Van Stavern Small Animal Hospital

10/31/2024

Hope you have a fur-tastic Halloween with tricks and treats! 🎃 👻

10/31/2024

Congratulations to our costume contest winners, Cannoli and Freya! We will reach out to you soon with details about your goodie basket prizes.
Thank you, everyone, for your participation and we hope you all have a safe and spooktacular Halloween evening!

10/31/2024

Happy everyone! We hope you have a spooky day 🎃

10/30/2024

Voting for our annual Halloween Pet Costume Contest ends tonight! Like your favorite dog and cat entries' photos and the pet with the most likes will win a spooky goodie basket!
Cats: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1DZfzSdqW6/
Dogs: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1BU9RaSatQ/

Speaking of goodie baskets...
Don't let your furry little monsters access candy or human treats, as they can be poisonous. When in doubt, talk to your veterinarian about the best treats for your sweetie.

10/29/2024

Halloween is a bewitching time, full of fun and fright. But the spooky festivities should never come at the expense of your four-legged companions. So, how can you keep your pet safe from the extra dangers lurking in the shadows? Let’s dive into how to keep your pet safe during Halloween! https://pbxx.it/GPlz1K

10/28/2024

Bow-WOW! Look at these great canine costumes!
Drop a like on your favorite contestant's photo! The pup with the most votes at midnight on October 30th will win a basket of ghoulish goodies!

Bobby is ready for a howling good time in his yodeling outfit
Chiquito has his sheriff's badge on - cattle thieves beware!
Speaking of cattle, Kimber is ready to rustle up a good time
Chicken is looking spritely dressed as a ghost
Dakota is feeling "BOO"tiful while haunting the pumpkin patch
Eek! Who let a spider in? -- Oh, it's just Maize!
Joon is dressed as a swashbuckling pirate - arrr ye ready to walk the plank?
After you take a dip in Davey Jones' locker, you might bump into a lobster like Jaeger!
Caine is definitely a pizza, and not a dog trying to sneak a bite.
Yo quiero Taco "Belle"!
Teddy isn't clowning around with his "Teddywise" costume
Nellie has posed as Argentine soccer star Messi - the resemblance is striking!
Cannoli thinks if she dresses as a piñata someone might fill her belly up with treats (smart girl!)
Tawny is a hungry little piggy also looking for snacks
Winnie is dressed as - who else? - Winnie the Pooh!
Roo has gone undercover to investigate those devious mailmen
Jack Jack the magical warlock is quite enchanting
Spencer is a ferocious dragon guarding the castle keep

10/28/2024

Meet our fantastic feline contestants:
Miss Black is looking sweet dressed as a Pink Peep
Freya looks phenomenal as a pumpkin
Mulder is getting into the spirit with a jack-o-lantern collar

Leave a like on your favorite photo, and the photo with the most likes on October 30th will win a goodie basket and bragging rights!

10/27/2024

We are spotlighting all of the black cats out there on !

Share a picture of your house panther in the comments below, and don't forget to come back tomorrow to vote for best costume in our pet costume contest! 🎃

10/25/2024

Only a few hours left to enter this year's costume contest! Run to https://www.vssah.com/halloween to submit your su-purr-bly spooky entry before 5:00pm today! Voting will begin Monday the 28th.

10/15/2024

There are 10 days left to enter our Halloween pet costume contest! Submit your photos at https://www.vssah.com/halloween

We aren't quite ready to trade pumpkin spice for peppermint yet, but Santa Paws will be coming to town before you know it! Santa's goodest helpers (Hama and Tong - aren't they handsome?) want to let you know to mark your calendars for Sunday, November 17th from 3:00pm to 5:00pm. Call the office at 979-393-8870 to reserve your photo shoot appointment time.

10/14/2024

Investing in preventive care helps ensure our pets live their best lives, improves their bond with us and may lead to significant cost savings. Annual veterinary check-ups are a cornerstone of preventive care, as they ensure pets are up to date on vaccinations and identify early risks for common diseases. https://pbxx.it/6uXHcr

10/08/2024

We want to see your spooktacular pets!
To enter our contest, please submit a photo of your pet in costume using the form on our website: https://www.vssah.com/halloween

We will post the entries on our page in the week leading up to Halloween and the picture with the most votes will win a spooky basket with treats and toys! There will be a separate contest for cats and for dogs. The deadline to submit your pictures will be October 25th at 5:00 PM! Voting will commence on October 28th and close October 30th at Midnight.

