Willow Bend Animal Clinic

Willow Bend Animal Clinic Full service mixed animal veterinary practice established in 1978 by Dr. R. D. Childers. Proudly owned by lifelong friend and business partner, Dr. M.A. Thompson.
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Willow Bend Animal Clinic and New Albany Animal Clinic offer a full range of services including: surgery, internal medicine, diagnostics and imaging (in house), laser therapy, as well as maintenance, preventative care, boarding, and reproduction (Board Certified Theriogenologist). We have an unwavering commitment to quality both in the care of animals entrusted into our care and our relationship

with our clients and community. We pride ourselves on compassion and knowledge and are dedicated to promoting responsible pet ownership, preventative health care, and health related educational opportunities for our clients. We have four full time veterinarians on staff:

Dr. M.A. Thompson, DVM, DACT(Owner)-Reproduction (Board Certified Theriogenologist), General Medicine, and Surgery
Dr. D. M. Hunt, DVM(Associate)- General Medicine & Surgery
Dr. C. L. Dorris, DVM (Associate)-General Medicine & Surgery
Dr. J. A. Thompson, DVM (Associate)-General Medicine & Surgery

🥳🎉Happiest of Birthdays to our beloved Ginger Miller!! What a privilege it has been to work alongside such an incredible...
09/06/2026

🥳🎉Happiest of Birthdays to our beloved Ginger Miller!! What a privilege it has been to work alongside such an incredible lady for 20 years--and we plan to keep stacking the years with her! A voracious reader, a diehard Cardinals fan, a surgery pack queen👑, and so much more, but one of our favorite things about Ginger is her wonderful heart! She truly sees people and animals as individuals and gets to know them to love them even better. We are so thankful for her and hope you will help us in wishing her the Happiest of Birthdays!🎂🥳

09/04/2026

👀 Why Does Your Dog Stare At You?

You know the look.
You’re eating dinner.
Stare.
You’re getting ready for bed.
Stare.
You’re simply existing.
STARE. 👁️👁️
Not creepy at all. (Usually.) 😂

Dogs use eye contact as a way to communicate with us. That intense gaze might mean:
🐾 “I need something.”
❤️ “I like being close to you.”
🥓 “Are you going to finish that?”
🧠 “You seem different today.”

Dogs are incredibly observant and can learn to read our routines, body language, and even emotional cues.

Eye contact can also be an important part of the bond they share with their favorite humans.

Fun fact: Studies have found that mutual gazing between dogs and their owners can increase oxytocin—the same hormone associated with bonding between parents and babies. 🥹❤️ So sometimes that stare really does mean “I love you.”

What do you think your dog is trying to tell you? 👇

Happiest of Birthdays to our beloved Dr. Josh and Mrs. Cindy!! These two enhance our lives so much and we are so very th...
09/03/2026

Happiest of Birthdays to our beloved Dr. Josh and Mrs. Cindy!! These two enhance our lives so much and we are so very thankful for them! Their kind hearts are always concerned with the well-being of those around them and they work tirelessly to help those entrusted to their care. We are grateful to spend our days with them and hope they have the very best day!! 🥳🎂

🐶 Why Is My Dog Scooting? Ah, the infamous butt-drag across the carpet. 😳 Your dog may look like they’re attempting a ...
09/02/2026

🐶 Why Is My Dog Scooting?

Ah, the infamous butt-drag across the carpet. 😳

Your dog may look like they’re attempting a very questionable form of transportation, but scooting usually means something back there is bothering them.

Common culprits include:
🍑 Full or irritated a**l glands — one of the most common reasons
🪱 Parasites — certain intestinal parasites can cause itching
🌿 Allergies or skin irritation — itchy skin doesn’t stop at the tail
💩 Something stuck — sometimes the explanation really is that simple

An occasional scoot may not be cause for panic, but frequent scooting, licking, swelling, odor, discomfort, or changes around the rear end deserve a closer look.

And while your carpet may be getting a very personal message from your dog…we’d rather you give us a call. 😂🐾

🐾 Do pets actually get wiser with age?Maybe not in the way we think of human wisdom—but ask anyone who's shared their li...
08/31/2026

🐾 Do pets actually get wiser with age?

