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For after hours emergency care Please Call The Animal Emergency Clinic In Huntsville At (256) 533-7600 or the emergency clinic in Decatur (Veterinary Regional Referral Hospital) at 1-800-320-7001.

News and AnnouncementsNovember is Pet Cancer Awareness MonthDid you know that 1 in 4 dogs die of Cancer? It is the number one disease related death in pets and cancer accounts for almost half of the deaths in pets over ten years of age. Early detection and treatment are the best ways to manage cancer in pets. Check your pets regularly and take your pet in for a regular veterinary check up. AVMA'S Top 10 Signs of Cancer in Small Animals*Abnormal swellings that persist or grow *Sores that do not heal *Weight Loss *Loss of Appetite *Bleeding or discharge from any body opening *Offensive Odor *Difficulty eating or swallowing *Hesitation to exercise or loss of stamina *Persistent Lameness or stiffness *Difficulty breathing, urinating or defecating Call for an appointment to have your pet checked if your pet shows signs of any of the above symptoms. Use our website to get your papers filled out before your appointment and save some time once you arrive! Mouse over CLINIC INFO, then click on CLINIC FORMS. You must print them out then fill them in by hand. If you have never been in our office please print out the New Client Information Form plus any of the other forms that may apply. If your pet is having surgery please print the Surgery Forms. If your pet is having a dental please print the Dental Forms. If your pet will be boarding please print the Boarding Form. If your pet is being dropped off for anything other than surgery or boarding (such as vaccination, injury, sickness, exam) please print the Drop Off Questionnaire.Pet Portals are very useful for you at home!! You can now have 24 hour access to your pet's records here at Family Pet Care! Find out when vaccines were given. Check when you last got your heartworm prevention. See what diets your pet has been on. Set up your own e-mail reminders for medications. Request appointments. Request medication. Plus more! It's secure and safe and we will never give your e-mail address out to anybody! Click on Pet Portal to get started. Just send us your e-mail address and we'll send you a password within the next few days.

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LYMPHOMA IN CATS VetSuite Veterinarians Hematology Oncology Lymphoma (lymphosarcoma) is a lymphoid neoplasm primarily affecting solid visceral organs, the liver, spleen, thymus, gastrointestinal tract and skin. Unlike the dog, peripheral lymph nodes are rarely affected. Lymphoma is classified based upon anatomic site. Multicentric form - occurs in the liver and spleen and may also occur in the lymph nodes. Gastrointestinal form - occurs in the stomach, intestines, liver and lymph nodes in the abdomen.

FAMILY PET CARE is a full-service veterinary medical facility, convenient to ATHENS, TONEY, HARVEST, MADISON, HUNTSVILLE, EAST LIMESTONE, ELKMONT and ARDMORE, ALABAMA. We are located at the intersection of Alabama Highway 251 and East Limestone Road. Our professional and courteous staff at FAMILY PET CARE seek to provide the best possible medical care including state of the art CO2 laser surgery, ultrasound, digital radiology, dental care, routine surgeries (such as spaying and neutering) and non-routine suergeries (such as exploratory laparotomy),boarding and more for our highly-valued patients. We are committed to promoting responsible pet ownership, preventative health care and health-related educational opportunities for our clients. FAMILY PET CARE strives to offer excellence in veterinary care to LIMESTONE and MADISON COUNTY, ALABAMA and surrounding areas. Please take a moment to contact us today, to learn more about our veterinary practice and to find out more information about how FAMILY PET CARE can serve the needs of you and your cherished pet.