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Monday 9am - 12pm 1:30pm - 6pm Tuesday 9am - 12pm 1:30pm - 6pm Wednesday 9am - 12pm 1:30pm - 6pm Thursday 9am - 12pm 1:30pm - 6pm Friday 9am - 12pm 1:30pm - 6pm Saturday 8am - 1pm

Watson Road Veterinary Clinic

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Watson Road Veterinary Clinic

Watson Road Vet Clinic is a full service animal hospital serving the community for over 40 years. Serving St.
(11)

Louis since 1982, you can depend on us to provide your pet with an accurate diagnosis and effective treatments. We Offer Our Veterinary Services To:
* Dogs
* Cats
* Birds
* Exotic animals

Dr. Lawrence Zeis
Dr. James McCartney
Dr. Andrea Klepzig
Dr. Christina Black
Dr. Jay King

11/22/2024

Hope everyone has a great weekend!

11/19/2024

We want to give a huge shout out to our managers Nate and Jacque! They both work so hard behind the scenes and don’t get the credit they deserve! Nate has been with us coming up on 20 years and Jacque joined us within the last year. They both are hard working, determined and loyal people. Make sure next time you see them to say thanks!

11/11/2024

Today we want to thank everyone that has served in our military. Their brave, courageous and loyal commitment to our country is what allows us to be safe. We appreciate and thank you for your service! ❤️🤍💙

11/07/2024

Hey everyone! We are sharing this in hopes of helping out a friend of the clinic! If you have a Bichon Frise or know anyone that does and would like to receive a free full groom to help out an amazing student, contact her directly from the flyer! Have a great day!

11/02/2024

🪱 Canine Heartworms and Preventing Disease

🐶 Canine heartworms, Dirofilaria immitis, are parasitic worms that pose a serious threat to dogs. These long, slender worms live in the pulmonary arteries (and, occasionally, within the heart) of dogs and can measure up to a foot in length. They can cause substantial damage to the lungs and heart.

🪱 Adult heartworms cause inflammation of the blood vessels in the lungs, resulting in respiratory issues and pulmonary hypertension. In some cases, this leads to weight loss, weakness, right-sided congestive heart failure, reduced quality of life, and even death.

The prevention of heartworms and early detection are crucial in managing heartworm disease.

🦟 Mosquitoes and the Heartworm Lifecycle
Mosquitos are vectors of heartworm disease. A vector is a carrier and transmitter of disease from an infected individual to a non-infected individual. Certain species of mosquito can ingest young heartworms, called microfilariae when they feed on an infected animal. Once inside the mosquito, the microfilariae develop into third-stage larvae (known as L3) over a few weeks, provided that the environmental conditions are conducive (temperatures above 58oF). The larvae pass through the puncture wound the mosquito makes when it bites another animal.

The larvae grow under the skin of the newly infected animal over several weeks, progressing through additional larval stages. At a certain point, the larvae enter the bloodstream and float into the pulmonary arteries (the arteries carrying blood from the heart to the lungs). Here, they mature into adults. It takes about six to seven months for the larvae to reach adulthood. Adult heartworms mate, and then the females begin to release tiny larvae, the microfilariae, back into the bloodstream, continuing their lifecycle.

💊 Prevention is Key
Preventing heartworms is much easier (especially for your dog) than having to treat an active heartworm infection.
Studies show that exposure to heartworm depends on factors such as:
- The presence of wild canine populations (foxes, coyotes, wolves) in the surrounding area can continue the spread of heartworm.
- Regional differences in climate and ecosystems (elevation, humidity, rainfall, temperature)

🪱 The Prevalence of Heartworms Around the World
Heartworms exist in many parts of the world, but the prevalence greatly varies. In warmer climates with higher mosquito populations, such as tropical and subtropical areas, the risk of heartworm transmission is higher. These areas make excellent habitats for mosquitoes and the development of heartworm larvae, so dogs living in these regions are at a greater risk of heartworms. On the other hand, there are fewer heartworm infections in cooler or drier regions with smaller mosquito populations.
The travel, relocation, and presence of infected animals can allow heartworms to start infecting animals where they are less common. Climate change (and temperature increase) is also expanding mosquito ranges, creating longer active seasons and better environmental conditions for larvae.

🦟 Environmental Considerations
More recent recommendations for preventing heartworm infections advise reducing mosquito bites. This can be done by avoiding places with heavy mosquito populations when possible to reduce the chances of being bitten and contracting heartworms (for example, some studies have shown that indoor dogs in high-risk areas tend to have fewer infections than outdoor dogs). Avoid visiting permanent and semi-permanent (seasonal) bodies of water like lakes, streams, and floodplain areas with your dog, especially when large mosquito hatches are taking place (usually in warmer, humid weather). Check around your home for areas with standing water and eliminate containers or reservoirs that may be prime real estate for mosquito larvae.
There may always be an ideal climate for mosquitoes, and other preventative methods such as lawn alteration, porch nets, and other mosquito barriers may be helpful, depending on your location. Talk to your local health department if you have concerns about mosquitoes on your property and what you can do to help control them.

