RushAnimalCare offers the Johnston animal community medical, surgical, and dental care. We provide boarding and grooming services. We are located close to a 24 hour facility, and 30 minutes from the College of Veterinary Medicine Teaching Hospital in Ames. We serve the greater Des Moines area, including Urbandale, Grimes, Clive, West Des Moines, and Ankeny.
We are open for appointments and emergencies during normal business hours and on Saturdays.
Located in Johnston we at RushAnimalCare are committed to your pet's health. Johnston based RushAnimalCare excels in the science of veterinary medicine and was founded in 1992. Since then Dr. Barbara Rush and our staff have excelled in compassionate veterinary care in the Johnston area. RushAnimalCare is a full-service animal hospital whose mission is to provide the highest standard of veterinary care for pets. We provide friendly, informative, and supportive services for you and your pet..
Your Pets . . . Our Family!
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Adults and children oftentimes enjoy sleeping with household pets. They can keep us warm, feel comfortable, make us feel safe and loved. They may lick our faces, hands or other exposed areas bef ...
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Emergencies happen when we least expect it, and anesthesia could be a necessary component required to treat your pet. Treatment recommendations Rush makes could also include dental care involving ...
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Pets need to be vaccinated to prevent against rabies. Rabies is a fatal viral zoonosis and Rush believe that all mammals are susceptible to it. This disease puts the public at risk and preventio ...
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Officials at the American Kennel Club have been paying particular attention to stolen dog reports made by owners about dogs stolen from cars, yard and homes. RushAnimalCare knows that since Janua ...
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Dr. Rush can help you prepare for your new pet pig! You and your family may be charmed with the thought of adding a pet pig to your home. Many people have moved forward with finding their new pet ...
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The Association of Pet Obesity Prevention advises that pets are suffering from epidemic obesity and it is preventable. Obese or overweight animals weigh in at nearly sixty-percent for cats and ne ...
View ArticleThe Pet Project is a non-profit organization dedicated to keeping pets with the people who love them. They have a pet pantry that provides food to families who are experiencing financial difficulties, offer temporary housing for pets of battered women, deployed military and the homeless seeking refuge or medical care.
The Pet Project works with landlords to keep pets in their homes. They offer food, supplies and medical care to pets of the homeless. We accept donations for them in our office. For more information, go to http://thepetprojectmidwest.org/index.php. We cannot imagine what it would be like to have to give up a beloved pet if your circumstances suddenly changed. Could you?
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We now offer laser therapy. Laser offers anti-inflammatory effects. By reducing pain and swelling, joints are made more comfortable. Laser will hasten the recovery of damaged muscles. The treatment is not painful, and takes anywhere from 3-8 minutes. Please watch the videos on the laser testimonial page (yes, this is a real patient!) A few of the conditions that can be improved:
Arthritis
Acute and Chronic Pain
Sprains and Strains
Lick Granulomas
Soft-Tissue Traumas
Post-Op Incisions
Back Injuries
Open Wounds
Otitis
Cystitis, especially in male cats
We know it will be of great value to you. We are sure you want your dog or cat to live a pain-free life. Call us today! You do not need to be a client at our office to schedule laser therapy. We serve the greater Des Moines area, including Urbandale, Clive, West Des Moines, Grimes, and Ankeny.