VCA Animal Hospital West

VCA Animal Hospital West will be closed on September 2nd, Labor Day.

Vaccines and Immunization are important and necessary to help prevent hospitalization and stress to your pet. Make sure to speak with your veterinarian on which vaccines are right for your pet's age and lifestyle.

Happy ! 🎉😺 To celebrate, we're spotlighting some of our Associates' adorable furry friends!

Can you guess that pet? 🐾 Answer in the comments 👇!

Hint: They make a clownish and fun-loving companion.

Comment below and let us know if you guessed correctly!

With heat waves sweeping across the country, blue-green algae is appearing in new areas and posing an increased risk to pets.

Found in lakes, ponds or any source of standing water, it’s extremely toxic and consuming it can be fatal. The best way to prevent accidental poisoning is to keep a close eye on pets when they’re around water.

If you think your pet has been exposed, take them to the nearest emergency veterinary hospital and contact the ASPCA Poison Control at 888-426-4435.

🚨Important Update🚨

Currently, our hospital is experiencing disruption due to the Microsoft outage. Despite this, we will maintain our operational status and keep our phone lines open to assist you. Please note that our computer systems are temporarily inaccessible at this time.

❕Are you and your pet free on Saturday the 27th? ❕

We are hosting a free beach themed photoshoot event for your adorable pets! We have all the accessories your pet will need- bandanas, headbands, and more!

If you are a client of ours, check your email inbox for more information. An email was sent this morning with more specifics.

❕ July 27th from 10:00am until 2:00pm ❕

Tornadoes form during intense thunderstorms and can reach wind speeds of 200+ mph. Although tornadoes can occur anywhere, they are prevalent in the Southeast and Midwest. Stay informed by downloading the FEMA app and signing up for weather reports and evacuation notices.

Keep a list handy of pet-friendly shelters and contact information for your local animal control office and ASPCA Poison Control (888-426-4435) in case of evacuation.

Important Reminder! 🚨

Winston-Salem's average template will be over 90 degrees this week. If you are walking your pet outside, letting them hangout with you and the family in the driveway, or even taking them out for a quick visit- make sure you are keeping the asphalt temperature in mind!

Hurricane season is here and keeping pets safe is our top priority. Help prepare your pets for when disaster strikes with these Hurricane Safety tips.

Get your FREE Hurricane Preparedness Playbook Now: https://vca.mobi/HurricanePreparednessPlaybook

Tongue out Thursday 😋

Meet Zeus! He is 21 weeks and already 60lbs- we cannot wait to see how big he gets!

Follow us on Instagram for more frequent posts! https://www.instagram.com/vcaanimalhospitalwest?igsh=cGVzMzJyZ2VlMzdm&utm_source=qr

Have a happy Fourth of July! 🇺🇸 Wishing you and your pets a safe holiday weekend!

Tips for a safe Independence Day: https://vca.mobi/FourthofJulySafety

Heatstroke is no joke, and now that the summer heat is here, you can bet that our pets are feeling the heat in a big way!

Check it Out Now: https://vca.mobi/UrgentCareHeatstroke

We love all pets no matter what they look like, but Wild Thang is making our heart sing! 💙

Meet Wild Thang, crowned the World’s Ugliest Dog after 5 tries Wild Thang, an 8-year-old Pekingese, and his owner Ann Lewis stop by TODAY to celebrate his newly crowned title of World’s Ugliest Dog after competing in the contest five times. NBC’s Gadi Schwartz, who was a judge in the competition, shares highlights for TODAY.

Happy first week of summer! ☀️

We are posting tips and tricks on our Instagram about the heat and your pets! Make sure to follow us for more 🐾

https://www.instagram.com/vcaanimalhospitalwest?igsh=cGVzMzJyZ2VlMzdm&utm_source=qr

🎂What pet matches your birth month?🎂

Let us know if we got it right in the comments 👇!

The kitten count is 4 at AHW today! Help us welcome Palmer, Willow, Kitty, and Suki to the VCA fam 🐱🐾

Happy Father's Day to all fathers out there. You've helped us learn that anything is 😸💙

Help us welcome little Beau to the VCA fam!💙

We used a honey bear for the size comparison of this tiny 1.3lb ball of fun. 🐾

Our hospital's hours are changing!👀

We are now going to be closed on Saturdays. Appointments will be available during our normal business hours Monday through Friday.

To ensure you are staying up to date with our hospital's announcements, please verify that you are subscribed to our email list. 🐾

Tomorrow is and the demand for pet blood donations has increased significantly.

A single blood donation can potentially save the lives of up to three other pets.

Swipe to see how you can help.

As Winston Salem's temperature increases, so does the asphalt temperature. If you are taking your pets on walks, be mindful of their paws. 🐾☀

Heatwaves are affecting not only us but our pets as well. We've prepared a few tips to help your pet beat the heat and stay safe on even the hottest of days.