Evergreen Veterinary Hospital

Meet Juneau!
We had the privilege of meeting Juneau this week for her first appointment. This sweet girl was adopted from the Humane Society of Greater Dayton, and is loving her life with her new family!

🌟 Animal Pain Awareness Month 🌟

Did you know that our pets can have pain just like us? And while oets cannot talk, it is our job to look for their signs for pain and discomfort.

Below are two great sources provided by Petcare to help us learn and understand more about cat and dog pain and discomfort!

https://www.solensiavetteam.com/practice-pet-owner-resources
https://www.librelavetteam.com/

Solensia Client Education | Zoetis US Upload this animation to your practice’s website or social page to help pet owners recognize the common signs of feline OA pain.

🌟🌟Our Saturday business hours are changing!🌟🌟

Effective October 1, 2024, Evergreen Veterinary Hospital will be open on the first, third, and when applicable, fifth Saturdays of the month. We will be closed the second and fourth Saturdays. This is in an effort to be more available to our clients and patients.

As always, if your pet is experiencing a life threatening or urgent matter after hours, please call or visit one of the following urgent care and emergency centers:
Acute Pet Urgent Care (Beavercreek)
MedVet Urgent Dayton Care and Emergency Center (Moraine)
Care Center Dayton (Centerville)

🌲 National Picture Day!

Let's celebrate by sharing your pet's best "picture day" photo! 📷

We Remember.

We would like to take a moment to remember our fallen heroes, both two and four-legged, who bravely gave everything to serve those in need 23 years ago.

📷: USA Today 2021

September is Pet Insurance Awareness Month!🌲

Pet insurance is something you don't want to have to use, but is a tremendous benefit when you do! Insurance provides the ability to provide all necessary care your pet needs in an emergency or urgent situation and chronic diseases alike. See some of the great stories of real patients at Care Center where pet insurance was a great help!
https://carecentervets.com/

Evergreen Veterinary Hospital is pleased to announce that Dr. Victoria Woodall has joined our team! Please join us in welcoming her!

Dr. Woodall graduated from The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2012. She is from the Dayton area and is a graduate of Chaminade-Julienne High School. Her professional interests include cardiology, genetics, and soft tissue surgery. When not tending to her patients, Dr. Woodall enjoys showing Doberman Pinchers in confirmation, playing sand volleyball, and spending time with her family, especially on the beach! She resides in Dayton with her husband and her son, as well as their three cats – Noodle, Pretzel, and Buddy – and a tortoise, Fergus. She is also anxiously awaiting her next show puppy!

Call our office to schedule an appointment with Dr. Woodall today!

🌲 Wishing everyone a happy and safe Labor Day! 🇺🇸

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✨Reminder!!✨

The office will be closed on Labor Day, Monday, September 2nd.
We will be open Tuesday, September 3rd with normal business hours.

Send a message to learn more

🌲 Cutie Alert! 🌲

Meet Woody! He's an adorable 11 week old English Bulldog. He came for his first puppy visit and vaccines. We cannot wait to see this little guy grow!

🌲International Dog Day🌲

Today is International Dog Day! Here are some pictures of dogs that are owned by the staff of Evergreen. Help us celebrate today by commenting your best dog pictures!

It's Feel-Good Friday!!

The great gentlemen at Muffler Brothers knew just what to do in this situation...

While working on a vehicle, a kitten was found in the engine so Muffler Brothers contacted Evergreen right away. Officer Ruble was at their shop when they found him, so he escorted him to Evergreen for care! The kitten is receiving care (healthy so far!) and we are all enjoying his cuddles. Thank you Muffler Brothers and Officer Ruble for your acts of kindness today to help this little guy!

Muffler Brothers Bellbrook

🌲 National Mosquito Awareness Day🌲

Did you know that according to the American Heartworm Society more than one million pets in the United States have been diagnosed with heartworm disease? Heartworms are transmitted to canines and felines from the bite of an infected mosquito, which then causes the disease.

