Meet the Team: Spotlight on Kendra Casares
Often what separates good veterinary medicine from outstanding veterinary medicine is the regard for the pet owner. At Stone Ridge Veterinary Medical Center, we value our clients as crucial members of their pet’s health care team, and we work hard to ensure you feel listened to, informed, and confident about [...]
5 Ways to Prepare Your Pet for the Best Veterinary Visit Ever
Many pets battle fear, anxiety, and stress when visiting their veterinarian, whether for a routine wellness visit, a sick pet exam, or simply a monthly weigh-in. If your four-legged friend plants their paws at our front door, you can help prepare them for a veterinary visit and ease their anxiety. [...]
Meet the Team: Spotlight on Christy DuVall
Our dedicated team at Stone Ridge Veterinary Medical Center of Willis doesn’t come to work every day to collect a paycheck. We are passionate animal lovers, and we enjoy helping pets and saving lives. Our veterinary technicians play an important role in ensuring pets and their owners get the care [...]
Considering an Exotic Pet? 7 Secrets for Successful Coexistence
Are you considering an exotic pet? Reptiles, birds, and small mammals are diverse and unique, which makes them exciting pets—but new owners are often unaware or unprepared for their highly specialized care needs. Stone Ridge Veterinary Medical Center wants to ensure an exotic pet is right at home in your [...]
6 Uplifting Ways to Memorialize Your Pet
Losing a pet is heartbreaking, but by honoring their memory, you can still feel close to your beloved companion. Whether your pet is humanely euthanized or passes on their own, numerous memorialization options can help you cherish your furry friend. Keep in mind that you can remember your pet in [...]
Meet the Team: Spotlight On Brenda Long
We may be a little biased, but we think we have an incredible team here at Stone Ridge Veterinary Medical Center of Willis. Each member brings something special to our hospital, regardless of their educational or pet-related background. We’d like to shine a spotlight on one of our fabulous client [...]
Behind the Smiling Faces: What Do Veterinary Receptionists Do?
When you walk into Stone Ridge Veterinary Medical Center of Willis, you’ll be greeted by the smiling faces of Brenda, Lacey, and Maggie, our dedicated front-desk team. These ladies are superstars at their tasks, and while they may remember your pet’s name more frequently than yours, they’re your go-to source [...]
Ultrasound: What Pet Owners Want to Know
You may know about or have experienced ultrasound for yourself, but did you know that this advanced diagnostic technology is available for pets, too? Ultrasound has an important role in helping diagnose many diseases and conditions, and can provide valuable information to our Stone Ridge Veterinary Center team. Armed with [...]
Drilling Down on Your Pet’s Dental Health
Many pet owners are skilled at recognizing when their furry pals are sick or not themselves, especially if they have obvious signs like vomiting or a fever. However, pets, especially cats, often mask signs of illness, and many show only subtle changes in the early disease stages. Dental disease is [...]