Did you know that owning a pet is associated with reduced risk for certain types of lymphoma? Or that heart-attack sufferers who own pets have a higher one-year survival rate? These are two examples suggesting the power that pets have over our well-being. The human-animal bond has existed for thousands of years, and encompasses a [...]

In our previous post, you got to know Dr. Schoonover, owner and director of WesVet Animal Health. Now, we will get to the heart of what the practice is all about in our one-on-one interview with the man behind WesVet.  Question: Tell me the inspiration behind the name “WesVet Animal Health” and how you came [...]

If you have an adult pet at home, your veterinarian will recommend an anesthetic dental cleaning at some point, if she hasn’t already. Plaque, tartar, and gingivitis, also known as dental or periodontal disease, is an exceedingly common condition, affecting approximately 80% of dogs and cats age 3 and older. While regular at-home oral care [...]

Dr. Wesley Schoonover, owner and director of WesVet, is thrilled to share his passion for high quality, client-focused veterinary care with Brentwood and the other communities surrounding Nashville. Read on to get to know your new veterinarian or, better yet, call us to schedule an appointment for your pet. The path to WesVet Originally from [...]