Wood River Animal Hospital

07/09/2026

⚠️ Scam Alert for Pet Owners ⚠️

We want to make our community aware of a scam unfortunately targeting families with lost pets.

Scammers are monitoring social media for lost pet posts and then contacting owners while pretending to be Wood River Animal Hospital or another local veterinary hospital or animal shelter. They may claim they have found your pet and demand a large payment before you can be reunited.

Please do not provide payment or personal information to anyone making these claims.

If you receive a call like this, hang up and contact us/the clinic directly using the phone number listed on our/their website or your previous records to verify the information.

Please help protect other pet owners by sharing this post. ❤️🐾

06/30/2026

We had a BLAST! 🫧 🐾

06/25/2026

06/09/2026

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has confirmed the first US cases of New World screwworm (NWS) in Texas and New Mexico. NWS is a serious pest that can affect livestock, pets, wildlife, and, in rare cases, people.

At this time, no additional detections have been reported. USDA and Texas animal health officials have launched an aggressive response aimed at containing and eradicating the pest.

According to Rhode Island State Veterinarian Dr. Scott Marshall, the risk to Rhode Island is currently considered low. The state receives relatively few livestock shipments from southern border states, and the pest is not expected to survive winter temperatures. However, Dr. Marshall notes that the most likely route of introduction into New England would be through an infested dog or cat, particularly rescue animals imported from southern states or directly from Mexico. Rhode Island veterinarians are encouraged to remain vigilant and consider NWS as a differential diagnosis when examining recently imported animals with suspicious wounds or lesions.

New World screwworm is a reportable disease. Veterinarians who suspect a case should contact the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management's Division of Agriculture and Animal Health for assistance with diagnosis and confirmation.

Additional information about New World screwworm is available at Screwworm.gov.

05/19/2026

At least nine wild animals have tested positive for rabies in Rhode Island over the past two months, and the state Department of Health is pushing information to keep people safe. See link below ⬇️

📸 Photo courtesy of Ammee Smith, WWWRC

05/19/2026

As you enjoy the long weekend with family, BBQs, and celebrations, don’t forget to keep your furry family members safe too!

💊 Now is also a great time to request calming medications if your pet may need extra support during holiday festivities or upcoming fireworks. Please contact us before the holiday so we can help plan ahead.

Wood River Animal Hospital will be closed on Memorial Day in observance of the holiday. If your pet experiences an emergency, please call or go directly to:

• Ocean State Veterinary Specialists
• Pieper Veterinary
• Veterinary Urgent Care Center
• Veterinary Emergency Group (Warwick, RI)

Have a safe Memorial Day weekend while remembering and honoring those who served! ❤️🤍💙

05/08/2026

📣 Our clinic will be closing early at 6:00 PM today, May 8, so our team can attend the Stand Up For Animals Bingo Fundraiser!

Stand Up For Animals does so much for pets in our community through rescue efforts, adoptions, medical care, and helping local families navigate financial options for their pets health. We work closely with their team and are always grateful for the compassion, dedication, and second chances they provide to so many animals in need.

Supporting organizations like this means supporting the health and well-being of pets both inside and outside the clinic walls, and we’re proud to spend the evening helping raise funds for such an important cause.
Thank you for your understanding and continued support - we’ll resume normal business hours tomorrow!

Stand Up For Animals 🐾

05/03/2026

Sunday Funday! ♻️ 🍃 ☀️

04/23/2026

Stand Up For Animals is proud to offer scholarships to one student from each high school in our service area. Graduates of Stonington, Wheeler, Chariho, and Westerly High Schools are eligible to apply. Email [email protected] or see your school's guidance department to receive and application.

04/07/2026

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