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Necessary Veterinary Procedures
If you have one or more pets that require major or minor veterinary care, you need a veterinary office you can trust to care for your pet and one that provides quality care you can feel confident about. Whether you are searching for vets in Louisville, KY or a...
What Should You Do If Your Pet Is Having a Health Scare?
As much as we hate to think about it, health scares do sometimes occur with our pets. In such a situation, your pet will be extremely distressed, and perhaps you will be too! But it is important to remain calm and promptly contact your nearest veterinary clinic in...
6 Perfect Gifts for Pet Lovers
Looking for Gifts for Pet Owners in Your Life? 6 Perfect Gifts for Pet Lovers1. Interactive Treat BallLooking for gift ideas for someone with a hyperactive dog or a cat that gets bored easily? An interactive toy like a treat ball could be the perfect idea. These toys...
Holiday Travel Tips for Pet Owners
Holiday Travel Tips for Pet OwnersThe holiday season is approaching, leaving many pet owners unsettled on how to incorporate them in their travel plans. If you are planning a trip this holiday season, here are tips from the Dogwood Veterinary Clinic on how to navigate...
An Intro to Veterinary Endoscopy
Dogwood Veterinary Clinic is pleased to announce that we are now offering endoscopy services. We are excited to be able to bring this service to pet owners in the Louisville, Prospect, Crestwood, and Oldham County areas. Endoscopy translates to internal scope and is a...
Keep Your Pet Healthy with Annual Lab Work
By: Tyler Pelfrey DVM and Haley Batt DVM Candidate Here at Dogwood Veterinary Clinic in Louisville, Kentucky we recommend annual routine lab testing, the mainstays being: complete blood count, blood chemistry, urinalysis, thyroid testing, intestinal parasite testing,...
3 Types of Allergies Affecting our Pets
Pets can suffer from seasonal allergies just like people! Unlike us, instead of suffering from congestion, our pets allergies manifest through their skin. With spring in full bloom here in the Ohio River Valley, our clinic is seeing an increase in the number of pets...
Easter Hazards to our Pets
Many of us here in Louisville, Kentucky will be celebrating the Easter holiday this coming weekend. Here at Dogwood Veterinary Clinic, we want to keep this time as safe as possible for your pets so we can all enjoy the holiday! Below, we’re listing some popular...
5 Considerations for Louisville Pet Owners Preparing for Spring
Similar to how we “spring clean”, it is equally important to make sure our pets are ready for warmer weather! In this blog post, we will discuss some important considerations regarding the health of your pets as we roll into spring and summer. Hazards in the Garden...
Tall Tails: 10 Common Pet Care Myths
Whether you own a cat or a dog, the Internet has lots of information for pet owners. Dr. Chris Franklin, at Dogwood Veterinary Clinic, in each appointment is answering questions like these discerning what is real, sound medical advice for pets. Schedule your...