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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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What is a spay?
A spay is a surgical sterilization procedure technically described as an ovariohysterectomy. This means that both ovaries and the uterus are removed.
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Pet Food Recall
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Author: Dr.Peay on Tuesday, March 20, 2007 - 10:36 AM |
Many brands of can pet food manufactured by menu foods were recalled recently. The recall covers the company's "cuts and gravy" style food, which consists of chunks of meat in gravy, sold in cans and small foil pouches between December 3 and March 6 throughout the United States, Canada and Mexico.
Go to this website for more details of the recall.
http://www.menufoods.com/recall/
A list of brands of pet foods recalled and links for more details on the involved foods can be found at the above site.
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Behind on updates
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Author: Dr.Peay on Tuesday, April 04, 2006 - 01:06 PM |
Well I have certainly been to many Continuing Education Conferences since the last one posted here but have been slow to update the information on this site. I will try and catch things up this summer.
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Healthy Reasons to Have a Pet
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Author: Dr.Peay on Tuesday, April 04, 2006 - 12:57 PM |
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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Customer Alert from Diamond pet Foods
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Author: Dr.Peay on Thursday, December 22, 2005 - 10:19 AM |
Diamond Pet Food has discovered aflatoxin in a product manufactured at the company’s Gaston, S.C. facility.
For more details on this issue look at the following web site.
http://www.diamondpet.com/
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Special Christmas Hours
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Author: Dr.Peay on Thursday, December 22, 2005 - 10:02 AM |
From Monday December the 26th until Friday December December the 30th, Peay Animal Hospital will closed daily at 12:00 Noon.
Starting January the 2nd, Peay Animal Hospital will closed at 5:00 pm instead of 6:00 pm at least during the winter months. |  |
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Conference on Agroterriorism
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Author: Dr.Peay on Thursday, August 04, 2005 - 05:02 PM |
Dr. Patrick L. Peay recently attended a Conference on Agroterrorism. The Alabama Department of Public Health, Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries, and the UAB South Central Center for Public Health Preparedness are sponsored the three-day conference focusing on agroterrorism and zoonotic diseases for Alabama and the southeastern U.S.
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Pet burial options
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Author: Dr.Peay on Wednesday, June 29, 2005 - 11:40 AM |
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Most Veterinarian hospitals offer pet burial services to there clients when a pet dies but some owners need or wish for more. In our area , the MSU Vet School in Starkville and Pet Rest Guardians in Oxford offer additional options. The following is taken from a local newspaper and of course prices and services may change over time so its best to call and check. | |
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Pet burial options
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Author: Dr.Peay on Wednesday, June 29, 2005 - 11:36 AM |
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Most Veterinarian hospitals offer pet burial services to there clients when a pet dies but some owners need or wish for more. In our area , the MSU Vet School in Starkville and Pet Rest Guardians in Oxford offer additional options. The following is taken from a local newspaper and of course prices and services may change over time so its best to call and check. | |
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Top 20 breeds of dogs in 2003
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Author: Dr.Peay on Tuesday, October 12, 2004 - 10:28 AM |
- Retriever (Labrador)
- Retriever (Golden)
- Beagle
- German Shepherd Dog
- Dachshund
- Yorkshire Terrier
- Boxer
- Poodle
- Shih Tzu
- Chihuahua
- Miniature Schnauzer
- Pug
- Pomeranian
- Spaniel (Cocker)
- Rottweiler
- Bulldog
- Shetland Sheepdog
- Boston Terrier
- Miniature Pinscher
- Maltese
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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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