August Pet of the Month
Truman is a 7 year old neutered male boxer belonging to a wonderful family. He is also a laid back couch potato that loves to snuggle with his family! He came to Rock Bridge Animal Hospital to see Dr. Susan Sappington for his annual wellness exam and vaccines. During the history, his mom mentioned a […]
June Pet of the Month
When an elderly cat is diagnosed with renal failure many owners feel overwhelmed or hopeless, but if caught early enough supportive care can increase both the lifespan and quality of life for the patient. Our pet of the month, Pooka, is a great example of this. Pooka is a 17-year-old male cat who came […]
March Pet of the Month
Weight loss in cats can seem impossible, especially as many cats seem to only want to sleep. However, Zhoo, a 7-year-old domestic long hair and RBAH’s pet of the month, is a great example of how understanding our cat’s natural behaviors can ultimately lead to a healthier lifestyle. When Zhoo was first adopted 4 […]
November Pet of the Month
November is Fear Free Senior Pet Health Month. Shylo is a beautiful 20 year old black domestic shorthair cat who has been coming to Rock Bridge Animal Hospital since 2004. In 2011 he had his first Senior Wellness Exam. He was healthy and all of the lab results were within normal limits. He continues to […]
March Pet of the Month
Sadie is an 8 year old mixed breed who came into our clinic for an emergency visit. Her owner was concerned because was extremely lethargic, drinking water excessively, vomiting shortly after she ate, and had vaginal discharge. Once she got to our clinic she saw one of our Veterinarians, Dr. Sappington, immediately. During her examination, […]
January Pet of the Month
Fear Free? Not always a concept new pet owners or even existing pet owners are familiar with. As Fear Free may or may not be a newly adopted lifestyle for you, it is a recently adopted lifestyle for myself and my son Yogi; a 112lb Caucasion Shepherd Dog. Whom this RBAH pet of the month […]
August Pet of the Month
Temperance is a 4 year old Labrador retriever mix who had been suffering from excessive itching since her owners got her at 8 weeks old. Thinking it was seasonal allergies, they talked to their previous vet who had prescribed Benadryl which she was on for about 2 years. Unfortunately, she still continued to itch: It […]
March Pet of the Month
When going to the doctor’s office for an annual wellness check, it’s usually not a big deal for most people or even for some pets to have an exam done. However, there are some pets that come into a veterinary clinic that are terrified or stressed to the point where they feel aggression is their […]
February Pet of the Month
Sammi is a 1.5 year old Sheltie who was first brought to us back in February of 2019. The owner had just recently adopted him from a breeder who noted that Sammi had some mouth and teeth issues that would need to be addressed and teeth possibly removed. Upon presentation, Sammi looked to be […]
January Pet of the Month
All animals and humans when faced with lethal danger, harmful situations or adversities will react accordingly. After all, trying to survive is deeply rooted into all species’ instincts. This can vary from self preservation to the most extreme “fight-or-flight” response. As a veterinary technician I am glad I do not have to deal with […]
