Oaklawn Animal Hospital

10/21/2024

Oaklawn Animal Hospital will close at 5pm Today

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08/02/2024

Summer Hours: Oaklawn Animal Hospital is Closed Saturday August 3rd

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07/12/2024

06/27/2024

Oaklawn Animal Hospital is Closed on Thursday July 4th. Wishing you and your Family a Fun and Safe Holiday!

06/07/2024

We are currently experiencing intermittent phone outages. We apologize for the inconvenience. Oaklawn Animal Hospital is open til 4pm today.

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05/25/2024

Oaklawn Animal Hospital will be closed until Tuesday May 28th. Wishing everyone a Happy and Safe Memorial Weekend🐾

05/16/2024

Happy Anniversary Dr. Mowry!🎉🐾

04/08/2024

Oaklawn Animal Hospital will close at 5pm on Monday April 8th. We will reopen on Tuesday April 9th at 7:30am. We apologize for any inconvenience.

03/18/2024

This month, Sonja celebrates her 40th year at Oaklawn Animal Hospital. 🎉Please join us in celebrating her.🐾. Thank you, Sonja, we are so happy to work with you. ❤

02/12/2024

Due to Inclement Weather, Oaklawn Animal Hospital is closed Today. We will reopen at 8am Tomorrow. Keep Warm and Stay Safe! 🐾

01/15/2024

On Thursday January 18th, Oaklawn Animal Hospital will close between 10am-1:30pm. During this time, the phones will be sent to voicemail and remain unanswered until 1:30pm.
We will be open for appointments from 8am-10am and 1:30pm-7:00pm.
Thank you for your understanding.

12/31/2023

Happy New Year! There’s lots of fun to be had, but make sure you follow these tips to keep your furry friends safe as we ring in 2024 🎉🥳🎊

We will be open today from 10:00am-5:00pm and closed tomorrow for the holiday. Please call an emergency hospital if your pet needs emergent care while we are gone. We will be back on Tuesday for our normal hours!

12/30/2023

12/13/2023

Pet Toxicology Experts Release Top 10 Pet Poisons List for Dogs MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (Dec. 13, 2023)

According to case data released by Pet Poison Helpline, marijuana is on this year’s Top 10 Pet Poisons list for dogs. Chocolate, however, is a toxin that has cross-over appeal to both cats and dogs. Pet Poison Helpline provides toxicology advice for all species of animals, including dogs, cats, birds, small mammals, large animals and exotic species.

Here is a list of Pet Poison Helpline’s Top 10 Pet Poisons for all species in 2023: 1. Chocolate 2. Grapes/Raisons 3. Ibuprofen 4. Xylitol 5. Neurotoxic Rodenticide (Bromethalin) 6. Marijuana 7. Onions/Chives/Leeks/Shallots (Allium species) 8. Anticoagulant Rodenticides 9. Vitamin D3 (supplement) 10. Carprofen (pain medication) “Chocolate is once again our top toxin for all species,” explained Renee Schmid, DVM, DABT, DABVT, a senior veterinary toxicologist at Pet Poison Helpline. “Even though it is widely known that pets shouldn’t consume chocolate-containing products, they constantly find a way. While chocolate consumption is the number one toxin for dogs, it is the number two poison on the feline list.” Common chocolate poisoning signs include hyperactivity, restlessness, vomiting, diarrhea, increased thirst, elevated heart rate, hypertension, abnormal heart rhythms, tremors and hyperthermia.

Following is the Top 10 Pet Poisons list for dogs in 2023: 1. Chocolate 2. Grapes/Raisons 3. Xylitol 4. Ibuprofen 5. Neurotoxic Rodenticide (Bromethalin) 6. Marijuana 7. Anticoagulant Rodenticides 8. Onions/Chives/Leeks/Shallots (Allium species) 9. Vitamin D3 (supplement) 10. Carprofen (pain medication).

Carprofen is a prescription pain-relief product approved by the FDA specifically for dogs. While it is an NSAID (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug) similar to ibuprofen for humans, it is a safer product for dogs when used at therapeutic dosing levels to treat short and long-term pain.

About Pet Poison Helpline Pet Poison Helpline®, your trusted source for toxicology and pet health advice in times of potential emergency, is available 24 hours, seven days a week for pet owners and veterinary professionals who require assistance treating a potentially poisoned pet. We are an independent, nationally recognized animal poison control center triple licensed by the Boards of Veterinary Medicine, Medicine and Pharmacy providing unmatched professional leadership and expertise. Our veterinarians and board-certified toxicologists provide treatment advice for poisoning cases of all species, including dogs, cats, birds, small mammals, large animals and exotic species. As the most cost-effective option for animal poison control care, Pet Poison Helpline’s fee of $85 per incident includes follow-up consultations for the duration of the case. Based in Minneapolis, Pet Poison Helpline is available in North America by calling 800-213-6680. Additional information can be found online at www.petpoisonhelpline.com.

11/30/2023

November 30, 2023

Oaklawn Animal Hospital Clients:

As everyone is most likely aware, there is a mysterious new canine respiratory disease in the area. We have been seeing random cases of this over the past year. To the best of our knowledge, we have not seen any fatalities yet, however some dogs have died in the Pacific Northwest. The state veterinarians in Rhode Island, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts have been working on isolating this organism since last winter. Currently they are thinking it is some form of an unculturable bacteria. Treatment revolves around ruling out other more common causes of respiratory disease such as kennel cough and pneumonia and treating for those.
It is important to keep your dog up to date on Bordetella (kennel cough) and canine flu vaccination. Currently it is advised to try to limit your dog’s exposure to other dogs.
Please monitor your dog for any respiratory signs including cough, sneezing, nasal or ocular discharge and any trouble breathing. Also watch for decreased appetite and exercise. If your dog is sick, we may recommend bloodwork, respiratory panels and/or chest radiographs.

Dr. Mowry, Medical Director, Oaklawn Animal Hospital

10/18/2023

Vet Tech Week 2023 is here, and we're thrilled to kick off the inaugural Rarebreed Vet Tech Olympics! Join us throughout the week for exciting Olympic-style challenges and the opportunity to snag fantastic prizes. Today, there are no physical demands, only loads of appreciation and a touch of boasting allowed.