Foxwood Animal Hospital

Hope everyone has a happy and safe Labor Day! Here are a few tips to help keep your pets safe this holiday!

Guard the grill:
Keep pets away from the grill, grill tools, lighter fluid, and matches in order to avoid burns and hazardous chemical ingestion.

Protect your plate:
Many foods we enjoy on Labor Day such as corn on the cob, grapes, onion, chocolate, and alcohol can be toxic to pets or a choking hazards.

Beat the heat:
Dogs are susceptible to heat stroke. Make sure there is plenty of water and shade for your canine companions to stay cool.

Forego the fireworks:
Not only can fireworks spook pets, but they can also cause severe burns. Make sure you have a safe and quiet area where they can go to feel safe.

Good morning! Did you know that august is designated the month for National Immunization Awareness? Vaccines are important for your pets safety as well as your own. Did you know some of the illnesses your pets could get can be transferred to humans? This is one of the many reasons they are so important. Vaccines introduce harmless agents called antigens into their bodies to help strengthen our pets immune systems. Vaccines have many benefits, a few of those are included in the image below. We want your pets to stay healthy and safe. If your pets need their vaccines updated give us a call to schedule an appointment at 816.453.2154 have a wonderful day!

Happy Friday! As another week comes to a close, here are a few of our furry friends who have visited us recently. We love what we do and making sure your pets are happy and healthy! If your pets are in need of something, give us a call at (816)453-2154. We will be more than happy to help! 🐾

Everyone wants their pets to stay safe and sometimes getting overheated happens faster than you think. There are many ways we can keep our pets safe on those extra hot days this summer. Here’s a few tips! Taking shorter walks in the cooler parts of the day is one way to keep your pets cool. Another is to make sure they are staying hydrated. In the heat it is much easier to get dehydrated, especially if they aren’t keeping up on their water intake. If possible you can keep your pets indoors on those extremely hot days and never leave your pets in the car. Even when weather isn’t severe, cars can overheat quickly leading to deadly temperatures this can be life threatening to our furry friends. A few signs of heat stress for you to keep an eye out for include: abnormal tongue/gum color, restlessness, anxiousness, excessive drooling/panting, and unsteadiness. Just remember to stay safe and stay cool!

Wow! Where did this year go? It’s already July and with July comes sparks! 🎆 Here are a few tips to keep our pets safe this holiday. Many animals are scared and easily startled, so it’s best to keep them indoors in a safe space. While some pets are scared others can be curious let’s make sure to keep them away from sparklers, glow sticks, fireworks, charcoal, and kabob skewers. Just as a reminder the clinic is closed now through the 4th of July. We will reopen on Friday, July 5th for calls and purchases with appointments resuming Monday morning. Have a safe and Happy 4th!

Are you thinking of going out of town but you can’t take your pets with you and don’t want to leave them at home alone either? Don’t worry we offer boarding services! With just a few requirements your pet can have a safe space to stay while you are away, whether it’s for the weekend or longer we have you covered. The requirements include a pre-boarding exam, being up to date on vaccinations, and a current negative f***l test. These requirements are to protect your pets as well as others. If you are interested in our boarding services or would like to learn more give us a call!

Everyday pets go missing, you see flyers up for missing pets everywhere. Right now it’s someone else’s pet but it could be yours next, so let’s talk about National microchipping month. National microchipping month brings awareness to the benefits of getting your pets microchipped such higher chances of being reunited with your pet and piece of mind. A small electrical chip called a microchip is inserted under the skin. This microchip gives an identification number when scanned that is linked specifically to your pet when registered. The microchip is about the size of a grain of rice and the needle used to insert it is only a little larger than a regular needle used for injections. Microchips can be placed in the office and require no anesthesia. Make sure if your pet goes missing you never have to feel that feeling of possibly never seeing them again. If you have questions or would like to schedule your microchip appointment give us a call at (816)453-2154.

Good morning everyone, just wanted to take a meow-ment to say Happy Mother’s Day to all you paw-some moms out there! Whether your babies have fingers and toes or paws and claws we hope you have the purrrfect Mother’s Day! 🐾

Good afternoon everyone! Check out the new CBD products we have in stock! The first one is called Stress Releaf, this comes in a chewable form and comes in 2 different size ranges, small dog then medium and large dog. The second product is called Digestive Releaf, these also come in a chewable form, and they come in small dog then medium and large dog as well. Along with those we now carry a liquid Stress Releaf for cats and lastly a Daily Releaf liquid supporting long term health for medium dogs. All of these new products are based off weight and have the recommended dosages on the backs of the bags or boxes. Stop on in and give them a try and feel free to ask our staff if you have any questions!

Breathe in that fresh air, listen to the wind, and absorb some warm sun rays because today is Earth Day! 🌎 What a beautiful day to enjoy our planet! Here are a few ways you can participate. If you see some trash on the ground pick it up, not only is it bad for the planet but it could be bad for our pets as well if they were to ingest it. Another way you could participate is by planting some plants or a tree, plants and trees are good for creating oxygen for us to breathe and could be a fun way to enjoy the outdoors. Lastly you could take your pets out to play or for a walk, what better way to celebrate Earth Day than to enjoy all the earth has to offer including our fur babies! Have a purrrfect Earth Day!

