Henderson Animal Care Hospital

03/05/2026

Dr. Cavitt spends a lot of her own time and money on rehabilitation for injured or sick wildlife. She will go so far as to do surgery on owls with broken wings. If you feel inclined, a donation would really go a far way in helping her to continue this passion. The donation link will be found in the original post. Thank you 💙

03/04/2026

March is Pet Poison Prevention Awareness Month, a critical time dedicated to educating pet owners about hidden household dangers.

Common risks include human medications (especially NSAIDs), chocolate, xylitol (sugar-free products), grapes/raisins, household cleaners, and toxic plants like lilies. Proactive pet-proofing and knowing emergency contacts are key.

Key Tips for Pet Poison Prevention:
- Secure Medications: Store all human prescriptions and over-the-counter drugs, especially chewable ones, in cabinets, never on counters or in open purses.
- Identify Toxic Foods: Keep chocolate, garlic, onions, grapes, raisins, and products with xylitol (gum, candy) securely away from pets.
- Check Plants: Ensure houseplants are non-toxic. Lilies, sago palms, azaleas, and philodendrons are highly dangerous.
- Household Hazards: Keep cleaners, detergents, antifreeze, and fertilizers locked away. Be aware that scented oils and, for cats, lilies are very toxic.
- Secure Trash: Use tightly sealed, pet-proof trash cans, as pets often ingest dangerous garbage.

In Case of Emergency:
If you suspect your pet has ingested something poisonous, contact your veterinarian immediately or call the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at 888.426.4435 (available 24/7).

03/02/2026

Happy International Rescue Cat Day! Show us your rescued cutie!

03/01/2026

Drop photos of your short, long-bodied fur babies below! 🐾

02/26/2026

It only takes one skeeter, ya'll 🦟

Know the difference between myth and reality when it comes to heartworms.

02/26/2026

Acupuncture has saved so many pets over the years. Contact us to see if acupuncture is an option for your pet 🫶🏻

02/25/2026

Staff pet spotlight time! This distinguished gentleman is Tunche. I would say that he belongs to Angelycia, but she actually belongs to him. He has siblings, but to him, he is the only one that matters. His hobbies include sleeping with his head up, going on car rides and listening to soft jazz.

02/24/2026

Even the camels love Dr. Cavitt! Look at those camel kisses 🐪💋

02/20/2026

Make sure you’re giving your pets lots of lovin’s!

02/19/2026

We are incredibly proud to announce that our Quarter 1 Valentine Candy Gram fundraiser raised $900 for Rusk County Pets Alive! (RCPA).

Since 2018, RCPA has worked tirelessly to keep the Rusk County Animal Shelter a no-kill facility. But their impact goes far beyond the shelter walls. Your support helps fund:

✨ Professional Skills: Through their partnership with the Billy Moore Correctional Center, inmates gain vocational skills in dog training, grooming, and socialization.
✨ "Hero-Ready" Pets: These dogs leave the program house-broken, socialized, and ready to be the perfect companion for their new families.
✨ Community Health: Providing free microchip events and spay/neuter services for local pet owners.

*Pictured Left to Right: Kelli Hodkinson - Sr. HR Specialist, Lisa Waugh - Co-Founder of RCPA, and Jonathan Herrera - Second Shift Material Handler

02/19/2026

How was your hump day, yesterday? This is what ours looked like 😉🐪

02/18/2026

I had this immediate recollection of a tune that inspired me to caption this photo “Whippet! Whippet good!”

So, I went on a short journey through YouTube to find this song to make sure I remembered it correctly. After watching the music video and hearing the lyrics for the first time since 1980 (I was born in 1997, hehe), I closed the window in a state of confusion and concern. They just whip everything. And the hats? Is that woman okay? Is ANYTHING around them okay???

I will link the YouTube video, but please be warned: you will likely go through many strong emotions. You will likely giggle, maybe furrow your brows and scrunch your face as if to say “is this real?” I, unfortunately, assure you that it is…

Anyways, happy National Whippet Day!!!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IIEVqFB4WUo