Poultney Veterinary Hospital

Poultney Veterinary Hospital We are a full service Veterinary clinic in beautiful Poultney, VT. Dr. Johnson and staff are available to care for your veterinary medical and surgical needs.

Welcome to Vermont, Half Pint! This cute brindled spaniel mix made the long haul up from Texas a few weeks ago, and is e...
08/23/2025

Welcome to Vermont, Half Pint! This cute brindled spaniel mix made the long haul up from Texas a few weeks ago, and is enjoying settling into her new home. We just love her floofy tail and quirky smile 😊

Did you know that both dogs & cats can get uterus infections?! 🐩🐈When cats or dogs go through a heat (called estrus), th...
08/22/2025

Did you know that both dogs & cats can get uterus infections?! 🐩🐈

When cats or dogs go through a heat (called estrus), the hormone progesterone readies the uterus for potential babies by thickening the uterus lining, increasing blood flow and making everything "juicy". Progesterone also suppresses the immune system a little bit.

After repeated heats over the years, repeated effects of progesterone cause multiple benign fluid-filled cysts to form (called cystic endometrial hyperplasia). Extra fluid in a warm, enclosed environment, coupled with reduced immune function? That's a recipe for an infection!

Most pets with pyometra (the fancy word for a uterus infection) display vague signs of decreased appetite and energy, with perhaps some vomiting or discharge from the v***a. ANY intact, older female with vague signs should have an ultrasound to rule out pyometra.

This pus-filled uterus was removed from an elderly cat several weeks ago (NOT the kitty pictured, that is just a cute stock photo). This infected uterus weighed over 1 lb!

Murdoch is very generously helping us advertise Zoetis PetCare Rewards, a voluntary reward program that helps pet owners...
08/20/2025

Murdoch is very generously helping us advertise Zoetis PetCare Rewards, a voluntary reward program that helps pet owners accrue points that can be redeemed for savings on products like Librela and Solensia anti-pain vaccines, Revolution flea/tick/deworming medication, Convenia antibiotic injection, and Cerenia anti-nausea medication.

If your pet is going to use these medications, consider signing up for free! https://www.zoetispetcare.com/rewards

Creature ID time: Is this a hedgehog? A sea urchin? A sandworm from the planet Arrakis??Nope, just a dog after trying to...
08/15/2025

Creature ID time: Is this a hedgehog? A sea urchin? A sandworm from the planet Arrakis??

Nope, just a dog after trying to eat a porcupine.

And yes, at least one staff member developed a blister after pulling quills with a pair of hemostats for over 70 minutes.

Hey-yo, guess what fun bugs we found today under the microscope?! Ear mites!These contagious parasitic arachnids are rel...
08/14/2025

Hey-yo, guess what fun bugs we found today under the microscope?! Ear mites!

These contagious parasitic arachnids are related to ticks. But instead of sucking blood and spreading bacterial infections like Lyme, ear mites are confined to-- you guessed it-- the ears, feeding on dead skin and oils. Ear mites are passed via direct contact, usually from siblings or housemates, but luckily easily treated with an ear cleaning and certain types of topical flea/tick preventions.

Do you think these guys are gross, or grossly interesting like most of our staff? 😄

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08/12/2025

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We are mourning the unexpected passing of W. Scott MacLachlan DVM. He left this world while working in his garden, one o...
08/07/2025

We are mourning the unexpected passing of W. Scott MacLachlan DVM.

He left this world while working in his garden, one of his favorite places.

His wonderful spirit is now free from its tired, broken body. He is off to begin a new adventure and we know he will live his next life as fully as he did his last. He will be missed by
all who knew him.

There will be a Celebration of Life for Scott on August 30, 2025 from 1-3 pm at the Poultney Vermont American Legion.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in his name to the Rutland County Humane Society, 765 Stevens Lane, Pittsfield, VT 05763

Lucie was such a sweet, brave girl for her wellness visit yesterday. We are thrilled to say she is 100% perfect 🥰
08/05/2025

Lucie was such a sweet, brave girl for her wellness visit yesterday. We are thrilled to say she is 100% perfect 🥰

This young fellow was found on Rt. 30 in Poultney just now. He is wearing a red collar but no tags or microchip. He is h...
08/05/2025

This young fellow was found on Rt. 30 in Poultney just now. He is wearing a red collar but no tags or microchip. He is headed to RCHS now, but thought we would put the word out so the owner can find him!

UPDATE: This pretty girl has found her new home! Let's wish her the best :) So.....with our local Humane Society overflo...
08/04/2025

UPDATE: This pretty girl has found her new home! Let's wish her the best :)

So.....with our local Humane Society overflowing with cats currently, we decided to offer this sweet but scared girl for adoption here! She is 2 years old and came from a household with other cats, so we presume she gets along with them, but have no idea how she feels about dogs. She is ready to be named, loved and move into an approved home (we will ask for veterinary references). Her adoption fee is $110, which is the same as the Humane Society. 100% of this is put into our Community Care Fund to be used to help defray the costs associated with her medical care. She seems to be completely healthy, is FeLV/FIV tested negative and is now spayed and vaccinated. If you're interested, please call to schedule a visit with her!

Apparently Murdock had a rough weekend!
08/04/2025

Apparently Murdock had a rough weekend!

Address

330 East Main Street
Poultney, VT
05764

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm
Saturday 8am - 12pm

Telephone

+18022879292

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