Animal Hospital of Orleans

08/10/2026

We’ll be closed from 12:30-1:30 today for a staff meeting.

Please call CCVS at 508-759-525 if you have an emergency. Thank you!

08/07/2026

Hot weather = a reminder to watch out for blue-green algae!

With the heat we've been having, ponds and lakes can become a potential danger for our dogs. Blue-green algae (cyanobacteria) can grow rapidly in warm, stagnant water and can be extremely toxic—even in small amounts.

Keep your dog away from water that:
• Looks like green paint, pea soup, or spilled algae
• Has a thick scum or floating mats on the surface
• Looks unusually cloudy or discolored
• Has a strong, unpleasant odor

And remember—you can't always tell if a body of water is dangerous just by looking at it. After your dog swims you should always rinse them off with clean water.

Look for signs of toxicity if you think the water was questionable. Toxicity can develop quickly and may include vomiting, diarrhea, weakness, tremors, difficulty breathing, seizures, or collapse.

When it's hot, stick to clean, safe water sources and bring plenty of fresh drinking water along for your adventures.

A little caution can help keep summer fun Fear Free and worry free!



See the link below for current water quality and alerts!

https://www.mass.gov/info-details/interactive-beach-water-quality-dashboard?fbclid=IwVERDUATjOCFwZG9mBWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAABHsrcEIkENyw7wgvXMTvTN5qMmfZG1wqwBkWlEcpcT_b2uwuJvpcOMszJMg9e_aem_jv_oPCi0z6BfF4J34XIDWA

DPH's Interactive Beaches Dashboard provides water quality testing results for the current beach season. It will tell you which beaches are open or posted with "No Swimming" advisory signs. If a beach is posted, do not swim or enter the water at that location to avoid risk of illness.

08/06/2026

Betty stopped by to brighten our day, and we’d say she succeeded! That happy smile and fluffy face made everyone fall in love 🐾

08/04/2026

A big thank you to Scraggly Chestnut’s owner for this wonderful update!

“Thank you all so much for helping Scraggly! He’s like a brand-new cat since his dental procedure. He even lets us brush him now! He’s eating perfectly and always cleans his bowl. It is wonderful to see him playing again and showing off his true personality. We truly cannot thank you enough for giving us our happy boy back, and we are so grateful for your incredible kindness, compassion, and dedication to animals (including humans).
I hope you have an amazing day. We look forward to our next visit!
Erin, Chris and Scraggly”

08/01/2026

We know… talking about p**p isn’t exactly glamorous. But your pet’s p**p can tell us a LOT about their health!

Routine f***l testing is an important part of your pet’s wellness care because intestinal parasites don’t always cause obvious symptoms. Your pet can look perfectly healthy while still carrying a parasite.

A simple f***l test can help us:
🐾 Detect parasites early
🐾 Protect your pet from potential health problems
🐾 Catch issues before they become bigger problems
🐾 Help protect the people and other pets in your home

And even pets who are on regular parasite prevention can benefit from routine screening. Prevention is incredibly important, but no product is 100% effective.

The best part? F***l testing is a simple, non-invasive way to gather important information about your pet’s health—without adding unnecessary stress to their visit. That fits right in with our Fear Free approach: finding ways to provide excellent care while keeping the experience as comfortable and low-stress as possible.

So the next time we ask you to bring in a fresh stool sample, remember—it may not be the most glamorous part of pet parenting, but it’s a small step that can make a big difference.

Small sample. Big impact. Less stress. Healthier pets.

***lTesting

07/30/2026

Nothing says arriving in style quite like pulling up to your vet visit in a convertible! ☀️

Sailor loves cruising with her dad, and she was more than happy to strike a pose for the camera ❤️

07/28/2026

Our veterinary intern Isabella is here for the summer, and we think she’s already mastered one of the most important skills—puppy snuggles!

At our Fear Free certified hospital, a little extra love helps make every visit less stressful and a lot more fun ❤️🐾

07/23/2026

If you’ve got a Pug, and it needs a hug, bring it to see Joanne, our number one Pug fan!

We almost couldn’t get her to let this one go 🤣

07/22/2026

Closing Early Tonight

Just a friendly reminder that we will be closing early at 6:30 PM tonight.

If your pet is experiencing an emergency after we close, please contact CCVS -at 508-759-5125.

Thank you for your understanding!

07/21/2026

Had to share this new photo of our puppy friend, Mia ❤️

Thanks again to Jeremiah for his amazing photo skills!