Alexandria Animal Hospital

01/25/2025

Let's learn about puppy visits! To keep your puppies happy, healthy bundles of joy, we keep them on a vaccination schedule until they are fully vaccinated.

At your puppy's first visit, they will receive an exam, their first round of vaccines, and a f***l parasite screening. Puppies receive their vaccinations around eight weeks of age and then will get boosters every three to four weeks afterwards until they are about sixteen weeks (four months) old. This is because when they are born, they have antibodies that were passed to them from mom. As they age, those antibodies fade.

Our puppies are highly susceptible to infectious diseases because their immune systems are not yet mature. The first dose of a vaccine prepares your pet's immune system to recognize the virus. The boosters help further stimulate the immune system to produce the important antibodies needed to protect your pet from the virus.

01/17/2025

Do you have a new puppy? Check out Dr. Chastain's latest blog and follow our page for helpful tips to keep you new little one healthy!

Preventive care for the new puppy posted: Thu Jan 16 17:24:43 EST 2025 by: Tammy Chastain DVM Tags: "Clinic Specials" "News"  With the recent holiday season, it is a common time for people to add a new puppy to the family.  It is not unusual for there to be questions about what additional preventi...

01/16/2025

Let's have some fun! We have prizes to give out for the person who can guess the breed first and the person that can tell us where this dog originally came from!

01/14/2025

01/03/2025

In loving memory of those that crossed the rainbow bridge in the past month. Though they may not be here with us, they have left paw prints on our hearts forever 💕

01/02/2025

Our door decorating contest is complete! Door 3 won! Thank you to everyone who stopped by the clinic to vote. 💙

12/31/2024

We will reopen on January 2nd.

12/28/2024

Every year many pets are harmed when they come into contact with improperly stored medications. To correctly dispose of unwanted medications, take them to a collection program so that they can be properly incinerated. To find a location near you, visit unwantedmeds.org.

12/27/2024

Thank you so much to everyone who has donated to our food drive so far! We will be accepting donations through the end of the year. All of your donations go directly to Homer’s Helpers 🐶🐱

12/24/2024

Yappy pawlidays everyone! We hope you’re all having a merry Christmas, and we’ll see you back on Thursday! 🎄🐶🐾

12/21/2024

We will be closed on Dec 24th and 25th. We then will be closed Dec 31st and Jan 1st. Please make sure you have enough of your pets medications and food to last when we are not open. Thanks and have a great holiday season!

12/19/2024

Jean is one of our wonderful Vet Assistants! You can find her helping our doctors in rooms or taking care of your kiddos during tech appointments. Say hi next time you see her!

12/16/2024

We are closing today from 12pm-2pm for our monthly staff meeting.
If you have an emergency please call:
VCA Northwood (765) 649-5218
VCA Fishers (317) 578-4100

12/14/2024

Santa Paws will be here soon 🎅🏻 Make sure all of your pets’ gifts are safe this Christmas by checking out this article from AAHA, the American Animal Hospital Association.

Find the perfect pet-safe holiday gifts! AAHA's ultimate guide ensures your furry friends are pampered and protected this holiday season.

12/10/2024

As the days get shorter, the weather gets colder! Below are some tips to keep your pets safe and warm during this time.

12/09/2024

Please send/ comment us your pet’s photo enjoying the winter for our new Facebook cover photo!

12/07/2024

This week our staff worked hard to make our exam room doors festive! Come in during our normal business hours to vote for your favorite door! All proceeds collected during voting will go to the Elwood Animal Shelter to provide care to the animals they are working to save.

12/05/2024

In loving memory of our sweet friends who have crossed the rainbow bridge in the past month. Our hearts go out to their families in this difficult time 🤍🐾