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Veterinarian holding a puppy

What is Parvovirus?

Parvovirus is a virus that is found in the soil and dog’s stool.  It is a hardy virus and survives winters. Puppies in particular are the most susceptible to this virus. Dogs can contract parvovirus from digging in the soil and licking their paws or ingesting other dogs stool.  The virus can cause…

Kitten on top of a puppy

What is involved in a Spay?

It is common practice to have your female pet spayed. But do you know what is involved with the surgery? Do you know what you are paying for? Here at Mission Ridge Animal Hospital we take every precaution to ensure the safety of your pet before, during, and after the…

Beagle puppy crouched down

How Much Do Pets Cost?

Sometimes when it comes to our animals we often think with our hearts and not our heads, which is very easy to do when it comes to pet ownership.  Anyone who has ever loved an animal has certainly been faced with the question of should I or shouldn’t I adopt…

Importance of Vaccinating Indoor Cats

My Personal Story by: Britney Ludwig CCR I remember the day like it was yesterday. Katniss was so cute and tiny, I couldn’t believe she was finally mine after 2 months of waiting.  She had the spunkiest personality and was always ready to cuddle. I was willing to do anything…