Who We Are & Our Mission Your pet’s story did not start the day they walked into a veterinary clinic. It started with the first chaotic night at home, the routines you built together around walks and mealtimes, and the quiet, unspoken trust that grew between you. At Prairie Hills Animal Hospital, we understand that…
Heartworm Prevention: Why It Matters in Wyoming Ask a pet owner in Wyoming about heartworm, and you might hear: “That’s a Southern problem, isn’t it?” It is a reasonable assumption. Heartworm disease has historically been associated with hot, humid climates along the Gulf Coast and Mississippi River valley. But heartworm risk in Wyoming is real,…
Importance of Pain Control in Companion Animals When your pet is hurting, you know it, even if they can’t tell you. Pain control in pets is one of the most important and compassionate aspects of veterinary medicine, yet it is often underestimated or misunderstood by pet owners. Whether your dog has just come out of…
Leptospirosis: Education, Zoonosis & Vaccination Leptospirosis is a disease that most pet owners have never heard of until it affects their dog. It is a serious bacterial infection that can cause life-threatening illness in dogs, spread silently through contaminated water and soil, and even pass from animals to people. As a zoonotic disease, leptospirosis in…