Clays Mill Veterinary Clinic

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The Clays Mill Veterinary Clinic welcomes you to our website. Since 1968, Dr. Robert C. Lynch and his staff have been here to serve the community of Lexington and central Kentucky by providing excellent healthcare for your pets. Dr. Craig J. Blair, with CMVC since 1995, and Dr. Melanie Blair, with CMVC since 1999, are now partnered with Dr. Lynch and are committed to continuing the tradition that Dr. Lynch has established.

An American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) accredited facility since 1998, we offer full-service preventive medical treatment and consultation, routine check-ups, emergency treatment, after hours service, surgical procedures, X-rays, laboratory analysis and dental procedures for dogs, cats, birds, exotic pets and wildlife.

Our doctors are members of the American Veterinary Medical Association, the Kentucky Veterinary Medical Association and the Central Kentucky Small Animal Veterinary Association. To provide you with the best medical care for your pet, the veterinarians and staff attend continuing education classes and hands-on wet labs throughout the year.

We are proud to announce that we have just passed the re-certification process for the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA). Certification by AAHA ensures that a practice is maintaining the highest standards in patient care and medical/surgical procedures. We are one of only four AAHA certified veterinary practices in central Kentucky and have been certified since 1998.

If you're new to CMVC you'll notice that our VACCINATION PROTOCOLS for dogs and cats are quite a bit different than most other veterinary practices in central Kentucky. Our vaccination strategies are based on the most current recommendations from the AMERICAN VETERINARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION and the AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF FELINE PRACTITIONERS. Briefly, these involve longer intervals between certain vaccine boosters, eliminating vaccines that are not essential and tailoring the vaccination process to meet each individual patient's unique requirements based on age, health status and risk of exposure to various diseases. Please call or email if you would like to further discuss vaccination protocols.

We have heard from several concerned pet owners over the past few months regarding the possibility of dogs choking or developing obstructions from "GREENIES" brand dental treats. This was a concern in the past, but the actual number of cases is far fewer than what has been reported in the news and online. One reputable researcher has confirmed 25 reports of obstruction due to Greenies since 2003. Taking into account that Greenies are thought to be the most popular dog treat sold in the U.S. with over 300 million purchased recently, this is roughly the same rate that is seen with other treats such as rawhides, pigs ears and bones. Here at CMVC, Greenies have been a big hit with our canine patients over the past several of years and we have not seen or heard of any problems with our patients or our own pets or with those of other local veterinarians. In response to these concerns, the manufacturer has recently reformulated the entire line of Greenies treats to make them softer, more digestible and more effective at removing tartar and eliminating bad breath. We have Greenies available in a variety of sizes for dogs and cats. Home dental care for dogs and cats can be quite challenging so it's nice to have a proven treat available for them.

New research shows that HEARTWORMS pose a greater risk to CATS, even those kept exclusively indoors, than do either Feline Leukemia or Feline Immunodeficiency Virus. This new information serves to further bolster our longstanding recommendation that all dogs, cats and ferrets be on year round heartworm prevention. Please call if you have any questions about this or any other pet-related issues.

VIN, the Veterinary Information Network, is an online community of over 14,000 veterinary specialists and general practitioners from around the world. CMVC has been a member of VIN since 1998. This service gives us instant access to information and procedures that used to require us to refer the patient and owner to a specialist located hours away.

www.VeterinaryPartner.com is another service of VIN. This website is available to you, the pet owner, 24 hours a day and contains information and articles on first aid, diseases, treatment options, medications, nutrition, problem behaviors and much more. These articles are written by experts and endorsed by CMVC and the specialists of VIN.

Payment plan available. No one expects emergencies or major illnesses to happen and financial concerns can add to an already stressful situation. We are happy to offer CareCredit, an instant finance plan, to provide a payment alternative to clients when faced with unexpected healthcare costs. Call the clinic or visit www.carecredit.com for more information. Veterinary pet insurance is another valuable tool to help offset the costs of not only emergency care but also routine veterinary care. We would be happy to discuss pet insurance with you.