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Fairview Veterinary Hospital Welcome to Fairview Veterinary Hospital's page! We're a proud member of Thrive! We see patients by appointment only.

Fairview Veterinary Hospital is a general practice Veterinary office treating dogs and cats. We provide dental care, many routine surgeries as well as some emergency surgeries. We also offer boarding for both dogs and cat which you can add on playtimes, baths and nail trims to your pets stay.

Due to unforeseen circumstances, our office will have reduced hours tomorrow, 10/31 from 8am-12pm. We will not have a do...
10/30/2026

Due to unforeseen circumstances, our office will have reduced hours tomorrow, 10/31 from 8am-12pm. We will not have a doctor on staff so if your pet needs to be seen, we recommend calling Animal Hospital of Pittsford or other Urgent Care facilities this weekend. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. We will resume normal hours on 11/2!

🐱💚 Happy National Cat Day — October 29! 💚🐱 Today is all about celebrating the wonderful, quirky, independent, and someti...
10/29/2026

🐱💚 Happy National Cat Day — October 29! 💚🐱

Today is all about celebrating the wonderful, quirky, independent, and sometimes downright silly cats who make our lives better!

From the early-morning zoomies to the perfectly timed lap naps, our feline friends have a special way of keeping us entertained and filling our homes with love. 🐾

National Cat Day is also a great reminder to give your kitty a little extra attention and make sure they're staying healthy:

🩺 Keep up with regular wellness exams
🦷 Don't forget about dental health
⚖️ Maintain a healthy weight
🎾 Provide plenty of playtime and enrichment
💉 Stay current on recommended vaccines and parasite prevention
❤️ Pay attention to changes in appetite, behavior, litter box habits, or activity level

And, of course… give them an extra treat, a favorite toy, or a few more head scratches today! 🥰

🐾 Whether your cat is a cuddler, a window watcher, a professional napper, or the ruler of the household, we’re celebrating them today!

📸 **Share a picture of your favorite feline in the comments and let us know what makes them so special!** 🐱👇

🍫🐶 Chocolate and Dogs: A Dangerous Combination! 🐾 With Halloween, the holidays, and sweet treats around the corner, it’s...
10/28/2026

🍫🐶 Chocolate and Dogs: A Dangerous Combination! 🐾

With Halloween, the holidays, and sweet treats around the corner, it’s important to remember that chocolate can be toxic to dogs. Even a small amount may cause illness, depending on the type of chocolate, the amount eaten, and your dog’s size.

🚨 Why is chocolate dangerous?
Chocolate contains theobromine and caffeine, substances that dogs process much more slowly than people do. Dark chocolate, baking chocolate, and cocoa powder generally contain higher concentrations and can be especially dangerous.

⚠️ Signs of chocolate toxicity may include:
• Vomiting or diarrhea
• Increased thirst or urination
• Restlessness or hyperactivity
• Rapid heart rate
• Tremors
• Seizures
• In severe cases, potentially life-threatening complications

🍫 What should you do if your dog eats chocolate?

Don't wait for symptoms to appear. Contact your veterinarian or a pet poison control service right away. Be prepared to provide your dog's weight, the type and amount of chocolate consumed, and approximately when it happened. Keep the packaging if you have it—it can provide important information.

🚫 Don't induce vomiting unless specifically instructed by a veterinary professional.

🐾 Prevention is the best protection: Keep chocolate, candy, baked goods, and cocoa products securely stored where curious paws can't reach them. Don't forget about purses, backpacks, countertops, and children's trick-or-treat bags!

❤️ A few seconds of prevention can help prevent a very scary emergency.

Share this post with another dog parent—because when it comes to chocolate, it's better to be safe than sorry! 🍫🐕

🐾 Ultrasound Services at Our Hospital! 🩺💙Sometimes our furry friends need a little extra help to get to the bottom of wh...
10/27/2026

🐾 Ultrasound Services at Our Hospital! 🩺💙

Sometimes our furry friends need a little extra help to get to the bottom of what’s going on, and we’re here to help!

We’re happy to offer ultrasound services performed by Dr. Rodriguez! 🐶🐱

🔎 How does it work? Dr. Rodriguez performs the ultrasound and captures the images needed to help evaluate your pet’s condition. Those images are then sent to a board-certified radiologist for review, helping provide an expert interpretation of the findings.

💙 Your pet’s comfort is our priority! Our team is right there to help keep your pet comfortable and monitor how they’re tolerating the procedure throughout the ultrasound.

🐾 Have a nervous, wiggly, or extra-anxious pet? No worries! For pets who need a little extra help staying calm and comfortable, we can safely use sedation when appropriate. This helps reduce stress for your pet while allowing us to obtain the images needed for evaluation.

We want every patient to feel as safe and comfortable as possible while receiving the care they need. ❤️

📞 Have questions about our ultrasound services or wondering if an ultrasound might benefit your pet? Give us a call — our team is happy to help!

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📢🐾 Hospital Closure Notice 🐾📢 Please note that our hospital will be closed on Monday, October 26, from 12:00 PM–2:00 PM ...
10/26/2026

📢🐾 Hospital Closure Notice 🐾📢

Please note that our hospital will be closed on Monday, October 26, from 12:00 PM–2:00 PM for a staff hospital meeting.

📵 During this time, our phones will also be turned off, and we will be unable to answer calls or assist with appointments or other requests.

