We want to wish a happy belated birthday to our newest veterinary technician, Lianna. A fun fact about Lianna is that she is also in the process if getting her law degree. Happy birthday! 🎈
Today is National Pet Memorial Day. Today offers a moment to remember pets who have passed ♡
"Pets play an important role in our lives. Not only are they companions, but pets become part of the family, too. Pets keep us responsible and remind us to play. When we are too serious, they lighten up our lives. Many pets keep us healthy, too.
When we lose a beloved pet, the pain is genuine. Whether furry, feathered, or an uncommon variety, the loss is felt deeply. They become family and a familiar part of our lives."
"Today, we remember the companionship and comfort they provided to us. Don’t forget that part of the relationship included care provided by you. Memories replace the empty space left by the loss of a cherished pet." 🐾
https://nationaldaycalendar.com/national-pet-memorial-day-second-sunday-in-september/
NATIONALDAYCALENDAR.COM
NATIONAL PET MEMORIAL DAY – Second Sunday in September
Happy Friday! I don't know about you, but Milo sure is happy that it's the weekend! He is so happy that he showed off his beautiful smile to the Sand Creek team today :) Have you taught your pup to smile on command?
Update! They are now working appropriately:)
Attention:
We are currently experiencing some issues with our phone lines. Please email us at info@sandcreekanimalhospital.com if you need any immediate attention. Thank you for your patience and understanding!
Happy September! September is Animal Pain Awareness month.
Acute pain, like limping from an injury, can be obvious and distressing, but chronic pain can be more subtle. Old age is not a disease but pain is, so chronic pain shouldn’t be masked as “getting old” or “slowing down.” If you are noticing that your pet’s mobility has changed, they are not eating the way they used to, or are not as social, please contact us to discuss different ways to help control your pet’s discomfort.
https://www.google.com/amp/s/nationaltoday.com/animal-pain-awareness-month/amp/
AUGUST IS ITCHY PET AWARENESS MONTH
If you think your dog or cat is excessively itchy, give us a call! We can talk about options to help keep them more comfortable.
We want to wish a very happy birthday to our veterinary technician, Meagan! A fun fact about Meagan is that she is also a bee keeper 🐝 and takes care of peacocks 🦚 at her home. Happy birthday!
Happy Veterinary Technician week to our very talented, hard working, and dedicated licensed vet techs: Morgan, Jessica B, Erin, Renee, Amelia, Jessica D, Lianna, Stephen, & Meagan. Here are a few pictures of day to day tasks they perform to help keep your pets happy and healthy. These tasks include: blood pressures, blood draws, intubating, dental cleanings, laser therapy, ear cytology, and puppy snuggles 🥰
We've got 2 birthdays in the house! Everyone wish Dr. McDaniel and our veterinary technician, Amelia, a very happy birthday. A fun fact about Dr. McDaniel is that he is originally from the Midwest (Indianna) and is a huge fan of the Indianapolis Colts football team. A fun fact about Amelia is that she really enjoys hiking and spending time with her horse, Ben. Happy birthday!!
We want to wish a very happy birthday to our client service representative, Lauren! A fun fact about Lauren is that she loves cats, but in particular Sphinx cats. Happy birthday!
October is Breast Cancer Awareness month 🎀
Some facts about breast cancer in pets:
- Mammary tumors are extremely common in dogs; approximately 50% of them are malignant.
- Mammary tumors are among the most common tumors in the cat. Approximately 85% of feline mammary tumors are malignant.
- Mammary tumors are more common in intact than in spayed females
- Male dogs and cats rarely develop mammary tumors, but it is possible!
https://vet.osu.edu/vmc/companion/our-services/oncology-and-hematology/common-tumor-types/canine-mammary-tumors
It's almost Halloween! This year may be a little different due to COVID, but we still should be extra careful with our pets. Here are a few safety tips to follow to help make sure we avoid chocolate ingestion as well as keep your pet safe and relaxed. And to help brighten up this gloomy day, here are some SCAH pets dressed up for Halloween last year 🎃
"We are stronger together"
We are celebrating Breast Cancer Awareness month a little differently this year. For the month of October, we have been wearing our Making Strides Against Breast Cancer tshirts to show our support for all of the strong women and men fighting breast cancer 🎀 #WeAreStrongerTogether #breastcancerawarenessmonth2020 Making Strides Against Breast Cancer of Albany, NY
Happy belated birthday to Dr. Sonnekalb! Here he is raising awareness for breast cancer month with our new tshirts for Making Strides Against Breast Cancer. A fun fact about Dr. Sonnekalb is that he enjoys fishing and camping with his family! Happy birthday!
Tomorrow is the first day of December and we have some holiday fun for you! Dress up your pets and post it to our Facebook page or tag us on Facebook or Instagram (@sandcreekah) and you will be entered into a raffle for a random drawing on Jan 4th. More details below! We do have an old facebook page, but our most current and up-to-date is Sand Creek A.H.
In addition, this time of year, we usually like to help collect food and non-perishables for our local animal shelters, but to help limit exposure due to COVID, we are going to donate money to Mohawk Hudson Humane Society as well as our Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York and encourage you to donate to them as well. Happy holidays! Can't wait to see all of your pets dressed up!
Thanksgiving is a time to be grateful and to think about all the special people and pets who have touched our lives. Happy Thanksgiving!
"Thanksgiving is a special holiday that brings together family and friends, but it also can carry some hazards for pets. Holiday food needs to be kept away from pets, and pet owners who travel need to either transport their pets safely or find safe accommodations for them at home."
https://www.avma.org/resources/pet-owners/petcare/thanksgiving-pet-safety
Happy Friday! We want to take the time to thank everyone again for your patience and compassion throughout these trying times of curbside visits due to COVID. We truly are blessed to have such a wonderful team and wonderful clients ❤ Stay safe everyone and enjoy the holiday season!
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Below is a great article discussing separation anxiety in our pets. Separation anxiety has been particularly high due to the changes associated with COVID.
"“Separation anxiety is particularly common among animals that have been rehomed multiple times,” notes Dr. Agapis. “However, it can develop in any pet, no matter their background. One study reported that 80 percent of dogs have elevated stress hormones when left alone. Any disruption in routine may trigger anxiety in your pet; examples include the loss of a companion, a geographical move, a change in the owner’s schedule, or even a hospitalization.”"
https://vetmed.illinois.edu/pet_column/separation-anxiety-in-pets-faq/
VETMED.ILLINOIS.EDU
Separation Anxiety in Pets: Your Questions Answered - Veterinary Medicine at Illinois
Freddie came in for a dental cleaning today and needed 2 extractions. As seen in his pictures, he developed significant tartar/grey discharge around his 4th premolars due to a fractured crown & we even found a draining tract above his tooth! Freddie will feel much better now with these infected teeth gone ♡
*Freddie is currently a foster at http://www.homewardbounddogrescue.com/
if you are interested in adopting this sweet man!*
#petdental #nationalpetdentalhealthmonth #preventativemedicine
Happy birthday to our veterinary assistant, Lauryn. A fun fact about Lauryn is that Charlie, who is handsomely depicted in a matching sweater, is her first kitty and was originally born in a barn. Happy birthday!
DUE TO THE CONTINUED STATE OF EMERGENCY FOR ALBANY COUNTY UNTIL 10PM, WE WILL BE CLOSED ALL DAY TODAY.
Due to the state of emergency for Albany County, we will delay opening until 2pm and possibly for the day.
A friendly reminder as we face these extremely cold winter days ❄