Heartworm disease can be fatal to your pet. Over the years, we have treated cases of heartworm disease successfully. Fortunately, heartworm disease is very preventable with prevention that is prescribed by your veterinarian. A once-a-month chewable tablet, or once-a-year injection, can save your pet's life. Prevention against heartworm disease is recommended by all of the doctors at Evergreen and is available in office and on our online pharmacy.

Clink on the links below provided by the American Heartworm Society to learn more about how heartworm disease affects canines and felines.

https://www.heartwormsociety.org/pet-owner-resources/heartworm-basics

https://youtu.be/_2nu1yDAPaM

What are Heartworms? HD Why are heartworms a threat to your dog? This short video explains.

🌲Today is National Check the Chip Day🌲

Check out this link from the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) to watch a video on the importance of microchipping your pets, and keeping your registration up to date!

https://youtu.be/SHS7kfrYxc
Video credit: https://www.avma.org/events/national-check-chip-day

Why you should microchip your pet - Meet Max, a dog who found his way home, thanks to a microchip Meet Max, who has a family that loves him. When Max becomes lost, it's his microchip to the rescue! August 15 is Check the Chip Day, where we remind pet owne...

Special Announcement!!🌲

Evergreen Veterinary Hospital will be closed today August 15th, 2024, from 12:30PM-2:15PM. Our staff will be in a staff meeting receiving valuable continuing education.

If your pet is experiencing a life-threatening emergency or urgent matter please seek treatment at Acute Pet Urgent Care Beavercreek, MedVet Dayton Urgent Care and Emergency, or Care Center Dayton.

We apologize for any inconvenience!

🌲National Pet Immunization Month 🌲

Let's talk vaccines!

Vaccines are an important aspect to your pet’s life as they protect them from diseases, some that may even be fatal. There are two different types of vaccines: “core” and “lifestyle”.
Core vaccines protect your pet from common diseases that can affect all pets. Lifestyle vaccines protect your pet from diseases that may occur based on your pet’s lifestyle.

You can visit our website at https://evergreenvh.com/pet-owner-411
or Zoetis at https://www.zoetisus.com/petcare/blog/august-national-pet-immunization-month
to learn more about vaccines. Or, call our office to schedule a wellness appointment where we can discuss vaccines for your pet!

Evergreen Veterinary Hospital Call us to schedule an appointment!

🌲International Cat Day🌲

Today is International Cat Day! Here are some pictures of cats that are owned by the staff of Evergreen. Help us celebrate today by commenting your best cat pictures!

🌲Itchy Pet Awareness Month🌲

Did you know that our pets can suffer from allergies just like us? Itchy or irritated skin is one of the most common veterinary complaints, especially in the warmer months.

Our pets can develop skin and food allergies at any point in their lives. There are many irritants that can trigger allergies such as fleas, food, pollen, dust mites, and other variants in the environment. Specialty diets, medications, baths, shampoos, and preventions may be used in treating pets with allergies. Signs of allergies in your pets can include:
• Scratching
• Red and irritated skin
• Licking
• Biting
• Itchy ears
• Scooting
• Hot spots

Treatments for allergies varies with every pet. If your pet in displaying signs of allergies, Evergreen is here to help! Please call to schedule an appointment with any of our doctors to help relieve your pet from any allergies that they have.
Click on the link provided by Zoetis to learn more!

https://www.zoetisus.com/news-and-media/zoetis-celebrates-itchy-pet-awareness-month-in-august

Photo credit: https://www.zoetispetcare.com/products/apoquel/itch-expose

Christmas in July was a success! Thank you for your generosity. The donations made to SICSA include dog dry and wet food, cat dry and wet food, leashes and collars, puppy diapers and p*e pads, paper products and forever stamps! We are so appreciate to our generous community! 🌲

Thank you to all who have made donations to Evergreen Veterinary Hospital Celebrates Christmas in July to benefit SICSA! We are still collecting donations through the end of this month! 🌲

Evergreen Veterinary Hospital celebrates Christmas in July to benefit our furry friends at SICSA! 🐾

