Big Love Pet Vet

26/05/2023

23/06/2022

Posted by a preservation breeder who is ALSO a Vet!! Here's the real deal, people:

Watching the Westminster coverage, I was struck by many things, but this remained the most prominent:
So many of these amazing breeds have critically low registrations. Just 600 Sussex Spaniels, to name one. Many of these are breeds that make amazing companion dogs, and the public knows nothing about them.
As a veterinarian, I average seeing about 3 "new puppies" per day (these can be existing or new clients, but new puppies to them), sometimes more, sometimes less. I would guess that about 3-4 of these each MONTH is a purebred dog. And maybe ONE is from a preservation breeder. The others are merle or off color "purebreds" or from mills.
The rest? Every sort of doodle you can imagine, or other mixes such as husky/gsd (no idea who is doing this, but please stop), pomsky, shipoo, havapoo, shichon, cavachon, the list goes on and on.
The sad part is that many of these owners are educated, smart people, who just truly don't know. They don't know about the amazing purebred dogs who would fit so much better in their home. They don't know that buying a purebred dog is buying predictability. They don't know about health testing or breed typical traits or breed typical health concerns. They know they want a puppy and they can go online and order one, and be fooled by photos and words. Some even say "when I got there I knew it was a mill, but I couldn't say no at that point."
We need to do better. We need to promote and educate and...go ahead and crucify me for this...breed more dogs. Stop vilifying breeders who actually breed. Because pretty soon, we are all going to be extinct and all that will be left is designer dogs.
When I can talk to someone BEFORE they get their puppy, I can make a difference. I can educate about breeds that may work for them, about health issues, and about finding the right breeder. But as the veterinarian, all I can do is sigh when I see yet another "cockadoodledont" on my schedule and educate after the fact about pet insurance and training and the things we can do to try to help that particular puppy.
I don't have the solution, but I do know that we have to do better.

Not my breeding but currently we are showing

01/06/2022

Surgery/dental day in Marvell Wednesday June 8th.

Text 662-312-4697 to reserve your spot!

19/01/2022

Today's co-pilot
Ginny

15/12/2021

Spay/Neuter/Dental Day
Wed. Dec 22nd Helena
Text for appointment
662-312-4697

15/12/2021

Spay/Neuter/Dental day
Wednesday Dec 22nd in Helena
Text to make an appointment
662-312-4697

04/12/2021

Forrest city Christmas parade. Come join us! 2nd place commercial

26/08/2021

Averi Kelly. I cannot get to your message. I am not ignoring you. Please text me 6623124697

11/08/2021

Familiarizing yourself with the subtle signs of dementia is the first step to helping your aging dog. Click the link in the comments to learn its symptoms.

30/07/2021

Local veterinarians are seeing a lot of heat stroke cases right now. Please keep your dog inside with a cooling system. Avoid outside activities, leaving your pet in a vehicle, walking on asphalt. It’s looking like cooler temps are on the way next week.

20/07/2021

Surgery day in Helena Wednesday the 28th! Dentals/spay/neuters
Text to make your appointment now!- Canceled due to lack of interest.

16/07/2021

If you’re curious about the life span of other exotic pets, check out the link in the comments.

13/07/2021

Spay/neuter/dental day in brinkley Wednesday the 21st. Make your appointment now!- CANCELED due to lack of interest.

12/07/2021

We are booked for the surgery day!

08/07/2021

Spay/ neuter/ dental day!
Wednesday July 14
Marrianna dog pound.
Limited space available text today for your appointment.

22/06/2021

Reminder: Surgery and dental day tomorrow in marvell. Make a appointment now!

20/06/2021

TUNICA DOG SHOW is Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Come if ya want.

18/06/2021

Surgery day in Marvell, Wednesday the 23rd. Surgery and dentals. Text to make your reservations.

11/03/2021

Marvell surgery day!
Wednesday March 17th
text to reserve your spot
Postponed du= to weather!

21/10/2020

Due to an increasing number of no shows, on surgery days, there has been an across the board deposit requirement started, which is non refundable without a 24 hour notice. The appointment will be scheduled when the $50 deposit is made. Cash or check is preferred but cc can be used. Thank you for your understanding.

05/10/2020

Spay/neuter/dental day
Marianna, AR
Wednesday, Oct. 7th
ONLY 2 spots available!

26/09/2020

04/09/2020

Brinkley spay/neuter/dental day!
Wednesday September 9
Sign up early!

21/08/2020

Marianna:
Spay, Neuter and dental day
Wednesday August 26
Sign up quick before all the spaces are gone!

07/08/2020

We are EXCITED to announce the newest equipment! A dental machine. Schedule your pet for a dental on the next surgery day near you! Still looking for a good name for this unit!

06/08/2020

Helena surgery and dental day
Wednesday aug12
3 spots still available

29/07/2020

Vesticular stomatitis has been found in horses in Arkansas. Before you move a horse or cattle in Arkansas we need to check that days regulations!

17/07/2020

Elaine spay/neuter day
Wednesday July 22nd.
1 spay or dog neuter spot available!

13/07/2020

Brinkley surgery day
July 22, 2020
Canceled due to lack of interest.

03/07/2020

Please call so we can schedule your rabbits for this deadly disease!

02/07/2020

Very much trust this author. Please read and be aware we also have products available that can help.

Oh boy, July 4th fireworks are coming soon! What fun, hey? That is, if you are a human. Not so much if you are a dog. We may all be best friends, but keep in mind that we don’t share everything. People don’t like to roll in cow pies or dead fish, and dogs don’t enjoy fireworks, so consider these important tips before the July 4th festivities begin.

For more on noise phobias, click here: www.patriciamcconnell.com/thunder-phobia-and-sound-sensitivity

02/07/2020

Marvell surgery day!
Wednesday, July 8th
Sign up today.
Limited number of spaces left.

24/06/2020

My personal dog got one this year, so keep an eye out!

The x-ray on the left is of a foxtail tract that was injected with contrast medium to show just how far a foxtail can travel. The lesion between the toes of the foot on the bottom right is how these tracts will look to the naked eye. This is a great example of just how far foxtails can migrate in tissues. Thank you to Dr. Andrew Grange from Veterinary Surgical Centers in Berkeley for this amazing x-ray.

19/06/2020

Lost and missed by his family! If you have seen him please call!

03/06/2020

HELENA spay/neuter day
Wednesday, June 10th
Get your spot before it is gone!

12/05/2020

Elaine spay/neuter day
May 20th
Book now!

30/04/2020

Phone is back and working!

28/04/2020

The phone has died! I will be only accessible via facebook or Ms Donna for a while.