Salmon Brook Veterinary Hospital

08/18/2026

Louis has something important to share, and no it's not just his perfect sploot:

Salmon Brook is going to be closed today from 1pm-3pm for a meeting with our client service team, so keep this in mind if you were planning on stopping in to pick up medication or needed to call for an appointment. Our answering service will still be available in the event of an emergency.

Thank you for your patience and understanding!

08/11/2026

It’s a bitter sweet day at Salmon Brook, today is our large animal technician Ashley’s last day before she heads off to the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts!

Ashley has been working at Salmon Brook Veterinary Hospital for almost 19 years. She started right out of high school as a kennel assistant and moved to a part time large animal technician role in 2011. In 2012, Ashley graduated from Northwestern Connecticut Community College with her Associate’s Degree in Veterinary Technology, passed the VTNE to become a certified technician, and has been the full time technician for Dr. Weber — one of our large animal veterinarians — ever since.

Once Ashley graduates in 2030, she hopes to practice mixed animal medicine. While we will miss her dearly, we are so proud of her and can’t wait to cheer her on as she begins this next exciting chapter!

A big thank you to Drago's Kitchen for the most delicious BYO tacos and shortcakes! It was the perfect way to celebrate Ashley's last day and share something special with our staff.

08/05/2026

🍄With all the rain and humidity we’ve had lately, mushrooms are popping up everywhere — in yards, parks, and along walking trails. While some types of mushrooms are harmless, others can be highly toxic and even fatal to dogs and cats. A small nibble of the wrong species of mushroom can be dangerous. Symptoms of mushroom ingestion include vomiting, drooling, lethargy, trembling, or difficulty walking. If left untreated, ingestion of certain types of mushrooms can lead to severe gastrointestinal upset, seizures, liver or kidney failure, and even death.

How to keep pets safe:
🍄Check your yard regularly and remove any mushrooms you find.
🍄Keep dogs leashed in parks, on trails, or anywhere mushrooms have been spotted.
🍄Because mushrooms are notoriously difficult to identify, every mushroom ingestion should be treated as toxic until proven otherwise.

If you suspect your pet has eaten a mushroom, call ASPCA Animal Poison Control at 888-426-4435 right away. If possible, take a clear photo of the mushroom as this can help toxicologists and veterinarians determine the best course of action.

There are also helpful online communities, such as the Facebook group “Poisons Help; Emergency ID for Mushrooms & Plants,” where expert volunteers assist with identification. These resources are available to support poison control or your veterinarian, but they should never replace contacting a professional in an emergency!

Call Salmon Brook at 860-653-7238 with any questions

07/31/2026

Happy Friday!

Salmon Brook is going to be closing tomorrow, Saturday August 1st at 3:30 for our annual staff outing to the Farmington Polo Club. Please keep this is mind if you were planning on stopping by to pick up medication or needed to call us to schedule an appointment.

Have a great weekend!

07/23/2026

If you're a cat parent, you know firsthand that cats don't always think that we deserve their trust and affection in the same ways dogs do. While our dogs trust us implicitly and show it to us by leaning all of their bodyweight on us when we get home from work (or come back from leaving the room for 3 minutes) or by willingly choosing to be by our sides every waking moment, cats are a little more reserved with trusting and actually 𝙨𝙝𝙤𝙬𝙞𝙣𝙜 that they trust us.

The reality is that when our cats do trust us, the ways they show it to us are often overlooked. And yes, their trust and affection go beyond just being on their best behavior once they hear us crack open the canned food come breakfast time.

Check out this article to learn about 7 ways our kitties show us that they trust us. Have you seen your cats display any of these behaviors towards you?

https://paradepets.com/cats/strange-signs-cat-trust-you

07/17/2026

The hazy, smoky skies from the Canadian wildfires aren't just affecting us- they can affect our pets too. The smoke and haze is expected to lessen over the next several days, but taking a few extra precautionary steps until then can help your pets cope with it better:

🐾 Older pets, pets with respiratory or heart conditions, and brachycephalic breeds (dogs with smooshed faces- think Frenchies, Pugs, Bulldogs) may struggle more in poor air quality. Be extra vigilant of any signs of distress with these higher risk groups, such as wheezing, coughing, or lethargy after coming from spending time outside.

🐾Limit outdoor time to going outside for potty and then going back in the house.

🐾 Keep windows closed during hazier periods to reduce indoor smoke exposure- especially later in the day, where it tends to become hazier due to the heat and humidity.

🐾 Watch for coughing, wheezing, or even eye irritation especially after your pets have been outside.

If you have any questions or concerns, as always give us a call at 860-653-7238!

07/10/2026

🛑Stop what you're doing🛑

And look at this baby!

Luigi is an Italian Greyhound, and it's pretty rare to see them (and even full sized greyhounds) while they're still puppies. We couldn't help but jump at the opportunity to get some play and snuggles in after his vaccines. And just look at that face- who can blame us?!

07/03/2026

Salmon Brook Veterinary hopes you and your family have a happy 4th of July!

As a reminder, we will be closing at 5pm on Friday, the 3rd, and will be closed Saturday for the 4th. Call us at 860-653-7238 with any questions! We will be back open Monday morning at 7:30am.

Send a message to learn more

07/01/2026

🐱Our hospital remodel didn’t stop at the lobby!🐱

In addition to our separate dog/cat & exotics entrances and lobbies, we included cat-only exam rooms in the hospital’s facelift. These rooms are adjacent to the cat and exotics lobby to make sure our more sensitive patients have a calmer, quieter space to be in. These rooms include cozy hideaways where cats can settle in, decompress, and feel as calm as possible during their visit.

A big thank you to Moosha for modelling some of our wall cubbies so beautifully!

06/29/2026

4th of July is the kick start of our summer celebrations and while we enjoy the fireworks, our pets may not love them as much as we do.

July 4th is the day that consistently has the highest reports of lost pets across the US. Fireworks can send pets into a panic, making them much more likely to bolt from their yard or to even try and find a way to escape from inside the house. Here are some reminders for keeping your pets as safe as possible during the holiday's festivities:

🎆Keeping pets inside is the safest and most secure place for them to be during BBQs and fireworks. Play some gentle music or keep a TV on to help muffle some of the noise from parties or fireworks. Kongs filled with peanut butter or their favorite treats are also great distractions!
🎆We are in for some 100 degree weather later on this week and going into the weekend. While long walks or outdoor playtime can tire out pets and make them more eager to rest by the time the fireworks start in the evening, keep outdoor time to earlier in the morning when temps are still relatively cool.
🎆Make sure your pets are wearing collars with ID tags and that microchip information (such as changes of phone numbers or addresses) is up to date- just in case.
🎆Speak to your veterinarian about calming products or medications that can be prescribed to help your pet manage their firework anxiety.
🎆If your pets are mingling with party guests, keep them away from the food tables and garbage bins. Dogs will jump at the first opportunity to grab a corn cob, a rib bone or even a kabob skewer when no one is looking, and these become emergencies if they are ingested.

🎇Salmon Brook with be closing at 5pm on Friday the 3rd, and will be closed Saturday for the 4th, so don’t wait to have your pets meds refilled. Remember, we require 24 hour notice to have medication refilled. Call us at 860-653-7238 with any questions!