An Ailourophile is an original derived Greek word that mean “a lover of cats”. It is even a valid scrabble scoring word worth 17 points. Merriam-Webster reports that “although the word ailurophile has only been documented in English since the early 1900s, ailurophiles have been around for thousands of years. The ancient Egyptians were perhaps history's greatest cat lovers, [...]
“National Pit Bull Awareness Day (NPBAD) is a day of appreciation and education designed to change perceptions and stereotypes about bully breed dogs, commonly referred to as "pit bulls," and their responsible owners. NPBAD was established to educate and foster positive communications and experiences in the communities in which we and our dogs live, and it [...]
September is National Pet Insurance Month which is widely celebrated by veterinarians, shelters and rescues, pet owners and insurance companies in the USA. Not every pet owner is informed about pet insurance. If you don’t have coverage yet or want more information, keep reading. What is Pet Health Insurance The North American Pet Health Insurance Association [...]
August is National Immunization Awareness Month and “Experts agree that widespread use of vaccinations within the last century has prevented death and disease in millions of animals. Vaccinations protect your pet from highly contagious and deadly diseases and improve your pet’s overall quality of life,” states the American Veterinary Medical Foundation. Reasons to Vaccinate Your [...]
1. Stone Mountain, GA We are located in Stone Mountain, GA and we welcome patients from all over. 2. Founded in 1995 MainStreet Veterinarians of Stone Mountain was founded in 1995 by Dr. Moorehead. 3. Our Mission To bring about improved healthcare for pets and people by utilizing holistic and conventional methods to achieve the [...]
It’s looking and starting to feel a lot like summertime out there. Warmer temperatures, more people outside exercising and walking dogs, participating in outdoor adventures, etc. This is a perfect time to remember some important summer safety tips for dog: Hydration Dehydration is a real possibility during the summer, especially if your pet is the [...]
First named when a number of cases occurred in Lyme, Connecticut, in 1975, Lyme disease can be hard to detect and can cause serious, ongoing health problems in both dogs and people. Learn all about it by reading below. What is Lyme Disease? Lyme Disease is an inflammatory disease caused by Borrelia Burgdorferi bacteria. It [...]
March 18 – 24 is National Animal Poison Prevention Week. If you are concerned that your dog or cat has been poisoned, call MainStreet Veterinarians or Pet Poison Helpline at 800-213-6680 immediately for assistance! The sooner you treat your dog or cat, the better the outcome. To assist you the pet owner, here is a [...]
