Yes! You can come in!! We love seeing you all in the clinic and also love the benefits of curbside check in! We always strive to provide the best possible care and experience for our clients and patients. We believe that every aspect of your pet's visit should be geared towards their comfort, well-being, and [...]
Your pet may have to undergo anesthesia for some veterinary procedures, and you may be worried about their safety, but our Associated Veterinary Medical Center team is here to calm your fears by explaining anesthesia’s safe and effective use for your pet. Anesthesia ensures your pet can safely receive the care they need Some veterinary [...]
Routine veterinary visits help your pet live a long, healthy, and happy life. Early detection and intervention allows our veterinary team to treat a disease in the beginning stages, and then manage the condition with medication or simple lifestyle changes. Your veterinarian can also give you pointers that will help your pet live their healthiest [...]
Whether your pet is healthy or sick, blood work can provide critical information about their internal health and overall wellbeing. While understanding the benefits of blood work for diagnosing a sick pet is easy, this diagnostic testing also can help us detect small changes in healthy pets months or years before visible disease signs appear. [...]
Summer is full of opportunities to enjoy your pet’s company—from mountain hikes, to dips in the lake, to backyard games of fetch, to cuddle sessions in the cool house. But excessive heat can endanger your pet, so ensure they stay cool during all your outdoor summer adventures. Here are our Associated Veterinary Medical Center team’s [...]
Our team at Associated Veterinary Medical Center answers some frequently asked questions about pet insurance, to help you decide if pet insurance is right for you. Question: What is pet insurance? Answer: Pet insurance is similar to human health insurance, and covering your pet with a good health insurance plan can provide peace of mind [...]
As we continue to practice social distancing, we’re pleased to provide three online resources to help fulfill your pet’s needs at home during this quarantine period—Vetsource, Pet Page, and Purina Vet Direct. Vetsource: Order medications, parasite preventives, and nutritional supplements We’ve partnered with VetSource to offer a home delivery program that provides affordable, high-quality medications, [...]
We often think of picking up after our pets as an act of decency, but there are actually much bigger reasons why we should be cleaning up our dogs’ waste. #1: Dog poop is a pollutant The Environmental Protection Agency classifies dog poop as a pollutant, in the same category as oil spills, herbicides, insecticides, and [...]
We strongly believe that your pet’s veterinary experience should be a positive and enjoyable one, so we strive to recognize even subtle signs of fear, anxiety, and stress, and make adjustments to meet your pet’s emotional needs. To help us achieve this mission, we incorporate many Fear-Free techniques into each pet’s visit. The Fear Free [...]
Did you know that an estimated 60% of cats and 56% of dogs in the United States were overweight or obese in 2018? There are many diseases and conditions that come along with extra pounds, including diabetes, arthritis, high blood pressure, kidney disease, certain cancers, heart and respiratory disease, and decreased life expectancy. Since maintaining [...]