The Animal Doctors Veterinary Clinic

08/25/2024

OOOH! This is a good one! A lot of dogs need training on recall! ❤🐾

Teaching your dog to come when called is an important command that can save your dog's life. But this recall technique requires lots of work and training. Learn how to teach your dog to come with these easy tips.

08/24/2024

When we have a free moment, some of us like to go for a walk at lunchtime. ❤🐾 Some of our clients live on our walking route, so sometimes we get to wave and say hello outside of the office! ❤

Marissa and Dr. Schnurer coordinated their wardrobe one Friday!

What do you like to do on your lunch break?

08/23/2024

Today is Blind Dog Awareness Day . . .

We wanted to share this photo of one our patients. ❤
This is Lucky. He ended up on one of our long-time client's doorstep several years ago, and they brought him into their home.

Unfortunately, Lucky ended up with glaucoma - excess pressure in the eyes - a few years ago, and we couldn't control it with medication.

Lucky ended up having both eyes removed to get rid of the constant source of pain he was experiencing . . .

And, no pun intended, but he never looked back! He is an awesome dog who has learned to navigate his surroundings and goes a lot of places with his dad. This is a photo of Lucky with his "doggles" at the 2021 Paws4Potter annual dog walk in Watertown. He had a great time that day!

Lucky may have a disability, but it doesn't stop him from living his best life!

08/22/2024

Today is National Take Your Cat To The Vet Day! ❤🐾🥰

This trio of cuteness was in to have wellness check-ups with Dr. Schnurer!

Did you know that, while there are 46.5 MILLION households in the U.S. that own cats, only about 40% of those cats were examined by a veterinarian in the year 2021?

That means that only 27.9 million households with cats were examined by a veterinarian! 💔

What seems to be the hang-up?
🧐 Some people don't know that cats need health check-ups once a year and that there are recommended vaccines for them.
🧐 Some cats are stressed when they travel, which in turn make their owners stressed about bringing them out of the house, and thus these cats rarely end up at the vet's office unless they are ill.
🧐 Some people feel that cats are fairly self-sufficient and therefore may not need to go to the vet's office.
🧐 Some people may not notice the subtle signs that cats may display when they aren't feeling well, so they don't think about needing to take them to the vet's office.

But, cats DO need to be seen at the vet's office at least once a year! Even if they aren't due for vaccinations, they should still get a wellness examination yearly to make sure that they are remaining healthy! When you see your cat every single day, you may not notice subtle changes that we may see more easily, since we are comparing them to how they were 6-12 months ago.

Do you have a check up scheduled for your cat within the next 6 months? If not, make sure you give our office a call to schedule one! 🐾😍 Some cats may benefit from some medication ahead of time to make them more comfortable and relaxed! We want their (and your) visit to be as low-stress as possible!

08/21/2024

NEXT Wednesday, August 28th, is the next online meeting for the Northern NY Pet Loss Support group.

If you or someone you know is in need of some additional support while navigating the loss of a beloved pet, please consider reaching out to Dr. Kyle. She can provide you with the link to the meeting. There is also a closed Facebook group by the same name that is active throughout the year.

08/20/2024

What a great article for the summer!

What are you doing to keep your pet active this summer?

Pet Weight Loss Awareness Month is the perfect time to focus on your cat or dog’s health. Here are 8 great ways to keep your pet engaged and on-the-go.

08/19/2024

Today is Monday, and we are going to call it Maple Monday! ❤😍🐾

Isn't that the snazziest little bandana you've ever seen?! In the whole 🌎?

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Welcome to The Animal Doctors, Maple! We are so excited that you are here!

08/18/2024

What's in a name? 🤣🤣🤣❤❤❤

From Meowy Poppins to Ruth Bader Ginsbird, we've got the ultimate list of funny pet names for cats, dogs, horses, birds, bunnies and beyond.

08/17/2024

Today is Black Cat Appreciation Day! We found this little article about black cats that we thought you might enjoy!

