Josey Ranch Pet Hospital

October – Animal Safety & Protection This month (and every month) is a time to recognize safety measures you should take to protect your pet and ensure they are healthy. Check out the below safety tips:

 
• Be proactive. Keep all your pets up to date on immunizations.
• Pet-proof your home. Remove or secure choking hazards and toxic chemicals. Make your home pet-friendly and safe.
• Identify your animals. Place tags securely on collars and even label collars with your contact information. If you have more uncommon pets, take pictures in the event they get loose.
• In a disaster, have a plan. Who will be responsible for locating each animal in the house? How will you transport them? If it is a fire, human life takes priority. However, place decals on windows and doors with the number of humans and each kind and number of pets residing in the home. Keep them up to date.
• Learn basic first aid. Caring for your animal at home will prevent a minor injury from becoming severe. Always call your veterinarian if you are unsure.
• Know your animal. If your animal’s behavior changes, watch for signs of illness. Is he injured or spent too much time in the heat? Contact your veterinarian before giving human over-the-counter medications.

We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Alison Calhoun-Zerger back from maternity leave starting Monday, October 11th! Please see a personal note from her below:

Hi everyone! You may have noticed my absence at the clinic the past few months as my husband and I welcomed our first baby, a boy named Bennett, into the world. He loves toys that make noise, cuddles, and walks around the neighborhood (much like many of my four-legged patients) so the adjustment hasn’t been too challenging. We have loved settling in as a family, but I have missed all your faces and am ready to see you and your fur babies again! I will officially be back seeing patients as of October 11 and hope to see you all soon! 

PennHIP Services

We are excited to announce PennHIP services are now available at Josey Ranch Pet Hospital every Tuesday. Only certified doctors may perform the procedure, and our practice is now one of few in the DFW metro that offers PennHIP testing for your breeding program or companion.

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We are proud to announce that our founding veterinarian and medical director, Howard Kirk Esmond, D.V.M., is the recipient of TVMA’s 2021 Companion Animal Practitioner of the Year! In 1991 Dr. Esmond never dreamed that Josey Ranch Pet Hospital would become what it is today, a thriving animal hospital that is one of the largest canine reproduction centers in the United States. Because of this, Dr. Esmond’s appointment availability will be limited to reproduction cases, but he will be available to consult with his other team members for previous clients. Keeping our mission, “where caring makes the difference” at the center of our hospital has helped us develop a very loyal clientele and an amazing staff. “The JRPH doctors are all top-notch, and I am proud to work alongside them every day. Our clients are blessed to have such a capable and caring team provide services to their pets.”

   

Josey Ranch Pet Hospital is a veterinary reproduction clinic that offers canine reproductive services ranging from breeding and infertility issues to Cesarean sections. We are a Zoetis freeze center and take pride in providing in-depth client education and being as available as possible for your dogs breeding needs.