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Southwick Veterinary Hospital

Always providing compassionate and friendly care for your pets! Come in and get to know us. We want to be your "other family doctor."
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We are offering a complementary exam for new clients.

11/20/2024

As veterinary medicine evolves, so does the way we care for your beloved pets. At our practices (Kind Veterinary Care, Noah’s Ark Veterinary Clinic and Southwick Veterinary Hospital) in St. Louis, we’re proud to embrace modern approaches to pet healthcare, ensuring your furry companions receive the best possible care tailored to their individual needs.

read more at the link in stories

11/12/2024

🐾 A Place Where Pets Feel at Home 🐾

At our clinic, your pet isn’t just another patient – they’re a part of our family. From our soothing atmosphere to our compassionate team, we’ve created a space where your pet can feel calm and cared for every step of the way.

We understand that vet visits can be stressful, so we do everything we can to create a calm, welcoming environment. Whether it’s their first check-up or a routine visit, your pet’s comfort and well-being are always our top concern. 🏥

Rest assured, when your pet is here, they’re in safe and loving hands. 💖🐾

11/12/2024

🐾 Protect Your Pup: Vaccination Matters! 🐾

Ensuring your puppy gets their vaccinations on time is one of the best ways to keep them healthy and safe. Vaccines help prevent serious and sometimes life-threatening diseases like parvo, distemper, and rabies. Not only do they protect your pup, but they also help protect other pets and people in your community.

🐶 Why are vaccinations important?
• Preventing deadly diseases: Vaccines protect your puppy from illnesses that could be fatal or cause long-term damage.
• Building immunity: Early vaccinations give your puppy the immune boost they need to grow into a strong, healthy adult dog.
• Public health: Vaccines like rabies are crucial for the safety of both animals and humans.

Talk to your vet about the best vaccination schedule for your pup and make sure they get the protection they deserve. Healthy puppy = happy puppy! 🐕💉

11/05/2024

🦷🐾 Dog Dental Health: More Important Than You Think! 🐾🦷

Did you know that dental health is just as important for your dog as it is for you? Regular professional dental cleanings and radiographs (X-rays) are essential for maintaining a healthy mouth and preventing serious dental issues that can lead to pain, infections, and even organ damage!

Here’s why professional dental care matters:
✨ Prevent Gum Disease – Gum disease is the #1 cause of tooth loss in dogs. Professional cleanings remove plaque and tartar buildup, preventing harmful bacteria from affecting your dog’s health.
✨ Detect Hidden Problems – Radiographs allow us to spot issues under the gumline, such as abscesses, broken teeth, or bone infections, that aren’t visible to the naked eye.
✨ Improve Overall Health – Poor dental health can lead to heart, liver, and kidney problems. Keeping your dog’s teeth clean helps protect their whole body.

Don’t wait until your dog shows signs of pain or discomfort! Regular dental care can help them live a longer, healthier life. 🐕💙

10/29/2024

Preventing and Managing Digestive Issues in Pets: From Constipation to Diarrhea

More information in the link below 👇

https://aliciatheveterinarian.blogspot.com/2024/10/preventing-and-managing-digestive.html?m=1

10/29/2024

🐾 Yesterday, we examined a small kitten named Skittles who unfortunately traumatized his front leg. Sending all the love and positive vibes for our little fighter!

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10/22/2024

Vets with kittens always make us smile, and we hope they do the same for you! Dr. Alicia had the pleasure of doing a kitten wellness exam and vaccines on this super cute kitten today. Don’t forget to vaccinate your pets and get yearly check ups! Your pet’s health is our top priority.

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10/16/2024

Spooky Season: How to Keep Your Pets Safe This Halloween!
Read on a link below
https://aliciatheveterinarian.blogspot.com/2024/10/spooky-season-how-to-keep-your-pets.html?m=1

10/14/2024

🌟 Exciting news! We had an ultrasound for cat, and we could see her little ones on the screen! 🐾 The heartbeat was so strong, and we even spotted the tiny spine. It was an incredible moment.

Swipe to see our beautiful mama with her adorable kittens after they arrived! 🐱💖 We can’t wait to watch them grow!

10/14/2024

Winston’s first visit

10/08/2024

What Is Laser Therapy for Dogs?

Laser therapy for dogs is an alternative therapy used to manage pain, inflammation (swelling), and wound healing. The interaction between light from the laser and the dog’s tissues is called photobiomodulation. Laser therapy uses light of a single wavelength ranging from visible red to infrared.

