Brandon Animal Hospital

10/31/2025

🎃👻 Happy Halloween from all of us at Brandon Animal Hospital!

While you’re enjoying the spooky fun, don’t forget to keep your pets safe from common Halloween hazards — like candy, decorations, and costume discomforts. Check out some quick tips on keeping your furry friends safe tonight! 🐾

We’d also love to see your pets dressed up for the occasion (if they're willing) — share a photo of your pet’s Halloween costume in the comments below! 📸🐶🐱

10/22/2025

Happy (upcoming) Halloween everyone. Several BAH staff members submitted entries for a Brandon Animal Hospital "no-carve" pumpkin decorating contest. Please check out our entries and vote for your favorite, by leaving the number of your choice in the comments!
#1 - Sprinkle Donut by Aryal
#2 - Hocus Pocus Cauldron by Maddie
#3 - Bat Child Found in Cave by Dean
#4 - Gumball Machine by Sasha

10/14/2025

🐾 Happy National Veterinary Technician Week! 🐾

This week, we’re celebrating our incredible veterinary technicians Alexis, Beth, Caroline, Dean, and our technician students Hana and Indigo — the compassionate, skilled, and dedicated heroes who help keep your pets healthy and happy every day!

At Brandon Animal Hospital, our techs do it all — from assisting in surgeries, running lab tests, and taking radiographs, to drawing blood, monitoring anesthesia, and providing care for hospitalized patients. They comfort nervous pets, support our veterinarians, and go above and beyond to ensure each dog and cat receives the best possible care.

Their hard work, knowledge, and love for animals make an immeasurable difference in the lives of our patients and clients alike. 💚💙

Please join us in thanking our amazing veterinary technicians for everything they do to care for your furry family members! 🐶🐱❤️

09/26/2025

🐾 Rabies Awareness Week 🐾

This week is Rabies Awareness Week, and it’s the perfect reminder of how important prevention is. Rabies is a deadly disease that affects both animals and people, but the good news is that it’s 100% preventable with vaccination.

✔️ Keep your pets up to date on their rabies shots
✔️ Avoid contact with stray or wild animals
✔️ Report any suspicious wildlife to local authorities

Protect your pets, your family, and our community—schedule your pet’s rabies vaccination today. 🐶🐱

📞 Call us to book an appointment or check your pet’s vaccine status!

08/21/2025

🌟 A big THANK YOU to 7 Brew Coffee for brightening our day with a special delivery of drinks! ☕🐾 Our team at Brandon Animal Hospital truly appreciates your generosity (and the caffeine boost 😄). We’re so grateful for community partners like you who help keep our tails wagging! 💙

07/16/2025

We're reminded of the special bond we share with our furry friends—both here with us and those waiting at the Rainbow Bridge. Sometimes it feels that those waiting at the Rainbow Bridge are watching over us. 🌈 🐾 ❤️

07/03/2025

We will be closed on Friday, July 4th. We will be open Saturday, July 5th from 8 - Noon.

If your pet needs care over the holiday, please contact Emergency Veterinary & Specialty Services of Roanoke

We hope you and your family have a happy and safe 4th of July! 🎆🇺🇸

06/27/2025

🎆 **Fireworks & Fido Don’t Mix!** 🐾
**Help Your Dog Stay Calm This July 4th**

🚫 **Skip the Fireworks Show**
Leave your dog at home—fireworks can cause serious fear and stress.

🏠 **Create a Soothing Sanctuary**

* Play calming music (Ask Google or Alexa to play "Calming Music for Dogs")
* Add white noise: fan, fountain, or machine
* Close windows, draw curtains, and turn on lights to reduce light flashes

🤗 **Try a Compression Garment like a ThunderShirt**

* Mimics a calming hug (like swaddling a baby)

👂 **Minimize Noise**

* Use cotton balls in ears (temporarily and safely)

🐶 **Let Them Hide Safely**

* Never drag a dog out of hiding
* Encourage them gently with a favorite toy or treat

👥 **Comfort from You & Canine Friends**

* Stay nearby—your presence helps reduce anxiety

💊 **Ask Your Vet**

* Medications or supplements might help

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🧡 **Keep celebrations safe & fear free for your best friend!**

What would you like to learn to help your pets today?

05/30/2025

With our local schools getting out for Summer and the rain this past week ending, we are ready for the dog days of Summer! ☀️

If you have plans to travel with your pet, check in with us to make sure they are up to date on their preventions and vaccinations.

05/24/2025

We will be closed in observance of Memorial Day on Monday. We will reopen on Tuesday, May 27th at 8 am.

If you need emergency care, please contact Emergency Veterinary & Specialty Services of Roanoke

🇺🇸 We hope you and your family have a happy and safe Memorial day weekend 🇺🇸

03/12/2025

We will be closed from Noon to 1pm today for a staff meeting.