http://millcreekanimalhospital.com Millcreek Animal Hospital is a full service animal hospital and veterinarian clinic serving the Lexington, Irmo, Columbia, West Columbia, Cayce, Batesburg, Gilbert, Leesville, Saluda, Gaston, Swansea and surrounding areas. Thu, 02 Sep 2010 15:18:45 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Your pet may take the prize in that pumpkin costume or bandanna but that doesn't mean that their participation has to stop there.  Instead of haunted house adventures, go to a family corn maze or hayride that your pet can go with you.  At the neighborhood Halloween party, after everyone ... http://millcreekanimalhospital.com/blog/halloween-parties-for-your-pets/ Most people think that dogs only eat grass when they are sick.  You may be surprised to find that some dogs eat grass simply because they like grass.  They find it appetizing, like some people may get a craving for a salad for lunch!   Along with their diet of ... http://millcreekanimalhospital.com/blog/why-do-dogs-eat-grass/ Besides providing wonderful companionship, owning a pet can have a positive impact on your overall health also.  Studies show that petting a dog or cat can lower your blood pressure.  Your body tends to relax because the chemicals dopamine and seratonin are released, which serve as "feel good" chemicals.  Some ... http://millcreekanimalhospital.com/blog/pets-and-your-health/ Millcreek Animal Hospital welcomes Deena Hallman to the staff as our Practice Manager! Deena comes to us from the the other side of beautiful Lake Murray where she served as Director of Newberry County Animal Care and Control for over five years, following her graduation from Clemson University, majoring in ... http://millcreekanimalhospital.com/blog/millcreek-welcomes-new-staff/ Call now to make your reservations to board your pet with us!  Due to recent incidents of Canine Influenza, or the "dog flu" in the Midlands area, we are stongly urging our boarding pups to stop in for a flu vaccine.  This is a 2 vaccine series, with the initial dose being followed ... http://millcreekanimalhospital.com/blog/thinking-of-boarding-your-pet-with-us/ Many clients are not sure of what constitutes an emergency in their pet, and often fail to seek appropriate medical treatment in time, or become anxious over a problem that may not need immediate attention. Reasons to seek immediate care for your pet included such things as: intractable vomiting or profuse ... http://millcreekanimalhospital.com/blog/ask-the-vet/what-constitutes-an-emergency/ Spaying or neutering your pet is extremely important for many health and behavioral reasons.  Uterine, ovarian mammary and testicular cancer as well as uterine and prostatic infections pose a serious and life threatening risk to your pet.  These are easily eliminated with these surgeries.  Additionally, roaming, marking, mounting, humping and ... http://millcreekanimalhospital.com/blog/ask-the-vet/why-spay-or-neuter-my-pet/ Heartworm prevention is one of the single most important things you can do for the health and well being of your pet.  Heartworms are transmitted by mosquitos and present a terrible prolem in South Carolina.  The adult worms come to live in the heart and lungs where they damage the ... http://millcreekanimalhospital.com/blog/ask-the-vet/how-important-is-heartworm-prevention-does-my-pet-need-it-year-round/ [poll id="1"] http://millcreekanimalhospital.com/blog/polls/new-poll-what-pets-do-you-have/ Would you like to be added to our Millcreek Newsletter list?  If so, fill out this form and we would be glad to add you to our list.  Just so you know, we do not share your information and we do not spam. Name: Email: Feel free to take a look at some ... http://millcreekanimalhospital.com/blog/newsletter/millcreek-newsletter/ Download the printable version of the Millcreek Newsletter - Summer 2006 Edition http://millcreekanimalhospital.com/blog/newsletter/millcreek-newsletter-summer-2006/ AVID Identification Chip Systems. We now offer the chip that can be implanted under your pet's skin and have your pet registered to your name and address so that your pet can be identified and recovered if lost or stolen. It is quick and easy, does not require an appointment or ... http://millcreekanimalhospital.com/blog/new-programs-at-millcreek/ Download the printable version of the Millcreek Newsletter - Winter 2005 Edition http://millcreekanimalhospital.com/blog/newsletter/millcreek-newsletter-winter-2005/