Thump thump, thump thump. That’s the sound of a healthy heart! ❤️ April is National Heartworm Awareness Month. How do our pets get Heartworms? Heartworms are spread by those pesky insects no one cares for, mosquitoes 🦟. How do we prevent our pets from getting Heartworms? First, you get your annual heartworm test to make sure they don’t have Heartworms. After a negative heartworm test there are many different types of heartworm preventatives you can give your pets to keep them protected. Lastly keeping them on the preventative you have chosen is key to keeping them healthy! If you are out or running low stop by the clinic to get your prevention. We now carry Nexgard Plus. It covers fleas/tick, Heartworms, roundworms, and hookworms if your interested ask our staff about it today.

Hoppy Easter! Easter is an egg-citing holiday! Have you given your animal companions their Easter baskets yet? If not there is still time! We all want to keep our babies safe on this colorful holiday so here are a few tips. Although Easter egg hunts can be fun for both kids and pets, it’s a good idea to keep pets away from them. Pets can ingest the plastic eggs which can lead to internal blockage and they are also choking hazards. Easter is a nice time for those beautiful lilies, but they are extremely toxic to cats. Even just a small amount can be fatal, so if you have them keep them out of your cat’s reach. Keep all candies and chocolates out of your pets reach, chocolate is toxic to pets and other candies can be choking hazards. Let’s all have a safe and fun filled holiday!
🦮🐈‍⬛🐣🥚🐣🥚🐣🐈🐕‍🦺

March 28th has been chosen for Respect your cat day. You’re probably thinking we should love and respect our cats everyday but this day is very special to our feline friends. Although today cats are primarily companion animals they have a very interesting history. From being worshipped by ancient Egyptians, assisting in keeping pests down in the trenches of WWI, and now our furry friends. The history gives us great reason to spoil them a little extra with some new toys and some treats. A few ideas to show them some extra love is respecting their hunter instinct & their need to scratch by getting them a new feather toy or scratching post to satisfy these instinctive behaviors. A couple other ways to participate is to respect their desire for human interaction, your cat’s health, and snooze time. Not all cats enjoy snuggles and scratches but if they do, give them some extra love for their special day. Keeping their health in mind by getting them to the vet for their annual wellness exam and vaccinations is a great way to show you care. Lastly a cat’s sleep is very important to them, as they need more sleep than we do and their predator instincts to hunt then rest and conserve energy. If you see them snoozing respect their natural habits and love on them when they wake up. Enjoy Respect your cat day and get some snuggles!
🐈🐈‍⬛🐈🐈‍⬛🐈🐈‍⬛🐈🐈‍⬛🐈🐈‍⬛🐈🐈‍⬛🐈🐈‍⬛🐈

Good morning everyone! March is Poison Prevention Awareness Month. There are many different substances that can be considered harmful to our pets, some you may realize and others we may not think about. When your pet has ingested something they shouldn’t have it’s important to act as fast as possible, poisons can work quickly. Call your veterinarian, go directly to the nearest emergency veterinary hospital, or call either ASPCA animal poison control center or pet poison helpline. If your pet has been poisoned tips to help your veterinarian include: knowing how much and what they have consumed, bringing the container or picture of the item with full ingredient list, being honest about what they have consumed, and keeping track of their symptoms. Signs of poisoning may include any of the following: vomiting, diarrhea, collapse, lack of coordination, unusual behavior, excessive drooling, or weakness/lethargy. Below is an image with the top 10 pet toxins of 2023. There are so many potential hazards for our animal companions. This is why we have to stay vigilant to make sure these hazards are less accessible so our pets are less likely to get into them. Stay safe and have a wonderful day!

Happy Valentine’s Day everyone! What a wonderful day to celebrate love. Celebrate with the ones who love you most, your animal companions! They appreciate you in so many ways, so here are a few ways to show them you care and have a fur-tastic Valentines Day! Create an at home spa day, pampering you and your pets. Feeling cooped up, take your pet for a ride in the car and experience new scenery. Another option is baking some healthy pet treats. One more option that you may enjoy is a pet and me movie marathon! Snuggle up on the couch with your pets and watch your favorite movie! These are just a few options of ways to spend this holiday of love with your pets, the possibilities are endless! Whether you get out or stay in, have a paw-sitively amazing Valentine’s Day! ❤️🐶❤️🐱❤️

February is designated as Spay/Neuter Awareness Month, “Beat the Heat”. This month is observed to inform the general public and pet owners about the positive impact of spaying and neutering your pets. These surgical procedures can have behavioral and health benefits to animals as well as helps control pet populations. Spay/Neuter Awareness Month was established to address pet overpopulation in a humane way, reduce the number of homeless animals, and improve the quality of life of pets and pet owners. Below are some of the benefits of spaying and neutering your pets. If you have questions about spaying/neutering your pets call us today for more information. Have a great day!

