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How Dedicated Ownership Impacts Patient Healing

Posted 10.03.17 by Melanie Barnett-Fisher, DVM

Titan is 3 year old Chihuahua that presented to The Pet Hospitals- Midtown after being attacked by a large breed dog.  The dog was aggressive and before anyone could intervene, Titan was suffering severe trauma to his neck.  When Titan presented to our hospital, he was found to have scleral hemorrhage in both eyes (ruptured blood vessels) and severe trauma...Read More

Runners To Your Mark…

Posted 10.03.17 by Katie Willis

“If you are a runner, you are a runner. It doesn’t matter how fast or how far. It doens’t matter if today is your first day or if you’ve been running for twenty years. There is no test to pass, no license to earn, no membership card to get in. You just run.” ~John Bingham Running is determination, perseverance, and...Read More

How You Can Help Pets Affected By Hurricane Harvey

Posted 08.31.17 by Christine Taylor, DVM

In the midst of the devastation of Hurricane Harvey, many animal shelters are providing refuge to homeless and displaced pets during disaster relief efforts. The need for supplies is tremendous, as these individuals work tirelessly to meet the basic needs of these pets during their stay. The SPCA of Texas and Jan Rees-Jones Animal Care Center, as well as the...Read More

TPH Provides Pet Adoption Assistance

Posted 03.03.16 by Emily Lindsey

Thousands of pets end up in shelters across the US each month and sadly some of those never find a loving, forever home like they deserve.  Statistically, close to 7.6 million companion animals enter animal shelters nationwide every year. We are grateful shelters are there to meet their needs, but it doesn’t completely solve the problem. In fact, many issues come up...Read More

Veterinary Technicians: So Much More Than Nurses

Posted 10.15.15 by Kassie Newton, DVM

Have you ever wondered,”What does it take to be a veterinary technician?” Have you ever thought it would be fun to play with puppies and kittens all day? Well, that’s what a lot of people think that we do in veterinary offices, but that is far from the truth. Yes, we do get to see puppies and kittens and trust us,...Read More

Feature Case: Brock the Pit Bull – Memphis Area Pets

Posted 06.10.15 by Emily Lindsey

Name: Brock Species: Canine Age: 10 years Weight: 87 pounds People who know me describe me as… Super sweet and loving! On May 12th of this year, Brock’s owner brought him into The Pet Hospitals to see Dr. Karen Gant for his yearly check up, vaccinations, and blood work. Everything seemed rather normal, but Brock’s dad was worried by the...Read More