Noah's Ark Vet

Taking Care of Your Dog’s Teeth🐾Just like us, dogs need regular dental care to stay happy and healthy! 🦷✨Here are some tips to help keep your furry friend’s smile sparkling: 1. Brush Regularly 🪥 – Aim for at least 2-3 times a week. Use a dog-friendly toothbrush and toothpaste. 2. Dental Chews & Toys 🦴 – These can help reduce plaque and tartar buildup while satisfying your pet’s natural chewing instinct. 3. Healthy Diet 🍖 – A balanced diet can help prevent dental issues. Consider adding dental-friendly food to their meals! 4. Routine Checkups 🐕 – Annual vet visits include dental exams, so be sure to schedule them regularly.Don’t let dental problems sneak up on your dog! Keeping their teeth clean not only prevents bad breath but can also help avoid serious health problems. #DogDentalHealth #HealthySmiles #PetCare #FurryFriendCare #HappyTeethHappyLife 🐶💙

Heartworms in Dogs and Cats: A Hidden Danger 🐾💔Did you know that heartworm disease can affect both dogs and cats? Heartworms are parasites that live in the heart, lungs, and blood vessels of affected pets, causing serious damage. The good news? It’s preventable!🦠 How Heartworms Spread: Heartworms are transmitted by mosquitoes. When an infected mosquito bites your pet, the larvae enter the bloodstream and can develop into adult heartworms, leading to severe health problems.🐕 Dogs: Dogs are the primary host for heartworms. They can develop severe lung disease, heart failure, and other serious complications if untreated.🐱 Cats: While less common, cats can also be infected by heartworms. Symptoms may be less obvious but can still be life-threatening, often leading to asthma-like issues or sudden heart failure.💡 Prevention is Key! The best way to protect your pets is through regular prevention. Talk to your vet about heartworm prevention options, whether it’s a monthly pill, topical treatment, or an injection.🚨 Symptoms to Watch For: •Coughing •Difficulty breathing •Lethargy •Decreased appetite •Vomiting. Don’t wait! Keep your furry friends safe from heartworms. Schedule a check-up with your vet today and make sure your pets are protected. 🐶🐱💕#HeartwormPrevention #ProtectYourPets #HealthyPets #VetCare #DogHealth #CatHealth

Here’s an adorable video of Tipsy to brighten this rainy day!🩷

We adored having Basa in yesterday for his neuter!🥰 #greatpyrenees #spayandneuter #STL

We’re a little late on this, but it is officially one year since Hercules (now Aldo) was rescued! He is doing amazing in his new home living his best life🩵 #rescuedog #noahsarkvet #stl

Sophie did amazing with her sedated x-rays today🩷 We’re hoping for a speedy recovery! TPLO, or Tibial Plateau Leveling Osteotomy, is a surgical procedure commonly performed on dogs to treat cranial cruciate ligament (CCL) injuries in the knee. This procedure involves reshaping the tibial plateau to stabilize the knee, allowing for improved function and reduced pain. It's particularly beneficial for active dogs, as it enables a quicker return to normal activities compared to other surgical options. Post-operative care is crucial, including physical therapy, restricted activity, and regular follow-ups to ensure a successful recovery. For these orthopedic surgeries, we have an orthopedic surgeon come to our sister location, Kind! For more information on the surgeon we use, visit his website! https://landingpage.integrityanimalsurgery.com/

Yuffie did amazing with her mass removal! Rats are prone to growing mammary tumors, so we recommend getting any masses removed as soon as possible! Females can be spayed to prevent this! #rodents #surgery #exoticpetcare #stl

Jack was so excited to see Sylvia yesterday 🥹 Sylvia wasn’t as excited🤣 Jack is such a good boy💙

Ever wonder what a kitten fetus looks like on an ultrasound? This video shows a great example of a fetus with a developed skeleton!🩷 As much as we love seeing babies on ultrasound or x-rays, we still always recommend spaying and neutering your pets. Not only does it prevent reproduction, it also prevents cancers, behavioral changes, pyometra, etc. Hope this cute video makes you smile!🩷

Hoping this adorable video of Silvia brightens your day🩷

Willow did great with her spay yesterday 🩷

Ezra and corn did amazing with their neuters today!🫶🏻 They are the sweetest boys! Neutering pet rats is recommended to prevent aggression, urine marking, and testicle cancer. We highly recommend for rats that are housed together. Spaying female rats is also recommended to prevent mammary cancer. Dr. Fahnestock will also do surgery on some other exotics as well! If you have an exotic pet that needs to be spayed/ neutered or just a wellness exam, let us know! We’re hoping for a speedy recovery for these two and can’t wait to see them again❤️ #kindvetcarestl #noahsark #stl #rats #spayandneuter