Pocono Peak Veterinary Center

10/31/2025

In Halloween Spirt, Jess and Shannon dressed up as our Nurses Carol and Cathy 😂

10/31/2025

Let the Halloween Costumes Commence 🎃

We LOVE HOWL-O-WEEN, and we hope you and your pets come in costume today!

10/17/2025

Today is the last day of Vet Tech Appreciation Week. Our team have enjoyed special treats each day - Monday bagels and coffee, Tuesday an ice cream bar, Wednesday Chick-Fill-A with cupcakes, Thursday smoothies from Tropical Smoothie Cafe, what will today bring? We love our team and celebrate each and everyone of them whether a certified tech or not this week. If you see one of them please thank them for their work and dedication to helping your furkids 💜🐾🥰

10/14/2025

This week we celebrate our veterinary technicians! We are blessed to have an amazing team of ladies who do countless things to help make every client and pet feel cared for and loved. Their creativity, compassion and passion inspires us all. Plus they are a heck of a lot of fun to work with!! Thank you! 🐾💕

09/06/2025

https://theconversation.com/cats-can-get-dementia-too-here-are-the-eight-signs-to-look-out-for-263148

This topic came up a few times last week with some patients so this is a timely piece.

Feline dementia is thought to affect almost half of cats over the age of 15.

08/21/2025

Behind the scenes here at Pocono Peak, we have some exciting new updates coming soon! 👀

08/13/2025

These cuties came in for first visit and vaccines today. These are field trial bred dogs, 4 of them are still available. Contact Gary Guz stables if interested 💜🐾

07/29/2025

With the weather climbing back up to the high 90's and the humidity adding onto the heat index in our area, we just wanted to take a moment to talk about a silent killer: Heat Stroke

🚨 URGENT: PROTECT YOUR PUP FROM HEATSTROKE! 🚨

Our furry friends can't sweat like we do, making them highly susceptible to overheating.

KNOW THE SIGNS – ACT FAST!
Even a few minutes too long in the sun or a hot car can be deadly. Look out for these symptoms:

excessive panting

difficulty breathing

drooling

staggering or disorientation

vomiting

diarrhea

bright red or pale gums

seizures

collapse

What to do if you suspect heatstroke:

MOVE IMMEDIATELY: Get your dog into a cool, shaded area.

COOL DOWN SLOWLY: Apply cool (NOT ice cold) water to their belly, armpits, and groin. You can also use wet towels. Offer small amounts of cool water to drink.

NEVER use ice water: This can cause their blood vessels to constrict and actually hinder cooling.

SEEK VETERINARY CARE: Even if they seem to recover, internal damage can occur. Get to the vet ASAP!

PREVENTION IS KEY!

NEVER leave your dog in a parked car, even for a minute, even with windows cracked. The temperature inside can rise rapidly!

Limit exercise during hot hours. Walk your dog early in the morning or late in the evening.

Provide plenty of fresh, cool water at all times.

Ensure access to shade when outdoors.

Pavement gets HOT! If you can't hold your hand on the pavement for 5 seconds, it's too hot for their paws.

Consider cooling vests or mats for breeds prone to overheating (brachycephalic breeds like bulldogs, pugs, and boxers are especially vulnerable).

Let's keep our beloved companions safe and happy during this heatwave! Share this post to spread awareness. ❤️🐾

07/26/2025

It is DOG PHOTOGRAPHY DAY!

Show us your pets' best photos in the comments!

07/10/2025

It's National Kitten Day!

Don't have one? Head on over to your local shelter and Adopt one (or two)!

Then take a picture and share in the comment section so we can see your new fur baby!

07/08/2025

We are honored to have been nominated again this year for Best Veterinarian in the Poconos. You can vote everyday. We would appreciate your vote and thank you for trusting us to care for your furkids. 💜🐾🥰

Check it out now!

06/26/2025

Power is restored and fully up and running 💜🐾🥳