Sand Springs Small Animal Hospital

"The greatness of a nation and its moral character can be judged by the way its animals are treated." -Mahatma Gandhi

DOGS
MORE THAN JUST BEST FRIENDS

For years dogs have been helping humans with important jobs, jobs that people themselves sometimes aren’t even qualified to do, like sniff for bombs or illegal substances, help visually impaired people see, and help people with other disabilities function with day-to-day living. Now, some working breeds like labs and poodles have a new specialty—sniffing out peanuts. Dogs can detect miniscule traces of peanut and some other nuts in foods. The skill can save the life of a person with severe peanut allergy. The dogs, often shelter dogs with an otherwise dim future, are being trained much in the same way as other service dogs. When adopting a peanut dog, the owners are taught special commands.

Many people have seen Guide dogs in their daily lives, guiding their handlers expertly around obstacles and across streets. There are, however, dogs that help someone who is deaf, in a wheelchair, using crutches, and for many other disabilities. We are experienced animal experts. During a regular check-up and examination we take the time to fully examine your dog. Bring your pet to 3414 S. Hwy 97 or call 918.245-VETS (8387) for more information. Where your pet's health is our passion.

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At Sand Springs Small Hospital, we provide our clients with expert medical care along with sincere compassion. We are committed to providing a friendly atmosphere for both client and pet from the time they enter our hospital to the time they leave our doors.

For general inquiries or to schedule an appointment with Dr. Micah Hartwig or Dr. Kristin Jordan Fleming please call (918)245-VETS.

You can also contact our doctors via e-mail.
drhartwig@sandspringsvets.com
drjordan@sandspringsvets.com

3414 South Highway 97 | Sand Springs, Oklahoma 74063 | 918 245-VETS | drhartwig@sandspringsvets.com