From new toys and litter boxes, to veterinary visits and vaccines, there is a lot involved in caring for our furry friends, whom we consider family members. One important thing to remember is that like humans, pets require regular dental care and professional teeth cleanings. February is National Pet Dental Health Month, and a reminder [...]
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 puppy who urinated on the [...]
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 knowledge. Although each team member [...]
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 discomfort, and may indicate an [...]
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 extra time and attention [...]
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 congenital (i.e., present at birth) [...]
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 any questions about pet care. [...]
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 the facts about this dangerous [...]
Spring is in the air, and many avid gardeners are itching to start planting and tending to this year’s garden. If you are a pet owner as well as a gardener, paying attention to the plants you cultivate is critical, as some beautiful flowers, garden vegetables, and other plants can be dangerous, or deadly, to [...]
Many people mention their veterinarians when asked who provides their pet’s care. But, while our Drs. Pettyjohn, Hall, and Kitten put a tremendous amount of love and attention into your furry friend’s care, they couldn’t do it without the help of the support team here at Stone Ridge Veterinary Medical Center of Conroe. From our [...]