Galena Veterinary Hospital

30/07/2025

There is a common misconception that we do not have ticks in the Reno/Sparks area. Unfortunately, that is untrue, and we do have them here. While we are lucky and do not have as many as other parts of the country, it is something we need to be aware of as we have seen a dramatic increase in recent years.

Protecting your pet with a veterinary approved, effective and safe flea/tick preventative will help keep them happy and healthy.

Give us a call or send a text if you would like to get these for your pet or if you have any questions.

23/07/2025

Have you seen these pieces of grass around your yard or on your walks? These are foxtails and are common in our area. They can also look like a longer, bushier piece of grass as well.

If you see these in your yard, get rid of them right away. If you see them on your walks or hikes, try to keep your dog away from them, if possible.

They can get into ears and paws quickly and can then migrate. In an attempt to get it out, an infection can develop. If a dog chews on them, they can get stuck in the throat or gingiva. They are also commonly found in the nose.

We have already seen numerous dogs come in with foxtails and they are drying out more now. When that happens, they tend to grab on more readily.

18/07/2025

Here are the upcoming Saturdays that we will be open. We are open from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm each of these days. They fill up quickly, so please schedule in advance for wellness visits.
July 26th
August 9th
August 23rd
September 6th

We will be closed Monday, September 1st in observance of Labor Day.

If your pet has an emergency while we are closed, please call the Animal Emergency and Specialty Center for treatment:
6425 S. Virginia St., Reno 89511 -- (775) 851-3600

02/07/2025

Give us a call or text today or tomorrow if your dog is scared of fireworks and needs some anxiety medication to help them out.
Also:
-Make sure they are wearing their collars with your phone number on it, if they are going to be going outside.
-If possible, keep them indoors with the TV on and/or the radio playing.
-If you are heading out camping, please make sure towards the evening when the fireworks are going to start going off that they are secure. Dogs who are scared will try to run away from them to protect themselves and it may be difficult to catch them. There are numerous dogs each year that get lost during 4th of July due to fireworks. Please plan ahead.

30/06/2025

We will be closed Friday, July 4th in observance of Independence Day. We will reopen Monday, July 7th with our normal hours.

We hope you all have a fun and safe weekend!

25/06/2025

We wanted to take a minute to send out a huge thank you to Miss Lake Tahoe, Chloe Menzies for putting together these awesome bags for the homeless community.

The time, effort and thought showed in the numerous bags she made. Thank you, Chloe for being an incredibly caring person and donating these items to our community.

14/06/2025

Here are the upcoming Saturdays that we will be open. We are open from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm each of these days. They fill up quickly, so please schedule in advance for wellness visits.
June 21st
July 12th
July 26th
August 9th

We will be closed Friday July 4th in observance of Independence Day.

If your pet has an emergency while we are closed, please call the Animal Emergency and Specialty Center for treatment:
6425 S. Virginia St., Reno 89511 -- (775) 851-3600

24/05/2025

We will be closed this Monday, May 26th in observance of
Memorial Day.
We hope you all have a safe weekend.

12/05/2025

FREE PET WELLNESS CLINIC RETURNS TO RENO FOR
FAMILIES IN NEED

~The clinic will take place from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the St. Vincent's Dining Room parking lot, 325 Valley Rd., Reno, and will serve pets on a first-come, first-served basis.
~ Services will include:
- Basic veterinary examinations
- Vaccinations
- Microchipping
- Spay/neuter vouchers
- Pet food and supplies
- Human flu shots

Galena Veterinary Hospital has been a long-standing partner in this effort. We have provided care for 929 pets across 11 wellness clinics in Reno. In addition to offering veterinary services, our team has helped collect over $30,000 in pet food donations, contributed more than $11,300 worth of volunteer hours, and facilitated cash contributions exceeding $1,590.

Additional support comes from Catholic Charities of Northern Nevada, Nevada Humane Society, Washoe County Housing and Homeless Services and Northern Nevada Public Health.

For more information, visit www.petsofthehomeless.org or contact [email protected]

Feeding Pets of the Homeless is the first national organization focused exclusively on feeding and providing veterinary care to pets of people experiencing homelessness.

20/04/2025

Happy Easter! 🐰
We hope you all have a great holiday.
Remember to keep those chocolate filled Easter baskets out of your pet's reach.

04/04/2025

We will be closed today from 12:15 to 2:00 pm for a staff meeting.
So sorry for any inconvenience.

20/03/2025

Happy First Day of Spring!! 🌼🌹🌷💐