Gibson Donald DVM

Our appointment book is computerized which allows us to efficiently make appointments for you and your pet.
Our receptionists and team will attempt to accommodate all requests to the best of our ability.
Emergencies are accepted 24 hours a day and calling ahead is always best and required after normal business hours.
If you feel you have an emergency with your pet, please call us or come to the hospital immediately during business hours.
We have a veterinarian on call 7 days a week who is available to handle any urgent care your pet has.

Many dog owners admire the unique looks and personalities of purebreds, but also worry about the fate of millions of pets euthanized each year.
What many people don't realize is that there are specific breed rescue organizations for almost every breed of dog, placing dogs in need to new homes.
If you're thinking of getting a pet fish, you should know that your veterinarian has a lot of good advice about pet ownership.
Fish can be very rewarding as pets, and you just may be surprised about how much fish actually interact with their owners.

Veterinary care is crucial and effective for a wide variety of conditions.
The following is a partial list of some of the most common.
If you do not see your pet's specific condition listed, we encourage you to give us a call so we can personally address your particular concerns.
The most common type of arthritis is osteoarthritis which can be due to wear and tear on joints from over use, aging, injury, or from an unstable joint such as which occurs with a ruptured ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) in the knee.

Over 85% of dogs and cats have some type of periodontal disease.
Periodontal disease simply means that the gums and bone that hold the teeth in place are being destroyed by oral bacteria.
This preventable disease is the number one diagnosed disease in our pets, yet many animals suffer needlessly.
Bloat and gastric torsion is a serious condition and your pet should be rushed to the emergency room if this occurs.
Certain breeds of dogs with deep chests and narrow waists, such as hounds, bouvier des Flandres, or doberman pinschers are more susceptible to a syndrome of gastric torsion and bloat.

Feline leukemia (FeLV) is a virus that weakens your cat's immune system.
Unfortunately, when the immune system does not function properly, your cat may be more likely to develop other diseases, such as cancer and blood disorders.
How Cats Contract Feline Leukemia Cats get feline leukemia from other cats.
Zoonosis refers to diseases that can be transmitted to humans from animals.
In particular, they occur when an infected animal passes on bacteria, parasites, fungi or viruses to humans through scratches, saliva, feces and urine.