We will resume our normal business hours and phone service after the meeting. Thank you for your understanding as our team takes this time to meet, learn, and work together to provide the best care possible for you and your pets! 🐶🐱💚

Thank you for your patience and understanding! 🐾

🐾❤️ National Pit Bull Awareness Day — October 24 ❤️🐾 October is National Pit Bull Awareness Month, and October 24 is Nat...
10/24/2026

🐾❤️ National Pit Bull Awareness Day — October 24 ❤️🐾

October is National Pit Bull Awareness Month, and October 24 is National Pit Bull Awareness Day—a time to celebrate these dogs and promote responsible pet ownership, education, and understanding.

Pit bull-type dogs are often wonderful companions who can be playful, affectionate, loyal, and full of personality. Like every dog, their individual temperament is shaped by many factors, including genetics, socialization, training, environment, and life experiences.

This month, let’s celebrate our pit bull-type companions by:

🐶 Providing regular veterinary care and preventive health care
🎾 Giving them plenty of exercise, enrichment, and opportunities to play
❤️ Using positive, consistent training and socialization
🏡 Providing a safe and comfortable home environment
🦮 Practicing responsible handling and leash safety
🏷️ Keeping identification tags and microchip information up to date

Most importantly, remember that every dog is an individual. Get to know the personality, needs, and preferences of the dog in front of you—and give them the care and respect they deserve.

🐾 Here’s to all the pitties, mixes, and pit bull-type dogs bringing love, laughter, and plenty of tail wags into our lives!

❤️ Share a photo of your favorite pittie below! 📸🐶

10/23/2026

RECALL ALERT: Wedgewood Pharmacy LLC is voluntarily recalling nearly 4,000 compounded veterinary medications within expiry at the provider/customer level due to potential potency issues.

The affected products were shipped between February 18, 2026 and October 6, 2026 to veterinary practices, pharmacies, and other customers nationwide in the U.S. A complete list of affected products (including powders, pastes, oral suspensions, injectables, ophthalmic ointments and solutions, ear solutions and suspensions, topical sprays, and gels), lot numbers, and expiration dates are available at www.wedgewood.com/recall-lookup/. The products involved are intended for companion, equine, exotic, zoo, wildlife, and aquatic animals. They are not intended for use in food-producing animals. READ MORE: https://bit.ly/4BdaW34

🧦 Pepper vs. The Sock: A Tale of Bad Decisions 🐶😂Pepper recently made a very important discovery:Socks are apparently de...
10/23/2026

🧦 Pepper vs. The Sock: A Tale of Bad Decisions 🐶😂

Pepper recently made a very important discovery:

Socks are apparently delicious. 🤦‍♀️🧦

Unfortunately, Pepper took his love of laundry a little too far and swallowed one! Thankfully, we caught it and were able to induce vomiting before that sock could make its way further into his digestive tract. ❤️

Why is this a big deal? Swallowed socks, underwear, toys, and other foreign objects can cause a gastrointestinal blockage, which can be very serious and may require surgery.

So, a friendly reminder from Pepper:

🐾 Laundry belongs in the hamper — not in your dog's belly.
🐾 Keep socks, underwear, and small objects out of reach.
🐾 If your dog swallows something they shouldn't, contact your veterinarian right away.
🐾 Never try to make your pet vomit at home unless your veterinarian specifically tells you to.

Luckily, Pepper is doing just fine and is back to being his adorable self. ❤️

As for that sock? Let's just say it has officially been retired from active duty. 😂🧦

Stay safe, friends — and keep an eye on those sneaky sock thieves! 🐶🐾

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🎃🐾 Tricks & Treats: A Halloween Guide for Pets! 👻 Halloween is full of spooky surprises—but not everything that looks li...
10/22/2026

🎃🐾 Tricks & Treats: A Halloween Guide for Pets! 👻

Halloween is full of spooky surprises—but not everything that looks like a treat is safe for our furry friends! This year, let’s make sure our pets get the treats and avoid the tricks. 🧡

👻 TRICKS TO AVOID:

🚫 Glow sticks & glow jewelry — Pets may chew on them, which can cause mouth irritation, drooling, and stomach upset.

🚫 Small plastic toys & decorations — These can become choking hazards or cause dangerous intestinal blockages if swallowed.

🚫 Candy 🍫 — Chocolate, sugar-free candy containing xylitol, raisins, and other sweets can be dangerous or toxic to pets. Keep the candy stash safely out of reach!

🧡 TREATS TO GIVE:

🐾 Pet-safe treats — Let your furry friend enjoy their own special Halloween snack instead of sharing human candy.

🏷️ Updated ID tags — Make sure your pet's identification tags and microchip information are current. Halloween can mean lots of open doors and unexpected opportunities for escape!

👻 Comfortable costumes — If your pet enjoys dressing up, choose a costume without headpieces or loose, dangling parts that could interfere with breathing, vision, movement, or become a chewing hazard.

🎃 Keep Halloween fun and safe! A little preparation means your pets can enjoy the festivities without the scary surprises.

🐶🐱 What’s your pet dressing up as this Halloween? Share a photo with us! 👇🧡

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Did you know that new clients receive their first exam free?! Also, current clients who refer a friend or family member ...
10/21/2026

Did you know that new clients receive their first exam free?! Also, current clients who refer a friend or family member to us will receive a $50 credit as a thank you from us! Give us a call or head to our website to schedule something today 💕🐾

*Exclusions apply, call the hospital for more details*

Address

6735 Pittsford Palmyra Road
Fairport, NY
14450

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 6pm
Tuesday 8am - 6pm
Wednesday 8am - 6pm
Thursday 8am - 6pm
Friday 8am - 5pm
Saturday 8am - 2pm

Telephone

(585) 223-0940

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