W. Gordon Smyth, DVM | Arlington Veterinary Center

Jan

25, 2018

Dental Disease and Oral Pain – Case Study #1

Animals are generally great patients, not because they never misbehave, but because they seldom complain. Most humans, being human, like to tell everyone who will listen how badly they feel with this malady or that. Our patients, especially dogs, go […]

Dec

03, 2017

Indoor Cats

Many cat owners know that living with felines can be trying at times. Usually, the kittenish hijinx of leaping off the sofa and running up the drapes can be excused by good-natured owners with patience. However, when litterbox troubles arise, […]

Nov

30, 2017

Grooming Makeovers Available Now!

Kory has been working hard to take excellent care of our patients who request grooming services. She joined us here at AVC part time at the end of July and her services were in such high demand that she went to five days a week in the middle of August.

Nov

01, 2017

How to Brush Your Pet’s Teeth

If you’ve been coming to AVC for very long, you’ve probably heard one of our veterinarians discuss the importance of a healthy mouth for all dogs and cats. We regularly recommend periodic professional prophylaxis, with anesthesia, dental radiography, and extractions if needed.

Oct

20, 2017

Training Classes Now Held at AVC’s Facility

Alan Brown, owner of K-9 Direction, is now offering classes for both puppy and advanced dog training right here at AVC! The classes are held on Sunday evenings in our parking lot.

Sep

06, 2017

Accessibility at AVC

Arlington Veterinary Center was built with an eye to ease of access, not just by the rigorous ADA requirements that were met, but well-beyond ADA’s mandated standards. AVC features 10’ wide parking spaces which simply makes it easier to negotiate […]

Sep

05, 2017

Disaster Relief – Hurricane Harvey

Our hearts have been heavy watching the events of Hurricane Harvey unfold over the last week.

Aug

24, 2017

Newly Certified Veterinary Assistants

We are proud to announce that two of our hardworking team members, Kristina Glass and Kristen Crawford, have received their Certified Veterinary Assistant titles! In order to achieve this distinction, they have had to complete a course of study administered by the Texas Veterinary Medical Association.

Jul

31, 2017

Grooming Services coming to AVC!

We are pleased to announce the expansion of our offered services. Now we will have full-service grooming available for dogs and cats. To make an appointment with Kory, call our number at (817) 861-1763 during her regular hours and ask for her. We look forward to seeing you soon!

Jul

28, 2017

At-Home Dental Care

Doggie kisses are the best medicine in the world. Coming home after a long day at school or work seems that much better when you are greeted with a friendly muzzle and sloppy kiss. As much as we love this canine show of affection, it can be tarnished by the insidious monster of the dental world: bad breath.