Watson Road Veterinary Clinic

It's #peanutbutter day! We use peanut butter as one way to help distract our patients while trying to examine them. Show us your pups enjoying the treat!

Congrats to our new neighbors Series Six Company on their grand opening today! They have a Line wrapped around the building! Glad to see so many people supporting a local business!

To those who celebrate, we hope you have a wonderfully relaxing day!

Happy Saturday. Enjoy whatever you may be doing, even if it's cat napping!

From toxic treats to dangerous decorations to constricting costumes, Halloween can be a scary and dangerous time for our pets. The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) is warning pet owners to beware of the following risks, and sharing the following tips on what pet owners can do to make Halloween safer for their furry friends: Candy: Halloween means a lot of candy in the house. Although it might be a little tough to turn down those begging eyes watching you unwrap another mini candy bar, it’s best to refrain from feeding your pets any of these Halloween treats, especially if they contain chocolate or xylitol (a common sugar substitute found in sugar-free candies and gum). These can be dangerous, even fatal, to your pets. Costumes: Our pets may look extremely cute dressed up for Halloween, but costumes can cause problems if you’re not careful. Make sure they fit properly and don’t hinder sight, hearing, breathing, opening of the mouth or movement, and that they have no pieces that can easily be chewed off or cause choking. If your pet seems uncomfortable, overly constricted or just generally miserable in the costume, don’t force it on them. Decorations: Halloween decorations can be a fun way to create a spooky atmosphere for the holiday, but beware of decorations that can be dangerous to pets. This can include objects that curious pets may knock over or chew, causing an obstruction in their stomach which can be life-threatening or require surgery. It is best to keep lit candles, jack-o-lanterns, glow sticks, glow jewelry and other decorations out of pets’ reach, as these can cause burns or even fires in the home. Trick or Treating: If trick-or-treating is allowed and can be safely done in your neighborhood, make sure you take steps to keep your pets safe as well. All of the noises of knocking, doorbells ringing, strangers in costumes shouting “trick or treat,” coupled with the frequent opening and closing of the door can stress your pets

Today is National Spread Joy Day! Pets are so good at spreading joy for us. Here's some tips to help spread your own joy. Your joy can be infectious and make someones day better. Do something pleasant for yourself After all, they say that happiness begins at home, and this is true. You cannot make other people happy if you are not happy yourself. Read cheerful and encouraging news Every day, there are pleasant and wonderful things happening around the world. Use your blogs and social media channels to distribute uplifting information and news articles and cheerful events. Do something to make someone happy Allow an automobile to cut in front of you, greet a stranger in an elevator, and tell a co-worker how well they're doing. All it takes is one modest purposeful action for joy to triumph over unpleasant circumstances and spread like wildfire. 5 AMAZING WAYS TO SPREAD JOY IN YOUR EVERYDAY LIFE Be kind to yourself You will exude happiness when you enjoy loving gestures and are kind to yourself. Smile at others Sharing a grin with friends or strangers might help brighten their day. Participate in discussions Take a step back from the hustle of the day, and chat and engage sincerely with others around us. Everyone is always appreciative Being nice is beneficial and takes nothing away. Intentional listening Giving someone your undivided attention is one of the simplest ways to help them feel better about themselves.

It's watermelon day! Send us pics of your pet enjoying in some summer tradition! Yum!

It's peanut butter jelly time! Jelly is showing how we help distract patients during exams! Thanks Jelly!