Salmon Brook Veterinary Hospital

11/09/2026

🐶🐱Let's get ready for Salmon Brook Veterinary Hospital's annual pet food drive!

We will be holding our pet food drive on Saturday, December 19th from 10:00am to 3:00pm, rain or shine. This year's cat and dog food donations will go to the Granby and Southwick Food Pantries, Suffield Community Aid, and Kane’s Krusade. Monetary donations will be going to Gerda’s Equine Rescue out of West Townshend VT. Gerda’s Equine Rescue (GER) is a non-profit 501©(3) that is committed to rescuing horses from slaughter so that they may live out their lives with dignity in loving homes. To date, they have rescued over 1,000 horses!

For those that wish to donate but will be unavailable for the drive, collections will begin on Monday, November 23rd and will continue through the month of December. We will have a storage container at the front of the hospital for food drop offs. You also have the option of having food delivered directly to Salmon Brook from Chewy. Canned food and bags of kibble under 30lbs are preferred at the request of the pantries and shelters. Please- no expired or opened bags of food.

As always, Salmon Brook will match food donations up to 3,000lbs. A huge thank you to Horses & Hounds (15 Mill Pond Drive in Granby) for offering to be an additional collection site!

Come support your local community and the pets that they love! Give us a call at 860-653-7238 or leave a comment with any questions.

10/30/2026

🎃Happy Halloween-eve!🎃

Do you dress your pets up? We would love to see them in the comments! Diane here wasn’t thrilled with wearing her costume, but we can’t argue with how cute she looks as a little skunk!

🍬Reminder to keep the treats reserved for humans. Chocolate, raisins, and sugar free candy (will sometimes have xylitol or birch bark extract in the ingredients) can be toxic and potentially deadly to pets. If you are going to be welcoming trick or treaters, it’s not a bad idea to keep anxious animals in a separate, quiet room or area of the house. Door bells, strangers coming and going and open doors are an opportunity for an anxious dog or cat to bolt.

Stay safe, everyone!

10/19/2026

🩺🐾Happy Veterinary Technician Week! 🩺🐾

This week, we're celebrating the incredible veterinary technicians who help make exceptional patient care possible at Salmon Brook Veterinary Hospital!

Our technicians wear many hats. They assist the doctors with examinations, give vaccines, collect and run blood samples, triage patients, identify emergencies, place catheters, monitor anesthesia and recovery, perform CPR, take radiographs, prepare medications, answer client questions, and provide comfort to our clients and their pets during some of life's most difficult moments. Caring for a wide variety of species from horses to dogs and cats and so much more, requires a unique combination of knowledge, adaptability, and compassion.

Behind every appointment and procedure is a team of dedicated technicians working tirelessly to ensure the highest standard of care. Their expertise, commitment, and kindness touch the lives of both our patients and their owners every single day!

Throughout the week, we'll be sharing a few ways we're celebrating our technicians. We hope you'll join us in recognizing all they do for our hospital, our patients, and our community.

If you know a veterinary technician, take a moment to thank them. Their work often happens behind the scenes, but the impact they make is immeasurable, and even a simple word of appreciation can mean so much. ❤️

10/06/2026

🐾Salmon Brook is accepting new clients 🐾

We know finding a veterinarian that you trust isn’t always easy, especially with some veterinary practices closing their doors or simply being unable to accommodate new clients and patients.

If you or someone you know is looking for a new veterinary team to establish care for your pets, Salmon Brook Veterinary Hospital is here and accepting new clients! Our dedicated team has been providing compassionate, high-quality care for dogs, cats, reptiles, pocket pets, and chickens and ducks since 1953.

With extended weekday hours, Saturday availability, and often same or next-day appointments, we make getting the care that your pets need as convenient as possible.

And don’t forget about our referral program! If you’re already part of the Salmon Brook family and refer a new client to us, you’ll receive a $25 discount, and the client you refer will receive $25 off too! It’s our way of saying thank you for trusting us enough to recommend our team. ❤️

Whether you’re looking for a new veterinarian, are a first time pet owner, or are simply looking for a second opinion, we’re here to help.

📞 Give us a call at 860-653-7238 to schedule an appointment!

