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September 26 at 8:01 AM ·
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19 years later, we still remember. Thank you for all who serve and protect; including our 4 legged partners.
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The Legacy of 9/11 Dogs 19 Years Later – American Kennel Club
Everyone meet Diesel! He needs a home.
Poor guy has been through a lot and is still healing, but he is the happiest boy! Approximately 2 1/2 yrs old, 70 pounds, neutered, heart worm negative, current on vaccines, heart worm and flea prevention.
Give us a call or comment if you’re interested.
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Let’s see your mischievous pets!!
This is Callaway. He loves anything water or mud!
How to wear a mask properly. 😂😂
One last day to officially celebrate my people! Of course I celebrate them every day. KVC runs like a smooth oiled engine because of everyone’s efforts.
I know my team does this. We are always thinking about your babies.
Shout out to my people! Love them big time. We couldn't do this job without the A TEAM! Thank you to the KVC team!
Thank you to our entire staff. We, the DVM's, couldn't do our job without all of you!
Congratulations to Dr. Buckley!! House district 54.
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November 3 at 11:48 PM ·
A little fun on Halloween!💀👻🎃🎃
Lake Orion Veterinary Hospital
October 30 at 1:08 PM ·
Even werewolves need regular veterinary care! Dr. Barton made sure this guy got a complete check-up, updated his Rabies vaccination, and discussed with him the importance of dental care, and prevention of heartworm, fleas, and ticks because Rabies virus, Lyme Disease, and worms that live in your heart is some really scary stuff! Happy Halloweekend everyone! 🎃
Many things have xylitol in them. Chewing gum, Peanut butter, many medicines. Please look at labels before giving these things to your pets.
Austin Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Center
October 27 at 6:00 AM ·
This sweet pup, Gordy, gave his owners quite a scare the other day when they came home to find a bottle of melatonin mostly eaten. Luckily, they checked the ingredient list and knew that xylitol (the very first ingredient) is toxic to dogs! They immediately rushed him to our emergency department where he began treatment to help stabilize his blood sugar.
Xylitol is a natural sugar substitute found in many sugar-free foods and supplements (even some peanut butter!). Xylitol poisoning in dogs can cause a drop in blood sugar resulting in symptoms such as weakness, unsteadiness, shaking, and even seizures. It also has a negative effect on the liver. Gordy needed to be hospitalized for three days, before going home. We're so happy to see him feeling better and that his parents acted quickly!
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Steven Zary
October 24 at 7:21 PM ·
Mama Pumpkin is doing great after her C-section! She gave birth to 5 beautiful baby pumpkids!
We want to wish everyone a Happy New Year!
We will be closed from December 31-Jan 3. We will re-open Monday, January 4 at 8am.
Be safe and we can't wait to see you in the New Year!
We want to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas!
Our holiday hours are as follows; we will be closing at 6pm Wednesday, December 23, and will re-open Monday, December 28 at 8am. If you need medicine refills or dog/cat food, we will be happy to get those for you before our break. Thank you for continuing to support Killeen Veterinary Clinic.
Thank you everyone! Blue has found a home and is being loved as we speak! I am so happy he has found a home and can run around and play. I appreciate everyone sharing his post and helping!
Killeen Veterinary Clinic
November 16, 2020 at 12:52 PM ·
This is Blue. He’s an 8 month old pup that needs a home. He will come fully vaccinated, neutered, and with 6 months of heartworm prevention. If you’re interested, let us know.
Blue is still available. He's now 9 months old, he's been neutered, fully vaccinated, and he's on heartworm and flea prevention. This baby needs a family to love.
Killeen Veterinary Clinic
November 16, 2020 at 12:52 PM ·
This is Blue. He’s an 8 month old pup that needs a home. He will come fully vaccinated, neutered, and with 6 months of heartworm prevention. If you’re interested, let us know.
This is truly how we feel. We mourn also. We take it hard. It hurts us. We want the most peaceful experience for you and your pet.
Brenda Gough is with Jennifer Sula.
September 27, 2019 at 3:44 AM ·
How your vet sees euthanasia.....
So, you bring me this puppy - she kisses my face, devours the cookies I offer, and our friendship starts.
Several visits later, he starts to learn where all the cookie jars are in the clinic, and that lady in the white coat, well she’s okay....
Fast forward many visits later, now I am in love with your dog and your whole family because, well, you are just really really good people and I have not only watched that pup turn into a really sweet family member, but I got to watch the kids grow every year and be a very small part of your journey.
Remember that time she ate your teenage daughter’s thong underwear? 😝😝😝 yeah we all had a good laugh over that once surgery was done and she was recovered. Your daughter probably never forgave me for bagging that up and showing the whole fam-jam when they came to pick her up from the clinic.
So many adventures, so little time.....
And here we are, fifteen or so odd years later, having to say goodbye.
He’s got heart disease and I can’t fix it anymore. She’s got cancer and there is no cure. He has arthritis and the meds just aren’t working. I want her to live forever for you. I want that so badly it hurts. I feel like I have failed him and you when I have run out of options to keep them, and you, comfortable and happy.
So now it’s time, and I am supposed to be professional. Objective. I am the doctor. Calm. Cool. Collected. Always under control.
F~*k that.
I have known you and her for a third of my life, and most of my professional career.
But I keep it together. My superhuman amazing technicians have put the catheter in. My support staff from reception to assistants have done all the paperwork. Trust me they may not show it but their hearts are breaking for you. They have been there. They know. And they know you and care about you too.
And I have the needle in the pocket of my white coat. The same pocket that was always full of treats for him. I take a deep yoga breath and come into the room. Gotta stay strong now.......
She’s giving me that sweet look she always does, the one that is followed by puppy kisses and a glance at the cookie jar. But she is too weak now. She is ready. You are not. I am not. But this shit has to happen because we love her too much to let her suffer.
She would keep going as long as we asked her too. But we can’t ask her to anymore. It’s not fair to her. I wish our human hearts could be so giving all the time. I wish I could be the person my dog thinks I am. I wish I wish i wish I could find a way for them to live forever. But I don’t have those magical powers. I am just a vet.
So we kiss him back, not much left of his body that still works, but that old tail wags, just enough that I lose my shit on the inside but I try not to cry. Gotta stay strong.
Her body relaxes, she is in your arms and your are sobbing. Another family has lost one of its most cherished members. I put my stethoscope to her heart to make sure it has stopped but she is held so tight to your chest that maybe that is your heart I hear pounding or maybe it’s mine and all the blood rushing through my ears as I try so so so hard not to turn into a blubbering mess.
Confirmed, he has passed. You lay him gently on the table and we hug tightly as you go to leave.
The door closes behind you and I don’t know if you hear this, but I sob hysterically into your pets ear. She is gone, he will be missed, and you have to face what I know will be one of the hardest parts of today.
Entering that house and they are not there to greet you.
Please know that I know how you feel. As you leave the clinic I just wish with every fibre of my being that you never had to face that. I wish they could live forever.
And please know, I am so grateful that I was a small part of your journey.
Love always, Your vet.