Veterinary Practice dedicated to serving our community and the pets they love. We offer specialized expertise.
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Our "behind the scenes" care emphasizes cleanliness and attention to every detail to make your pet healthy and happy. That's why our motto is "Modern medical care delivered with old fashioned customer service." Dr. Ott has gained regional and national recognition for one of the first centers for treating feline hyperthyroidism. Our Cat Thyroid Center opened in 1999 and has treated over 2000 cats with this disease from as far away as Colorado, Tennessee, New York, Puerto Rico, Brazil and Nassau.
11/20/2025
Thanksgiving is all about good food and gratitude, but some household favorites aren’t safe for pets.
🚫 Do not share: turkey bones, onions, garlic, grapes/raisins, chocolate, ham/ham bones, gravy, alcohol, and rich or fatty foods. Also, keep an eye out for any products containing xylitol!
✅ Safer treats: a small taste of plain turkey (no skin, no seasoning) or plain veggies like green beans and carrots (no seasoning, butter, onions or garlic).
Share this post to help keep the feast fun and the neighborhood pets safe!
11/15/2025
November is Pet Cancer Awareness Month. 💜🐾 Regular wellness visits are one of the best ways to catch early warning signs of cancer in pets.
Early detection—including physical exam, diagnostic imaging, and bloodwork—can make all the difference. Schedule a visit with us today to give your pet the best chance at a long, healthy life.
Check out this article to learn more about types of pet cancer and potential early signs: https://bit.ly/47tY1M5
11/08/2025
November is Adopt a Senior Pet Month! 🐾
Senior pets bring love, loyalty, and calm companionship, and many are already trained and ready for a new home.
❤️ Have you adopted a grey-whiskered friend?
11/06/2025
You love them. You protect them. Now add regular bloodwork screenings to the list of things that help your pet thrive. One test, many answers.
Talk to us today about giving them their best life—inside and out.
11/01/2025
Dental care = total care🦷
In addition to annual dental cleanings, brushing your pet’s teeth regularly helps prevent dental disease, which can lead to pain and even affect their overall health.
We know it can be tricky! Check out these tutorials on how to most effectively brush your pet’s teeth. Questions? Contact us today!
How to brush your dog's teeth: https://bit.ly/43OeYjg
How to brush your cat's teeth https://bit.ly/3XajBjS
11/01/2025
Dental care = total care🦷
In addition to annual dental cleanings, brushing your pet’s teeth regularly helps prevent dental disease, which can lead to pain and even affect their overall health.
We know it can be tricky! Check out these tutorials on how to most effectively brush your pet’s teeth. Questions? Contact us today!
👻 Alert the paw-parazzi! Halloween’s tomorrow, and we’re on the lookout for the ghouls, goblins, and good boys.
Whether your pet’s rocking a spooky ‘fit or just tolerating your costume choices, we want to see it. Drop those costumes in the comments! 📸
10/25/2025
Our pets come in all shapes and sizes, but how can we tell if that shape is healthy or not?
Ideally:
❧You can easily feel their bones when hugging them around the middle and you can feel fat too
❧Their waist is visible when looking down at them
🐾 If you're unsure about your pet’s weight or diet, we’re here to help. Contact us today!
10/23/2025
Halloween is creeping up fast! While we love the costumes and candy, it can be a frightful night for our furry friends. 👻
📞 In case of an emergency, contact us or call the Pet Poison Helpline® at 855-764-7661 (consultation fees may apply).
🧡 Share these tips to help make it a happy Halloween for all!
10/18/2025
🎾 World Fetch Day is coming… and your dog has been training their whole life for this moment.
Whether they bring it back… or just run victory laps with the ball in their mouth…we celebrate all styles of fetch. 😅
📸 Share a video of your dog’s best fetch in the comments!
10/16/2025
October is National Pet Wellness Month!
Along with vaccines and regular screenings wellness visits help us to proactively keep your pet healthy and give you peace of mind!🩺💙
Learn more about how annual visits positively contribute to your pet’s life. bit.ly/4mCu1mS
From nose to tail, we’re here to help! Contact us today to book their wellness visit!
10/11/2025
Osteoarthritis affects 40% of pets — but most go undiagnosed.
If your pet seems stiff, less playful, or hesitant to jump or climb, it could be more than just aging.
🔁 Share this post to help other pet parents spot the signs.
Learn more here: bit.ly/429EEGr
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Contact The Practice
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Our veterinary clinic was started over 47 years ago by Dr. Hal Ott. Although our practice has grown tremendously over the years, our focus on individualized patient care and customer service has not. We are thankful and proud to serve such a wonderful, growing community. We have been voted Best Veterinarian and Boarding Facility in Southshore multiple times thanks to the kind words of recommendation and votes from our amazing clients...THANK YOU!
Dr. Ott, Dr. Waldy, Dr. Heaton, and Dr. Langston bring many years of experience to our facility. They work together with our amazing staff to provide our patients with compassionate and comprehensive care. We are a team and we are dedicated to serving our clients and the pets they love.
We offer a variety of services. The list below is not comprehensive, so feel free to call or email us with any questions you may have. You can even schedule your appointments online, anytime through our page, Google Business Page, or website. We look forward to hearing from you!
Preventative Care: Wellness exams, vaccinations, bloodwork, heartworm testing, f***l exams, nutritional support, heartworm and flea prevention,...
Problem/Sick Visits: We are experienced and equipped to help the smallest of problems to emergency situations and everything in between.
Diagnostic Services: Modern, full service lab on site, referral laboratory services, digital radiography, ECG, Blood Pressure...
Specialist Support: Board Certified Radiologists available to consult on radiographs taken on site, ECG Review by Board Certified Cardiologist, Ultrasound and Echocardiogram w/Internist Consultation scheduled on site
Surgical Services: We offer a variety of routine and non-routine surgical services from spays to gastrointestinal foreign body removal. Each patient gets an individualized anesthetic plan that emphasizes safety and pain control.
Dental Services: We provide routine dental cleanings, digital dental radiography, as well as dental extractions. We can also help educate you on how to keep your pet’s teeth happy and healthy!
Boarding Services: Let us care for your fur kids when you cannot. Our resort staff love to pamper our boarders! We also offer large VIP Suites with remote viewing, so you can see your pups from anywhere. A complimentary bath is given to any dog staying with us for a week or longer, so they get a spa day too!
Drop Off Appointments/On Site Pharmacy/Extended Hours Tuesdays/Online Pharmacy available for our clients convenience.
