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NEW Low-Stress Cat Days at Comer Vet
And ... save this newsletter for online Thanksgiving week savings!
Dallas Duncan
October 29, 2025
Your feline family members are often our most joyous patients we see here at Comer Veterinary Hospital, and ... sometimes they aren't. This usually stems from a stress response starting at home when they see the dreaded carrier come out of hiding and they have to be placed (often forced) into it. From that point on, these cats are on a "high", so to speak. When they finish the trek to the clinic they are, needless to say, not in the best headspace when they arrive. Some cats will freeze, and others? Well, let’s just say they are more than ready to come out of the carrier and fight anything they can get their claws on.
We had the privilege of having Dr. Autumn McBride come in and give us pointers on how to make all of our feline patients feel more at ease and comfortable when here. She gave us some great insight into feline behavior and what to do in our clinic to help the owner from the time an appointment is made until the cat is brought into the clinic. Dr. McBride also gave the entire staff pointers on handling, restraint, and tips to use when our feline patients have to be hospitalized.
We will be enacting some of Dr. McBride’s amazing recommendations to make sure our feline patients have the best experience possible while visiting the clinic, including:
Calming pheromones in our cat-only exam room
A special morning that will be dedicated to our feline patients to ensure there are no dogs to add stress
Delicious treats to entice kitty patients.
We cannot thank Dr. McBride enough for her time, bringing us this valuable information, and helping us implement these new changes that will bring a better understanding and trust for our feline patients and our amazing staff.
To our veterans and first responders: We are grateful for your service, your sacrifice, and your dedication to our community.
As a small token of our appreciation, the Comer Vet team offers a 10 percent discount to all veterans and first responders this month. Please present your military ID or service badge during your appointment so we can apply your discount!
Comer Vet After Hours
The Comer Vet staff had a LOT of fun in October! At the top of the list was Staff Appreciation Week, where the team was invited to dress up for our theme days:
 Decade Day |  Team Day |  Music Day |
 Character Day |  Wacky Day |
Dr. Chamlee and Dr. Russell represented Comer Vet at two local career days, one at Ila Elementary and another at Comer Elementary.
 “Vet assistant” Dutch helps Dr. Chamlee demonstrate a canine wellness exam. |  Dr. Russell went back to his elementary school, Comer Elementary, to talk about vet med! |
 Meet the Headless Horse Vet! Each year, Comer Vet participates in the Madison County "Scarecrows in the Cities” competition. Dr. Russell came up with our 2025 contribution! |  Receptionist Erica was the winner of our staff pumpkin painting contest! Our Facebook and Instagram followers fell in love with her detailed horse farm and barn scene. |  The month wound down with Harvest Festival at the Madison County Fairgrounds. Comer Vet teamed up with our sister clinic, Custom Livestock Solutions, with a booth where we had veterinary information, merch, and livestock meet-and-greets! |
Save the Dates …
For Comer Vet’s first Thanksgiving week sale! Use the code Cyber2025 at checkout between Monday, Nov. 24 and Tuesday, Dec. 2, to save 10% on every order with Your Pet Pharmacy. Haven’t shopped with Your Pet Pharmacy before? This online store offers a wide range of medications, supplies, and even toys for your pets!
Get that calendar marked for Dec. 5 and the return of Santa Paws! Full details are coming soon. Make sure you’re following Comer Vet on Facebook and/or Instagram so that you get notified about this upcoming event!
Congratulations to Ransom, winner of the September “Opt Outside” photo contest!
The November photo contest theme is “BRR Months”! How is your pet enjoying the brisk weather of late fall leading into early winter? Are they cozying up with a favorite blanket, busy chasing falling leaves, dressed up for Halloween, or ready to see snow in the mountains?
Take a horizontal photo of your pet(s) that showcases this theme and send it to us by Nov. 23! Entries can be submitted via DM on the Comer Vet Facebook page or Instagram. Voting will run the 26th through 30th.
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