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The Nasty Truth About Fleas- Memphis and Mid South Pet Health
There aren’t many creatures in the world that are as irritating and potentially dangerous as the flea. Here in Memphis, no pet is safe from fleas. Flea Myths 1. My pet is indoor only, so he cannot get fleas Truth: Fleas can enter homes on our shoes and pants, where they then thrive in our carpets and furnishings. They can...Read More
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What Do You Mean My Pet Needs A Dental Cleaning?- Memphis Area Pet Health
Why Should I Clean My Pet’s Teeth? Dental health is extremely important to your pet’s overall health! Unless your pet’s teeth are brushed daily, plaque, which is an accumulation of bacteria, will build up at the gum line. Eventually calculus forms, further irritating the gums, and then infection progresses to loosen and destroy the attachment of the tooth. Periodontal disease...Read More
Why You Should Take Your New Puppy or Kitten to the Vet
Most people know that it is important to take your new pet to the vet, but have you ever wondered why? Here are some reasons why taking your new pet to the vet should be first on your priority list.
Would Laser Therapy Help My Pet? – Mid South Pet Health
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
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Arthritis and Your Pet- Mid South Pet Health
This sweet boy is a 12 year old Rottweiler mix named Snickers. Like most bigger dogs his age, he suffers from chronic arthritis pain. Snickers’s owners began to notice that he was very slow to sit down or stand up. He also seemed very stiff and occasionally had trouble walking on slick floors. Snickers did not cry or whine, but...Read More
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Your Heartworm Questions Answered
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
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