Cats and dogs find anti-freeze quite tasty and if they come across a spill, they will lick it. Keep new and used antifreeze in sealed containers, away from pets. If a cat walks through a puddle of antifreeze, then licks his paws, he can ingest enough antifreeze to become gravely ill or even die. If you suspect your pet has ingested anti-freeze, please call us immediately. We have a quick test that can detect anti-freeze ingestion

We want you to be aware of the many hazards at home and in the yard. Common poisonous flowers include lilies, azaleas, hydrangeas, hemlock, rhododendrons, gladiolus, oleander and hibiscus…all causing vomiting, diarrhea and sometimes death if ingested in large enough quantities. Remove all plants where pets roam unsupervised. Visit us immediately if your pet has ingested any harmful flowers or plants.

Southern Veterinary Medical Dictionary

Southerners have the lowest stress rate because they do not take medical terminology seriously.
See if you agree.

Artery........................The Study of Paintings
Bacteria.....................Back door to cafeteria
Barium.......................What doctors do when patients die
Benign.......................What you be, after you be eight
Caesarean Section......A neighborhood in Rome
Cat Scan....................Searching for Kitty
Cauterize....................Made eye contact with her
Colic..........................A sheep dog
Coma........................A punctuation mark
Dilate........................To live long
Enema.......................Not a friend
Fester........................Quicker than someone else
Fibula........................A small lie
Impotent....................Distinguished, well known
Labor Pain................Getting hurt at work
Medical Staff............A Doctor's Cane
Morbid.....................A higher offer
Nitrates.....................Cheaper than day rates
Node........................I knew it
Outpatient.................A person who has fainted
Pelvis........................Second cousin to Elvis
Post Operative..........A letter carrier
Recovery Room........Place to do upholstery
Secretion...................Hiding something
Seizure......................Roman Emperor 
Tablet.......................A small table
Terminal Illness.........Getting sick at airport
Tumor......................One plus one more
Urine........................Opposite of you're out

MEMPHIS

Memphis came to us in March 2010 as a 12-week-old Great Dane puppy that had been attacked by multiple dogs in the house hours before entry. He presented lateral (was on his side) and in shock. He had severe trauma to all limbs with punctures to his face and ears. He was admitted to the hospital and was in Intensive Care for days. In t...he first 2 days of care, he received a blood transfusion and suffered from ARDS (Acute Respiratory Syndrome) which he battled through. Memphis was with us in the hospital for one month and received daily wound care and multiple surgeries during that time. Memphis is an AMAZING pet who had the drive to live. He is a fighter and a survivor! It was bittersweet to see him go home with his family, as we had all grown to love him as if he were our own. Memphis is now a 130-pound, 1-year-old giant puppy with a heart of gold, and we cherish every time we get to see him run up and down our halls with his squeaky toy in tow!

Happy Birthday to Darci Hoefer!!!!

Happy Birthday to Darci Hoefer!!!! All of us at First 24 Vet hope you have a great day!

 

Thinking of adding a new addition to your family circle? There are a lot of things you need to know before you bring home a new puppy or kitten...such as...what am I going to feed my new friend, where will it sleep, and how do I keep him or her healthy? We encourage you to ask us questions about the new member of your family.

 

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Is your pet starting to get a little grey around the muzzle? As your pet ages, it is important to maintain optimum health for their quality of life. Senior pets need more extensive risk assessment visitations. Teeth should be brushed daily, exercise routines are important and remember obesity is the number one health problem in older dogs. With routine blood and urine analysis and more frequent risk assessment exams, your pet will live a long and healthy life.