Archive for the ‘All about Martindale Animal Clinic’ Category
Black Cat
Our clients continue to amaze us in their willingness to go above and beyond in helping care for animals. Sometimes caring for animals that are not their own. One of our families has taken a sweet young male cat into their home. He has been hanging around outside and just in need of love and care. Now [...]
Food Recall Notice
The staff at Martindale Animal Clinic wanted to help keep our clients informed about a recent and rather important pet food recall. None of the foods recalled are what we carry here at Martindale Animal Clinic. Diamond Pet Foods has voluntarily recalled some brands of dry dog and cat food that it manufactured in its [...]
Harley and Rocky
It isn’t often that a pet needs to have a leg amputated. This past week, two of our staff members needed this procedure with one of their pets. Harley, the cat, had a cancerous tumour just above his elbow that had been growing rapidly and not responding to other treatments. It was causing him discomfort and [...]
UPDATE – Annie has been adopted
We are so excited that Annie has a new home. Her family is so excited to be able to share thier life with this little bundle of joy. Thank you to everyone who has helped us share her story and help.
Parker
At one time or another all pets get curious about our things. Whether it is smells that can’t be resisted or just the temptation to try, one thing is certain – the crazier to item the more our dogs want it. Parker fell to this folly and ate a few pipe cleaners. Something so small and [...]
Annie Needs A Home
Little Annie is a five month old terrier cross who suffered a broken leg which needed immediate repair. She now has a plate in her front leg and will have to wear a splint for the next few weeks as she continues to heal and grow. We are so excited to see this little girl [...]
Hermione
Hermione is about 7 years old and in pretty good health. Recently she started to urinate in inappropriate places and not be very social. Her owner brought her in for an exam. Diagnostic testing, including a urinalysis, was completed. The culture of urine indicated infection. Hermione is continuing to eat her Royal Canin Dental Diet that helps [...]
Antonio
Antonio was newly adopted into his family. He is patient and gentle and loves to go for walks. His family knew he had a sore on his tail from wagging it too much inside his kennel. The wound got infected and was very sore and inflamed. Surgery was done to remove the tip of Antonio`s tail. Keeping this [...]
The Early Spring Weather is causing Early Parasite Concerns for our Pets
We, here at Martindale Animal Clinic, are already seeing ticks and fleas on our patients. Clients and staff are reporting seeing mosquitos. For these reasons we are recommending an earlier start this year for heartworm, flea and tick prevention products. Please call us to set up your annual exam and heartworm test for your [...]
Jewel
Jewel is a four year old English Mastiff weighing in at about 175 lbs. This big beautiful girl was such a joy to have in the clinic. Her easy going manner and friendly attitude, made our day. We truly enjoyed having her cuddle with her toy and lean against us during the visit. Jewel’s family [...]