🐶🐱

Seniors, believe it or not, are actually any pet over 6 years old!

Senior pets tend to be overlooked by potential adopters at shelters and rescues, but they have a lot of love to give and can make a great companion for many years to come. If you’re thinking of adding a furry friend to your family, consider a senior!

Some factors to consider prior to adopting are:

•your lifestyle (more active or sedentary?)
•pet’s medical history (do they have any known pre-existing conditions?)
•behavior history (do they get along well with other pets/children?)

11/08/2024

Today is National Human Animal Bond Day- where we celebrate the special bond between people and their pets! We are lucky to be able to help strengthen that bond by providing medical care to your furry friends in times of need ❤️🐾

10/31/2024

🎃🕷️🕸️Happy Halloween! 🕷️🕸️🎃

The spookiest ghosts are hanging at Deerfield 👻

What are your plans for this dreary, Halloween day?

10/28/2024

A reminder this week of Halloween. 🎃🍫

10/19/2024

As we enter the last day of National Veterinary Technician week, we’d like to send a huge THANK YOU to everyone that helped us celebrate our team and make it special this week. You spoil us and we are grateful for you all- you are the reason we’re here and doing what we do ❤️🐾

10/14/2024

Today kicks off National Veterinary Technician Week! We are so thankful for our hard working technicians and can’t wait to celebrate them this week!

If you’d like, drop a comment to a technician that has made a difference to you and your pets ❤️🐾

Happy start to Vet Tech Week! 🤎
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10/04/2024

If you have any old towels collecting dust in a closet, we are in need of some full-sized towels at the practice!

Doesn’t Lilli make the most perfect model?! 😍