Affton Veterinary Clinic

01/10/2025

Hello friends!
Due to weather conditions, we will be closing at noon today, Friday Jan. 10th. We will be reaching out to reschedule any appointments.

Your understanding is greatly appreciated & we want everyone staying safe out there on the roads. 🐾

In case of emergency, please contact
Veterinary Emergency Group (314-970-2525),
Animal Emergency Clinic (314-822-7600) or
Veterinary Specialty Services (636-277-6100).

01/09/2025

Kicking off 2025 with these tinies! How do you get anything done in a house with three cuties!?
Ivy leads the pack at 10 weeks, followed by her housemates Semo & Sonny, both 6 weeks. They aced their first visit with Dr. Brooks. 👌

01/05/2025

In order to keep our clients, pets & staff members safe, the clinic will be closed tomorrow, Monday (Jan. 6th) due to inclement weather.

If you have an appointment scheduled for tomorrow, you will be contacted by a staff member to be rescheduled. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience, and plan to resume normal office hours on Tuesday, Jan. 7th at 8am.

Please be safe & warm out there!

01/05/2025

Hello friends!

As we monitor the incoming weather, we want to keep you informed about the potential impact on our schedule.

Depending on the severity of the weather, there may be a need to reschedule or cancel appointments to ensure the safety of our clients, pets, and team members.

We are closely tracking the situation and will reach out to everyone with scheduled appointments on Monday to confirm or adjust as needed.

Your understanding is greatly appreciated during this time.

Please be safe out there! 🐾

12/30/2024

Our anxious friend Gary is here reminding you to call us today for any necessary refills before New Year’s Eve. No one likes running out of what your pet needs when we’re closed.

We will be closing at 1pm tomorrow Dec. 31st & will resume normal hours on Thursday, January 2nd. Open today until 5pm.

12/25/2024

Comment below with a photo of your pet, furry or otherwise. Let’s bring the cuteness out for the holidays!

12/24/2024

Holiday Hours:
Closed 12/24 & 12/25.
We will open on 12/26, 9am.
For emergency contacts, please refer to comments section. 🎄

12/20/2024

We had our hearts stolen by this nugget! This 9-week-old little bruiser is Tucker, weighing in a touch over 6lbs during his first visit. We can’t watch to watch this guy grow into his big boy paws!

12/16/2024

Countless people tell us about taking in, fostering or rehabbing stray & feral cats. So, with December being National Cat Lovers Month & winter setting in, how can you help the cats living on the streets in your neighborhood?

— Click the link below for details on how to make your own winter cat shelter. It’s not as difficult as you might think! Take tips from the pros & you can help keep some streetcats warmer this winter.

St. Louis Feral Cat Outreach has a plethora of info on TnR (Trap-Neuter-Release) programs, shelter building, events & other ways you can help our outdoor cat community.

Feral cats can survive in even extremely frigid climates if they are provided with adequate winter shelter. A good feral cat winter shelter will have three essential qualities - it will be well insulated, have minimal air space and be waterproof. Listed here are several kinds which share the...

12/13/2024

Never mind those silly superstitions — We celebrate sweetie black cats everyday of the week!

12/10/2024

Today is International Animal Rights Day. We’re taking a moment to recognize all the animals that impact our lives, our attitudes toward them & hoping for a more compassionate society.

Learn about International Animal Rights Day and why it matters. Find out how to get involved in protecting animals.

12/05/2024

Please note, we will be closing tonight at 6pm and reopening at 9am tomorrow.

Thank you for understanding.
🐾

12/05/2024

Today is Celebrate Shelter Pets Day! Recognized on the first Thursday after Thanksgiving, take a moment to appreciate the pets who’ve been given second chances through shelters & rescues. ❤️

Great ways to celebrate are donating to a local shelter or rescue, volunteering at a shelter, spoiling your rescue babe or consider welcoming a new shelter pet into your life!

Here are just a few of the local shelters:
Humane Society of Missouri
Animal Protective Association of Missouri (APA)
Center for Animal Rescue and Enrichment of St. Louis - CARE STL
Stray Rescue of St. Louis
Tenth Life
Animal House Cat Rescue and Adoption Center
Gateway Pet Guardians
St. Louis Senior Dog Project
Open Door Animal Sanctuary

https://nationaltoday.com/celebrate-shelter-pets-day/

Today is Celebrate Shelter Pets Day. It is a day dedicated to pets that were originally from the shelter and pets that are still in the shelter.

12/03/2024

Sweet little Clawdia came to visit us last week for her annual exam. Always so curious & sweet, Clawdia’s engaging personality is purrrfect for a photo session. This 7-year-old looks like a permanent kitten!😻

11/28/2024

Happy Thanksgiving! 🍁 We know those furry faces put on the pressure during this holiday, so remember your pet-safe snacks:
— Raw, unseasoned veggies (like green beans or carrots), unseasoned sweet potatoes or an apple piece without the skin. Moderation is also key with any snack.

Stay away from anything seasoned, spiced or made with garlic, onion, chives, leeks, gravy, sugar, butter or milk. Avoid the bread, uncooked dough & absolutely no to desserts.

The turkey? A small amount of unseasoned white meat can be tolerated. However, the skin & dark meat tend to be fattier, thus best to avoid. An absolute no-no is turkey bones!

Also remember to safeguard those trash cans— we all know how patient & sneaky our pets can be. 😉

11/25/2024

With Thanksgiving approaching, many pet parents are preoccupied with more human needs than their furry companions.
To help plant some seeds for pet safety, take a quick minute to read over some Thanksgiving-specific food concerns, stranger danger potential with unfamiliar guests & tips for traveling during the holiday season. 🍁

Thanksgiving can carry some hazards for pets. Follow these tips to keep your pets healthy and safe during the holiday.

11/21/2024

Maybe this could explain why your Retriever always acts hungry? 🤔

Labradors and flat-coated retrievers could have a gene that causes hyperphagia

11/18/2024

An older & wiser pup can add so much to a household. Either as a new addition to a home or a longtime companion, their maturity & laidback lifestyle can often fit in easily, usually forming a true bond with their human.

Have you adopted an older pup or lived with a golden oldie for awhile? We here at Affton understand that special bond.