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Pet's Need Dental Care, Too!

Does your pet have bad breath,

don't ignore it! Dental disease is the most commonly diagnosed condition in adult dogs and cats. Left untreated, it can lead to potential damage to gums and teeth. Plaque and tartar promote the growth of bacteria, which can enter the bloodstream and serve as the source of infection for other organs, including the liver, kidneys, lungs and heart.

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Receive a 15% discount on your pet's dental cleaning during the months of February and March.

Dr. Terry Litsey and our team are committed to bringing you and your pets better health by practicing the science of Veterinary Medicine. Litsey Animal Hospital was founded in 1999. Since then our staff has been performing veterinarian medicine and compassionate animal care in the Watauga area. Litsey Animal Hospital is a full-service hospital whose mission is to provide the highest standard of quality and compassion in veterinary care for our patients with welcoming, informative, and supportive service for our clients, while maintaining a superior working environment for our employees. Litsey Animal Hospital offers the Watauga animal community emergency veterinary services in addition to standard medical, surgical, and dental veterinary care. Because we have an in-house pharmacy, laboratory and radiology facility, our hospital enables you to make one stop for most of your pet's medical care. We are open for appointments during normal business hours, evenings, Saturdays and Sundays. We are always available in case of an emergency, all you need to do is call or come in, day or night.

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