Pointer puppy Sarge and big brother Hank were perfect pups for their appointments with Dr. Carr this morning!
Seeing triple!... Brothers Maximus, Thor, and Zeus patiently waiting during their appointment with Dr. Dorman this morning 🐾
Today marks three years since the loss of our founder, mentor and friend. We remember and miss Dr Ayers today and everyday. “We are all just walking each other home.”
Always take precautions when using essential oils and other strong fragrances around pets, as they can be particularly sensitive. Below are a few potentially toxic essential oils that should be avoided.
Have a wonderful Labor Day from your friends at PAH! We will reopen tomorrow, Tuesday September 8 at 8:00 AM.
This week we celebrate our incredible team of veterinary technicians!! Our techs wear many hats and we would not be able to provide the best care to our patients without their dedication! 🐾 #vettechweek2020
Unfortunately PAH has had our first employee test positive for Covid-19. We are voluntarily closing down for Monday and Tuesday this week until a cleaning service can come in to deep clean based on guidelines received from the Department of Health. We are planning on reopening on Wednesday 10/28 with normal hours and will continue curbside service until further notice. Thank you for your patience and understanding!
Happy National Cat Day!! Show us your favorite felines! 🐈🐾
Unfortunately PAH will be closed until November 9th as per the Department of Health. If your pet is in need of a prescription medication or food refill, we will have limited, unexposed staff available Friday 10/30 from 10am-2pm.
**Please call and leave a message on our phone system’s medication refill line ahead of time to get a refill. Please be specific about which medication you need and amount. Our phone system will not be on at that time!
***When you come to our parking lot a staff member will come to your car to address your pick up needs. Do not call as our phone system will be off. Please wear a mask!
We look forward to getting back to serving our clients and their pets November 9th!
***UPDATE***
To ensure the safety of our staff and clients, PAH will be closed for the remainder of the week. We are currently working with the Department of Health to determine if we can at least dispense prescription medication and food refills. We will keep you informed as we find out more information. Although we are saddened we are not available right now to help our patients we are doing everything we can to keep our staff and clients safe. Stay healthy friends!
Today we honor ALL veterans, including our devoted military working dogs. THANK YOU for your service. 🇺🇲
#veteransday2020
To help our clients with pets on medications, we are having another day for prescription medication and food pick ups! If your pet is in need of a prescription medication or food refill, we will have limited, unexposed staff available Wednesday 11/4 from 10am-2pm.
**Please call and leave a message on our phone system’s medication refill line ahead of time to get a refill. Please be specific about which medication you need and amount. Our phone system will not be on at the time of med pick up!
***When you come to our parking lot a staff member will come to your car to address your pick up needs. Do not call as our phone system will be off. Please wear a mask!
We look forward to getting back to serving our clients and their pets November 9th!
From July 1st, 2019 - June 30, 2020, 8,230 total ticks were tested for Lyme disease and here are the statistics for each county in PA.
⚠️ The risk of Lyme disease is very high throughout Pennsylvania, especially for our canine companions! 42% of ticks tested from Luzerne county were carrying Borrelia burgdorferi, the bacteria responsible for Lyme disease, at the time of collection.
We recommend YEAR ROUND tick prevention for all dogs and offer a Lyme disease vaccine that is over 92% effective in preventing disease transmission. Ask us about which preventatives may be best for your dog at your next visit!
From our PAH family to yours, have a happy and safe Thanksgiving!! 🦃🍗
Stormy the Jack Russell Terrier pup spent some time with Dr. Carr this afternoon while Dr. Damcott chatted with his mom about new puppy care. 🐾
Hans just so happened to be a perfect fit for one of our festive holiday decorations...we couldn't pass up the opportunity for a quick photo op! 🎅
PAH will be CLOSED all day today, December 17 due to weather. We will reopen tomorrow with normal operating hours. If your pet has an immediate need for emergency care, we are referring to the following locations:
NVRH (Plains)- 570-208-8877
Valley Central (Allentown)- 610-435-1553
VREC (Clark's Summit)- 570-587-7777
Enjoy this snow day and stay safe! ❄
Pictured below is Gary, an adventurous, snow-loving cat owned by a Canadian veterinarian. Check him out! https://www.facebook.com/Greatgramsofgary
Due to inclement weather, PAH will open Thursday, December 17th at 12pm. Stay safe and warm friends! 🐱💕🐶
As the holidays approach, you may recall in years past the collection boxes in our lobby for several local rescue groups we work closely with. Although we have been operating curbside much of this year, we would like to extend a virtual "giving tree" invitation to our clients and friends to continue this tradition.
