How to Introduce a New Cat Into Your Household
June is National Adopt a Shelter Cat Month, and this time of year can see an increase of cats that enter animal shelters and rescues across the country. Are you adopting a new feline friend? If you already have a cat at home, follow these steps for introducing your...
What to Do if Your Pet Gets Stung by a Bee
Pets can be quite curious, and that curiosity can get them more than they bargained for. If your furry friend meets the wrong end of a stinger from a bee, wasp, or hornet, here's what you need to know. If your pet has been stung in the mouth or throat, been stung...
What You Should Know About Zoonotic Parasites
Our pets give us lots of things: unconditional love, sweet cuddles, and companionship. But they can unintentionally give us something much less desirable: zoonotic parasites. These pests can be transmitted from pets to humans, and they can cause more than a nuisance. ...
Young Pets and the Importance of Routine
When it comes to getting things started off on the right paw for your young pet, a routine is key. The stability and consistency that a routine gives your little furry friend will help them throughout their lives. Read on to learn more. #1: Pets learn best with...
Trichobezoar Troubles: How to Know When Hairballs Are a Problem for Your Cat
The last Friday in April may not be as celebrated as Easter or Christmas, but that Friday is an important holiday for cat owners—Hairball Awareness Day. These wads of hair can accumulate in the digestive tract of any self-grooming animal, including...
3 COVID-19 Facts for Pet Owners
At Animal Medical Center of Wyoming, we take the health and safety of our team and clients seriously. With the COVID-19 pandemic continuing, we want to take this opportunity to share three facts to help you and your pet stay safe and healthy during this...
COVID-19 Updates
We Are Open! We are open our regular hours and are also continuing our 24/7 Emergency Pet Services! We are also now offering Telehealth appointments Tuesday through Friday, please call us for more information! At Animal Medical Center, we are taking steps to make sure...
Protecting Your Pet From Parasites This Spring
Although it's still quite cold around here in Gilette, the winter chill will eventually have to give way to spring sun. Warmer temperatures mean a surge in parasites like ticks, fleas, and mosquitoes. Protect your pet from these bloodsuckers with the...
5 Tips for Stormy Spring Walks
Spring's warmer temperatures bring melting snow and spring showers, which can turn backyards into muddy messes. While walking your pooch, follow these five tips to avoid tracking the worst of the mud into your home.#1: Check the forecast before walking...
What Are Feline Odontoclastic Resorptive Lesions?
Many cats suffer from a dental condition called feline odontoclastic resorptive lesions (FORLs). Read on to learn more about what they are, the signs, and the treatment. FORLs appear at or near the tooth base. Although the exact cause is unknown, research...