When your pup gets a therapeutic laser treatment, they’re getting a low-level or cold laser therapy. Cold laser therapies for dogs lower pain and encourage healing by:

Causing the release of endorphins

Decreasing the release of inflammatory chemicals

Causing lymphatic vessels to dilate (expand so fluid moves out of the tissue)

• Increasing blood flow to an area

Most dogs are not sedated for this procedure and rest comfortably during treatment.

Laser therapy is usually done on an outpatient basis, with sessions typically lasting 15 to 30 minutes. A very small wound, however, may only take a couple of minutes while multiple joints may take closer to an hour

09/29/2024

Understanding Arthritis in Pets: The Importance of Managing Joint Health for Dogs and Cats
more information at the link ⤵️⤵️⤵️

https://aliciatheveterinarian.blogspot.com/2024/09/understanding-arthritis-in-pets.html?m=1

09/29/2024

WHY PROHEART?
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https://aliciatheveterinarian.blogspot.com/2024/09/proheart.html?m=1

09/25/2024

Bathing, Grooming, & Hygiene Regimen for Cats

A sizeable portion of a cat’s health involves self-bathing and grooming. A cat can manage its own skin, fur, and digestive health through self-grooming. However, there are things you can and should do as a cat owner to help ensure optimal hygiene by following a simple preventive care regimen. This includes:

• Brushing your cat’s hair regularly to limit knots and hairballs while providing quality, positive, one-on-one interaction with your cat

• Trimming your cat’s claws

• Physical interactions including petting and playing to maintain a healthy comfort level with interaction and engage the cat’s senses

Of course, the temperament and disposition of your cat can affect your ability to maintain this regimen. If you are unable to do so, or if you have any concerns, our veterinary staff would be happy to discuss options and alternatives with you at your next appointment.

09/17/2024

Trimming your pets nails on a continual basis is an important part of their health care and wellness. There are a few reasons nail trims should be completed routinely.

Keeping the nails as short as possible will not only increase the comfort of your pet, but it will also reduce the risk of medical issues occurring if the nails are too long.

Nail trims can often be challenging for owners at home for a multitude of different reasons. We are here to assist you and your pet on a fear free nail trimming experience.

Always take it slow and don’t rush the procedure. Gaining your pets trust and ensuring they are comfortable with all of the above steps prior to actually trimming the nails is a must! If they are not fully comfortable it may cause additional fear of nail trims in the future and make it more stressful on you and your pet

09/11/2024

A spay tattoo on a dog is a permanent mark that indicates the dog has been spayed or neutered. The tattoo is usually a short, straight line, or other identifying mark, in the form of an “S”. The most common color for the tattoo is green, and it’s usually placed near or in the incision on the dog’s abdomen.

The purpose of the tattoo is to prevent unnecessary surgery when a dog’s spay or neuter status is unclear. The tattoo helps identify the dog to veterinarians and shelter personnel, who can then avoid performing unnecessary exploratory surgery.

The tattoo idea was developed in 2010, and is mainly used in shelters. However, some vets use a tattoo gun or a needle and syringe to apply the tattoo

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09/04/2024

This is Archie for his first Lepto

Leptospirosis, also known as lepto, is a bacterial disease that can affect both humans and animals. It’s spread through the urine of infected animals and people, and can live in contaminated water and soil for weeks or months.

Without treatment, leptospirosis in people can lead to kidney damage, meningitis (inflammation of the membrane around the brain and spinal cord), liver failure, trouble breathing, and even death.

About 1 million cases in people occur around the world each year, with nearly 60,000 deaths. Leptospirosis has been reported throughout the United States.

Just like people, animals can become infected through contact with contaminated urine or other body fluids in water or soil. Signs and symptoms in infected animals can vary widely, and some animals don’t show symptoms at all.

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08/30/2024

Welcome Leo to the Southwick Fur Family...... 🐾🐾🐾

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4814 Lemay Ferry Road
St. Louis, MO
63129

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 4pm

Telephone

(314) 892-0244

Website

http://www.southwickvethospital.com/

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Sometimes a tumor that looks like a lipoma can actually be a mast cell tumor . Check the tumors you find on your pets, be on a safe side. Tumor was removed and sent out as a biopsy. Mast cell tumors (MCTs) are hematopoietic neoplasms composed of mast cells. It is highly common in dogs and is extremely important in the veterinary oncology field. It represents the third most common tumor subtype, and is the most common malignant skin tumor in dogs, corresponding to 11% of skin cancer cases.