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Preventative Wellness Care More Than Just “Shots”

Posted 08.12.15 by Emily Lindsey

By Drew McWatters, DVM Preventative wellness care, or routine “check-ups”, is an undervalued and misunderstood part of both human and animal health care. Even though everyone knows “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure”, we are reluctant to take ourselves or our pets to the doctor in the absence of an illness.  As a veterinarian, here are...Read More

Care Credit for Veterinary Services

Posted 08.11.15 by Emily Lindsey

Although we constantly try to keep our prices reasonable, we do understand that veterinary care can add up. Here at The Pet Hospitals, we do not offer payment plans or billing. However, we do have an option for you!

Litter Box Training

Posted 07.30.15 by Emily Lindsey

So you are welcoming a new kitten into your home, but you don’t want them using the bathroom on your carpet? Litter box training will save your sanity! Here are our best tips:

Cat Behavior: Who are these crazy predators we call pets?

Posted 07.15.15 by Emily Lindsey

Cats are low maintenance right? Easy keepers? All you need to do is get a litter box, a food and water, and you’re all set! Your independent kitty will appear for petting and purring, maybe demonstrate some instagram-worthy hijinx, and then go entertain herself. While appealingly easy, this scenario is usually not the reality of owning a cat. There are many...Read More

Physical Exams are Important for Pets- Memphis Pet Health

Posted 11.01.14 by Kim Swift

The Importance of a Physical Exam A complete physical exam is a key component of your pet’s visit at The Pet Hospitals! Click the above link to see a few of our veterinarians thoroughly explain what they are looking for and why it is essential!  During the physical exam, your doctor can: Check over your pet from head to tail....Read More

Boarding Your Dog or Cat- Memphis Area Pet Health

Posted 10.27.14 by Kim Swift

It’s a festive time of year as well as a hectic one! With the holidays come vacations and time spent away from home, but what about your beloved pets that can’t make the journey? Here at the Pet Hospitals we want to offer some peace of mind and insight to our boarding facilities. Our cats and dogs are boarded in...Read More

Introducing a New Cat Into Your Home – Memphis Pet Health

Posted 10.03.13 by Katie Wooden, DVM

Humans and dogs are “pack” animals where cats are territoriality independent; knowing this is important when introducing a new cat into your home. When adopting a new cat, it is important to create its own space/environment. The room that you select should have its own food bowl, water bowl, and litter box. Normally, there should be a litter box for every...Read More

Would Laser Therapy Help My Pet? – Mid South Pet Health

Posted 11.27.12 by Bart E. Madison, DVM

We have been very excited about the addition of our laser therapy unit at the Collierville location! We have had great results using laser therapy for arthritis, back pain, wounds, surgical incisions, and even snake bites. How does laser therapy work? Laser therapy is a noninvasive procedure that uses light to stimulate cells and increase blood circulation. At the correct laser wavelength,...Read More

Your Heartworm Questions Answered

Posted 11.07.12 by Katie Wooden, DVM

Welcome to The Pet Hospitals’ blog! We hope that this blog will give you some helpful information, as well as insight in to what we do as veterinarians every day.  We will be sharing some of our cases and discussing general topics as well, so stay tuned! Very frequently, my clients ask me, “What do I need to do to...Read More