Maybe not in the way we think of human wisdom—but ask anyone who's shared their life with a senior pet, and they'll probably tell you they do. Over the years, our pets seem to trade youthful mischief for something different. They learn our routines, recognize our moods, know exactly when dinner is five minutes late, and somehow always manage to find the sunniest spot in the house. They may not be solving philosophy problems, but they become remarkably good at understanding the people and world around them.

Science tells us that dogs can continue learning throughout their lives, even as they process new information a little more slowly with age. They also build years of experience, recognizing familiar people, routines, and environments.

Maybe that's why so many senior pets seem calmer, more patient, and perfectly content simply being close to the people they love.

Perhaps wisdom isn't about knowing everything.

Perhaps it's about knowing what matters.

❤️ A warm bed.
❤️ A familiar face.
❤️ A favorite toy.
❤️ One more walk.
❤️ One more treat.
❤️ One more day with the people they love.

We think our senior pets have life figured out better than most of us. 💛

Does anyone recognize this guy? Found in the Victoria/Byhalia area and does not have a microchip. Finder can't keep for...
08/31/2026

Does anyone recognize this guy? Found in the Victoria/Byhalia area and does not have a microchip. Finder can't keep for long. Please share! If you know where his home is, please call or private message us for the finder's contact information.☎️✉️

Happiest of Birthdays to our Caycee!!🥳 She is always on the move making sure everyone is taken care of! Her heart for he...
08/30/2026

Happiest of Birthdays to our Caycee!!🥳 She is always on the move making sure everyone is taken care of! Her heart for helping rescue animals is second to none. We are so thankful for her and her kind heart. Please help us in wishing her a very Happy Birthday!! 🎂

🌈🐾 August 28 is Rainbow Bridge Remembrance Day.Some pets stay with us for a season.Others stay with us for a lifetime......
08/28/2026

🌈🐾 August 28 is Rainbow Bridge Remembrance Day.

Some pets stay with us for a season.

Others stay with us for a lifetime...
..and all of them leave paw prints on our hearts forever.

Today, we honor the companions who greeted us at the door, curled up beside us after a long day, celebrated our happiest moments, and quietly comforted us through our hardest ones.

The love we share with our pets never truly ends. It lives on in the routines we still remember, the photos we can't help but smile at, the toys we can't quite put away, and the countless memories that make us laugh through the tears.

As a veterinary team, we know saying goodbye is one of the hardest parts of loving a pet. It's also one of the greatest privileges to have known a love so deep that their absence is still felt.

Today, we invite you to take a moment to remember the pets who helped shape your life. Whether they crossed the Rainbow Bridge recently or many years ago, they'll always be part of your story.

Until we meet again. ❤️🌈

📦🐾 If your pet had an Amazon purchase history... we'd have some questions. 😂🐶 Dog's Recent Orders✔️ 47 tennis balls✔️ In...
08/26/2026

📦🐾 If your pet had an Amazon purchase history... we'd have some questions. 😂

🐶 Dog's Recent Orders
✔️ 47 tennis balls
✔️ Indestructible toy (we'll see about that)
✔️ "World's Strongest" leash (challenge accepted)
✔️ Giant stick... somehow Prime eligible
✔️ 50-pound bag of treats
✔️ Couch replacement fund

🐱 Cat's Recent Orders
✔️ Empty cardboard boxes
✔️ Window hammock for neighborhood surveillance
✔️ Catnip banana
✔️ Bird feeder
✔️ Rotisserie chicken
✔️ 63 fake mice...

Meanwhile... your pet somehow spent $847.32 and you're still picking up p**p. 😂

What do you think would be the #1 item in your pet's Amazon order history?

What does $10 get you if you win one of these beautiful raffles? Glad you asked! Each basket includes products valued ov...
08/26/2026

What does $10 get you if you win one of these beautiful raffles? Glad you asked! Each basket includes products valued over 💲150.00! Couple that with the fact that EVERY raffle ticket 🎟 sold goes DIRECTLY to help 🐶animals😺 who are in desperate need of care. It is a win-win!!😻

*Venmo information in the comments please specify which raffle you are interested in within the memo. Thank you for helping the helpless!

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1536 Highway 4 E
Holly Springs, MS
38635

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 5:30pm
Thursday 8am - 5:30pm
Friday 8am - 5:30pm
Saturday 8am - 12pm

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