Penfield Veterinary Hospital

Do not give hydrogen peroxide to cats!
The internet can be full of misinformation, and whether or not hydrogen peroxide can be given to cats is unfortunately, a topic that can lead to deadly consequences. There is no safe or effective way to make our feline friends vomit at home, that includes using hydrogen peroxide. In fact, using something like hydrogen peroxide can cause significant injury to a cat’s gastrointestinal system, potentially causing more damage than the original issue. Cats are extremely sensitive to the gastric irritant effects of hydrogen peroxide and giving any amount by mouth can have severe negative effects that can lead to death. If your pet ingested something you are concerned may be toxic, call your veterinarian or Pet Poison Helpline right away before attempting to perform any treatments at home.

📞 👩🏼‍💻Just to let all of our clients know, currently some of our phones are not working appropriately. If you have a need to contact one of our doctors with any questions, please reach out via email. The front desk phones are still working appropriately in the event you need to get a hold of our hospital and staff. Thank you for your patience and consideration!

Found critter! We just found him wandering loose in our treatment room. He is not microchipped 😜 If he is familiar to you, we will make sure he’s well cared for until he is reunited with his family.

We will be having a hospital meeting today Thursday.
07/27. The hospital will be closed from 12pm to 2pm. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause!

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Wanting to take your pet for a walk? Make sure you check the temperature and touch the pavement/ sidewalk prior. Even temperature’s in the upper 70s can cause paw pads to burn! This can happen with sand too- so be careful on the beach as well!

Today Wednesday June 21st our hospital will be closed and phones will be off between 12:00 PM - 2 PM for a staff meeting. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause!

The 4th of July is only about 2 weeks away- now is the time to make sure you are prepared! Do you have everything you need to make sure your pet is safe during the upcoming celebrations?!

For more information, please visit:
https://www.purina.com/articles/dog/behavior/why-are-dogs-scared-of-fireworks

Please keep your pets in mind during this very Smokey time! 🔥😮‍💨🫁
Fine particles from the polluted air can reach deep into your pets lungs and impact their health. Please keep your pets inside as much as possible, no long walks or exercise outside. We’re talking short potty breaks!!! Health concerns can include eye irritation and respiratory issues.

If you are concerned about the lack of exercise for your high energy dogs while we have these air quality warnings you can utilize food puzzles, training sessions indoors and brain games to expend some of that energy! 🎾🐾 stay healthy and safe out there! ❤️

How to Protect Your Dog From Wildfire Smoke and Poor Air Quality Spreading wildfires and poor air quality make it a good time to brush up on the best strategies to protect your dog from smoke inhalation.

Have a happy and safe Memorial Day weekend from you Penfield Vet Family!

Unfortunately due to unexpected staff shortages, we will only be able to have the phones on until 9 am this morning to accept calls for urgent problems today. We will still be open for currently scheduled appointments, sample drop offs and food/ medication pick ups during our normal business hours.

If you need a refill of food or medication, please send us an email at:
[email protected]

If you have an emergency, please call one of the urgent cares or emergency centers listed below.

AHOP does also have urgent care hours today from 8am-5pm, Call 585-442-6915

We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your patience and understanding.

Unfortunately we have approached black fly season. Black fly bites start as small bright red round skin lesions that spread out into "bullseye" lesions over a day or two. They typically don't require any treatment, although some dogs can find them itchy and will occasionally lick at them. Typically these spots are not bothersome to your dog and resolve on their own in about a day or two!

PSA regarding electronic fencing: just a friendly reminder to be careful if you have or are using a form of electronic fencing for your yard if you have pets that go outside.

Electronic fencing unfortunately cannot control the other animals that are able to go in or out of your yard, which may potentially cause problems. Other dogs that get loose may trespass, and result in possible dog fight or worse. We have also recently been informed of two separate families in the area that have lost a pet due to suspected coyote attacks. May is common month that we see more coyote and fox movement as it is their breeding season. This doesn’t mean these animals are bad, we just need to be aware of their presence!

Yes sometimes animals can jump fences, but there is a difference seen when a physical barrier is involved, especially when pets are unsupervised.

Please be mindful of the environment, especially at night, and consider modifications of your yard if needed.

Do you have any expired, left over or unused medications from your current or previous pets? Please look into National Drug Take Back Day as a way to correctly dispose of unneeded medications.
Please see flyer below!

Ruby is 👑 Queen of the side eye… we’re pretty sure it’s because we told her she reached her cheese limit at the end of her appointment🧀🤣 see you again soon cutie pie! 💜🐾

Good morning! Our hospital will be closed today, Wednesday March 22nd from 12:00-2:00 pm for a hospital staff meeting. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause !

⚠️There is also a recall for Stratford Care USA Omega - 3 supplements for cats & dogs. Please check the link to see a full list of products. ⚠️

Stratford Care USA, Inc Recalls Omega-3 Supplements for Cats and Dogs Because of Possible Elevated Levels of Vitamin A Stratford Care USA, Inc of Odessa, Florida is recalling multiple brands of Omega-3 Supplements for cats and dogs due to potentially elevated levels of Vitamin A.

