Pet Health
A New Year Equals New Opportunities to Be a Great Pet Owner!
Now that the calendar has officially flipped over to 2019, you may be focusing on meeting some new resolutions for the upcoming year. Perhaps one of those is to be an even greater pet owner than you already are. This...
Rethinking Pets for Presents
The thought of a cuddly puppy or kitten under the Christmas tree may be tempting, but think twice before giving a pet as a present. The months following the holidays are often the busiest time for shelters as new...
Safe and Thankful
The hustle and bustle of Thanksgiving is a part of the tradition for many families. But in the commotion, it’s important to keep safety in mind for our four-legged family members. Our Magnolia Springs Veterinary Center veterinary staff offers...
Safe Spooking
Do you have plans for trick-or-treating this month? Parties? Visiting kiddos in creative costumes? As Halloween activities can often stretch through much of October, our Magnolia Springs Veterinary Center veterinary staff provides these tips to help keep this fun and...
Only the Lonely
Does your dog chew, scratch, whine or bark when left alone? Or does your cat urinate in your bed or meow loudly? While more common in dogs than cats, you may be tempted to conclude your pet has separation anxiety....
The Top Summer Safety Issues for Dogs and Cats
Now that summer is finally here, you and your pet can spend more time outdoors enjoying all that the season has to offer. Like the other three seasons, summer presents unique safety challenges for our companion animals. The good news...
Guard Your Pet’s Heart: Why Prevention Just Makes Sense
The heartworm parasite presents a serious and sometimes fatal threat to companion animals. Unfortunately, it is easy for your pet to pick up and difficult to treat in dogs. There is no heartworm treatment for cats.
The...
Pet Health Checklist: 4 Tips to Keep Your Pet Safe This Spring
Our recent winter is one we’re looking forward to leaving behind, and it officially ends this month. As you look forward to spring, the Adair County Veterinary Clinic veterinary team encourages you to take a few minutes to consider...
Preserving the Pearly Whites
Did you know that it’s National Pet Dental Health Month? The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) started this awareness campaign several years ago to alert people about the importance of caring for their pet’s oral health. Although most pet...