Welcome to Far Country Animal Hospital
"Your Other Family Doctor"

(907)746-PAWS(7297) 

Located on Bogard Road, across from Colony High School in Palmer, Alaska.  

We are a full service companion animal hospital committed to providing quality veterinary care, the highest level of service, and a comfortable environment.

Our facilities and services are designed to assist in routine preventive care for young, healthy pets; early detection and treatment of disease as your pet ages; and complete medical and surgical care as necessary during their lifetime. 

We offer convenient office hours to help better assist you in getting your pets seen when YOU need them to be seen . 

NO EMERGENCY OFFICE FEES!!! 

OFFICE HOURS:

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We are "Your Other Family Doctor" We treat your pet as we would our own, with the highest quality medicine and surgery with compassion and an emphasis on client education. Our entire healthcare team is committed to providing personal attention and working individually with each pet owner.

At this site, you will find information about our practice philosophy, our services, helpful forms to assist you and medical articles for you to search for additional pet health care information. For cool Pet Health Care Tips, be sure to sign up for our monthly eNewsletter.

Far Country Animal Hospital
2701 North Liahona Drive
Palmer, AK 99645
(907)746-PAWS(7297)

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Nutrition Terms

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Keep Cats Moving and Grooving

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Fitting Fiber into Fido's Food Bowl

Fiber is important because it helps dogs feel full, supports natural, healthy digestion and aids in moving material through their digestive tract. Is there fiber in your pet's food bowl with each ...

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Family Cats and Pregnant Women: Take Measures to Prevent Toxoplasmosis Infection

Dr. Whittington recognizes toxoplasmosis is a disease that can be transmitted from cats to humans by ingestion of undercooked meat products or contact with the stool of a contaminated cat and sugg ...

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Feeling Apprehensive About Pet Treatment Involving Anesthesia?

Emergencies happen when we least expect it, and anesthesia could be a necessary component required to treat your pet. Treatment recommendations Whittington makes could also include dental care in ...

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Is Your Pet In Pain?

There are ways to know when your pet is experiencing pain. Together you and Dr. Whittington will identify and help your pet resolve any pain that may be present. Your pet’s response to pain will ...

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