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With winter just around the corner, you be might thinking that you can go ahead and slack on giving your pets their parasite preventatives. We hate to be the bearer of annoying news, but the fact is, our temperate climate means that bugs often linger through the fall and winter months. Contrary to popular opinion, … Read moreParasites Really Suck. We Can Help!

If you’re like a lot of pet parents we know, you’re taking your best friend for as many walks as you can right now. That’s great for everyone involved, but it’s always a good idea to remain on alert for snakes basking in the sun, even if your regular route is primarily paved. Snakes aren’t … Read moreMaking Snake Bites Hiss-story!

Dr. Bell will be the first to tell you that I love food. I admit it—I’m a food-a-holic. With fall barbecues in full swing – not to mention my favorite howliday, Halloween – I’m having a hard time taking my usual third nap of the day. I’m just too excited to sleep. But here’s the … Read moreJake’s Take: Save Me from Myself!

So what’s shakin’, bacon? If you have a cat, chances are you know your feline is pretty darn talented. We know when it’s 15 minutes before your alarm goes off. Nobody can unspool a whole roll of toilet paper as good as a cat. We’re like psychics ‘cuz we can tell just when you need … Read moreBugsy’s Bits: It’s Hip To Snip!

The 4th of July may be a little more low-key this year, but it will still bring some hazards for your pet. Here are some tips for keeping your animal friend safe while you celebrate: 1. Fireworks are cool, but the racket from even small neighborhood explosives can be terrifying for animals. Keep your pets … Read more4 for the 4th: Pet Safety Tips

So, if you’re like most humans I know, you take a lot of pride in your perfect lawn. It’s not something I pretend to understand. I mean, burying your toys and rolling around in smelly stuff – I get that, but green grass as far as the eye can see? And weed-less flower beds? Woof-ever. … Read moreJake’s Take: The Buzz About Lawn Chemicals, Bees, & Me

If there’s one thing we know about spring in Alabama, it’s that insects reign supreme. New blooms mean new bugs, and your pet needs to be protected from pests like fleas, ticks, and intestinal worms who don’t care at all that a pandemic is ravaging the planet. When it comes to your animal companion, these … Read moreSpring has Sprung! Read on for a Few Important, Perennial Safety Tips

In the wake of the COVID-19 epidemic, we’ve changed how we do business so that we can safely serve you in these challenging times. If your pet is sick or in need of urgent care, please call us. Dr. Bell is still seeing pets on an emergency basis, and we’re still scheduling non-emergency visits for … Read moreWe’re Still Open for You & Your Pets

So how’s yer mom n’em? Seein’ as it’s National Kidney Month, I thought I’d fix you up with some info about kidney disease and litterbox problems—especially since sometimes they go hand-in-paw. I took to a litterbox right away but I’m told some cats have “issues”, bless their hearts. When they do, it’s a usually a … Read moreBugsy’s Bits: No Kid-neying About Litterbox Problems