Veterinarians Tips Archives - Shuler Veterinary Clinic

Tall Tails: COVID-19 Edition

Tall tails are told all the time about pets. Let’s debunk some together! Check out the VeterinaryPartner website below for more information. VeterinaryPartner

Trivial PURRsuit: COVID-19 Edition

????Want to test your knowledge? Watch this quick video for some facts! We are open, Monday-Friday, providing curbside care under our COVID-19 protocol. Please call our veterinary clinic before scheduling or arriving, so we can better assist you and your pets. If you have been exposed to the virus or are sick, please let a team [...]

Sanitizer Safety

????Did you know that sanitizers can be toxic to pets?! Check out this video for tips to keep your pet safe while keeping your surroundings squeaky clean! We are still providing curbside care under our COVID-19 protocol. Please call before scheduling or arriving at our office, so we can better assist you and [...]

Clearing Up Coronavirus Confusion

Follow along and learn what is fact and what is fiction in regards to your pets and the coronavirus, as well as useful tips to keep you and your pets as safe as possible! https://www.facebook.com/shulervets/videos/255310152151658/ ***We are open with full staff and veterinarians and still providing curbside care under our COVID-19 protocol. Please call [...]

Answers to Your Questions About Coronavirus and Pets

Many pet owners we speak with are concerned about whether the recent coronavirus outbreak can affect their pets. We seem to be hearing about coronavirus at every turn, so we are not surprised that people are asking questions about their pets’ safety. We know that safety is your top priority for your family members—two- and [...]

New Pet? Now What?….Top 10 Things To Know About Your First Vet Visit

Did you get a new fur baby for Christmas? Looking for what you need to know, as a new pet parent? We are here to help! Below is a list of SOME of the topics that will be discussed during your first four-legged family member's vet visit and ways to prepare for your visit, so [...]

How Do You Reduce Your Pet’s Holiday Stress?

We all love the holiday season and the traditions that come with it...trees, music, visitors, travel, foods and sweet treats, and all the sights sounds and smells that go along with it. But these can all potentially drive your pets crazy! A stress-free holiday season for you, and your fur baby, makes everyone joyful! How [...]

In Need Of Pet Boarding Pointers?

Whether your pet is a frequent flyer, or a first timer, check out these helpful tips before your pet's next boarding reservation! AGE: Geriatric and very young pets may not do well in a high stress environment. Good or bad, stress is still stress! With all the excitement of new sights and sounds, some pets [...]

Trick or Treat

Howl-oween is Right Meow y'all! We are excited this time of year to see all the costumes our fur babies are wearing! I know they are excited to help out their pet parents on Halloween by alerting them to ghosts and ghouls at the door. This can be an amazing time, but can also come [...]

Are You Having A Pet Emergency?

How do I know if my pet is experiencing an emergency? What are the signs of a pet emergency? For starters, if you are worried, call your veterinarian! We can help you decide if your pet is experiencing a life threatening emergency. It is never wrong to be seen. Below are SOME of the signs [...]

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COVID-19 Update

Dear Friends,

We would like to thank you for your continued patience and cooperation during our modified way of doing things for the COVID-19 pandemic. The love shared between pets and their families is an everlasting bond. We are grateful to be a part of protecting that bond.

As we all move forward together, everybody’s safety remains our top priority coupled with providing your pets the best care that they deserve.

There will continue to be the option of Valet veterinary curbside care throughout for your preferred comfort level. (see bottom of page).

FOR THOSE WANTING TO ACCOMPANY THEIR PET INSIDE FOR THE APPOINTMENT

🡺 In accordance with the following guidelines, you may accompany your pet into the building for select purposes.

🡺 Limit one person per appointment. This helps control the amount of people in the building at any given time.

🡺 We will need to ask COVID-19 exposure questions. Have you been exposed to our personally had COVID symptoms or testing in the past 10 days? For the safety of all, it will be necessary to participate in curbside care if you answer “yes” to any of these questions.

🡺 Wearing a mask will be required of you, and we will also wear masks. Please provide your own clean mask. Proper use of the mask includes coverage of the nose and mouth. We realize there are many variations of face coverings be used. As a medical facility, we require a surgical mask or similarly designed mask that securely covers the face. Bandana’s, gators, and other loose fitting coverings aren’t approved in our office. We can give you a mask if you need one.

🡺 Please call when you arrive and then remain in your vehicle. To control social distancing and traffic safety in our small parking lot, it is very important that you remain in your vehicle. We will call you when it is your turn to enter. You will be shown directly to the exam room so that we can keep the lobby empty.

🡺 As your appointment begins, we appreciate your cooperation in social distancing inside the exam room as much as the space allows. Please remain seated for the duration of the appointment. Our staff will handle your pet during the entire appointment.

🡺 Normally we would perform as much of your pets care in the exam room with you as possible. However, to keep exposure times limited, the vet tech and the veterinarian will consult with you in the exam room but your pet will be taken to the treatment area for care. We promise not to keep your pet away from you any longer than necessary.

🡺 The doctor will come see you in the exam room and talk about your pets care plan.

🡺 When the visit is concluded, payment and paperwork will be conducted in the exam room and then you’ll be able to exit the building.

🡺 There are some basic pet care needs that will continue to be provided curbside only (i.e. a toenail trim or similar). Also, pets being dropped off with us will be managed via curbside.

CONTINUATION OF EXISTING PROTOCOLS

🡺 Our “Vet Valet” curbside service will continue as an option. Call us when you arrive and we will come to your car to receive your pet, bring it in for care, communicate with you by phone and return your pet to your car. Our contact with you in person will be limited in order to reduce exposure. Please note that our team members are unable to spend time with you outside beyond the time to retrieve or return your pet. All communication will be by phone so please have a charged cell phone with you and be available to answer when we call.

🡺 Teleconsults with live video chat are still available for select issues. If this interests you, please ask us for details on meeting with the doctor remotely.

🡺 Contactless pickup of items only (i.e. prescriptions, food, etc.) will continue to be paid for by phone and then set on a table outside our door so that we can maintain a closed lobby.

🡺 Enjoy the convenience of home delivery by ordering from our website.

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As an animal hospital, our routine protocols for cleaning and sanitation were already strong. However, we have further enhanced them to ensure everyone’s safety. We are committed to cleaning all surfaces in the exam room between each person. This includes door handles, chairs, and every other surface possible.

Thank you for allowing us to be a part of your pets best life!