09/23/2026

🍂Autumn has finally arrived!🍂

We're ready for colorful leaves, apple picking, and those cool New England mornings- but we should also be prepared for a few seasonal pet hazards.

Mushrooms & Acorns
🍄With cooler temps and increased moisture, mushrooms will begin popping up in yards, parks and wooded areas. CT is home to several toxic mushroom species and depending on the mushroom consumed, signs of toxicity can range from vomiting and diarrhea to seizures, liver and kidney failure, or even death. Keep your pets away from any mushrooms in your yard or along walking trails!
🌰Acorns contain toxics called tannins. Tannins may cause vomiting, diarrhea and kidney damage. Acorns can also cause an obstruction in their GI tract if eaten. Be sure to discourage your dogs from picking up or chewing on acorns during walks.

Rodenticides
🐭⚠️As it starts getting colder out, rodents will begin looking for warm places to shelter, which often leads to homeowners using rodenticides to keep them out of homes, garages and sheds. These products are designed to be palatable to rodents, which unfortunately makes them palatable to our dogs and cats as well. Even small amounts can result in internal bleeding, neurologic symptoms, seizures, and potentially death. Secondary poisoning is also possible if your dog or cat catches and eats a rodent that has consumed bait. Always keep rodenticides securely stored and prevent pets from accessing areas where you have put out rodenticide.

Seasonal Treats & Holiday Foods
🍽️Many holiday foods and seasonal treats can be dangerous for pets. Chocolate and candy are especially toxic, as are grapes, raisins, onions, alcohol and caffeine. Rich, fatty foods such as ham, gravy and stuffing can trigger pancreatitis, while cooked bones may splinter and lead to choking hazards and intestinal obstructions. Remind guests that sharing table scraps with you pets is not a good idea!

Fall Decor & Plants
🎃🌽🍂Popular autumn plants, including mums and autumn crocus can be toxic if ingested. Signs of toxicity range from mild GI upset to serious liver or kidney damage. Decorative corn and corn husks can also cause GI upset or intestinal obstructions. Potpourri and certain scented oils may irritate that mouth and GI tract. Keep seasonal decor safely out of your pet's reach.

🍂🐾Taking a few precautions during the fall season can help keep your pets safe. If you have any questions about potential toxin exposure, give Salmon Brook a call at 860-653-7238!

09/17/2026

Granby Police are going to be conducting training today from 8am to 2pm. The training is taking place on Canton Rd, which is about a mile away from Salmon Brook. Keep in mind that there may be heavier traffic and increased police presence in the area, as well as loud banging.

Thank you!

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09/11/2026

Today marks 25 years since the 9/11 terror attacks. Take a moment to pause and honor the nearly 3,000 lives lost, the first responders, and the K9 partners who worked tirelessly beside them. Their courage and sacrifice will never be forgotten.

09/09/2026

🍞🐈‍⬛Have you ever seen your cat doing their best impression of a loaf of bread? Loafing is a way that cats show you how relaxed, trusting and comfortable they are. It’s just a bonus that loafing happens to be ridiculously cute too!

🍞A full loaf- paws and tail tucked completely underneath them- means your cat feels completely safe and relaxed in their environment. Their legs being tucked under them means that they’re not prepared to run from or react to anything.
🍞A side loaf- belly is slightly exposed, either asleep or awake- is one of the strongest signs of trust. Cats won’t show their vulnerable bellies unless they feel totally safe and secure.
🍞A tail out loaf-paws tucked but tail out- shows that your cat is comfy, but they are casually remaining aware of what’s going on around them.

Share your cat’s best loaf in the comments, we would love to see them!

09/03/2026

Just a reminder that Salmon Brook is going to be closed on Monday, September 7th in honor of labor day! Keep this in mind if you were planning on calling for an appointment or to pick up medication.

Enjoy the extra day off!

08/26/2026

🐾Happy World Dog Day🐾

If it were up to us, every day would be World Dog Day-but we can at least celebrate today!

Every year on August 26th, we celebrate the incredible bond, joy, and companionship our dogs give us all year long. Today is the perfect opportunity to pause (or take 100 pauses!) to honor the pups who are already part of our families — and to reflect on the millions of dogs in shelters around the world still waiting for their chance to find a family of their own.

Drop a pic of your pup in the comments-we’d love to see who you’re celebrating!