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From your hamster to your horse - cats and dogs, cattle, sheep, or hogs, we are here to assist in prevention, treatment, dentistry, artificial insemination, boarding, grooming, flea control, and more. Our patients also include all breeds of bird, Alpacas, Llamas, and many exotic animals.

Our veterinary surgery and hospital are exceptional and we have facilities for your horses, cattle or other livestock that may need to stay overnight. And our boarding services go above and beyond!

Come on in! Meet our staff and see the many services we can offer you!

Let's face it. Pets do get lost! Maybe they wandered off or maybe displaced during a major storm, many pets end up in animal shelters with no way to identify them or get them back home to their family. We can help with the HomeAgain® microchip implant. Read more at Microchipping Your Pet.

Summer Time came early to East Texas bringing sizzling temperatures without relief. Remember your pets during the hot summer months!

Be sure they have plenty of fresh COOL water and if at all possible, provide them shade! Even a walk in the flea market can make your pet susceptible to heat stroke. And PLEASE, do not leave your pet inside a closed vehicle.

Your pets are just as affected by the heat as you are! Inside of 10 minutes, your pet could be near death! Some of the symptoms of heat stroke in your pet includes:
Intense, rapid panting, wide eyes, salivating, staggering and weakness. Advanced heat stroke victims will collapse and become unconscious. The gums will appear pale and dry. If heat stroke is suspected and you can take the animal's temperature rectally, any temperature above 106 degrees is dangerous. Cool them down immediately with a hose wetting the belly, legs, tongue and mouth and Contact our office immediately.

Have you ever wondered why Dr. Anthony wants to do some blood work on your pet? Very often that blood work with tell him just what might be bothering your pet whether it be worms, diabetes or cancer. Read some of the tests we do at Why Blood Work Is Critical!

REMEMBER - the Holcomb Hilton is the place to pamper your pets in our "Home Away From Home"! First class pet boarding! Be sure to make your reservations early!

We have been privileged to have several Externs (a nonresident doctor or medical student) come in and work with us. Let us introduce you to the most recent........Extern.

Mission Statement:

We pledge to place your pet's health and safety above all other considerations. Cherokee Animal Clinic is dedicated to providing outstanding healthcare without prejudice of animal or owner. We believe that quality medical care requires care and compassion for both animal and owner, and we are proud to celebrate the human-animal bond.
We pledge to help protect your pet against today's most common diseases, using the best available medications and vaccinations. Our technology is state of the art, and we are proud to offer the latest in radiological, ultrasonic, and surgical technology. Our veterinarians and technicians are committed to furthering their knowledge, and they regularly attend Continuing Education courses across the country.
We pledge to assess the overall health and nutritional status of your pet, including screening for medical problems. We understand that treatment is only one part of good animal healthcare, and we are proud to practice exceptional preventative medicine.
We pledge to do our best to protect your best friend. We realize that pets, whether large animal or small animal, are family! Cherokee Animal Clinic is proud to be able to say, "big and small, we love them all!"
We pledge to engage in open communication with you to assess the individual protection of your pet. Our staff is committed to keeping you, the pet owner, informed and education about the development of veterinary medicine. We work hard to provide an environment that is both welcoming and professional. e work as a "Team Family" ~ which means that we strive to help and encourage one another in providing excellent veterinary medicine in a friendly atmosphere.

Cherokee Animal Clinic... Committed to total veterinary health care for large or small animals.

From your hamster to your horse - cats and dogs, cattle, sheep, or hogs, we are here to assist in prevention, treatment, dentistry, artificial insemination, boarding, grooming, flea control, and more. Our patients also include all breeds of bird, Alpacas, Llamas, and many exotic animals.

Cherokee Animal Clinic...

Committed to total veterinary health care for large or small animals.