Stoneledge Animal Hospital

10/08/2025

You may have heard one of the doctors talk about your pet's Body Condition Score, but what even is that?
Body Condition Score (BCS) is a screening tool veterinarians use to help evaluate the level of fat mass on your pet and determine if they are over- or underconditioned. They take in the visual appearance of your pet as well as feel a few key areas on your pet where fat commonly accumulates and give a number score out of 9.
You can also monitor your pet's BCS at home with these helpful guides! We can give you a tutorial the next time you are in with your pet and let you know where your pet falls on the scale.

10/06/2025

This week is World Pet Obesity Week!
In their annual Pet Obesity & Nutrition Opinion Survey, the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention (APOP) has found that pet parents seem to be a little more conscious of the fact that their pets are overweight or obese.
Even here in our clinic, we have had more pet parents say during their wellness exams that one of their concerns is their pet's weight. This is a huge step in the right direction in helping pets live longer and happier lives!

10/05/2025

Various hunting seasons are going on now that it is officially fall. Be sure to dress yourself and your pup up in blaze orange if you live and walk in rural areas.
🔶Be safe, be seen🔶

10/03/2025

The temperatures have been a bit on the summer-y side earlier this week but it is in fact fall y'all 🍂
Expect a bit of an increase in tick activity as it is the time of year that adult tickswill be seeking a bloodmeal before the cold winds of winter blow in.
Is your pet set with their flea and tick prevention? Stop by to stock up or visit our online pharmacy https://stoneledgeanimalhospital.covetruspharmacy.com/

10/01/2025

We will be closing at 5pm today instead of the usual 7pm. We apologize for any inconvenience.

09/30/2025

School has started, which makes your to-do-list that much longer 📝
Enjoy one less errand with automatic shipments of pet food, treats and supplements from ProPlanVetDirect.com!
Be sure to enter our clinic code OKR4D to get started.

09/28/2025

Today is World Rabies Day 🌍
One of the most common things we hear when chatting with folks about vaccines is: "My cat/dog never goes outside, so is this vaccine really needed?"
Rabies is the only vaccine that is mandated by state law, and unfortunately, being indoors does not necessarily protect them from Rabies. In fact, this past year alone we have had several patients come in after a bat had been found in their house for post-exposure exam and Rabies booster.

09/26/2025

POV: Your dog finds the biggest stick ever...
Spoiler alert: it’s your rake. 😂🐶

09/26/2025

ATTENTION
FDA Advisory: Samples of Darwin’s Natural Pet Products dog food made by Arrow Reliance, Inc. tested positive for Listeria, Salmonella and L. mono. The FDA conducted this testing as part of follow up on a consumer complaint.
Follow the link in the original post for more details!

FDA Advisory: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is cautioning pet owners that one FDA sample of Darwin’s Natural Pet Products dog food made by Arrow Reliance, Inc. tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes (L. mono) and a second FDA sample tested positive for Salmonella and L. mono. The FDA conducted this testing as part of follow up on a consumer complaint.

Affected products are sold online through a subscription service in frozen 2-pound packages and consist of certain lots of Darwin’s BioLogics All-Natural & Grain-Free Beef Recipe for Dogs. MORE: https://bit.ly/4pLQYH6

The affected varieties and lot codes are:

🔵 Darwin’s Natural Pet Products BioLogics All-Natural & Grain-Free Beef Recipe for Dogs; Lot 11895, MFG Date: Jul 29, 2025
🔵 Darwin’s Natural Pet Products BioLogics All-Natural & Grain-Free Beef Recipe for Dogs; Lot 11826, MFG Date: Jul 07, 2025

09/25/2025

Did you know that some dogs, such as those that are solid white in color, double-merle, or piebald, are often born deaf?
It turns out the same cells that produce the pigment for skin/fur color, called melanocytes, also aid in the proper development of the inner ear.
Whether they are born that way or develop deafness through old age or other means, deaf dogs can live just as rich, full lives as any other dog!

09/24/2025

Stoneledge Animal Hospital will be closing at 5pm today instead of the usual 7pm. We apologize for any inconvenience.

09/23/2025

Stoneledge Animal Hospital will be closing from noon to 2pm for a staff meeting.
We appreciate your understanding 🐶