Pelham Animal Hospital

07/18/2025

07/14/2025

Summertime means adventures, and for many of us, this includes hitting the open road with the family. Often we want our furry family members to accompany us, and this comes with some specific challenges that require planning and forethought.
For starters, ensure that your pets are comfortable and secure in your vehicle. This may mean utilizing an appropriate leash and collar, a seatbelt / harness, or pet carrier for inside the vehicle, pit stops, and moving in and out of your accommodations.
Ensure that your pets have identification. That can be a collar or harness with an ID tag, or a microchip (or both!). If your pet is microchipped, ensure that all of your contact information is up to date.
Take any essentials for each pet. This includes food, bowls, supplements, medications, toys and any calming aids you may need for the trip. Bring a bit extra in case things go missing on the trip, or your arrival home is delayed.
Ensure your pet is up to date on vaccines and has had a recent health evaluation. Make sure to check ahead so you know what paperwork you require for border crossing and accommodations.
If you take some time to set your pets, and yourself, up for success, your trip can be stress free and easy breezy!

07/11/2025

Happy Friday!

07/10/2025

Did you know that today (July 10th) is National Kitten Day?!
Founded by Colleen Paige, Pet & Family Lifestyle Expert, Author, and Animal Advocate, National Kitten Day is not just about admiring and enjoying floofy kittens (although this is important too!), it has become a reminder to advocate for spay and neuter programs, encourage adoption, and spread awareness about homeless and abandoned kittens.

Some lesser known facts about kittens:
- Kittens can purr almost immediately after birth
- All kittens are born with blue eyes
- A kittens whiskers are as wide as it's body
- Looking at photos of kittens (or any cute animal) throughout the day is not only good for our mental health, but can make us more productive during the day

So take a few minutes to enjoy some cute kittens today!

07/10/2025

Excellent tick removal tips!

🦠 Have you found a tick on your pet? Ticks are unpleasant, but removing them promptly and properly helps prevent disease. Here's how to remove a tick safely:

1️⃣ Use fine-tipped tweezers – Grasp the tick as close to your dog’s skin as possible.

2️⃣ Pull straight out – Use steady, even pressure. Don’t twist or jerk, as it can cause parts to break off and stay in the skin.

3️⃣ Clean the area – Use soap and water or antiseptic on your dog’s skin and wash your hands thoroughly.

4️⃣ Dispose of the tick – Drop it in rubbing alcohol or seal it in a bag. Avoid squishing it!

5️⃣ Watch for signs – If you notice redness, swelling, or changes in your pet's behaviour, contact your veterinarian.

If you’re unsure or uncomfortable removing a tick, your veterinarian can help!

07/10/2025

Athena!! Sometimes the cuteness is just too much for words 😍

07/09/2025

The cuties just keep coming today! This is Laika, 1-part husky, 1-part parkour enthusiast, 100% floof.

07/09/2025

This very handsome boy is Dobby. He was curious about a job here as a greeter but decided that would disrupt his life/nap balance, so he turned down our offer. It's too bad, he would be purrr-fect for the position 😆

07/08/2025

If your pet is on a Hills Prescription diet, they are offering some pretty sweet rebates for the summer. These are available online or through myvetstore!