Pittsford Animal Hospital

🎃Happy Halloween from our pets here at Pittsford Animal Hospital! We hope you and your fur babies have a scare-tastic good day! 👻If your pet is dressing up this year, we’d love to see them in the comments!🕷️🕸️

Halloween is only a few days away, so here's a couple items to make sure your furry friend doesn't get into on the big night! 🎃👻🦇

🎃Good Morning🎃
🐶Max is here to let you know our office will be closed today from 12:00 - 2:00 pm for a staff meeting. We apologize for any inconvenience and hope you and your pets have been enjoying the fall season!🍁🌻

We're bursting with gratitude for our fabulous squad of vet techs who are the real MVPs in pet care! They work tirelessly to update their knowledge, polish their skills, and deliver outstanding care. We appreciate their vital role in maintaining the excellence of our veterinary hospital. 🐶🐱❤🔬🩺💊

🎃No tricks--just dropping in with some seasonal safety tips to skip the scaries this season! We hope you and your pets are enjoying this fall weather!🍁

Happy National Veterinary Technician Week to our amazing technicians! We celebrate their hard work, dedication, and compassion. Our technicians fulfill many roles in their daily work to provide care for our patients. Join us in giving them a big thank you for all that they do!

🐶Dogs love to explore and taste new things, so dog-proofing your home is essential when it comes to making it a safe environment for them to thrive in. 🏡In addition to following our tips for every room of your home, a good rule of thumb is to keep doors closed and use pet gates to keep dogs out of off-limits areas.🚫

Save this image to use as a checklist around your house, then read our article for more dog proofing tips: https://www.thrivepetcare.com/thrive-guide/how-do-i-dog-proof-my-hom

🐱Your new feline friend is here! Now it’s time to ensure they thrive in their new home. Given cats’ natural curiosity and agility, even the simplest household objects can be a hazard⚠, so help keep your new friend safe by following our top cat-proofing tips in every room of your home.

Save this image to use as a checklist around your house, then read more cat-proofing tips here: https://www.thrivepetcare.com/thrive-guide/how-do-i-cat-proof-my-home

👂Not only are dogs' ears to thank for their excellent hearing, but many use them to show their mood – happy, mad or curious! Ears are an important part in a dog’s way of expressing themselves and ear care is an essential part of their overall health🩺. There are a number of ear problems that can plague our pets but with proper care, you can keep your dog’s ears clean and avoid infections. Learn more about proper ear care and how we diagnose and treat ear infections by reading our article: https://www.thrivepetcare.com/thrive-guide/the-importance-of-pet-ear-care

🐾Happy ! This day is a reminder not just to love the animals in our homes but to appreciate and respect all living things that are a part of our ecosystem. ❤

Happy National Black Dog Day🐶! Today is the day to celebrate your beautiful dark beauties and to learn more about the sad stigma that black dogs (and dark coated dogs) face in shelters around the world. Did you know that black dogs and dark coated dogs are the least adopted? That's why we wanted to celebrate our AHOP pups C**t, Nash, and Bandaid and all our wonderful patients♥

Last week, our staff participated in our annual Spirit Week🎇! This year, we enjoyed The Ulti-mutt Bake Off🍰, Twin Day♊, Puzzle Day🧩, Dads on Vacation Day🌴, and Camp Day🔥! A big thank you to 9-Cone-Cone LLC 🍨 for bringing their ice cream over for our staff to enjoy as appreciation for all the hard work they do! (And some four-legged friends might have enjoyed some too🐶🍦!)

🌞Good Morning🌞
🐶Our newest AHOP pup, Stella, is here to let you know our office will be closed today from 12:00 - 2:00 pm for a staff meeting. We apologize for any inconvenience and hope you and your pets have been enjoying the fall season!🍁🌻

We will see you on Monday!

Did you know September is Animal Pain Awareness Month?❤ Animals suffer from pain just like people do. Acute pain is obvious and distressing. Chronic pain can be subtle, and masked as “getting old” or “slowing down.” Old age is not a disease, but pain is.😞 There are many options to treat the various causes of pain in animals. If you notice any of the signs below in your pet, please don't hesitate to reach out to us so our veterinarians can work with you to come up with a treatment plan!🩺💊
📞: 585-271-7700
📧: [email protected]

Kidney (or renal) disease is very common in dogs and cats, and it may be reversible or permanent based on underlying causes. The disease could be a result of age-related changes to the kidneys, acute injury or toxin ingestion, congenital defects present from birth, or in rare cases, a side effect of some medications. To prevent kidney disease or slow its progression, it's vital to stay regular with wellness visits so that together, we can monitor renal levels with blood work and urinalysis and catch any changes ASAP. To learn more, visit: https://www.thrivepetcare.com/thrive-guide/kidney-disease-in-cats

September is , and we want to raise awareness for these smart and dedicated animals! 🐕‍🦺

Did you know that the average service dog learns between 50 and 60 commands? In addition to retrieving items their owners need, they can perform essential tasks like flipping a light switch, pushing buttons and buzzers, and opening doors.

Many thanks to all those who train these incredible dogs to improve the lives of those they serve. ❤

🎆Reminder: our Urgent Care services will be available this Monday! We are by appointment only. Fill out the form on our website the day before or call the office at 585-442-6915 so we can coordinate an arrival time for your pet! For more detailed information, visit our website pittsfordvet.com ❤💙🤍 Have a safe & happy holiday!🎇

🌈Today is National Rainbow Bridge Remembrance Day. Today we remember and celebrate the lives of pets we have loved and lost. While they may not be with us anymore, they will always be in our hearts!❤

Pets can’t advocate for their needs like us humans can, and many owners fail to recognize signs of osteoarthritis (OA), often chalking it up to pets “slowing down with age.” OA is common in dogs and cats ages six and up, so to help champion their health, we’re sharing the key signs of this degenerative joint disease so that you know when it’s time to seek veterinary support.

If your pet is . . .
• Struggling to climb up or down stairs
• Having trouble jumping up or down
• Slow to rise from a resting position
• Lagging behind on walks or during play

. . . you should discuss these concerns with us. The good news is highly effective treatments exist to help manage the chronic pain associated with OA and increase their mobility. With the right pain management, your pet can get back to being themselves again!
To learn more about OA and treatment options, visit:
https://www.thrivepetcare.com/be-their-champion

🌞Good Morning🌞
😸Goblin, our chief hospital treat inspector, wants to let you know our office will be closed tomorrow, 8/22, from 12:00 - 2:00 pm for staff training. We apologize for any inconvenience and hope you and your pets are enjoying the last days of summer!🏖

Happy International Bow Day! 🎀 They certainly add a stylish flair to our furry friends! We'd love to see any of your pet's bow-tiful looks!🐶🐱