Pumpkin Hill Veterinary Clinic.

11/22/2024

November is Pet Diabetes month and Pumpkin Hill Veterinary Clinic is here to help Byron dogs with detection and management of this condition. Diabetes mellitus is caused by an absolute or relative deficiency of insulin. Dogs with an absolute or relative deficiency of insulin are called diabetics. With awareness and daily care, dogs with diabetes can live healthy and happy lives. Early diagnosis and appropriate treatment helps dogs with diabetes maintain a good quality of life. Learn more at the links below.

11/19/2024

Thanksgiving is a time for family, food, and fun — but let’s not forget about our furry friends! 🍗🐾
Keep pets away from bones, rich foods, and toxic temptations (like chocolate, onions, and food wrappers). Make sure they have a safe space to relax while you enjoy the feast! 🦃💚
Please take note! The PHVC team will be celebrating the holiday with their families Friday the 29th-Saturday the 30th, and we will not be seeing appointments those days. Please call ahead for med refills or questions! Happy Holidays from our family to yours! 😋🍗🎉

11/08/2024

Healthy teeth, healthy pet! 🐶🐱 Dental disease is a common issue that can lead to discomfort and serious health problems. Regular dental cleanings help prevent tartar buildup and keep your pet’s mouth healthy. Schedule a dental check-up and let’s keep those smiles bright!

11/01/2024

Does your pet seem to scratch constantly? 🐕🐈 Skin allergies can cause major discomfort and lead to further issues like infections. From food sensitivities to environmental triggers, there are many causes. Schedule a skin allergy consultation today and get your pet on the road to itch-free living!

10/31/2024

We'd like to wish a ginormous "Happy Birthday" to our senior vet assistant and resident devoted Cat Mom, Camryn! We hope it's a wonderfully spooky and amazing day, with lots more to come! 😄👏🎃

10/31/2024

A humongous, sugary "Thank You" to all of our beautiful, thoughtful clients who blessed us this Holiday Season with delicious treats. You spoil our sweet tooths and we love you for it! 🥰🎃

10/31/2024

Happy Halloween Friends! "Treat" your fur babies with these awesome grain-free PB and Pumpkin hush puppies this holiday season!

1/2 c. coconut flour
4 tbsp. peanut butter (No Xylitol please!)
8 tbsp. pumpkin puree
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. ginger
finely shredded coconut or powdered carob for rolling

Combine coconut flour, peanut butter, pumpkin, cinnamon, and ginger. If the dough is a bit crumbly, add small amounts of peanut butter, working the dough in your hands to help the oil bring the dough together. Break small amounts of dough off and roll into balls. Roll each ball in finely shredded coconut or powdered carob if you desire.

https://kolchakpuggle.com/2015/10/grain-free-no-bake-peanut-butter-pumpkin-dog-treats.html

Share your favorite pet-friendly treats with us and let us know how you celebrate spooky season!

10/31/2024

Ticks are still on the rise. If a tick attaches to your furry friends:
*Remove the Tick (Make Sure to Get the Head!)
*Call Your PHVC Team For Medication
*Test for Lyme in 3-6 Weeks
*Review Your Pet's Lyme Vaccination Status
*Review Your Monthly Flea and Tick Prevention Plan Effectiveness

Don’t Wait, One Bite Is All It Takes!

10/25/2024

Parasites can wreak havoc on your pet’s health, causing anything from irritation to severe illness. 🐾🦠 Whether it’s fleas, ticks, or worms, early detection and prevention are key to keeping your pet parasite-free. Book a parasite prevention consultation and keep your pet healthy and happy!

10/25/2024

Parasites can wreak havoc on your pet’s health, causing anything from irritation to severe illness. 🐾🦠 Whether it’s fleas, ticks, or worms, early detection and prevention are key to keeping your pet parasite-free. Book a parasite prevention consultation and keep your pet healthy and happy!

10/18/2024

We recommend adding molasses, apple sauce, or apple cider vinegar to entice large animals to drink. Now is the time to get them on joint support and increase water intake to ensure they are comfortable and hydrated in the cold weather season. They get sore, achy, and dry just like us! ❤🐎☃️

10/18/2024

Ear mites are a common and uncomfortable problem for pets. 🐱🐶 Constant head shaking, scratching, or dark discharge from the ears could be signs of an ear mite infestation. Don’t let ear mites go untreated, schedule an ear check-up for your pet today!

10/15/2024

We are celebrating our amazing technicians this week. Thank you for all you do! 😊

09/11/2024

On this day, we remember and honor the people that tragically lost their lives and reflect on the resilience of our nation. Gone, but never forgotten.

With care,
The Pumpkin Hill Team

08/22/2024

With a large influx in dehydrated cats we wanted to give some advice on how to improve the hydration of your feline friends. There are multiple methods to increase water intake. Adding some water to high quality wet food. Offering them a second water source that is flavored with something like a broth. You can also give them a water fountain as cats naturally prefer to drink from a moving water source! If you have any questions, feel free to give us a call!

08/12/2024

Does your cat need more water? Today we'll be talking about the importance of hydration in our feline friends!

According to Cornell, the average 10lb cat should drink about 1 cup of water each day! This need increases in our older cats, cats with arthritis, and chronically constipated cats.

So how do we tell if your cat is dehydrated? Check for dry or tacky gums. You may also check their skin elasticity by gently tenting the skin on the back of the neck and seeing how long it takes to snap back into place. In hydrated cats it should snap back almost immediately, if it takes longer than around 2 seconds your cat might be dehydrated!

Some easy ways to increase their water intake would be to flavor some offerings of water, or to feed them high quality wet foods.

Having issues with dehydration in your fur baby? Give us a call!

Check the link for more information:

Hydration refers to the amount of water in the body, and maintaining normal hydration for our feline friends (and for ourselves!) is essential for a variety of vital bodily functions, including temperature regulation, maintenance of normal electrolyte concentrations, digestion of food, lubrication o...

06/03/2024

June 15, 2024 : Parasite Management of Sheep & Goats
Albion, NY

An exciting opportunity to learn about internal parasites of sheep and goats. Participation in the day will earn FAMACHA© certification.

Parasite Management of Sheep & Goats from Northwest New York Dairy, Livestock & Field Crops of Cornell Cooperative Extension a component of Cornell University.

05/21/2024

We're excited to be supporting the Byron Fire Dept Ladies Auxillary Basket Raffle! Stop by the Byron fire Hall on May 27th to check them out! 😻❤🔥