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Our pets become members of our family very soon after we get them. We celebrate so many special occasions with them right by our side, it’s no wonder we want them to live forever! Although dogs will live to be around ten to thirteen years old, there are many things that owners can do to help them live as long …

Choosing a dog can be a big decision for your family. You are welcoming a new member into your family! There are a lot of factors that you should take into account when trying to pick the perfect dog. Keep reading to find out how to choose! What is your lifestyle? If you enjoy the outdoors, going for hikes, and …

Having a dog with cancer can be a very hard time for an owner. With fifty percent of dogs diagnosed with cancer at some point in their lifetime, owners need to understand how to deal with the situation. Many dogs still go on to live healthy and happy lives. Keep reading to learn how to deal with your dog having …

Traveling can be a blast. You are experiencing new places and seeing new things. One question that comes to every dog owner’s mind when making travel plans is, what am I going to do with my pet? Should I leave him with someone? Should I bring him? Although bringing a pet may be a little bit more work, it can …

Rivertown Animal Hospital was voted Best Veterinary Clinic for 2016 by the readers of the Stillwater Gazette. This is the fourth year in a row that Rivertown has received this honor.  We are thankful to be able to serve the Stillwater and surrounding communities and provide the highest quality of veterinary care for our patients. Providing compassionate, exceptional care for pets is …

It’s National Veterinary Technician Week and, while we appreciate our Rivertown vet techs every day, this week we bring special attention to this hardworking and dedicated crew. Vet techs have an incredibly broad range of skills and responsibilities. If they were working in the field of human medicine, in one day they might perform the tasks of a registered nurse, …