Root on the Ridge Animal Clinic

09/01/2026

It's National Orange Cat Day!!! Let's see those pics 🐈😺😻🐈😺😻🐈😺😻

08/24/2026

08/24/2026

Rainbow Bridge Remembrance Day is Friday, August 28, 2026.

A special day dedicated to honoring and remembering the lives of our beloved pets who have passed on.

Drop by this week at Root on the Ridge Animal Clinic and take a FREE satchet of wildflowers in memory of your furbaby ❤️

07/24/2026

Pet Poison Helpline 800-213-6680
ASPCA Poison Hotline 888-213-6680

Xylitol, also known as Birch Bark Extract, Birch Sugar and Wood Sugar, widely used as a sugar substitute.

Early intervention is key, Call your Veterinarian and Pet Poison Control as soon as your dog has consumed Xylitol. Supportive therapy includes fluid support and medication to treat your dog's clinical signs. Be prepared to have your dog stay in the hospital through the day with mild cases and a few days in more severe cases.

Root on the Ridge Animal Clinic 615-695-9555

07/01/2026

Our clinic will be closed Saturday. July 4TH. We will be back open Monday,July 6TH
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We hope everyone has a safe and cool 4th!

06/27/2026

In Search of owner, found last night in road past Bethel Church, no microchip. Call clinic 615-695-9555 for Good Samaritan info.

06/26/2026

Robertson County Folks...Let’s recap!!
July 4th fireworks, Heatstroke with upcoming heatwave, Bobcat Fever.
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If your pet needs medication for fireworks give us a call, keep water and shade for your pets in the heat, get your cats on tick protection. 🐶🐱🐶🐱🐶🐱🐶🐱

06/24/2026

As temperatures climb, the risk of heatstroke for our beloved pets rises too.
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Signs of heatstroke to monitor:

🚨Excessive panting or drooling
🚨Bright red gums or tongue
🚨Weakness,staggering or collapse
🚨Vomiting or diarrhea
🚨Confusion or glazed eyes

⚠️ High risk groups: brachycephalic breeds (like Bulldogs and Pugs), senior dogs, overweight pups, and those with health issues are especially vulnerable.

🛑 Call your veterinarian right away, it's an emergency!!!

06/22/2026

Fireworks will be going off soon!!! If your pet needs medication, call now before it's to late. 615-695-9555 🧨🎆🧨🧨🎆🧨🧨🎆

06/13/2026

Bobcat Fever is still being seen in our area. We have now in clinic Revolution Plus topical for protection from the carrier, the Lone Star Tick.