Country Animal Hospital

08/08/2024

Ms.Daisy questioning the water 😂 ☀️What are you doing to keep your doggos cool for the summer?☀️🐾

07/26/2024

Dog math at work in daycare 😂🐾🐿️

07/18/2024

The CDC recently issued some broad changes for pets coming back to the USA that affect DOGS specifically for both Export and Import.

Effective August 1st, 2024, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will implement significant revisions to their guidelines concerning the importation of DOGS. These changes are essential for all parties involved in the importation or transportation of animals to ensure compliance and avoid any potential disruptions.

Key takeaways:
1. These changes only apply to dogs.

2. Dogs must be over 6 months old to return (keep this in mind for owners traveling on vacation with the intent to return).

3. Dogs must have an ISO compliant microchip.

4. Dogs must be vaccinated for rabies with a killed vaccine after microchip implant (anything before is not recognized, but both a 1 year and 3 year rabies vaccine are recognized).

5. 2-10 days before arrival to the US, the OWNER must submit a notification to the CDC for which a submission receipt will be generated and used to enter the US—this form will be available in mid July but includes pet information and photos of pet for verification purposes.—this is a free form for submittal, and owners will receive an automated response, so no waiting for someone to approve a “permit”.

6. Appear healthy upon re-entry.


For pets that were exported with an endorsed USDA export certificate, this can be used for re-import until July 31, 2025 for high risk rabies countries and 1-3 years for other countries, or to the expiration date of the rabies on the certificate whichever is sooner. After that date, they will either need a certification of USA received rabies vaccination that was issued prior to leaving the US or an export certificate from the country of departure (at client cost).

Common countries that people travel to with pets that are considered high risk rabies are Belize, Brazil, Columbia, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Peru, Haiti, Philippines, Thailand etc.

For our neighbor countries (Canada and Mexico) and others that don’t require an endorsed certificate for export (Bahamas, Bermuda, Kuwait, etc) the only option for easy re-entry is to get a “Certification of U.S.-Issued Rabies Vaccination” via VECHS submittal which is Endorsed by the USDA. This must be submitted by a USDA accredited veterinarian and is good for as many Border crossings to the US as long as the rabies vaccine is valid. Do note that the rabies (and Microchip if needed) must be administered at least 28 days prior to departure to be eligible for the Certification of U.S.-Issued Rabies Vaccination.

You can read more about it here, but there may be further revisions.

From August 1, 2024, Onward: What Your Dog Needs to Enter the United States

07/16/2024

As we endure this hot weather, it’s important to us that your fur babies stay cool, as well! Here are some tips to help them stay cool this summer.

- Leave your pet in a cool, well-ventilated area, with access to fresh water to reduce the risk of heat exposure.

- Limit the time they spend outside.

- Create enticing ways for them to drink water: try freezing broth into ice cubes and adding them to their water bowl.

Some signs of hyperthermia (heat stroke) in your pet (but not limited to):

Dogs: excessive panting, lethargy, restlessness, unsteady on feet, large amounts of saliva from nose and/or mouth, vomiting/diarrhea & gums turning dark red (lack of oxygen).

Cats: lethargy, vomiting & open mouth breathing/panting.

A dog’s primary way of regulating their body temperature is by panting. For cats, opening-mouth breathing/panting is a sign of distress.

For more information on hyperthermia and dehydration in your pets, please visit the links below.

https://veterinarypartner.vin.com/default.aspx?pid=19239&id=4951333

https://veterinarypartner.vin.com/default.aspx?pid=19239&id=4951322

07/09/2024

Tis the season of road construction! 🚧

We wanted to let our clients know there are a couple major construction points that may delay your arrival to our hospital. We take pride in caring for your fur babies and ask that you please plan ahead for detours.

You can visit: newengland511.org/region/Vermont to find construction zones in the area.

Thank you!
The CAH Team

07/01/2024

We would like remind all of our clients that our office will be closed on Thursday July 4th. We will be open regular business hours on Wednesday July 3rd & Friday July 5th.

Doggy Daycare will be closed Wednesday July 3rd through Monday July 8th - reopening on Tuesday July 9th.

Below you’ll find contact information to hospitals that will be open if your pet is in need of veterinary care during the holiday.

SAVES (Lebanon, NH): 603-306-0007
BEVS (Williston, VT): 802-863-2387

Have a safe Independence Day everyone! 🇺🇸🐾

06/11/2024

🌻It’s FINALLY pool season! 🌻
💦You can tell everyone is excited 🐾❤️

05/30/2024

Make sure to give your loved ones an extra squeeze today 💔🐾💔

We lost one of our beloved daycare dogs Duke. You either knew him for his handsome long ears or the slobber on your dogs head after a day with Sir Duke. He left a paw print on all of our hearts.

“How lucky I am to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard.” – Winnie The Pooh.

05/23/2024

We would like remind all of our clients that our office will be closed on Monday 5/27/2024 for Memorial Day. We will be open normal business hours on Tuesday 5/28/2023 from 7:30am to 6pm.

Below you’ll find contact information to hospitals that will be open if your pet is in need of veterinary care during the holiday.

SAVES (Lebanon, NH): 603-306-0007
BEVS (Williston, VT): 802-863-2387

Have a safe Memorial Day weekend, everyone! 🇺🇸

05/13/2024

What’s better than a dog?!

