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At Crosspointe Animal Hospital, we believe veterinary care should feel safe, calm, and compassionate for both pets and their people. That’s why we follow Fear Free principles- a science-based approach designed to reduce fear, anxiety, and stress (FAS) during...

Dear Valued Client, We would like to welcome you and your pet to our practice. We imagine that this is an exciting time for you both and we would like to take this opportunity to share some information about pet insurance with you. Although vaccines and annual exams...

Congratulations on the newest addition to your family! Adopting a puppy is such a wonderful experience but can be overwhelming with all you need to do, and a key part to ensuring a well-behaved and well-adjusted friend for life is socialization. What does...

Grain-Free and “Boutique” Diet Warning Grain-free and ‘boutique’ diets have become increasingly popular over the past several years, especially in cases of suspected allergies. For some dogs these diets are essential as the gluten grain can create a pro-inflammatory...

Things to Remember When Purchasing a Food Always feed for ideal body weight- follow package guidelines based on ideal body weight if your pet is over- or under-weight. Select an appropriate food for your pet’s life stage and breed. Try to look past the graphics and...

External Parasites Fleas Fleas are small biting insects that survive by sucking blood from their animal hosts. Fleas can infect both dogs and cats, as well as other mammals and humans. If they are able to infect your pet and home, it can take months to fully rid them....

By focusing on preventative health care, you are taking an important step in keeping your friend happy and healthy for years to come. The vaccine that your pet received today was designed to stimulate a specific immune response to help protect them against illness in...

6 Weeks RTCP 9 Weeks RTCP 12 Weeks RTCP FeLV 15 Weeks RTCP FeLV Rabies RTCP Rhinotracheitis, Calicivirus, Panleukopenia This vaccine is also often called FVRCP, which stands for feline viral rhinotracheitis, calicivirus, panleukopenia. This is a core vaccine against...

6 Weeks DHPP (may include corona virus, shown as DHCPP) 9 Weeks DHPP Bordetella 12 Weeks DHLPP Lyme Bordetella 15 Weeks DHLPP Lyme Rabies DHLPP Distemper, Hepatitis, Leptospirosis, Parainfluenza, Parvovirus This vaccine contains four core viral diseases that are...

How often do you wash your pet's dishes? Be honest! Unless your answer is "after every single use", you aren't washing them enough. With that being said, we aren't here to be the "wash your pet's dish" police but we do want to keep them happy and healthy! Would you...