Welcome to Fairfield Veterinary Hospital

Dr. Doug Sanford and our team are committed to providing  your animals optimum health services in a rural environment.  Fairfield Veterinary Hospital was founded in 1982  and has been practicing veterinary medicine with compassionate animal care in the Fairfield area. Fairfield Veterinary Hospital is a full-service Veterinary Hospital whose mission is to provide the highest standard  veterinary care for our patients,  supportive service for our clients,  and a superior working environment for our employees. Fairfield Veterinary Hospital offers the Fairfield animal community emergency veterinary services in addition to standard medical, surgical, and dental veterinary care. 

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Take Preventative Measures When Sleeping With Pets

Adults and children oftentimes enjoy sleeping with household pets. They can keep us warm, feel comfortable, make us feel safe and loved. They may lick our faces, hands or other exposed areas bef ...

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Captive Reptiles May Have Nutritional Deficiency

Pet owners keeping reptiles in captivity as household pets sometimes find that their pet may have a nutritional deficiency. Metabolic bone disease is "the most common nutritional deficiency affec ...

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Pets Can Teach Children How to Nurture and Care

Thinking about adding a pet to your Fairfield household? Household pets provide frequent opportunities for young children to develop nurturing habits. "Nurturing isn't a quality that suddenly appe ...

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Pigs as Family Pets

Dr. Sanford can help you prepare for your new pet pig! You and your family may be charmed with the thought of adding a pet pig to your home. Many people have moved forward with finding their new ...

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Fatal Rabies Disease is Preventable

Pets need to be vaccinated to prevent against rabies. Rabies is a fatal viral zoonosis and Sanford believe that all mammals are susceptible to it. This disease puts the public at risk and preven ...

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Multiple Pets Benefit Families

Just like humans, furry family members need to have company, playmates and social interactions to be happy. Sometimes it is hard to remember that our pets are animals first and family second. Th ...

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Veterinary Topics

• Video Newsroom
  • Health Topics
    • Itching Pets
    • Veterinary Ophthalmology
    • Generic Flea Products
    • Down & Dirty on Fleas
    • 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!
    • Fresh Breath and Straight Teeth
  • Other Interests
    • Online Pet Pharmacies - Saving Money or Risk to Your Pets?
    • 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
• We Help Your Pet With
  • Arthritis
  • Bloat & Gastric Torsion
  • Canine Distemper
  • Cancer
  • Canine Parvovirus (CPV)
  • Dentistry
  • Diabetes Mellitus
  • Epilepsy
  • Feline Distemper
  • Fleas
  • Gastric Dilation Volvulus (GDV)
  • Heartworm
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • Hookworm
  • Hypothyroidism
  • Leptospirosis
  • Liver Shunt
  • Luxating Patella
  • Mites
  • Obesity
  • Parasites
  • Rabies
  • Roundworms
  • Ruptured Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL)
  • Salmonella
  • Seizures
  • Tapeworms
  • Ticks
  • Vertigo or Old Dog Vestibular Syndrome
• Choosing Your Pet
  • Dogs
  • Cats
  • Birds
    • African Grey Parrots
    • Budgies
    • Canaries
    • Cockatiels
    • Lovebirds
    • Zebra Finches
  • Horses
    • Examining Your Horse
    • Horse Health
    • Food & Nutrition
    • Barns to Pastureland
  • Rabbits
    • Food & Housing
    • Handling & Restraint
  • Reptiles
    • Snakes
    • Turtles
      • Box Turtles
      • Red Eared Sliders
      • Tortoises
    • Lizards
      • Bearded Dragons
      • Blue Tongued Skinks
      • Green Anoles
      • Leopard Geckos
  • 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

• Newsletter Library

• Pet Wellness Program
• Client Survey
• Pets4Kids
  • Online Games & Quizzes
  • Printable Games & Puzzles
  • Wellness Coloring Book
• PetTV
  • The Bird Dance
  • Star Wars Pets