Cold Weather Tips from Dr. Klint Hockenberry

Posted by admin on  May 4, 2016
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Let’s face it, winter is tough for pets. Environmental hazards and changes in routine are the norm. Follow these helpful guidelines to keep your pet safe during the winter. Cats should be kept indoors. Beware that many cats who are stuck in the cold prefer to sleep near a warm engine. Honk your horn before starting! Dogs should be kept indoors. For these temperatures, an outside dog should have a house less than three times

10 Spooky Halloween Hazards for Pets

Posted by admin on  May 4, 2016
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While Halloween is a fun time of year for some people, it can pose many risks to pets. The staff and doctors at Neffsville Veterinary Clinic want to make sure your furry family members stay safe during this spooky holiday. Chocolate – Chocolate is poisonous to pets! Chocolate can cause vomiting, diarrhea, lethargy, agitation, increased thirst, elevated heart rate, and seizures. Candy — Large amounts of high-fat, surgery candy can lead to pancreatitis. Candy Wrappers

New Laser Therapy Treatments!

Posted by admin on  May 4, 2016
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We are excited to offer our clients Companion Laser Therapy. Laser therapy provides a non-invasive, pain-free, surgery-free, drug-free treatment which is used to treat a variety of conditions and can be performed in conjunction with existing treatment protocols. Relief and/or improvement is often noticed within hours depending on the condition and your pet’s response. Whether your pet is rehabilitating from trauma or injury, healing from wounds, or simply aging, your companion can benefit from this

Cat Friendly Practice

Posted by admin on  May 4, 2016
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Research shows nearly 60 percent of owners say their cats hate going tothe veterinarian, and almost 40 percent of those owners report that the mere thought of taking their cat to the veterinarian stresses them out. Neffsville Veterinary Clinic is now a designated Cat Friendly Practice (CFP) by the American Association of Feline Practitioners, a feline specialty association comprised of veterinarian professionals passionate about care for cats who have a special interest in all aspects

Orthopedic Surgery

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Dr. Andrew Sloyer and Dr. Klint Hockenberry perform orthopedic surgery with the most common procedures being repair of ruptured anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and repair of the luxating patellas (dislocated knee caps) . Dr. Sloyer performs the Tibial Tuberosity Advancement Technique for dogs, especially dogs over 60 lbs in weight. This procedure involves an osteotomy and metal implants. The dogs return to normal function more quickly and the success rate is higher than the lateral