Blue Chip, Whiskers World, and Rescue Warriors are all in need of donations.
Each organization could benefit from:
🎄beds
🎄blankets
🎄towels
🎄food (especially canned and dry cat and kitten food)
🎄monetary
No gift is too small. If you are interested in dropping off a donation, we will gladly pass along to the above rescues.
Brienne, the charcoal lab puppy, came to see Dr Dorman to have a check up. Her mom brought our staff a nice treat - almost too cute to eat! A good way to end 2020! Here’s to hoping everyone has a happy and healthy new year! 🐱🐶
CUDDLE PUDDLE!! ...These 8 Golden Retriever puppies were tired after their first visits with Dr. Carr today! 🐾
Siamese if you please! 🎶 🐱 This sweet little girl came in this afternoon for her first veterinary visit with Dr. Carr.
⚠️ We will be operating on a DELAYED start, TUESDAY, February 2, opening at 11:00 AM. We will update this post should there be any changes.
Pictured is Dr. Carr's cat, Copper, who like Punxsutawney Phil, is also hoping for 6 more weeks of winter. 🐈 ❄
⚠️ ⚠️⚠️ We will be CLOSED all day today, Monday, February 1, 2021 due to winter weather. As of now, we plan to reopen tomorrow, weather pending. Stay safe! ❄
Pictured is one of our technician's pups, Maple, enjoying the snow!
Marvin came in to see our wonderful technicians this week to have his nails trimmed. How could you not love this "teddy bear??" 🐻
💡DID YOU KNOW only 1 in every 3,000 Calico cats is born male?!
Meet Tommy!... the MALE Calico cat! He was in to see Dr. Dorman this week for a check up.
While male cats are typically defined genetically by XY chromosomes within their cells, male Calico cats have an extra X. Because each of their cells contain XXY, this extra X allows their fur to show an extra color, just like female Calicos.
Forget a dozen roses, a dozen puppies is much more like it! 🌹🐾
These 12 pups were in to see Dr. Damcott this past week. We are thankful for our wonderful technicians who were happy to lend a hand during their first vet visit.
Happy Valentine's Day from all of us at PAH!! 💕🩺
Meet Ollie and his new little brother Blaze! This dynamic duo came in earlier this week to see Dr. Carr. Blaze the border collie pup ran quality control while his big brother Ollie had his exam. Ollie was mostly unphased by this brother's curiosity.
Buddy, the 5 month old Cavalier King Charles Spaniel puppy, was one holiday behind when he decided to eat a Valentine's Day necklace on St. Patrick's day. ❤ ☘ Fortunately, his owner acted quickly and got him in to see Dr. Dorman just in time! We induced vomiting and recovered all the missing heart-shaped beads.
If you ever notice your cat or dog eat and swallow something they shouldn't have, please contact your local veterinary clinic ASAP before inducing vomiting. Your veterinarian will be able to tell you what the next best steps are for your pet to keep them safe.
Dr. Ambrose fell in love with Pearl a few weeks ago when she was in for a visit! We're hoping Pearl is enjoying this week's warmer weather! ☀️🌷
HAPPY NATIONAL PUPPY DAY from all of us at Plains Animal Hospital!! 🐶🐕🐕🦺🐩🐾
Choco, the 13 week old Rottweiler puppy, was in this morning to see Dr. Damcott for his 2nd round of puppy vaccines.