Because through thick and thin, he’ll be at your side. As long as he can.

It doesn’t matter what you do or where you go.

Your animals are overjoyed to see you every single time you come through the front door. (Even Her Majesty, Fluffy the Furball. She just won’t admit it right away.)

You are their moon and stars. The star of their show.

But no matter how deep, the love we share with our pets has a time limit.

It’s a fact: our best friends don’t live as long as we do.

So we do what we can to keep them happy and healthy for as long as we can. We shop carefully for their food. Make sure they get lots of active playtime. Teach our kids how to love them and help take care of them.

And make sure they get regular checkups with a gentle yet thoroughly expert veterinarian.

Like Dr. Gary Yavitz.

That’s Flint, an Australian Shepherd, up there in the picture. He’s since left the office to successor River, who’s on the COVID page and a few others around the site here.

As you can see, the office is in a welcoming little house in Creve Coeur — with plenty of room for exams, lab work, procedures. And, naturally, you and your pet family.

You won’t find harsh lights or a cold, clinical environment here.

The atmosphere is calm. The staff is friendly.

And the care is everything you’d expect for your very best friends.