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Fear Free – Pet Grooming & Animal Hospital Visits
Pet Grooming & Animal Hospital – Fear is a behavior in all of us that is a hardwired response caused by the belief that someone or something is dangerous, likely to cause pain or a threat. Unfortunately, being afraid or fearful of a veterinary examination or procedure has become the new “normal” or something most…
Read MoreKennel Cough
What is Kennel Cough? Bordetella Bronchiseptica virus is a mild self-limiting upper respiratory infection that involves the trachea and bronchi of dogs of any age. It causes coughing that is commonly described as a “honking goose sound”, sneezing and nasal discharge. Severe cases may have a sore throat thus causing inappetence. How does my dog…
Read MoreHealthy Pets & Healthy Teeth Go Paw in Paw
February was National Pet Dental Health Month, but your furry friend’s oral health should be a priority all year long! According to the American Veterinary Dental Society, more than 70% of cats and 80% of dogs have oral disease by 3 years of age. Dr. Denise Roche, a Springfield, Mo veterinarian, and the Deerfield staff want…
Read MoreSafe & Happy Holidays for Your Pets: Tips from a Concerned Veterinarian in Springfield, MO
To help protect your loyal companions, let’s revisit safety tips on common risks that arise for pets during the holiday season. Chances are your beloved pets land right near the top of your 2014 Reasons to be Thankful list. We know our staff’s pets leave us all endlessly thankful. With a total of 11 dogs, nine cats,…
Read MoreSpringfield MO Vet Aquires New Digtial X-Ray Technology
Deerfield Veterinary Hospital in Springfield Mo. purchased a Vet Ray Digital radiography machine. How does this machine differ from our previous veterinary digital radiography machine? Our new veterinary digital x-ray emits 8 times less radiation than our previous machine. This makes our machine more environmentally friendly by decreasing its carbon footprint. This also means that…
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