Animal Medical Center of Mid-America

Lets debunk some Vaccine Myths? ??Do Vaccines make my pet sick? Vaccines are generally very safe for pets. The advantages they provide far exceed any potential risks. In fact, vaccines are now safer than they have ever been, with the rate of adverse reactions dropping by nearly 50% in the past 15 years. ??Vaccines are for outdoor animals only In the United States, nearly every state mandates rabies vaccinations for both dogs and cats, regardless of their indoor lifestyle. It's also advisable to vaccinate cats, even if they never go outside. ??Senior animals don't need vaccines. Pets that have received all their vaccinations during their lifetime have a minimal chance of contracting the diseases they were immunized against. However, "minimal" does not equate to "zero" risk. So it's recommended to vaccinate our senior pet. Keeping our animals safe with prevention methods like vaccines is the greatest protection we can offer them. ?? #PetVaccination #VeterinaryMedicine #AnimalWellness

We offer low-cost spay and neuter surgeries for the pets of Missouri residents. All pets that are spayed or neutered at our facilities are treated with pain medication and, with a minimal amount of home care, are back to being themselves within a few short days. Book your snip appointment with us at ??314.651.1534 #SpayAndNeuter #LowCostSurgery #HumaneSociety

Selfie Saturday ?? Hi. My name is Winter! My favorite activity is destruction!, and the weirdest thing I do is licking! Post your pet selfies on the AMCMA app for a chance to feature on social media. ? #SelfieSaturday #PetSelfie #AMCMAapp

Chewable medication for animals. ?? Though not all medical conditions have chewable alternatives, it can make administering medications much easier. For our fussy patients that are much more likely to spit out their medications, chewable tablets are easily consumed, much less stress, and a money saver as you don't need to buy pill pockets or other treats. ?? We know pilling your animal is hard, but sourcing the best care is a part of the journey you can take with you Vet. #AnimalHealth #ChewableMedication #PetMedication

Knowing if your animal has worms is a vital part of wellness visits when visiting the Vet. Dogs of any age, breed, size, can have worms. Some worms are Zoonotic, meaning they can pass from animal to Human. Though this sounds scary, it is very easy to treat and prevent. Bringing in a stool sample. This is the best way to diagnose intestinal worms, different worms have different treatments, so diagnosis of the correct parasite the the fastest way to get rid of them! Heart Worm Test. Though Heart Worms can't be diagnosed with a stool sample, it instead requires a blood draw to be performed and a test to be ran for diagnosis. All infections of worms require medicated treatment and need to be dealt with sooner rather than later, as they can lead to a bigger problem. Remember, when booking your wellness visit, bring a fecal sample!?? #ParasitePrevention #WormsInDogs #FecalSample

Selfie Saturday ?? Hi. My name is Kat! My favorite activity is meowing, and the weirdest thing I do is jump on my dad's back. Post your pet selfies on the AMCMA app for a chance to feature on social media. ? #SelfieSaturday #PetSelfie #AMCMAapp

Today is World Spay Day! ?? Having your pet spayed or neutered is part of responsible pet ownership. Not only are these procedures helpful in preventing animal overpopulation, but they also prevent a number of health and behavioral problems for your pet. For instance, spaying a female cat or dog can prevent dangerous uterine infections, while neutering a male can prevent testicular cancer if done before 6 months of age. Animal Medical Center of Mid-America is dedicated to helping pet owners by offering low-cost spay/neuter programs. We believe every pet should have a chance to live a long, happy and healthy life, and spaying and neutering is a great place to start! ?? Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/gDBwv3xi

??With Spring just around the corner, lets highlight some spring activity's you can do with your K9 companion. ????Sniff walks, these walks are slow paced, relaxing walks great for senior animals that can't keep up with the fast paced walking or running. ????Hiking, more physically intense and great for athletic dogs. These walks can be very enriching when visiting different sights and smells. ????Learning a new trick. Enrolling in a dog class for some mental stimulation is a great way to enrich play with your animal. ????Playing hide and seek. If you hide some high value toys or treats around the house for your dog to find, the act of hunting out treats can be very enriching. We hope you have started a list to spend spring having fun! #SpringWithDogs #DogActivities #EnrichingPlay

#TongueOutTuesday Submit your tongue out submission on the AMCMA App for a chance to be feature on our social media! ??

Selfie Saturday ?? Hi. My name is Reno, but they call me Meathead! My favorite activity is running, and the weirdest thing I do is jump scare my owners. Post your pet selfies on the AMCMA app for a chance to feature on social media. ? #SelfieSaturday #PetSelfie #AMCMAapp