In the comments below, we would also LOVE to see your black cat photos!!! 🐾

Black Cat Appreciation

08/16/2024

These are great rules to live by, Dutchess!!!

But, seriously, that white chin gets us every time! This photo was taken BEFORE we got it all yellow with spray cheese 🤣❤

08/15/2024

Today is National Check Your Pet's Microchip Day!

The next time you are at the office, you can request to have his/her microchip scanned to make sure that it is still reading properly!

08/14/2024

We have seen a plethora of new puppies this summer, which we absolutely love! ❤🐾

We thought that this article we came across might help those who are experiencing the puppy chewing stage!

When do puppies lose their teeth, and how can you help your dog through the process? Read our guide to puppy teething symptoms and solutions.

08/13/2024

We have been sharing this website with cat parents for a number of years. Dr. Pierson is a veterinary cat guru and has a lot of fantastic information on her website! She talks a lot about common health problems in cats and a lot about nutrition. Have a look when you get the chance!

https://catinfo.org/

08/12/2024

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There has been an empty space for quite some time in the foyer of our clinic when you walk in.

Our lovely new doctor, Amanda Schnurer, asked if she could help to come up with something for that wall that reflected our team.

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This beautiful artwork was what she came up with. Now, especially if you haven't been a long-time client of ours, you can get to know who we are a little bit better. You can see what we value and represent.

Thank you, Dr. Schnurer, for creating a wonderful space for people to get to know us as we welcome them inside the office!

08/11/2024

This is a great little article about common cat behaviors that many of us face!

Cats are mysterious. It can be hard to understand their body language & emotions. Here are tips on how to deal with aggression, litter box avoidance & more!

08/10/2024

Today is Spoil Your Dog Day!!! ❤🐾❤🐾

Yeti is Shannon's recently adopted Beagle! He enjoys hanging out with her husband, Jason, while lounging on one of their deck chairs. ❤ He may or may not have claimed this chair as his.

Sometimes, when you get up from your chair, you may not get it back! 🤣

What were dogs meant for if not to be spoiled?

How do you spoil your dog? We'd love to hear about them in the comments below!

08/09/2024

❤🐾 Sometimes, you just need a special hat to call your own!

Minnie is Marissa's puppy, and she gets LOTS of loving attention while she is at the office! She wears all sorts of shirts, and she even has a hat for the summertime!

08/08/2024

Today is International Cat Day!

Mr. Hank was in for his wellness visit recently, and he was so excited to see everyone and, possibly more importantly, to get treats!

The way to this kitty's heart is definitely food! He just loves everything!

We try to make the clinic a more positive experience for the cats (AND dogs!) because we want them to be as happy as possible given the circumstances. No one LIKES going to the doctor, but if we pair it with high value treats and a moment of playtime or petting, it makes a difference in how they perceive it!

We hope that you will share with us some fantastic cat photos on this special day!

08/07/2024

Aww, Bentley!!! ❤🐾

This dog . . .
He has been through a LOT over the years . . .
Elbow surgery, knee surgery . . . and now ear surgery!

He came in last month with an "aural hematoma."

What is this? It usually looks like a really puffy, soft swelling in the ear flap and makes it look like a balloon. Sometimes, it is quite small, but Bentley's was quite large! These swellings are basically pockets of blood in between the two sides of the ear flap. They crop up when dogs shake their heads really hard, popping the really tiny blood vessels within the ear flap. Because there is nowhere for the blood to really go, it causes the two sides of the ear flap to separate with blood in the middle. It can be quite painful if it gets really large. Sometimes, in extreme cases, they can rupture . . . which can be quite messy! 😫

We set him up for surgery to drain the hematoma under general anesthesia. This was the face that Dr. Kyle saw when she went into the exam room at his 1 week recheck! He was SO happy to be there, despite having had surgery a week beforehand. His mom got him a few cute donut cones to keep him from scratching and rubbing his ear. She was bummed that he wasn't wearing his "donut" donut cone for the picture, but we thought the watermelon was the perfect picture for summertime!