04/22/2024

VETERINARY RECEPTIONIST WEEK! 🐾🥳
Today marks the week where we get to celebrate and thank our incredible Veterinary Receptionists. Receptionists are a pet family's first and last point of contact during veterinary visits. The communication and care they provide is invaluable and we simply couldn’t function without the hard work, dedication, and support that they give on a daily basis!

If you're in the office this week make sure to tell them what a great job they are doing. They have one of the hardest ones here!!

Thank you for all that you do!
We simply couldn’t do it without you! ♥️🐾

04/15/2024

As everyday prices continue to rise, we understand the challenges faced by many pet owners in our community. To ensure that no pet goes hungry, we have partnered with the Bethel Area Food Shelf to help bring in cat and dog food donations. We encourage anyone who is able to, to please drop off their donations in the designated box located in our main lobby. Food donations must be in new/unopened condition. We thank you in advance for your donations to this wonderful organization! 🐱🐾🐶

04/08/2024

Happy 2024 Solar Eclipse Day from the Country Canine Club Crew! 🐾 🌕🌖🌗🌘🌑🌒🌓🌔

04/04/2024

We will be closing at 4pm today to ensure our staff members get home safely. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Drive safely, everyone! ❄️

04/03/2024

We have a new Doctor joining our CAH family! We are so excited to announce that Dr. Dina Bahrawy will be joining our team starting next week! She will be seeing appointments Wednesdays thru Fridays. Dr. Dina graduated from Cornell University and has worked at several practices around Vermont over the years. We are so fortunate that she will be bringing her extensive veterinary knowledge as well as her compassion and kindness to our clinic and we are excited for you all to meet her. Please join us in welcoming Dr Bahrawy to our Country Animal Hospital team!

01/16/2024

We will be closing by at 5pm today to ensure our staff makes it home safely.

12/21/2023

We are excited to announce that starting the week of January 8th, 2024 Doggy Daycare will be open Monday - Friday! If you’re interested in securing your dog in one of our openings, please give us a call at 802-234-5999. 🐾🐶

12/20/2023

We would like to remind all of our clients that our office will be closed on Monday December 25th and Monday January 1st.

Below you’ll find contact information to hospitals that will be open if your pet is in need of veterinary care during the holiday.

BEVS (Williston, VT): 802-863-2387
SAVES (Lebanon, NH): 603-306-0007

On behalf of the entire Country Animal Hospital team, we want to wish all of our clients a Merry Christmas 🎅🏻🎄 and a Happy New Year! 🎉

12/18/2023

Due to the local flooding we will be closing at 1pm today to ensure our staff makes it home safely. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and hope everyone stays safe!

11/27/2023

Hello CAH clients,

We wanted to inform you of our current policy for International Health Certificates if you plan to travel abroad with your four legged family member. The first step is to schedule a consultation with our clinic manager two to three months prior to your travel date. At this consultation, we will provide you with the necessary resources for you to research and complete all requirements for travel to your destination. Part of this planning will then be to schedule an appointment at the appropriate time for a health exam with one of our doctors (for some destinations, two appointments must be scheduled with a Doctor). At the appointment with the Doctor, she will examine your pet and, if they are healthy, will sign the paperwork. ALL the paperwork MUST be completed by you prior to this appointment or else she will not be able to sign it, and your pet may not be able to travel with you.

It is a lot of work to prepare to travel internationally with your pet, and all destinations have different requirements which can be very complicated. There are companies that specialize in doing all of the paperwork and preparation for you - all you have to do is show up for the Doctor's appointment! Some options for this service are:

1. https://www.jetapetinternational.com/
2. https://www.airanimal.com
3. https://www.petmovers.com/

If you have any questions or concerns, please give our office a call at 802-234-5999.

Thank you,
The Country Animal Hospital Team

11/24/2023

A deceased intact male orange tiger cat was found on Route 12 across from Central Supplies in Randolph this morning. If you believe he may be yours, please give our clinic a call at 802-234-5999.

We express our sympathy to his owner.

11/19/2023

Country Animal Hopsital is now carrying a new monthly injection treatment option for dogs with osteoarthritis (OA) pain. If you feel this type of treatment would be beneficial for your dog, please give our clinic a call to set up an appointment with one of our doctors.

Take the Canine OA Pain Checklist Quiz to learn more. https://bit.ly/3OFiYdC

11/17/2023

We would like to remind all of our clients that our office will be closed on Thursday November 23rd for Thanksgiving. We will reopen with regular business hours on Friday November 24th from 7:30am - 5:00pm.

Doggy Daycare will be closed both Thursday November 23rd and Friday November 24th. Daycare will reopen with regular business hours on Monday November 27th.

Below you’ll find contact information to hospitals that will be open if your pet is in need of veterinary care during the holiday.

BEVS (Williston, VT): 802-863-2387
SAVES (Lebanon, NH): 603-306-0007

Happy Thanksgiving, everyone!

10/31/2023

Happy Halloween from our receptionists who are rockin’ their Barbie outfits today! If you stop by the clinic today make sure to say “Hi Barbies”!

We would love to see your pets Halloween costumes! Please share them with us in the comments below!

Happy Halloween, everyone! 🐶🐱🎃🐾