Homestead Veterinary Hospital

02/21/2025

We're opening tomorrow at 9am. See you there! Everyone drive safe!

02/20/2025

We are closed today due to inclement weather. We are monitoring the situation and will alert you to any further closures. Thank you for understanding!

02/20/2025

The Health Clinic is 2 days away, and we've sent out emails to those already registered with your time slots. If you have already registered and not received a time slot, please call the hospital today! Please plan to arrive 15-20 minutes prior to your appointment to complete all necessary paperwork. Costs include all testing and exams. It usually takes a few weeks to a month to appear in the OFA database after forms are submitted; you will not receive results directly from the hospital. Don't forget that Raleigh Pet Photography will be here to capture memories of your dogs! Sessions are 15 minutes and are first come, first served. If you haven't registered but would like to have your dog seen, please call the hospital at 919-535-9955.

02/18/2025

Homestead's Health Clinic is only days away, and we're proud to announce Raleigh Pet Photography will be in attendance! Maggie, an award-winning Fine Art Photographer and former Gallery Director for the Smithsonian will be here to capture memories you'll cherish forever. Mini-sessions last 15 minutes, and you have the option of 2 images for $45 or 3 images for $55. Sessions are first come, first serve, so plan to arrive early if you'd like to take advantage of this deal! I've included some examples of her work here, and more can be found at raleighpetphotography.com

02/14/2025

Happy Valentine's Day to all our Homestead family! Make sure to give your pets a great big hug for us!

02/13/2025

We're about a week away from our OFA health clinic providing pre-breedng screenings! We've still got some slots available, so if you haven't called to reserve your slot, there's no time like the present! You do not have to be a patient to participate in this health clinic. Please feel free to share this post with any of your friends that need to have their dogs evaluated!

The health clinic is schedules at the hospital (information below) on Saturday, February 22nd between 9am and 5pm. Dr. Welter, DACVM (cardiology) from CVCA will be doing ECG's and echocardiograms. We'll also have OFA hip, elbow, patella, and thyroid screenings, and will be administering rabies vaccines and implanting microchips. If you're interested, please call the hospital to be placed on the list to receive services. OFA services will need to be pre-paid through the hospital. We will give you a time slot as soon as the cardiology service fills up, or a minimum of three days prior to the clinic. Spots are limited, so give us a call today if you're interested!

Homestead Veterinary Hospital
1720 Old Reedy Creek Rd.
Cary, NC 27513
919-535-9955
[email protected]

02/05/2025

How often are you washing your pet's food and water bowls? Daily? Or are you feeding a few meals before giving them a scrub? We know the importance of washing our plates and bowls to prevent getting sick, but our pets may be at higher risk. Pets can be very messy eaters, leaving behind food particles and saliva, along with a good sampling of the bacteria that thrive in their mouths. The moistened food particles along with that bacteria can create a biofilm, which in the mouth leads to plaque and tartar build-up. But on their food dish, it creates a film that's no so easily washed away where bacteria thrive. This can lead to illness in our pets, and some bacteria, like E. coli and Salmonella, can cause severe disease in people, too. Having two sets of water and food bowls is ideal so they can be cleaned daily and run through the dishwasher, which is better at sanitizing dishes than hand-washing alone. Keeping the food bowls clean and sanitized can help ensure healthier pets, and protect our health, too.

