⏰HOURS UPDATE⏰
We are happy to announce that we will be open until 7:00pm on both Monday & Tuesday evenings! We appreciate everyone's patience and flexibility in scheduling appointments these past few months--thank you! Please see our hours below; we will continue to post scheduling updates as needed. As always, feel free to call the hospital with any questions you may have, or to schedule your pet's next appointment
Monday: 8:30am-7pm
Tuesday: 8:30am-7pm
Wednesday: 8:30am-5pm
Thursday: 8:30am-5pm
Friday: 8:30am-5pm
Saturday: 8:30am-3pm
Sunday: CLOSED
What’s up doc? It’s International Rabbit Day!
Why not give your cuddly bunny buddy an extra carrot today?
Our teams is always happy to see our rabbit patients! Please call us to schedule an appointment with Dr. Jessica Flynn, our resident rabbit expert! 🐰
And please don’t forget to share some bunny love!
FRIDAY FUN FACT:
Philly Billy wins Pennsylvania Veterinary Medical Association’s Wodan Animal Hero Award!!
He’s a pet who loves his people and we love him!! 🐶 🐶
https://bit.ly/3bM8SUo
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Billy the Philly hero dog wins state vet award for bravery
Flea and tick prevention is an important part of being a pet parent.
Not only are fleas and ticks annoying and uncomfortable for your pets, they also carry and transmit a variety of serious diseases.
Make sure your pet stays on a prevention plan throughout the year.
Call us at 781-233-1340 and order your pets’ medications like flea, tick and heartworm preventives over the phone! We’ll have it ready to be picked up curbside.
September is National Guide Dog Month. These special pups live to serve, protect and assist. Guide dogs, seeing eye dogs, service pets, and assistance animals are all considered service dogs.
Did you know that guide dogs are trained to display “intelligent disobedience?” This means they will refuse to obey a command from their owners if they see a danger their owners have missed, such as a car that ran a red light.
Pretty smart pups!
If you share your life with a dog, you know that every week is National Dog Week!
Share the ways you’re celebrating with your furry best friend!!
A lot has changed over the last few months, but our commitment to providing the best medical care for our patients, while keeping our staff and clients safe is still our top priority. Click the link to read about our curbside protocols and for tips to ensure your visit goes as safely and smoothly as possible.
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It's National Veterinary Technician Week and we are sending a very special THANK YOU to all our hard-working vet techs.
These are trying times and we couldn’t do it without you! 🐾
#NVTW #NVTW2020 #NationalVetTechWeek
It’s #tongueouttuesday and our little girl Nova is here to tell you all about it! 👅🐶 Share your pet’s #tongueouttuesday pics in the comments—we would love to see them!
Good morning! We hope you’re enjoying your Saturday as much as Moose enjoyed playing catch with us earlier this week. Check out his laser focus on this treat!
The hospital will be closing early this evening at 5:00pm. We will reopen tomorrow morning at 8:30am. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. As always, if you have an emergency with your pet while we are not open we recommend calling one of these 24-hour facilities:
Massachusetts Veterinary Referral Hospital, 20 Cabot Rd, Woburn, MA 01801: 781-932-5802
Blue Pearl Pet Hospital Charlestown, 56 Roland St, Boston, MA 02129: 617-284-9777
Angell Animal Medical Center, 350 S. Huntington Ave, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130: 617-522-7282
It’s Fear Free Friday!!!
Tywin was here for his first puppy visit, and was so into his cheesy snack, that he didn't mind the nail trim at all. Can you believe this 30lb. baby is only 10 weeks old???
Break out the catnip because we're celebrating! 😺🎉 Happy #NationalCatDay to all our feline friends.
What’s the funniest thing your cat has ever done? 👇
The holidays are coming! We realize your plans may be different this year due to COVID-19, but if you are travelling and planning on boarding your dog, we encourage you to make sure he/she is up to date on their vaccines before your trip. In addition to the core vaccines Rabies & Distemper, most boarding facilities require your dog be vaccinated for Bordetella (kennel cough) prior to their stay. Each boarding facility is different, so we encourage you to call your provider and ask what is required for your dog's stay. If your dog isn't up to date on the required vaccines, give us a call at 781-233-1340 to book an appointment!
If you're looking for something fun to do this Halloween, why not support our friends at PAWS Wakefield and sign up for their 5K Virtual Fun Run, Walk & Wag, & Costume Contest?
Click on the event link for more details & to sign up: https://www.facebook.com/events/3436529659727067
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Virtual Fun Run, Walk & Wag and Costume Contest
🎃🧛♂️ Ducky is here to remind you: Our Spooktacular Halloween Costume Contest is underway! 👻🦇
From now until Nov 2nd at 10 am EST, enter for your chance to win a $50 credit to Saugus Animal Hospital.
Visit https://bit.ly/3i19x5Z, fill out the form and upload a picture of your pet in a Halloween costume.
After Nov 2nd, we’ll upload all the pictures on Facebook and the picture with the most “likes” will win!
#HappyHalloween #CostumeContest #HalloweenCostume
Those treats add up! 😱
A little for you is a lot for your pet. These graphics show the human equivalent in calories of those small snacks you might give your pet.
