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915 Snow Street

Oxford, AL 36203 US

256-831-5768

HEARTWORM AWARENESS.

What is heartworm disease?

Heartworm disease is a serious and potentially fatal disease in pets. It is caused by foot-long worms (heartworms) that live in the heart, lungs and associated blood vessels of affected pets, causing severe lung disease, heart failure and damage to other organs in the body. Heartworm disease affects dogs, cats and ferrets, but heartworms also live in other mammal species, including wolves, coyotes, foxes, sea lions and ---in rare instances ---humans. Because wild species such as foxes and coyotes live in proximity to many urban areas, they are considered important carriers of the disease.

The dog is a natural host for heartworms, which means that heartworms that live inside the dog mature into adults, mate and produce offspring. If untreated, their numbers can increase, and dogs have been known to harbor several hundred worms in their bodies. Heartworm disease causes lasting damage to the heart, lungs and arteries, and can affect the dog's health and quality of life long after the parasites are gone. For this reason, administered as early in course of the disease as possible.

 

Heartworm Prevention Special:

Heartgard: Purchase 12 doses and get a rebate of $12.00

Trifexis: Purchase 6 doses and get a rebate of $10.00 or

12 doses and a rebate of $25.00

 

 

Print the coupon and call us at 256-831-5768 to take advantage of this exclusive offer.

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Welcome to Cheaha Animal Hospital

Your Veterinarian serving Oxford, Anniston, Calhoun & Cleburne Counties of AL
Call us at 256-831-5768

For over 30 years, the professional and compassionate staff at Cheaha Animal Hospital have been caring for the pets of the Calhoun County area, providing quality veterinary care and exceptional service. We are a full service veterinary hospital serving the healthcare needs of dogs and cats. Whether it’s a routine wellness exam or advanced treatment of disease, we’re well equipped to meet all of your pet’s veterinary care needs. Our doctors and care team members are dedicated to providing progressive care coupled with superior guidance and individualized support to each animal and owner. We look forward to welcoming you to our clinic soon.

At Cheaha Animal Hospital, we treat your pets like the valued family members they are.

Craig Wyatt
Oxford, Anniston, Calhoun & Cleburne Veterinarian | Cheaha Animal Hospital | 256-831-5768

915 Snow Street
Oxford, AL 36203

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Meet Craig Wyatt, D.V.M. - Practice Owner and Doctor

  • Dr. Craig Wyatt was raised in Gadsden, AL. Dr. Wyatt earned his BS in Animal and Dairy Science from Auburn University. He attended and earned his degree in Veterinary Medicine from Ross University. Dr. Wyatt was Ross University's selected student for clinical studies at Cornell University.Dr. Wyatt has one son, Jeremiah and three dogs Daisy, Eva and Cain. Dr. Wyatt's clinical interest in Veterinary Medicine are primarily surgery and medicine for companion animals. Dr. Wyatt has practiced Veterinary Medicine since 2000. He owns and practices at Cheaha Animal Hospital since 2007.

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Doctors see patients from 8:30 am to 12:00 noon and 1:30 pm to 5:00 pm

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1:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Tuesday:

7:00 am - 12:00 nn

1:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Wednesday:

7:00 am - 12:00 nn

1:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Thursday:

7:00 am - 12:00 nn

1:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Friday:

7:00 am - 12:00 nn

1:30 pm - 5:30 pm

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