Butte Veterinary Center

11/13/2025

🌎💛 World Kindness Day – November 13th 💛🌎

Today, we’re celebrating World Kindness Day — a perfect reminder that a little compassion can go a long way.

At our clinic, every member of our team shares the same goal: to help pets live healthier, happier lives. 🐾
We understand that vet visits can sometimes be stressful — for pets and their people — but please know that our team truly cares. We’re doing our very best, every day, to provide the highest level of care and support for your furry family members.

A kind word, a bit of patience, or even a simple smile can make a big difference — especially in the moments when things feel tough. 💚

Let’s all take a moment today (and every day) to lead with kindness — toward animals, toward others, and toward ourselves.

11/11/2025

This Veterans Day, we salute the brave men and women who have served our country — and the loyal four-legged heroes who stood beside them. 🐾
To all veterans and their beloved pets, thank you for your courage, loyalty, and service. We’re honored to care for the companions who bring comfort and strength to those who’ve given so much. 💙

11/10/2025

🐾 Let’s Talk Cat Enrichment! 🐾
Keeping your cat’s mind sharp, body active, and spirit happy isn’t just about toys — it’s about creating a world full of curiosity and fun! Enrichment helps your feline friend explore, play, and thrive every day.

✨ Why Enrichment Matters:
1️⃣ Mental Stimulation – Interactive toys and puzzle feeders keep those curious minds engaged and boredom at bay.
2️⃣ Physical Exercise – Encourage climbing, jumping, and chasing to keep your cat fit and agile.
3️⃣ Stress Relief – A stimulating environment helps reduce anxiety and promotes calm, confident behavior.
4️⃣ Bonding – Shared playtime strengthens your connection and brings joy to both of you.

💛 Your cat will thank you — with extra purrs and playtime!

11/05/2025

🐾💛 It’s National Senior Pet Month! 💛🐾

We absolutely adore our senior patients — their loyalty, wisdom, and gentle hearts make them truly one of a kind. As our furry friends grow older, regular wellness exams become even more important to help them stay happy, healthy, and comfortable.

Preventive care allows us to catch small changes early and keep your senior pet feeling their best through every stage of life.

📞 Call us at 406-299-2102 to schedule your pet’s senior wellness visit today!

11/03/2025

🐾 The Importance of Spaying & Neutering 🐾

Spaying or neutering your pet isn’t just about preventing unwanted litters — it’s an important part of keeping them healthy and happy!

✨ It can help prevent certain cancers and infections.
✨ It may reduce unwanted behaviors like roaming or marking.
✨ And it helps reduce the number of homeless pets in our communities.

By choosing to spay or neuter, you’re giving your pet a healthier, longer life ❤️

10/31/2025

🎃 Spooky Season Schedule Update! 👻

Our veterinarian is out haunting today (okay, maybe just taking a well-deserved day off 😉), so we’re closed !

Don’t worry — our team of friendly ghouls and goblins will be back soon to care for your pets! 🐾

Thank you for your understanding, and have a safe and spooky Halloween! 💀🕸️🧡

10/29/2025

🎃🐾 Halloween Safety for Black Cats 🐾🎃

As Halloween approaches, we want to remind pet owners—especially those with black cats—to take a few extra precautions. Unfortunately, black cats can sometimes be at greater risk around this time of year due to pranks or increased outdoor activity.

Here are a few tips to help keep them safe:
🖤 Keep cats indoors: Limit outdoor time, especially at night.
🖤 Create a cozy indoor space: Give them a quiet area away from the noise and commotion of trick-or-treaters.
🖤 Double-check IDs and microchips: In case your cat slips out, make sure their information is up to date.
🖤 Decorate with care: Keep candles, cords, and decorations out of reach.

Let’s make this Halloween safe and happy for all pets—especially our mysterious and magical black cats! 🐈‍⬛✨

10/28/2025

We’ve had a few folks reach out with some questions, so we just wanted to clear things up. 😊

Butte Veterinary Center merged with Animal Medical Clinic four years ago, and we’ve proudly continued on as Butte Veterinary Center ever since.

There is a new clinic in town, operating under Animal Medical Center. This is a separate business NOT connected to Dr. McQueary or our team. We wish them well and simply wanted to avoid any confusion.

Thank you all for continuing to trust us with your pets — we’re so grateful to be part of this amazing community. ❤️

10/27/2025

🎃 Halloween is right around the corner! While the candy may be a treat for us, it can be tricky for our pets — especially dogs. Chocolate and other sweets can pose serious health risks, so here’s how to keep your furry friends safe this spooky season:

🚫 No chocolate for pups:
Chocolate contains theobromine and caffeine, both toxic to dogs. Even small amounts can cause vomiting, diarrhea, restlessness, or even seizures.

🍬 Keep candy out of reach:
Dogs are experts at sniffing out treats! Make sure Halloween candy is stored high and secure.

🗑️ Watch the trash:
Candy wrappers can smell delicious to dogs but may cause dangerous blockages if eaten. Dispose of them safely.

🐾 Know the warning signs:
Watch for restlessness, panting, trembling, increased heart rate, or vomiting. If you think your dog may have eaten chocolate, call us right away at 406.299.2102.

For more information, visit:
👉 https://veterinarypartner.vin.com/default.aspx?pid=19239&id=4952115

10/24/2025

📢 Clinic Update – No Veterinarian On-Site Today 📢
Our doctor is out of the office today, so we will not have a veterinarian available for appointments or emergencies.
However, we’re still open and here to help with the following services:
✅ Prescription & food pick-ups
✅ Nail trims
✅ A**l gland expressions
If you need one of these services, give us a call and we’ll be happy to get you scheduled!
📞 406-299-2102
Thank you for your understanding and continued support! 🐾💚

10/21/2025

Last day to vote for your favorite pumpkin!!

Yesterday, as apart of employee appreciation week, we did a little team bonding with painting pumpkins🎃 Now we need your help! In the comments are pictures of each pumpkin. Please vote for your favorite 😍