⚠️ Please be advised there are some recalls that affect Purina Pro Plan Elemental diet.

Select lots of Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets EL Elemental (PPVD EL) 8-pound and 20-pound bags are being recalled.
UPC Code:
38100 19190 – 8 lbs.
38100 19192 – 20 lbs.

Production codes with the first eight characters matching:

2213 1082
2214 1082
2249 1082
2250 1082
2276 1082
2277 1082
2290 1082
2360 1082
2361 1082

Purina expands recall of dog food in US due to potentially elevated vitamin D levels The Purina dog food is being recalled again due to a supplier error resulting in possible elevated levels of vitamin D in two additional product lots.

Good morning!
Our hospital will be closed today, Wednesday February 15th from 12:00-2:00 for a hospital staff meeting.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause!

We had Junipur in for a visit today and we just ADORE her!!!! She is such a sweet gorgeous gal. How cute is she in that sweater!? 😍

RECALL ALERT - Nestlé Purina PetCare Company is voluntarily recalling select lots of Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets EL Elemental (PPVD EL) prescription dry dog food due to potentially elevated levels of vitamin D.

The affected dry dog food was distributed throughout the United States by prescription only through veterinary clinics, Purina Vet Direct, Purina for Professionals, and other select retailers with the ability to validate a prescription. Here's more on the affected lots. http://bit.ly/3ROh7nO

Our hospital will be closed today, Wednesday February 8th from 12:30-2:00 pm for hospital staff training. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause !

Good morning!
Our hospital will be closed today, Wednesday January 18th from 12:00-2:00 for a hospital staff meeting.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause!

We hope you are all staying happy and healthy this holiday season!

We hope that everyone has a safe and happy holiday season. Below are options for help over the weekend if needed.

Due to the progressive weather conditions and current winter storm warning, we will be closing early today at 3 pm. We have the best interest in the safety of our staff, clients and patients and felt this was the appropriate call!
We apologize for any inconvenience.

We will still be open tomorrow morning at 8 am.

Please everyone be safe and hope you have a wonderful holiday!

Happy holidays to all! 🎁🐾✨

The holiday season is in full force! 🐶🎄🐈 We have started collecting donations of pet food and treats to benefit the meals on wheels pet food distribution program! Please stop down if you have anything you can donate, this will go on through december 31st Happy giving! 🎁❤️

We want your pets to stay happy, healthy, and at home with you on the holidays rather than at any of our emergency veterinary hospitals and clinics! An easy refrence for safe and unsafe foods. Under NO CIRCUMSTANCES should pets ever consume anything with xylitol. If you are concerned about something your pet has eaten here are some references that can assist after hours-

ASPCA Animal Poison Control : (888) 426-4435
Pet poison helpline : (855) 764-7661
Vettriage.com

Good afternoon!
Our hospital will be closed today, Thursday November 10th from 12:00-2:00 for a hospital staff meeting.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause!

We had a very cute visitor buzz in today 🎃😍🐝 Miss Luz is just the cutest in her Halloween costume!

Happy howl-oween!! Due to staffing, our phones will remain off until 10 am. Thank you for your understanding!! 🖤💀🎃👻💜

Don't forget to stop by on Monday with your pets in costume to trick or treat at Perinton Veterinary Hospital. Big Bird is excited to see all her Muppet friends.

Good morning!
Our hospital will be closed today, Thursday October 27th from 12:00-3:00 for a hospital staff meeting.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause!

Contrary to popular belief, the fall is a very active season for ticks ! Make sure your pets are continuing to receive their flea and tick prevention through the year. Ticks can survive as long as the weather stays above 30°. When snow begins and temperatures drop, ticks have no issue hibernating in leaf cover and reappearing as soon as it’s warm enough again!

This past week, we collected all of the ticks that we removed from patients that had been seen in our hospital. Contrary to popular belief fall is the most active time for ticks. Clearly, ticks are INCREDIBLY small and often times difficult to see before biting and feeding on your pet. This is why it is so important to continue your flea and tick prevention not only in the spring and summer months, but all year long. Lyme disease is very prevalent in our area. Protecting your furry family members also helps to protect everyone else in your home from Lyme disease! 🐾

We are so lucky to have the incredible, intelligent, compassionate staff members at Penfield Veterinary Hospital! This week we recognize the hard work our Vet Techs put in every day, and for that we thank you! 💜🥳

Our candle display got a nice facelift this afternoon 🐾❤️ & yes we do have fall scented candles!! 🍂🍁🎃

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We will have our phones on today!

Preferably, If you have something of a non urgent issue please reach out to us via email

📩 [email protected] 📩

Thank you for your patience and understanding.
Sincerely ,
Penfield Veterinary Hospital