❤️ Preventative Medications
Heartworm preventatives are prescribed by your veterinarian and come in oral, topical, and injectable forms. As mentioned before, preventing heartworms is much easier than treating them, and the American Heartworm Society recommends FDA-approved heartworm preventatives year-round.
In areas where mosquitoes are endemic (native or regularly present), your dog can be infected if just one preventative dose is missed. The risk varies depending on your location, and even people who live in places with cold winters should give heartworm preventatives year-round for the best possible prevention.

💉 Detecting Heartworm Infection
Blood tests for heartworm infections are recommended yearly for all dogs over seven months. If you do not give preventatives regularly every month or if you switch preventatives, more frequent testing may be recommended. If your dog has tested positive for heartworms, your veterinarian will discuss the treatment options available.
Talk to your veterinarian about heartworm preventative options and recommended testing frequency.

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10/31/2024

Happy Halloween from your favorite local vet clinic!🎃

10/26/2024

In spirit of Halloween approaching fast, we would love to see your pets costumes this year! Send us the pictures to be posted this week!🎃

10/18/2024

Our last but certainly not least post goes out to Melissa! She has over 20 years experience working in ER hospitals. She enjoys a good ear cleaning and surgery prep on the animals. She would love to have a golden retriever one day! We are extremely lucky to have Melissa and her experience! 💜

10/17/2024

Debbie is next up for ! She has been with Watson since 1997! She is celebrating over 20 years with us this month. Debbie plays a very special roll here at the clinic as Dr. Zeis’s right hand and Charlies personal servant. Debbie enjoys working with Dr. Zeis in his surgeries. Unfortunately, Charlie won’t allow Debbie to have a dream pet. We 💜 Debbie!

10/16/2024

Today’s post goes out to Miss Zaria! Zaria has been a veterinarian technician for 3 years now. Her favorite part of the job is performing dental cleanings and educating pet owners on preventative care. Her dream animal would to own a Cane Corso. We are very lucky to have this bubbly and upbeat personality on our team!💜

10/15/2024

Day 2 of we have Jacque! Jacque has a total of 14 years as a veterinary technician. Three of those years were at VSS in their neurology department, four years she has been working beside Dr. Schwartz. Her favorite parts of the job are making sure your pets start feeling better and educating clients on the best care possible. Her dream pet is split between an ocelot and a fennec fox. We are proud to have her at our clinic! 💜

10/14/2024

Kicking off week with our own Danni! She has been with us for 8 years now as a full time technician. She enjoys placing catheters for surgery and blood draws for testing. Her dream animal to own would be a Siberian Tiger.
We are very lucky and grateful to have Danni apart of our dream. She is a very hard working passionate team player. Next time you visit our clinic make sure to show her some love!💜💜

10/11/2024

Our third in command, supervisor Charlie ensuring Rachel handles the phones or waiting for his mid day treat!

10/07/2024

Bubba is a 6-year-old rat terrier mix who is housebroken, crate trained, and great with dogs and people. He’s brown and white, slightly smaller than his brother Billy Bob, and has a laid-back personality. Bubba loves playing with toys, soaking up the sun on the deck, and snuggling in laps. He’s well-behaved, affectionate, and enjoys being around visitors. Bubba can be adopted separately from Billy Bob.

09/25/2024

UPDATE: We found the owners!! Thank you to everyone that shared!!

A very kind person brought this sweet girl today us today. She was found and unfortunately is not microchipped. She is roughly 8mos to a year old, very sweet and loving, definitely high energy!

Please share and hopefully we can find her owners!

09/24/2024

Hi WRV Family! We hope everyone is having a great Tuesday. We wanted to reach out and ask our amazing clients to donate towels! We need as many as we can get! Feel free to share with friends and family! You can drop off any donations during our regular business hours!

09/11/2024

As we remember the tragedy that happened to our country over 20 years ago, let us take a moment to thank the K-9 units to the emergency teams. They served this country with loyalty and bravery just as much as their fellow soldiers. ❤️

09/06/2024

Our Feelin Cute Friday contestant this week is our office “manager” Charlie! Clearly was caught taking his lunch time nap!

Address

3725 Watson Road
St. Louis, MO
63109

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 12pm
	1:30pm - 6pm
Tuesday	9am - 12pm
	1:30pm - 6pm
Wednesday	9am - 12pm
	1:30pm - 6pm
Thursday	9am - 12pm
	1:30pm - 6pm
Friday	9am - 12pm
	1:30pm - 6pm
Saturday	8am - 1pm

Telephone

+13146441544

Website

http://www.watsonrdvet.com/

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