02/04/2025

We've still got some slots open with our cardiologist, Dr. Welter, for OFA pre-breeding screenings at our upcoming health clinic (both ECG's and echocardiograms)! We'll be hosting the health clinic on Saturday, February 22nd from 9am-5pm at the hospital. We are still talking with an ophthalmologist and will update you as we get confirmation. We will also be doing OFA thyroid, hips, elbow, and patella screening, and microchipping and administering rabies vaccines. If you're interested, please contact the hospital today to be placed on the list as spots will are limited. We will contact you at least three days prior with a time slot. All OFA services will need to be pre-paid through the hospital. We will update you on the cost and availability of the ophthalmology services as soon as they become available. We hope to see you there! Other prices are as follows:

OFA Thyroid $150
OFA hips $360
OFA hips and elbows $400
OFA Patella $50
Microchip $45
Rabies vaccines $20
OFA Echocardiogram $300
OFA ECG $100

Homestead Veterinary Hospital
1720 Old Reedy Creek Road
Cary, NC 27513
919-535-9955
[email protected]

01/30/2025

AKC Fit Dog is a newish AKC title program designed to encourage owners to get fit with thier dogs to improve pet and owner health. AKC Fit Dog Classes teach basic canine fitness skills from Level 1 to Level 3 to help dog owners learn how to keep thier dogs strong and healthy throughout daily activities, sports, and life. Check out more here - and then register for our Fit Dog Classes at Homestead Animal Hospital! Registration link in the comments!

https://www.akc.org/sports/akc-family-dog-program/akc-fit-dog/akc-fit-dog-titles/

01/28/2025

Did snow days make you forget to sign up for classes? Don’t worry! Enrollment is still open for our Puppy, CGC, Tricks!, and Fit Dog classes!
Sign up now at
www.pinnaclepetsnc.com/group-classes

01/27/2025

Homestead is happy to announce we'll be hosting a health clinic on Saturday, February 22nd from 9am-5pm . Dr. Welter, DACVM (Cardiology) will be performing echocardiograms and ECG's for pre-breeding screenings. We are talking with an ophthalmologist and will update you as we get confirmation. We will also be doing OFA thyroid, hips, elbow, and patella screening, and microchipping and administering rabies vaccines. If you're interested, please contact the hospital today to be placed on the list as spots will be limited. We will contact you at least three days prior with a time slot. All OFA services will need to be pre-paid through the hospital. We will update you on the cost and availability of the ophthalmology services as soon as they become available. Other prices are as follows:

OFA Thyroid $150
OFA hips $360
OFA hips and elbows $400
OFA Patella $50
Microchip $45
Rabies vaccines $20
OFA Echocardiogram $300
OFA ECG $100

Homestead Veterinary Hospital
1720 Old Reedy Creek Road
Cary, NC 27513
919-535-9955
[email protected]

01/22/2025

Due to inclement weather, we have decided to close tomorrow. Stay safe Homestead family!

01/17/2025

Just like human babies, putting things in their mouth is an important way puppies explore the world. Those sharp puppy teeth, however, are not very finger friendly! Instead of yelling or hitting, which will only make pups fearful, try redirecting the behavior to an appropriate toy, and teach them bite inhibition by giving a good "Ouch!" and taking a break from playing for a few minutes to let them calm down. Check out this article from the AKC for more information and training tips.

Learn how to stop your puppy from chewing your hands with these tips from AKC's dog training experts.

01/16/2025

We've still got room in Paisley's STAR puppy class for anyone wanting to start their baby on the path to becoming the best boy/girl! There's also room in her AKC Good Citizen prep, Fit Dog, and Tricks classes, so check out her website to get started today!

01/16/2025

Callling all puppies!!

Did you know that our STAR Puppy class is rolling enrollment? This means that you can begin class right away, with no waiting for the next session to begin. Our curriculum is designed to meet each puppy where they’re at, supporting individual learning within the group setting.

Our puppy class is designed to help you get the most of your puppies socialization period to develop a confident happy puppy during the 8-16 week time period.

Learn more and enroll at www.pinnaclepetsnc.com/group-classes

01/15/2025

There's ten pups hanging out in mom's belly! What a great litter! And yes, the pups were cute as pie.

01/14/2025

This week's radiographs features a very pregnant Golden Retriever. Can you count all these pups? Hint: There's a whole bunch! 🤣

01/13/2025

Let's start the week off with these really adorable Dachshund puppies that came in for their wellness visit! Aren't they adorable?