Video Links for Mt Pleasant Animal Hospital

We have been spending some time putting short videos of our practices at Shuler Veterinary Clinic and Mount Pleasant Animal Hospital on various sites. Instead of showing all the videos on this web site, we are providing the links to the various video directory sites so that you can pick the venue that you prefer. Here they are:
Mt Pleasant Vet on YouTube

29464 Vet on Daily Motion
Vet Clinics on Vimeo

Mutts - We Love them at Mt Pleasant Animal Hospital

"Mt Pleasant Vet Clinic Hybrid" dog – Isn’t that just another word for Mutt?

Every day here at Mt Pleasant SC Vet Clinic we hear more about the new "hybrid" dogs, or “designer” dogs. Each feature is accompanied by pictures of adorable puppies that are examples of this new "breed."
Of course they’re cute! All puppies are! Should you pay hundreds, and in some cases, thousands of dollars for one? Certainly not!

You and Mt Pleasant SC Veterinarian know that the offspring of a mating between two purebred dogs of different breeds is a mongrel, a mutt. And if you have one, you should love it, train it and care for it as if it had the bluest blood of the canine kingdom.

Every dog breed, and there are hundreds in the world, was "created" by humans. Each breed was developed for a specific purpose – whether that original job was guarding the flock or being the ideal lap-dog. There’s no reason that development shouldn’t continue.

If there is a need for a dog with particular characteristics, enterprising individuals will come forward to fill that need.

However, it takes many generations to "breed true." Compare yourself to your siblings. Do you all have the same looks, same personality, same interests and strengths? Chances are, you don’t. Each of you has some of the “best” traits of your parents. But those may not be the same traits. And each of you has some of the worst.

Two of the best-known mixed-breeds out there now are the "Golden Doodle" and the "Puggle."

The thinking behind these crosses is fairly obvious: wouldn't it be nice to have a Golden Retriever’s personality and willingness to please combined with the Poodle's non-shedding coat and intelligence? Wouldn't it be equally delightful to have a small dog without the breathing issues of a Pug, but quieter than a Beagle? But there is no way of knowing you won’t get a high-strung, noisy, stubborn, slobbering mutt who sheds like the dickens!

If you are considering spending the kind of money that these "hybrids" are commanding, be sure to research all of the traits of the contributing breeds. You will get a mixture of the two. And an equally adorable mixture may be waiting for you at your local shelter - the size you want, with the coat you want and the adorable face that melts your heart.

If you require certain characteristics in your puppy - whether a family member has allergies, or you have a very small, or no yard, or your household requires a quiet, "easy keeper," or if you wish to fully participate in the world of canine competition, consider a pure-bred animal. There are over 150 breeds recognized by the American Kennel Club. Surely one of them is right for you.

29464 Veterinary 29466 Animal Hospital Physical Rehabilitation

Animal physical rehabilitation is one of the fastest growing areas within veterinary medicine. Many 29464 veterinarians, dependent on the condition or complaint being addressed. Some of these are:
Land treadmill
Underwater treadmill
Heated therapy pool with resistance pads
Acupuncture
Exercise room with rubberized core floor
Therapeutic modalities: low level laser, therapeutic ultrasound, electrical stimulation, extracorporeal shockwave therapy, and hyperbaric oxygen therapy
Therapeutic exercise equipment: balance board, cavalettis, and physioballs

In addition to the sometimes, elaborate equipment and methods above, a set of well-trained hands can work wonders. Special massage increases blood flow and helps resolve muscle tension. Rebuilding of muscle mass and core strength can be accomplished with targeted therapeutic exercises. Increased flexibility can be achieved with passive range of motion exercises. Proper application of cold and heat pads can provide relief from muscle spasms and tension, and pet discomfort following surgery.

The cost of animal physical rehabilitation varies with the condition being treated and the severity of that condition. This cost, however, is not exactly the amount of the invoice. Doses of pain or anti-inflammatory medication can usually be reduced, lessening the overall cost. Additionally, your Mt Pleasant SC veterinarian may be able to train you to conduct some of the rehabilitation at home.

The amount of time required to help the pet feel better varies, and that again is a function of the condition and severity of the condition being treated. Just like humans overdoing it following trauma, it is easy for pet owner to let a pet do too much too soon. A dog that needs eight weeks of post-operative rehabilitation usually feels better within three weeks, but caution is required. Full recuperation will not be achieved until much later and the surgery area could be damaged by too much activity before complete healing. Well-spent money on physical rehabilitation could easily be wasted by excessive strain and possibly making the surgery unsuccessful.

Animal physical rehabilitation is the next step in pet wellness. Following the models of human health care, this should not be a surprise. More and more Mt Pleasant Vet Clinics are investigating becoming more involved in this growing and evolving field. Watch local press releases and newspapers to find out when a neighborhood veterinarian becomes certified in canine rehabilitation.

Best Mt Pleasant SC Veterinary Clinic

Hello,

Just a quick note about Shuler Veterinary Clinic and Mount Pleasant Animal Hospital. Both Veterinary Clinics are are sharing the same website.

Both pet clinics serve not only Mount Pleasant, SC but also Isle of Palms, Sullivan's Island, Charleston, Awendaw and the entire Tri-County area.

Visit the website and/or call for any questions:

(843) 884-4921 for Mount Pleasant Animal Hospital
or
(843) 884-4494 for Shuler Veterinary Clinic

Thanks!