Church Hill Vet Hospital

08/15/2024

National Check The Chip Day is a special event celebrated on August 15th each year. It reminds pet owners of the importance of microchipping their furry friends and ensuring their microchip information is up to date.

08/14/2024

Every year on August 14th, World Lizard Day celebrates a specific type of reptile. The day also encourages us to show appreciation for lizards and to learn more about them.

08/12/2024

World Elephant Day is an annual event held on the 12th August. Launched in 2012, World Elephant Day aims to bring more public awareness to the plight of both Asian and African elephants.

08/11/2024

08/10/2024

World Lion Day is celebrated on August 10 every year. It is a day dedicated to the majestic king of the jungle and aims to raise awareness of the beautiful and big cat species. The day is observed on a global scale to raise awareness about their declining population.

08/10/2024

Please keep an eye out for Cujo!!!

08/08/2024

It's International Cat Day! Celebrate cat day with us by sharing your cats pictures.
Below are pictures of our office cats, Becky and Motor

08/05/2024

August is clear the shelter month. If you've been thinking of adding a new addition to the family, go visit your local shelter and meet all the wonderful animals looking for a family. Shelters have a variety of pets looking for homes.

08/02/2024

August is Itchy Pet Awareness month. If your pet is being affected by seasonal allergies give us a call to set up an appointment with the vet to discuss options on how to stop the itch.

07/15/2024

July 15th is National Pet Fire Safety Day!

07/14/2024

July 14 is Shark Awareness Shark Day!
It's a day created to dispel myths about sharks and to raise awareness about the importance of sharks to the ocean. It is a day to recognize the great risk of extinction many species of sharks and rays face, and how we can act to save them. Sharks play an integral role in keeping our ocean healthy and ecosystems intact.

07/11/2024

July 11th is All American Pet Photo Day!
All American Pet Photo Day encourages pet owners to share their favorite pet photos. Whether they are the four-legged furry kind or come from the more serpentine species, click away. Fishes and birds, pigs and equine, canine and feline should all get in line for their favorite pose.

07/10/2024

July 10th is National Kitten Day! National Kitten Day looks to encourage kitten adoption and focuses on key areas around cat health and pet owner responsibilities, such as spaying and neutering as a way to keep the feline population in control.

07/08/2024

This week is National Farriers Week! It is observed on the second week of July every year and is a chance for horse owners, riders, trainers, and admirers to appreciate and celebrate these experts who ensure that every horse hoof is cared for — the farriers.

07/06/2024

July 6th is World Zoonoses Day!
Zoonotic diseases are caused by pathogens such as viruses, bacteria, fungi and parasites that can be passed between animals and humans. They can be transmitted via direct or indirect contact with infected animals by vectors, such as ticks or fleas, ingestion of contaminated food/water, or in some cases from exposure to a contaminated environment.

07/04/2024

Happy 4th of July!! We hope everyone has a safe holiday. We will be closed today. We will reopen tomorrow, July 5th, at 8 am.

07/03/2024

It's International Joke Day!

06/29/2024

Make sure your dog and cat are on a monthly heartworm prevention. Whether your pets are indoor or outdoor, mosquitoes have no boundaries.

06/27/2024

"As temperatures climb during the summer months, conditions can become ripe in waterways to produce toxic blue-green algae – or cyanobacterial – blooms that can be deadly to pets, with animals often dying within 15-20 minutes after exposure." Click here to read more in this recent article from WSU: https://hospital.vetmed.wsu.edu/2024/05/25/blue-green-algae-cyanobacteria/

06/22/2024

Everyday!

06/20/2024

The 4th of July is coming up quickly. If you have a pet that doesn't handle the celebrations well, see the tips below to learn ways you can help prepare for the upcoming festivities.

06/18/2024

How does your cat wake you up?