Did you know that today is Change a pets life day? Every year on January 24th, Change a pets life day is celebrated. This day is to bring awareness to animals in need and to encourage people to adopt pets from shelters if they are able. Not everyone will be able to adopt and that is okay! There are other ways you can make a positive impact on these pets lives. A few ideas include sharing, volunteering, donating, fostering, and adopting. Sharing information, do you know someone that has been looking for an animal companion? Tell them about change a pets life day, you could be making a positive impact on your friend and a pet in need. If you are unable to house a pet yourself, volunteering and donation are always nice options. Volunteering at a local animal shelter could make a huge difference in the lives of many homeless pets and donations to animal rescue groups go directly to the pets and their needs. If you are in the position to house pets there is two different options fostering and adoption. Some people love to help but may not be able to house long term, if that is the case fostering may be an option for you. If you are able and would like to make a permanent positive impact on a pets life look into adopting a pet. There are so many options to better the lives of pets in need, check with your local shelter and rescue facilities today to see how you can help make a difference.

Brrr! Is it cold out?! Just like in warm weather, the cold weather can pose risks to our pets. Here are some tips to help keep our animal friends safe during such cold times. Keep an eye on those paws, keeping the fur trimmed on the feet can help prevent ice/snow accumulation between toes. After walks wipe down their belly, legs, and feet. The de-icing products can be toxic to our pets, consider using pet safe de-icers on your property and neighborhood. Keep away from frozen water, you never know if the ice will support their weight and a fall through the ice could be deadly. Keep pets inside, just like us they are susceptible to hypothermia and frostbite. Animals should never be left out for long periods of time in below freezing weather. During these cold times shorter walks are a good idea, when going on walks keep in mind your pets breed and age because this can play a factor in their limits. Make some racket! Although deadly during cold weather, outdoor and feral cats can find the heat of your engine comforting. By honking your horn, banging on the hood, and checking under your car you could potentially save their lives. These are just a few cold weather safety tips to help keep your pets safe this season, stay warm and have a good day!!

Happy Howlidays! Unleashing all kinds of joy this season!
Pet the cat and walk the doggie
Fa la la la la, la la la la
Don’t let either chew the holly
Fa la la la la, la la la la
Our furry and not so furry pals love to spend time with us, just keep in mind there are many hazards come howliday season. Just a few tips in keeping your loved pets safe during the festivities. If you have holly or mistletoe make sure it is kept out of their reach as it can make them very ill. Skip the sweets as well as fatty and spicy foods. Pets can join the fun in other ways that don’t lead to illness and costly medical bill. We hope everyone has a wonderful Howliday, may your Christmas be furry and bright! Merry Christmas! 🎄🎅🏻🎄🎅🏻

Good morning! Have your animal companions been naughty or nice this year? With the holiday just a few days away make sure you stock up on all your pet needs before 2023 comes to an end. As a reminder the clinic will be closed December 25th for Christmas and January 1st for the New Year.

Wow is it December already?! Where did this year go? 2024 may be around the corner but there is still time to spread some awareness about safe toys and gifts. Since it is the gift giving season it seems appropriate. Toys are not just a way for us to show we care, they can also provide exercise and mental stimulation for our pets. When choosing a gift for you furry or not so furry pals keep their size and breed in mind. Not all toys are meant for all pets and we want to do everything we can to keep our animal companions safe. If your are in need of some new safe toys for your animal friends, stop by the clinic and check out our selection today!

A day to come together to show support in achieving the best health for animals, people, and the environment possible is One Health Day! This day recognizes the interrelationships between the environment, our pets, and us. Examples include zoonotic disease such as rabies, ringworm, and giardia just to list a few. By giving our pets the best veterinary care possible helps to prevent these zoonotic diseases. By doing so you are not only protecting them but your families and environment as well. Happy One Health Day and if you need to schedule an appointment just give us a call!

Good morning and Happy Halloween!! Halloween can be filled with bundles of fun as well as sweets and treats. We have to take extra precautions this time of year to make sure our pets don’t find our stash of goodies since it can make them very sick! If you want your pets to experience this fun filled holiday be sure to get them some animal friendly snacks that they can safely enjoy. Also remember Halloween is one of those holidays that if you have a pet that scares easily, it is a good idea to try to keep them away from the excitement of trick or treaters. Let’s all have a safe, fun, and spooky Halloween!!! 👻 🎃 👻🎃

National Pit Bull Awareness Day is for all those people who own a pit bull and to share recognition and education to promote positive perception of how sweet and lovable these pups can be. Over the years these furry friends have gotten a bad wrap, let’s change that and show some love. This day is dedicated to improving public view of the American Pit Bull Terrier. By sharing positive stories and experiences you can literally save lives by keeping them out shelters due to bias and fear that come from negative based stories. National Pit Bull Awareness Day falls on the last Saturday of October unless it is Halloween then it is moved. If you own a Pit Bull add a picture of your fur babies with us, show the love!

Are you Feline spooky right meow?! In the spooky spirit of Halloween did you know that October 27th is National Black Cat Day? This day gives people the opportunity to show their love and support for black cats. Black cats haven’t always gotten a good wrap, they are most typically known as an omen for bad luck. Let’s flip the script and show them some much needed love, after all look how adorable they are! 🐈‍⬛ 🎃🐈‍⬛🎃🐈‍⬛