SICSA is in most need of the following items:
- Canned dog and puppy food – any variety
- Canned cat and kitten food – any variety
- Kitten Milk Replacement
- Pet Ag Esbilac Powder (Puppy Milk Replacement)
- Snuggle Safe Heating Pads
- Universal Adjustable Dog Seatbelts
- Feliway Plugins and Refills
- Catnip
- Wobble Kongs
- Litter Boxes of all sizes
- Forever & Postcard Stamps

For a full wishlist, please visit https://www.sicsa.org/wish-list/

Please note the following items SICSA cannot accept:
- Open bags of pet food or treats
- Mattresses
- Fitted sheets
- Hand sanitizer
- Surface sanitizer wipes
- Pendaflex/hanging file folders
- Rolls of carpet
- Newspaper
- Prescription medication
- Insulin/any diabetic supplies

SICSA also accepts individual monetary donations:
https://www.sicsa.org/individual-giving/

We will be collecting all items through the end of July. Your generosity is greatly appreciated!!

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Wish List - SICSA Help the shelter animals by donating food and other items from your home or office, and receive a tax deduction.

❣️ Cutie of the day ❣️

Meet the sweetest little girl! Her name is Noche and she is 4 weeks old! Her new FURever parents found her and brought her straight to us!

We can’t wait to see this girl grow up and watch her personality shine!

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❣️ Cutie of the day! ❣️

Meet the cutest boy ✨ Gizmo ✨

He is a 10 week old Chow Chow! We loved getting to meet him and see his personality shine!

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✨ Christmas in July ✨

Evergreen Veterinary Hospital celebrates Christmas in July to benefit our furry friends at SICSA! 🐾

SICSA is in most need of the following items:
- Canned dog and puppy food – any variety
- Canned cat and kitten food – any variety
- Kitten Milk Replacement
- Pet Ag Esbilac Powder (Puppy Milk Replacement)
- Snuggle Safe Heating Pads
- Universal Adjustable Dog Seatbelts
- Feliway Plugins and Refills
- Catnip
- Wobble Kongs
- Litter Boxes of all sizes
- Forever & Postcard Stamps

For a full wishlist, please visit https://www.sicsa.org/wish-list/

Please note the following items SICSA cannot accept:
- Open bags of pet food or treats
- Mattresses
- Fitted sheets
- Hand sanitizer
- Surface sanitizer wipes
- Pendaflex/hanging file folders
- Rolls of carpet
- Newspaper
- Prescription medication
- Insulin/any diabetic supplies

SICSA also accepts individual monetary donations:
https://www.sicsa.org/individual-giving/

We will be collecting all items through the end of July. Your generosity is greatly appreciated!!

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🎆 Happy 4th of July! 🎇

Evergreen Veterinary Hospital wishes everyone a SAFE & FUN Independence Day!

Show us your pets COOLEST patriotic attire in the comments below! ❤️🤍💙

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🎇✨ Reminder! ✨🎆

✨ Prepare for Fireworks ✨

Firework celebrations are around the corner! Here are some tips to help keep your dog or cat safe and calm during fireworks.

1. Keep them inside.

Make sure they’re microchipped and wearing a collar.

2. Create a safe space.

A crate or small room can be used as a safe space. Provide comfy bedding, toys, and provide noise such as radio, TV, or white noise to drown the sudden noises from fireworks.

3. Desensitize.

For some dogs, practicing this technique can produce positive associations with fireworks. Start this process by playing low volume fireworks sounds while feeding treats and giving verbal praise. Over time, slowly increase the sounds, and don't stop treating! If your dog refuses treats during a particular volume, return to the previous volume and encourage them some more.

4. Try calming solutions.

Calming wraps, vests, and shirts apply a constant, light pressure to help soothe pets, similar to the mechanism of a weighted blanket. Calming pheromones Adaptil and Feliway can deliver subtle support for calming feelings, and some over-the-counter products like Composure may provide some relief.

5. Ask us about medication.

If your pet is still too fearful during fireworks, we may be able to prescribe a short-acting medication to help them through the event. Medications work well with all of the options presented above.

As we approach The Fourth of July, be sure to talk to us about your pets' experience with fireworks. And as always, stay safe! 🎆🎇

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Photo credit: https://www.ontariosciencecentre.ca/science-at-home/diy-science-fun/the-science-of-fireworks