Scott UPDATEโผ๏ธ
I asked Scott if I could get a picture of him to post an update since his injury. He wanted to record a little video for you all!
He is so so so thankful for all of your prayers, cards, kind messages, etc. Thank you all for being the best!
Scott will be out for a couple of months while he recovers โค๏ธโ๐ฉน
Happy Halloween๐
As always, have a fun and safe holiday! Reminder to keep chocolate and candy away from your pets. If you have an emergency then please contact our local emergency clinics:
VSS West -- (636) 244-9004
Animal Emergency Clinic -- (636) 240-5496
Well ... we spoke too soon!
Sadly, our plans fell through and we WILL NOT be moving into the building we wanted. We still have plans to move in the future, but we are not sure when that will be.
Sorry for the confusion!
Dr. Rachel Hack and Magid at Beauceron Nationals at Purina Farms!
Magid took home her Novice title in Rally Obedience, passed her Instinct Test in Herding, and was the Fastest Female Beauceron in FastCAT ๐จ
With owners traveling, we have had a lot of questions about what the Bordetella vaccine is and why we recommend it ๐
Most commonly we hear owners call the Bordetella vaccine a "๐ฃ๐ฐ๐ข๐ณ๐ฅ๐ช๐ฏ๐จ ๐ท๐ข๐ค๐ค๐ช๐ฏ๐ฆ". And most owners decline the vaccine because they "๐ฏ๐ฆ๐ท๐ฆ๐ณ ๐ฃ๐ฐ๐ข๐ณ๐ฅ ๐ฐ๐ณ ๐จ๐ณ๐ฐ๐ฐ๐ฎ" their dog. Although ๐๐ฐ๐ณ๐ฅ๐ฆ๐ต๐ฆ๐ญ๐ญ๐ข and ๐ฃ๐ฐ๐ข๐ณ๐ฅ๐ช๐ฏ๐จ sound very similar, Bordetella is not just a requirement for boarding.
We recommend vaccinating your pet with Bordetella yearly if your dog is around any other dogs in their lifetime. This could be interactions through the fence, on a walk, dog parks, grooming, boarding, etc.
๐๐ก๐ฒ ๐๐จ๐๐ฌ ๐ฆ๐ฒ ๐๐จ๐ ๐ง๐๐๐ ๐๐จ๐ซ๐๐๐ญ๐๐ฅ๐ฅ๐?
The Bordetella vaccination prevents an infectious bronchitis commonly known as Kennel Cough. Kennel Cough, if left untreated, can progress into life-threatening pneumonia.
๐๐จ๐ฐ ๐๐จ๐๐ฌ ๐ข๐ง๐๐๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐จ๐๐๐ฎ๐ซ?
Bordetella is spread from canine to canine. An infected canine sheds infectious bacteria and/or viruses in raspatory secretions.
Your dog doesnโt like men? No problem!
Call Now for Medication!
July 4th is NEXT WEEK!
Make sure you're prepared ahead of time for your pet(s) ๐
Fireworks can be very loud and stressful for most pets. If your pet is reactive to loud noises and might need anxiety-relieving medication, then please give us a call NOW! Don't wait ๐
If you're planning on leaving for the holiday and still need to find a pet sitter or place for boarding then please contact our friends over at Complete Canine ๐
Some other things to consider:
๐พ It is recommended to keep your pet in a safe space inside your home.
๐พ If your pet is outside, keep them on a leash. Some pets can get spooked by the loud noises and run off.
๐พ Keep your pets away from fire and fireworks. Fireworks contain hazardous chemicals.
๐พ Do not feed your pet table scraps.
๐พ Check your yard to make sure there is no debris that your pet can get into.
July 4th is coming up fast!
Make sure you're prepared ahead of time for your pet(s) ๐
Fireworks can be very loud and stressful for most pets. If your pet is reactive to loud noises and might need anxiety-relieving medication, then please give us a call NOW! Don't wait ๐
If you're planning on leaving for the holiday and still need to find a pet sitter or place for boarding then please contact our friends over at Complete Canine ๐
Some other things to consider:
๐พ It is recommended to keep your pet in a safe space inside your home.
๐พ If your pet is outside, keep them on a leash. Some pets can get spooked by the loud noises and run off.
๐พ Keep your pets away from fire and fireworks. Fireworks contain hazardous chemicals.
๐พ Do not feed your pet table scraps.
๐พ Check your yard to make sure there is no debris that your pet can get into.
We will be CLOSED on Monday the 27th๐พ
Please call to get a refill on medications or food now!
Did you know that today is Internation Tug of War Day?
Weston and Tato are celebrating! ๐คบ
Does your dog like to play tug of war? Show us their favorite toy(s)!
With frigid temps approaching, we want to make sure that you and your pets are staying safe!โ๏ธ
Pets that are not properly acclimatized to a cold environment will probably be uncomfortable and can also suffer hypothermia from exposure to harsh conditions. Try to limit your pets time outside!
Indicaters that your pet may be cold and uncomfortable:
โ๏ธ Shiver or tremble
โ๏ธ Hold their feet up in the air
โ๏ธ Whine
โ๏ธ Hunch up
โ๏ธ Tuck their tails
โ๏ธ Show behavioral changes
โ๏ธ Refuse to walk
Some signs of hypothermia in dogs include:
โ๏ธ Weakness
โ๏ธ Lethargy
โ๏ธ Decrease in mental function
โ๏ธ Loss of consciousness
Looking for ways to keep your pet warm? Again, try to limit their time outside. You can dress them in a blanket or sweater as well as booties before they go outside.
