Osborne Animal Clinic

🏠 Late-summer travel plans before the school year fully locks everyone in?

Osborne Animal Clinic and our climate-controlled boarding give your pet three supervised daily walks, a comfortable place to rest away from Alabama heat, and a team that genuinely gets to know your pet's routine and personality, not just their kennel number.

Spots fill up fastest around long weekends, so calling a few weeks ahead makes a real difference.

📞 Call (256) 353-4339 or visit osborneanimalclinic.com to schedule.

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Dangerous rabid beavers attack 2 teens, with 1 airlifted and popular park partially closed Two rabid beaver attacks at Cunningham Falls State Park injured a teen swimmer and a fisherman, prompting partial closures and thermal imaging surveys.

🐾 New to Decatur, Hartselle, Priceville, Moulton, or anywhere in Morgan or Lawrence County? Osborne Animal Clinic has cared for this community since 1979, which means we've likely already treated a neighbor's pet, a coworker's dog, or a family member's cat — ask around, and there's a decent chance someone will vouch for us.

We're always glad to welcome new patients, whether your pet is a brand-new puppy or a senior who's been through a few vets before finding the right fit.

📞 Call (256) 353-4339 or visit osborneanimalclinic.com to schedule.

🏥 Spaying and neutering remains one of the most impactful decisions you can make for your pet's long-term health. In female pets spayed before their first heat cycle, the risk of mammary tumors drops to nearly zero — after even one heat cycle, that protective effect diminishes significantly. In males, neutering eliminates testicular cancer risk entirely and reduces prostate issues.

Beyond the health benefits, it also tends to reduce roaming, marking, and some aggression-related behaviors.

If you have a young pet who hasn't been spayed or neutered yet, August is a good window to talk timing. Consult your vet.

🐾 The best part of this job, honestly, is watching pets grow up in this community. We've had puppies come in for their very first wellness exam who are now greeting us at the door for their annual visits like old friends — same nervous energy replaced by confident tail wags.

What's a moment with your pet's care team here that's genuinely stuck with you? We'd love to hear your story in the comments.

📋 When's the last time your pet had a full wellness exam, not just a quick vaccine visit? An annual exam covers a lot of ground a quick glance at home never will: weight trend compared to last year, dental condition, heart and lung sounds through a stethoscope, joint mobility, and a hands-on check for any new lumps or skin changes.

A lot of early-stage issues — thyroid changes, heart murmurs, early arthritis — get caught during this exam specifically because they don't show obvious symptoms yet.

If it's been over a year, let's get your pet back on the schedule. 📞 Call (256) 353-4339 or visit osborneanimalclinic.com to schedule.

🥵 The heat advisory is continuing through Sunday — and our pets feel it, too.

With heat index values reaching 108° across North Alabama, it’s a good time to take extra precautions with your dogs and cats.

Some pets are at higher risk, including:
🐾 Flat-faced breeds like Pugs, French Bulldogs, English Bulldogs and Shih Tzus
🐾 Senior pets
🐾 Overweight pets
🐾 Pets with heart or breathing problems
🐾 Dogs and cats with thick coats

Watch for signs of overheating:
• Heavy panting or trouble breathing
• Excessive drooling or sticky saliva
• Red or dark gums and tongue
• Weakness, stumbling or collapse

Keep your pets safe:
💧 Provide plenty of cool, clean water.
🏠 Keep pets indoors in air conditioning during the hottest part of the day.
🐾 Check pavement before walking — if it’s too hot for your hand, it’s too hot for their paws.
🚗 Never leave a pet in a parked vehicle, even with the windows cracked.

If your pet shows signs of heat illness, seek veterinary care promptly.

Stay cool, Decatur — and keep those four-legged family members safe! ❤️

Osborne Animal Clinic
📞 256-353-4339
📍 914 Beltline Rd SW, Decatur
🌐 osborneanimalclinic.com
New patients and walk-ins welcome.

Thursday, August 13 — Protect Pets From the Heat

🌡️ Another very hot day is ahead for Decatur.

The Heat Advisory continues through 7 PM Friday, with temperatures expected to remain in the mid-90s and the heat index potentially reaching 108°.

🐶🐱 Give your pets a break from the heat:

💧 Keep plenty of fresh water available.
🏠 Bring pets inside or provide a cool, shaded area.
🌅 Plan walks and outdoor activity for early morning or evening.
🔥 Avoid hot pavement and asphalt.
🚗 Never leave a pet inside a parked vehicle.
👀 Watch for unusual heavy panting, weakness, or other signs that your pet isn’t handling the heat well.

Alabama summers can be tough on our pets. A little planning can help keep them comfortable and safe.

Osborne Animal Clinic is accepting new patients and walk-ins. Call 256-353-4339 or visit osborneanimalclinic.com.

Wednesday, Augus☀️ Heat Advisory for North Alabama today.

The National Weather Service has a Heat Advisory in effect from 1 PM today through 7 PM Friday, with heat index values reaching 108°. That kind of heat can be dangerous for people and pets.

🐾 For your pets today, keep fresh water available, provide a cool place indoors or in the shade, and avoid walks or strenuous activity during the hottest part of the afternoon. Hot pavement can also burn paw pads, so check the ground before heading outside.

Never leave a pet in a parked vehicle.

Osborne Animal Clinic is accepting new patients and walk-ins. Call 256-353-4339 or visit osborneanimalclinic.com

🐾 A cat's purr typically vibrates between 25 and 150 Hz — a frequency range that's been studied for its potential to promote healing in bones and soft tissue. So when your cat curls up on an injured spot and starts purring, there may genuinely be more going on than comfort alone.

What's the most interesting pet fact you've learned recently? We're always collecting new ones for these posts, so don't hold back.

📞 Call (256) 353-4339 or visit osborneanimalclinic.com to schedule.