Green Hills Veterinary Clinic

22/01/2025

Healthy Home Made Treats For Your Pet

Most commercially available pet treats are not nutritionally balanced for your pet and can lead to digestive problems, weight gain, heart problems from high salt content, etc. The following home made treats will allow your pet to stay on its regular diet while making them feel “special” and spoiled.

CANNED PET FOOD:
Cut into bite-sized pieces and bake in your microwave for approximately 2 ½-3 minutes. This will change the texture but not damage the nutrients, and is an excellent treat for your pet, while still feeding the necessary diet.

ALTERNATIVE MICROWAVE RECIPE:
Sliced canned pet food into 1/4-1/2” thick pieces. Place 3 “cookies/patties” on plate. Bake on high 3 minutes on the first side; turn over and bake for 1 minute on “high” on the other side.

DRY PET FOOD:
Grind the kibbles into flour using a blender and then mix with enough water to form dough. Shape into “cookies” and bake them on a cookie sheet in the oven for approximately ½ hour at 350 degrees, until crispy.

15/01/2025

WINTERIZING YOUR PET

Cold weather is tough on pets. The following tips will provide your pet with a better “quality of life” through the winter months:

Salt can hurt paws. Clean the footpads immediately when coming back inside.

 Update all vaccinations. Increased stress of cold weather lowers the resistance to disease. Your pet needs more than just a Rabies vaccination. Dogs should be vaccinated against DHLP, Parvovirus, and Bordetella each year. Cats should receive FVRCP, Rabies, and Feline Leukemia.

 Heartworm preventive should be given year-round. The medication kills certain immature stages of the Heartworm during its travel through the body before it reaches the heart. The medication should be given all year long to insure all immature Heartworms are killed when they reach the stage of susceptibility to the medication.

 Internal Parasite Examinations insure your pet is “worm-free.” Internal parasites drain your pet’s blood, protein, and energy. Worms are a Burden!

 Feed high quality food to meet the increased nutritional needs during cold weather. You get what you pay for in pet foods. “High Protein” labels do not mean it is “digestible protein.” Pets kept outside should be fed more food to meet their needs through the winter. Fresh Water should always be available. Be sure to provide UNFROZEN water at least twice daily during zero weather. Porcelain bowls will prevent tongues from sticking to it. Avoid metal bowls for this reason.

 Brush your pet daily to maintain its hair coat.

 Provide adequate shelter. Providing adequate shelter from the elements is the key to a healthy outdoor pet. The pet that has a cozy refuge where he can seek shelter from the cold wind, driving rain, sleet, and snow will be better able to tolerate the cold temperatures. Pet shelters should be tightly constructed and no larger than 3 times the size of the pet. The doorway should be just big enough for the pet to enter and positioned away from the prevailing wind direction. Building the shelter off the ground a couple of inches and adding insulation underneath will greatly add to the pet’s comfort. Be sure all insulation is sealed away from the pet. Position the shelter where it will get the most sunlight in the winter. Cedar Shavings make the best bedding. No pet should be out in zero or sub-zero weather for more than a few minutes without adequate shelter. Winter is no time to BEGIN keeping a pet outside. Acclimatization should begin in warm weather, permitting gradual increase in hair growth as temperatures become cooler.

 Antifreeze can be lethal. It is sweet tasting to your pet. Always clean up any spills in the garage or driveway. Contact your veterinarian IMMEDIATELY if you suspect even a “few licks” by the pet.

 Cats sleep close to warm car engines. Know the location of your cat and honk
your horn before starting the car.

31/12/2024

31/12/2024

We will be closing at 3 pm today. Have a happy and safe New Year!

25/12/2024

Wishing Everyone a Happy Holiday!
If you have an emergency we recommend contacting the University of Missouri ER service or Horton Discovery 24 hour clinic in Columbia.

24/12/2024

We will be closing today at 2pm. Have a Merry Christmas!

If you have an emergency we recommend contacting the University of Missouri ER service or Horton Discovery 24 hour clinic in Columbia.

17/12/2024

This clinic has been certified an official “Santa’s E.L.V.E.S.” (Emergency Landing and Veterinary Expert System) location.

In the event that Santa’s reindeer team needs to make an unscheduled Christmas Eve stop for sled repairs, refueling, or veterinary care, staff at this clinic will be available to provide needed assistance and ensure a safe and on-time delivery of Santa’s cargo.

To learn more about Santa’s reindeer, visit AVMA.org/Santa.

09/12/2024

With the holidays quickly approaching, now is a good time to review what is considered an emergency. The AVMA has wonderful resources at:
https://www.avma.org/resources-tools/pet-owners/petcare/holiday-pet-safety

09/12/2024

Our hours will change a little for the holidays. Please make sure that if you need medication refills that you give us 24 hours advance notice.

Christmas Eve: 8 a.m.- 2 p.m.- No Emergency Doctor Available
Christmas Day: Closed- No Emergency Doctor Available

New Year's Eve: 8 a.m.- 3 p.m.
New Year's Day: Closed
If you have an emergency we recommend contacting the University of Missouri ER service or Horton Discovery 24 hour clinic in Columbia.

We wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!!

28/11/2024

Hello Green Hills family, Happy Thanksgiving! We are closed for the holiday and will remain closed through December 1st. We will reopen again on December 2nd at 8 a.m.

We wish you all a safe and happy holiday!

~the team at Green Hills Veterinary Clinic

26/11/2024

Arianna (one of our amazing vet techs) trimming her dog Enzo’s nails! It literally can be this easy when you work with them and train them properly! Love to see it!!

24/11/2024

21/11/2024

16/11/2024

National Slobber Appreciation Day! Seriously, it's a thing! While I may not always appreciate the slobber, I will always appeciate the love from the dog🥰