Longer and Happier Lives
Tips, advice and education for pet owners.
Longer and Happier Lives
Tips, advice and education for pet owners.
Your Other Family Doctor: Get to Know Dr. Pettyjohn
Choosing a veterinarian for your pet is as important as selecting a human doctor for your own medical care. Veterinarians serve as your family doctor for your four-legged family members and help you understand the ins and outs of pet care, to ensure a long life with your best friend. [...]
Focus on Client Care: Meet Melissa Lemons
Veterinary hospitals are filled with many essential team members who care for pet owners and their furry companions. The first one you’ll likely meet is a client care specialist (CCS)—incredible people who can juggle many things at once, without dropping the ball. From handling non-stop ringing phones to the excited [...]
Behind the Scenes: A Day in the Life of a Veterinary Technician
Our entire Stone Ridge - Conroe veterinary team is devoted to caring for your beloved pet each and every day, from puppy- and kittenhood, well into old age. As National Veterinary Technician Week rolls around from October 11 to 17, we want to showcase our vet techs’ incredible skills and [...]
Why Does My Dog Scoot? Anal Gland Problems in Pets
If you’ve seen your dog racing along your rug on their rear end, or caught a whiff of an incredibly foul, fishy odor, you’re likely already acquainted with anal glands in pets. While these two small sacs smell unpleasant to you, they can cause your pet a great deal of [...]
Separation Anxiety: Setting Your Pet Up for Success
During the coronavirus pandemic, your pet likely enjoyed the stay-at-home orders, since the entire family had to refrain from going to work or school. Plus, many families adopted pets during the pandemic, so those dogs typically have seldom, if ever, been left home alone. If your furry pal has loved [...]
The Veterinarian Behind the Stethoscope: Meet Dr. Kitten
As a pet owner, you naturally want to know who is taking care of your beloved companion. After all, your furry pal is much more than a pet—they’re family. Here at Stone Ridge Veterinary Medical Center at Conroe, we want you to be a member of our family, as well. [...]
Helping Disabled Pets Live Full Lives
A disability can be defined as “a physical, mental, cognitive, or developmental condition that impairs, interferes with, or limits a person's ability to engage in certain tasks or actions, or participate in typical daily activities and interactions.” Like people, pets can experience a wide range of disabilities that may be [...]
Customer Care Extraordinaire: Meet Michele Moore
When you call Stone Ridge Veterinary Medical Center of Conroe, you’re likely greeted by the friendly voice of Michele Moore, one of our incredible customer care specialists. With more than 20 years of veterinary customer care experience, and a lifelong love of animals, you’re in good hands whenever you have [...]
How Much Do You Know About Heartworm Disease?
Heartworm disease is caused by a parasitic worm, Dirofilaria immitis, that lives in the heart and blood vessels of infected dogs. We talk to pet owners about the importance of protecting their pets from this deadly parasite every day at Stone Ridge Veterinary Medical Center. You may think you know [...]