TIME CHECK!
We want to let our clients know that we are temporarily adjusting our hours to better suit your needs and the needs of our team. Effective immediately, our new weekly hours will be as follows:
Monday-Friday 9:00 am to 6:00 pm
Saturday 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Sunday Closed
If your pet is experiencing any emergencies outside of our new operating hours, please bring them to:
VCA South Shore (Weymouth) Animal Hospital
(781) 337-6622
595 Columbian St
South Weymouth, MA 02190
We thank you in advance for your understanding, and look forward to providing for your families needs during this time.
Today doesn’t just mark the first day of August, it’s also the start of Dogust, the Universal Birthday for Shelter Dogs! This wholesome holiday marks an honorary birthday for adopted shelter dogs, as their exact ones are often unknown.
Looking to adopt? Click here to find a VCA shelter partner: bit.ly/2OCi0QW #VCApets
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15,000 adopted pets helped every month
On this unprecedented World Veterinary Day, please join us in celebrating every veterinary professional who has dedicated themselves to caring for the world’s pets. #worldveterinaryday #lovevca
We’re committed to protecting the health and safety of our clients and staff throughout COVID-19 — while ensuring all pets get the care they need.
And we’ve introduced new admittance and check-out procedures to limit direct human contact. Learn more: bit.ly/vcacares20 #vcacares
We are committed to maintaining a healthy environment for our clients and staff. We are open to provide care to your pets. However, if you are showing any signs of illness, please call ahead to discuss.
Read our statement on COVID-19: http://bit.ly/vcacares20
We know you’re so excited to go on some autumn nature walks with your dog, but for this #FallSafetyTip, make sure you watch out for snakes, some of which can be venomous! They’re preparing for hibernation and may be a little crankier if disturbed by a curious pet! 🐍
When walking or hiking, if something happens to your pet, be sure to contact your veterinarian as soon as possible. #VCApets
Today is Global Cat Day, a special occasion devoted to unowned, free-roaming “community” cats. These cats often get a bad rap but it’s important to understand that these cats aren’t so different from our beloved pets. As a matter of fact, many are living on the streets as a result of being abandoned by their families.
We've included some tips to help manage and care for the community cats in your neighborhood.
Helping these cats starts by being a responsible guardian! Spay/neuter your own cat and keep them indoors.
* In just seven years, a single pair of cats and their offspring could produce a staggering total of 420,000 kittens! #VCApets
Approximately 50% of dogs over the age of 10 will get cancer and up to 24% of these canine cancer cases are lymphoma.
Pictured here is the beloved Annie Bananie who recently lost her battle against Lymphoma. Annie will be deeply missed by all who knew her. ❤
Polly the Pomeranian is showing off her shiny smile in light of Pet Dental Health Month! ☀#vcapets
Did you know that small breed dogs, including Pugs, Pomeranians, Yorkshire Terriers, and Chihuahuas, are more susceptible to tartar buildup, gum recession, and tooth loss?
The best way to promote good dental health for your pet is through routine tooth brushing and veterinary dental care visits.
Today is World Cancer Day.🎗
Did you know that cancer is the leading cause of death in pets? Similar to humans, as pets age, their likelihood of developing cancer increases.
The best way to reduce the onset of cancer in our pets is through prevention. The likelihood of developing cancer may be reduced by limiting our pet's exposure to environmental pollutants and chemicals ☠, spaying and neutering at an early age, maintaining a healthy weight 💪, feeding a high quality and nutritionally balanced diet ⚖, and scheduling regular exams with a veterinarian for early cancer detection and diagnosis 🏥.
View the video below for more information about how veterinarians screen for cancer in their patients.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KuV4sPlTg8A&ab_channel=AskVCA
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What is a pet cancer screening?
Ranger would like to wish everyone a happy National Golden Retriever Day! ❤ #vcapets
February is National Pet Dental Health Month! Brushing your pet's teeth is the most effective way of maintaining their dental hygiene and for today's #TrainingTuesday, we are going to discuss how to begin acclimating your pet to tooth brushing.
It may take several weeks of daily training sessions to get your pet to tolerate you brushing their teeth. It is important to be patient, take it slow, and keep the process as fun as possible for your pet by rewarding your pet with treats and love after each successful step.
Step 1: Spend a few training sessions getting your pet comfortable with you touching their mouth. Do this by first touching your pet's mouth and giving them a reward immediately after.
Step 2: Once your pet is comfortable with you touching their mouth, introduce them to the toothbrush and toothpaste. Reward with treats or love whenever your pet licks the toothbrush (no chewing).
Step 3: With the toothpaste on the toothbrush, gently lift your pet's lip up and place some toothpaste on their front teeth. Reward your pet immediately after.
Step 4: Once your pet is comfortable with you placing the toothpaste in their mouth, begin brushing your pet's front teeth for only a couple seconds at a time. Reward after each session. Once your pet is comfortable with the brushing, you can start to increase the duration of the brushing. Only brush you pet's front teeth until they become more comfortable.
Step 5: Begin slowly brushing further back in your pet's mouth, moving further back during each session as your pet becomes more comfortable.
Remember that each pet learns at different paces. It is important to take it slow and make the experience as fun and positive as possible for you and your pet! The entire process may take several weeks or months to complete. 😃
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dyatN4TEIb8&ab_channel=AskVCA
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How do I brush my pet's teeth?
Happy Groundhog Day!
If it were up to him, Lewis would wish for 6 more weeks of winter to spend more time playing in the snow! ⛄❄
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