Pancreatitis The pancreas is a gland in the abdominal cavity near the stomach and liver that produces enzymes which aid in the digestion of food. The gland also secrete insulin, a hormone that helps to regulate blood sugar levels. A lack of adequate insulin results in diabetes. When the pancreas becomes diseased it will often…
This was sent to us from the Bodenhamer’s of their cat “Pass” trying to get into his food bag free project management app. We thought it was pretty funny and wanted to share it with all of you to enjoy. Pass and the food bag
*** Update 8/21/09- It is with much sadness that I must tell you that little Kai passed away in the early morning hours today. Tonja wrote me to let me know. He had been doing very well so this was quite unexpected. Please join me in expressing our deepest sympathy to Tonja. May Kai live…
Stockton Hill Animal Hospital hosted an Avid Microchip Clinic on July 29th. We had a full house for the event and it was a huge success! Owners were able to get their pet permanently identified with an AVID microchip for just $35, including lifetime registration. If you are not familiar with Avid, it is a…
Our staff got together on July 19th at Centennial Park and had a nice little picnic together. Everyone had a fun time and we thought you might enjoy seeing our staff “out of uniform” having some fun! Please view the pictures at our facebook page.
This is Savannah, a Boston Terrier who was stolen out of her yard just several days ago. Her owners have been frantic trying to find her. They did everything that most people do, call the shelter, call the animal hospitals, post flyers, go out looking for her, hoping they can find her somewhere, somehow. Often…
Greenies.com has some fantastic FREE videos you can watch online about oral care for your dog and cat. Videos include “Examining your pet’s teeth-how and why”, “What happens during a dental cleaning”, and “Keeping your pet’s breath smelling sweet”. Check them all out here: Greenie’s Videos
If your pet is scared of thunderstorms or fireworks, we can help! We are offering a new class for pets to help desensitize them to the sounds of thunderstorms. Your pet comes in twice a week for four weeks and is supervised and coached by our technicians during the entire class. Each session is 2…
Rattlesnakes are out in full force! The following pictures are of “Sarah” a 4 year old German Shorthair pointer who was recently bit by a Diamondback and came to our hospital on emergency earlier this month. These pictures were taken about 2 hours after Sarah was bitten. Sarah was one of the lucky ones, her…
Saying goodbye is never an easy thing to do, especially when it is to a dear friend and companion. This past Friday I had to say goodbye to my dear kitty Maxie. Maxie was nearly 17years old and her kidneys had failed in March. With treatment, she was able to improve but over the last…