We look forward to seeing your frightful photos!

10/03/2024

Introducing Blue Rabbit!

Product backorders, shortages, and federal regulation changes have caused a number of problems for our clients and their pets. In order to continue to provide the same standard of excellent service you're used to, we have partnered with Blue Rabbit as our preferred online pharmacy.

Blue Rabbit combines Wedgewood, a compounding pharmacy we have trusted and used for years, with the commercial products you know and love - including heartworm, flea, tick, and other parasite preventions.

We are not requiring clients to change platforms, but clients who have previously used Covetrus (formerly Vets First Choice) will have their active autoship orders imported to the new platform automatically if they choose to switch so that your transition is quick and easy. In addition, our management software syncs with Blue Rabbit and keeps all of your pet's information up to date automatically! This means your pet's dosing regimen is always based on the most accurate information available.

You can visit our store front at vssah.bluerabbitrx.com

09/16/2024

Ace and Ava are looking for a new home! One of our clients has had some unexpected life changes and is no longer able to care for these sweet pups. They would prefer to go to the same home, but could also be happy separately.

Ace is an 8-year-old neutered male black labrador retriever mix weighing 72 pounds.
Ava is a 6-year-old spayed female German shepherd mix weighing 99 pounds.

**All adoption processes will be handled through their current owners.** If you are interested in adopting one or both of these lovely fur-kids, please **call** the office to receive the owner's contact information. The message inbox of this account is not regularly monitored.

08/27/2024

Our resident feline, Colette, passed away this week. While her time with us was relatively short, she made up for it with a big personality and an even louder purr. We'll miss you, sweet "Bucket Queen"!

08/02/2024

We have been informed that callers who use AT&T are unable to get through on our phone lines at this time. The phone company is aware of this issue and is working towards a resolution.

Send a message to learn more

07/30/2024

Update: Milo has found a home! Congratulations to his new family!

This handsome boy is still looking for a home! Milo is a 5 month old mixed breed dog. He is expected to weigh about 50 pounds when he is fully grown.
Milo was brought to us in desperate need; a skin infection covered his entire face and caused extensive damage and a lot of pain, but he is such a bright and happy pup you would never know it now that his face is healed! Only a little scarring remains.
Milo is very active, friendly with other dogs, and LOVES to play! He is learning how to sit and lie down, and picks up tricks quickly.
If you are interested in adopting Milo, please contact the clinic at 979-693-8870.

07/25/2024

Household cleaners and gardening supplies can be extremely toxic to pets.

07/18/2024

Grilling season is here! The food may smell tasty, but keep the curious sniffers away to prevent burns and stomach upset.

07/15/2024

Protect your pets from pests like fleas and ticks during the summer months.
We now offer instant rebates for Sentinel Spectrum, NexGard, and NexGard COMBO! Purchase 6 or 12 doses at the office to qualify.

07/11/2024

Don't let your furry friend get burned! Keep paws safe from scorching pavement this summer.

07/08/2024

Even just a few minutes can cause the temperature in a car to skyrocket.

07/04/2024

Happy Fourth of July from all of us at Van Stavern Small Animal Hospital!

Our regular business hours resume tomorrow.

07/03/2024

Did you know? More pets go missing around the 4th of July than any other time of year.
Make sure you and your pets are prepared for the holiday so that everyone can have a good time.
https://www.trupanion.com/pet-blog/article/fireworks-pet-safety

07/01/2024

We will be closed on Thursday, July 4th, in observance of Independence Day. The office will be open only for boarder and medication pick up/drop off during our regular weekend hours (8:00 - 8:30 AM, 3:00 - 3:30 PM) on Thursday. If you need a refill of your pet's medication, please call the office early so that we may fulfill your request!
Keep an eye out here for some holiday tips in the coming days!