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Location
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4997 North Raymond Ave.
(Hwy 145)
Verona, MS 38879
Map to Clinic
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Contact
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Phone:
(662) 566-7586
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Office Hours:
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Monday - Friday.
7:30 am - 5:00pm
Closed for Lunch
12:30pm - 1:30pm
Saturday
8:00 am - 12:00noon
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Pet FAQ
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My dog (cat) has licked up some antifreeze. Will this hurt him?
Antifreeze is extremely poisonous to dogs and cats. Please take him to your veterinarian immediately for treatment.
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Healthy Reasons to Have a Pet
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Author: Dr.Peay on Oct 02, 2004 - 11:16 AM |
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Some facts collected by the delta society about the healthy benefits of owning a pet.
- Seniors who own dogs go to the doctor less than those who do not. In a study of 100 Medicare patients, even the most highly stressed dog owners in the study has 21 percent fewer physician's contacts than non-dog owners.
- Pet owners have lower blood pressure,lower triglyceride and cholesterol levels than non-owners.
- Companionship of pets (particularly dogs) helps children in families adjust better to the serious illness and death of a parent.
- Pet owners have better psychological well-being.
- Children exposed to pets during the first year of life have a lower frequency of allergic rhintis and asthma.
- Seniors who own pets coped better with stress life events without entering the healthcare system.
- Contact with pets develops nurturing behavior in children who may grow to be more nurturing adults.
- Medication costs dropped from an average of $3.80 per patient per day to just $1.18 per patient per day in new nursing home facilities in New York, Missouri and Texas having animals and plants as an integral part of the environment.
- Pet owners have higher one-year survival rates following coronary heart disease.
- Having a pet may decrease heart attack mortality by 3%. This translates into 30,000 lives saved annually.
- Pet owners have better physical health due to exercise with their pets.
- Dogs are preventative and therapeutic measures against everyday stress.
- Children's cognitive development can be enhanced by owning a pet.
- Children owning pets are more involved in activities such as sports, hobbies, clubs, or chores.
- Pet owners feel less afraid of being a victim of crime when walking with a dog or sharing a residence with a dog.
- Positive self-esteem of children is enhanced by owning a pet.
- 70% of families surveyed reported an increase in family happiness and fun after getting a pet.
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Other News
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· Pet Food Recall
(Mar 20, 2007)
· Behind on updates
(Apr 04, 2006)
· Healthy Reasons to Have a Pet
(Apr 04, 2006)
· Customer Alert from Diamond pet Foods
(Dec 22, 2005)
· Special Christmas Hours
(Dec 22, 2005)
· Conference on Agroterriorism
(Aug 04, 2005)
· Pet burial options
(Jun 29, 2005)
· Pet burial options
(Jun 29, 2005)
· Neutering Pets Produces Positive Behavior and Health Benefits
(Feb 15, 2005)
· Top 20 breeds of dogs in 2003
(Oct 12, 2004)
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