❤🐾 If you have fun donut cones to share, we'd love to see photos of them!

We are glad that you are on the mend, Bentley!

08/06/2024

Today is National Fresh Breath Day!

Does your pet have fresh breath, or is it somewhat . . . less than stellar? Do you wrinkle your nose up when they are panting by your head or trying to give you kisses?

Chances are, your pet has too much bacteria sitting on his/her teeth and up under the gumline where you can't investigate fully.

Bad breath likely indicates that your pet may need a thorough dental exam and cleaning! Bad breath may also be a sign of something more sinister than dental disease going on . . . it could mean that there is a foreign body stuck in the mouth, a mass somewhere in the mouth, or something systemic in the rest of the body (like kidney disease or diabetes) that causes an odd smell to occur in the mouth.

If you're telling your pet that they have bad breath, it's time to call to make an appointment to have them evaluated! ❤🐾

08/05/2024

But, Mom, they had me working SO hard!!!

Today is Work Like A Dog Day! 😆 This is Abraxos, Dr. Schnurer's new Corgi puppy! He has been coming to work with her to socialize. Apparently, managing the file room is TOO hard a job for this kiddo! We caught him sleeping on the job! 😆

08/04/2024

Happy Birthday, Bullet!!! 🥳❤🐾

Bullet was in recently for an exam, and his dad wanted to re-create his puppy photos from 2015. ❤🐾 While we all may be a little bit older (and a couple of us have some grey hair shining through), and Bullet is no longer a "lap" dog, we still enjoyed the snuggles.

He was and remains the largest of his Labrador litter! He is such a gentle giant and SUCH a good boy!

Happy Birthday on this August 4th, kiddo! We hope that you have a fabulous day!

08/03/2024

We've got a fun fact day for you!

Have you ever wondered what colors your dog was actually seeing?

Here's a great article from Purina on this exact topic! You can click on the link below to view the article!

https://www.purina.com/articles/dog/behavior/understanding-dogs/can-dogs-see-color

08/02/2024

It's Friday! What are your plans for the weekend?!

This photo was taken on July 5th, Dr. Schnurer's first schedule Friday to see appointments! We had a fairly small team that day, but we made it through with flying pink colors!

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08/02/2024

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Rainbow Bridge Remembrance Day is August 28th . . .

This year, we wanted to give you - our lovely clients and extended family - the chance to honor your beloved pets who have passed.

Please stop by the clinic and ask for a colored pawprint to write your pet's name on. We are creating this memorial garden wall of pawprints all month long.

We will never forget our beloved best friends.

08/01/2024

Happy Dog-Ust!

Today, we nationally celebrate all of the shelter dogs with a common birthday! ❤🥳

Oftentimes, when we adopt a new dog, we don't know what their actual birthdate is. Dog-Ust, always the first day of August, gives us the chance to celebrate them "officially/"

Do you have a shelter dog that you would like to recognize today? If so, please leave their name and/or picture in the comment section below!

07/31/2024

Today is National Mutt Day!!!

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We would love it if you shared photos of your mixed breed dogs, your mutts, and your your Heinz 57s with us!!!

07/30/2024

Tigger was all ready for his close-up when he came to the office!

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How many of you out there have orange cats? We would love to see some photos of them! You can put them in the comment section below!

07/29/2024

Today is International Friendship Day! We are also in the thick of summer weather! We wanted to share this photo of Sandy and Shannon with all of you. It was taken last month close to their birthdays. We are all team members and coworkers, but we are also friends! ❤

Wishing each of you a very happy International Friendship Day! This may mean a friendship you have with another person or with your beloved pet! ❤

07/28/2024

Happy Sunday!

What are you doing with your pets today? Sandy, one of our lead receptionists, loves to spend her weekends with her Black Labrador, Maggie! She loves playing with toys, staring you down and smiling at you, and posing for the camera! ❤