Sharing human treats with your pet can lead to unhealthy weight gain, vomiting, diarrhea, and pancreatitis. Please think twice and consider a nutritious doggie or kitty treat!
We all want #healthypets !
🎄It's officially the start of the holiday season!🎁 As you can see, Billy is ready and looking festive in his Santa suit! Are your pets ready to celebrate? Share a picture of how they're preparing in the comments! ⬇️
We hope you all had an enjoyable Thanksgiving!
If you're looking for something sweet for dessert, this little pumpkin pie is Nash, a 7 year old Cairn Terrier. He visited us this week, and was happy to model our turkey hat! 🦃
#turkeyterrier #weloveyourpets #saugusanimalhospital
From all of us here at Saugus Animal Hospital, we wish you and your family a very happy Thanksgiving! As always, we are thankful for all of our wonderful clients and patients--especially in this difficult year, which has been like no other.
Please note that the hospital will be closed for the holiday. As always, if you have an emergency with your pet while we are not open, we recommend calling one of these 24 hour facilities:
Massachusetts Veterinary Referral Hospital, 20 Cabot Rd, Woburn, MA 01801: 781-932-5802
Blue Pearl Pet Hospital Charlestown, 56 Roland St, Boston, MA 02129: 617-284-9777
Angell Animal Medical Center, 350 S. Huntington Ave, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130: 617-522-7282
We’re not the only ones who drool over Thanksgiving turkey
To ensure your pets aren’t gobbling down food they shouldn’t, here are a few helpful tips. ❤️ 🦃
Meet Lily! Lily is one of our diabetic patients, and stayed with us recently to complete a blood glucose curve. This test is commonly performed on diabetic patients to evaluate the effectiveness of the patient's insulin dose. During this test, the patient receives their insulin and breakfast at their usual time. Small blood samples are then taken routinely throughout the day (approximately every 2 hours) & the patient's blood glucose is measured using a glucometer. When testing is complete, the Doctor will then analyze the readings and determine whether the patient's insulin dose is effective, or whether it needs to be adjusted. Blood glucose curves are one of several helpful tools that your pet's Doctor will use to ensure their diabetes is being managed effectively and safely, especially when your pet is first diagnosed with the disease.
As you can see, Lily had a very relaxing stay with us. Her Mom brought her favorite bed & toy, which she loved to snuggle! Lily also enjoyed belly rubs & pets from our staff throughout the day, making for a guaranteed Fear Free visit <3
Fleas and ticks love to hide in leaves and tall grass.😨🙅♀ Deer ticks in particular can remain active even after a frost, which is one reason why we recommend keeping your pet on a flea & tick preventative all year long. Some preventatives we recommend include:
• Simparica Trio chews for dogs (also prevents heartworm disease!)
• Vectra 3D topical for dogs
• Bravecto chews for dogs & topical for cats
• Seresto collar for dogs & cats
• Revolution Plus for cats
Call us today if your pet is in need of a refill, or with any questions you have about flea & tick preventatives!
With many of us working and schooling from home, coworkers and classmates just got a whole lot cuter!
Tag us in a picture of you and your #WorkFromHomeBuddy getting the job done.
#Coworkers #WFHBuddy
Congratulations to Cristin (our CSR), George & Dozer, on the adoption of their new pup, Draco! He is a pure Mystery Mutt, and a total lovebug. Draco hails from Missouri, but is enjoying the snow very much! At 4 months old, he is a bit of a clumsy baby, as he is growing into those giant paws. Welcome to the SAH family, Draco! 🐾
#draco #puppylove #weloveyourpets #saugusanimalhospital #bigpaws #earsuppup
February is Dental Health Month:
Did you know that poor dental health impacts more than just your pets’ mouth?
The bacteria resulting from dental disease affects your pet’s overall health including major organs.
The good news is with the proper dental care you can prevent these problems and can even help your pets live longer.
We are currently offering rewards of up to $200 off your pet's dental cleanings!
Don’t wait until there is a problem. Prevent dental disease with a dental exam. Call us to schedule.
It’s that time of year, folks - Spay & Neuter Awareness Month! Top tips:
- Spaying and neutering helps fight pet overpopulation.
- Your spayed female won't go into heat.
- Your neutered male will be much better behaved.
Contact us today for more benefits of choosing to spay or neuter your pet, and stay tuned all month long as we share additional highlights.
#Spay&NeuterAwareness
It’s our favorite time of the week! It’s #FunFurryFriday
Hopefully, you aren’t spending it in the paw-ffice.
Show us a photo of your pet participating in their favorite activity. 👇
Check it out: there are 2 baby girls in this picture! Dr. Bloom is expecting her second child, and perched atop her baby bump is her new friend Rue, a 17 week-old kitten who had her first visit with us on Monday!
As Dr. Bloom's little girl is due next month, she will be on maternity leave from March to June. For those of you who are long-time clients, you may notice a familiar face around the hospital, as Dr. Binder will returning temporarily to cover her maternity leave! We are excited to welcome Dr. Binder back during this time, and we want to extend our best, happiest wishes to Dr. Bloom and her family. Congratulations! ❤👶🍼
