Paddock Paws Veterinary Services

10/14/2026

If your dog may have eaten something toxic, don't wait for symptoms. Contact your veterinarian or an animal poison-control service right away and have the product/package and approximate amount ready.

10/12/2026

🐾 Is your pet constantly itching? 🐾
From holistic approaches to traditional treatments, we offer a variety of options to help your pet find relief and feel their best.

Let us help get your furry friend back to being happy, comfortable, and itch-free! 🐶🐱

📞 Call us today to learn more and find the right solution for your pet!

10/09/2026

“When you’re this good-looking, the vet just says, ‘Yes, sir.’ 😂”

10/07/2026

Vet day: because apparently I need a professional to tell me I’m dramatic.”

10/05/2026

“The babies are waiting patiently for their turn! 🐶💕”

10/02/2026

For dogs, common ultrasound applications include:

Abdominal ultrasound: liver, gallbladder, spleen, kidneys, bladder, GI tract, and reproductive organs.

Pregnancy ultrasound: confirming pregnancy and assessing fetal viability.

Cardiac ultrasound (echocardiography): evaluating heart structure and function.

Emergency/FAST ultrasound: looking for free abdominal or thoracic fluid and other urgent abnormalities.

Guided procedures: assisting with fine-needle aspiration or other sampling.

10/01/2026

Antibiotics are medicines used to treat bacterial infections in dogs and cats. Their main purposes are to:

Kill bacteria or stop them from multiplying, allowing the animal's immune system to clear the infection.

Treat confirmed or strongly suspected bacterial infections, such as certain skin infections, urinary tract infections, dental infections, abscesses, respiratory infections, and some gastrointestinal infections.

Prevent infection in specific situations, such as certain surgical procedures or contaminated wounds, when a veterinarian determines prevention is appropriate.

Control serious or spreading infections that could otherwise cause systemic illness or damage to organs.

What antibiotics do not do:

Antibiotics generally do not work against viruses, so they aren't routinely useful for viral illnesses such as many uncomplicated cases of kennel cough or feline upper-respiratory disease.

It's also important to use the right antibiotic at the right dose and duration.

Unnecessary or inappropriate antibiotic use can cause adverse effects and contribute to antimicrobial resistance.

09/28/2026

🐾🌎 International Rabies Day — September 28 🌎🐾
Rabies is a serious but preventable disease that affects both animals and people. The best protection starts with keeping your pets up to date on their rabies vaccinations. 💉❤️

On International Rabies Day, we’re reminding our pet parents that one simple vaccine can help protect your furry family members, your family, and our community.

🐶 Keep vaccinations current
🐱 Schedule regular wellness visits
🌎 Help us work toward a rabies-free world

Protect your pets. Protect your family. Prevent rabies. 🐾

09/26/2026

09/23/2026

Frenchies can develop dry eye, and an immune-mediated cause is possible.

- **Dry eye (KCS)** means the eyes don't produce enough tears, causing redness, irritation, thick discharge, squinting, and sometimes corneal ulcers.
- In dogs, **immune-mediated inflammation that damages the tear glands is a common cause of KCS**.
- French Bulldogs are also prone to **eye problems because of their facial anatomy**, including corneal ulcers and other surface injuries.
- Treatment commonly involves **tear-stimulating medication such as cyclosporine or tacrolimus**, plus artificial tears/lubricants. A veterinarian should confirm the diagnosis with a **Schirmer tear test** and check for a corneal ulcer.

If your Frenchie has **sudden squinting, a cloudy/blue-looking eye, severe redness, or is rubbing the eye**, that warrants prompt veterinary examination because a corneal ulcer can worsen quickly.