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Dr. Robert Rickords and our team are committed to bringing you and your pets better health by practicing the science of Veterinary Medicine. North Fort Worth / Saginaw based Rickords Animal Hospital was founded in the Spring of 2008. Before then Dr. Rickords was performing veterinarian medicine and compassionate animal care in the Arlington and Mansfield area. Rickords Animal Hospital is a full-service Animal Hospital whose mission is to provide the highest standard of quality and compassion in veterinary care for our patients and welcoming, informative, and supportive service for our clients, while maintaining a superior working environment for our employees. Rickords Animal Hospital welcomes emergencies in addition to standard medical, surgical, dental veterinary care and chemotherapy. Because we have an in-house pharmacy, lab, radiology facilities, Intensive Care Unit, Boarding and Grooming, our facility enables you to make one stop for your pet's medical care. We are open for appointments during normal business hours, evenings, and Saturdays. We are always available in an emergency, just call or come in.

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Rickords Animal Hospital

1029 E. Harmon Rd

Ft. Worth, TX 76131 

Featured Articles

Helping Dogs with Low Vision or Blindness

As veterinary medicine advances, dogs are living longer and longer. With advancing age, more geriatric diseases are becoming prevalent. Problems with vision, such as occurs with cataracts, glaucoma, a...
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Matters of the Heart

Many diseases of people also occur in pets. A problem that is common in people, dogs, and cats is heart disease. While these disorders have some things in common, many ailments of the heart in pets ar...
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The Myth of Natural

Pet owners occasionally tell veterinarians they are reluctant to use prescription medicine, spot-on flea products, heartworm preventatives, etc, because they would rather use something that is “natura...
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H1N1 or Swine Flu Virus

The H1N1 or swine flu epidemic has many people concerned. It certainly holds the potential for severe, worldwide disease in humans. Currently, most cases in the U.S. have not been as serious as in o...
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The Incredible Sense of Smell in the Dog

There are many ways in which people and dogs are similar, but an area in which dogs are much superior is in their olfactory ability, or their sense of smell. Dogs can smell 100,000 times better than ...
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Traveling with Your Pet

Traveling with your pet can be rewarding but challenging if not enough preparation has been made. Planning will help your trip go smoother and should include acquiring any paperwork that is needed c...
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Veterinary Topics

• We Help Your Pet With
  • Arthritis
  • Bloat & Gastric Torsion
  • Canine Distemper
  • Cancer
  • Canine Parvovirus (CPV)
  • Dentistry
  • Diabetes Mellitus
  • Epilepsy
  • Feline Distemper
  • Fleas
  • Parasites
  • Obesity
  • Mites
  • Luxating Patella
  • Leptospirosis
  • Hookworm
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • Heartworm
  • Rabies
  • Roundworms
  • Salmonella
  • Tapeworms
  • Ticks
  • Vertigo or Old Dog Vestibular Syndrome
  • Gastric Dilation Volvulus (GDV)
  • Hypothyroidism
  • Liver Shunt
  • Ruptured Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL)
  • Seizures
• Choosing Your Pet
  • Cats
  • Dogs
  • Ferrets
    • Ferret Health
    • Food & Housing
    • Behavior & Training
• Finding Your Pet
  • Animal Shelter
  • Breeder
  • Pet Shop
  • Rescue Agency
• Bringing Your Pet Home
  • Bringing Your Pet Home
  • Exams, Vaccinations, Etc.
  • Obedience & Training
• Living With Your Pet
  • Grooming
  • Mealtime
  • Seasonal Care
  • Recognizing Illnesses
  • First Aid
  • Travel
    • Planning and Preparation
    • Travel by Airplane
    • Travel by Car
    • Travel by Bus or Train
    • Camping with Pets
  • Saying Goodbye
    • The Decision
    • The Next Step
    • Help & Support
• Today's Veterinarian
  • What We Do
  • What We Learn
  • You & Your Vet
  • The Veterinary Approach
• Vetopedia
• VetToons
• Video Newsroom
  • Health Topics
    • Dental Care For Pets
    • Senior Pets
    • Overweight Pets
    • Pain Management in Pets
    • Controlling Ticks
    • High Blood Pressure in Dogs
    • Battling Canine Cancer
    • Feline Retro Viruses
  • Technology and Science
    • Cloning Pets
    • Stem Cell Relief
    • Hi Tech Veterinary Medicine
    • Laparoscopic Surgery
    • Pet Microchips
    • Veterinary Acupuncture
    • The Cutting Edge... Laser Surgery for Pets!
  • Other Interests
    • LabraDoodle
    • Pet Proofing Your Home
    • Avoiding Dog Bites
    • People Food for Pets
    • Puppies and Kittens as Holiday Gifts?
    • Strange Things in Pets Stomachs
    • How Pet Food Is Made
    • Traveling with Pets
    • Winter Dangers for Pets
    • Helping Your Pet Keep His Cool This Summer
    • Pet Internet Sources
    • Purebred Rescue Groups

• Newsletter Library

Veterinary For Members

• Pet Wellness Program
• Client Survey
• Pets4Kids
  • Online Games & Quizzes
  • Printable Games & Puzzles
  • Wellness Coloring Book
• PetTV
  • The Bird Dance
  • Dog Dancing like Travolta
  • Boxer on Trampoline
  • Star Wars Pets
  • Talking Pets

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