VT NH Veterinary Clinic

08/15/2024

08/14/2024

Phones are working!

We are currently having phone issues, if you need our assistance please call our phone # and leave a message and our staff will call you back as soon as possible! Phone calls are not going through, but we are checking messages and able to make outgoing calls. You can also send us an email. We are working on fixing the problem, thank you for your patience and understanding.

07/23/2024

Travel requirements have changed prior to the August 1st deadline and travel back to the US from low risk rabies countries (ie Canada) has been simplified. Dogs will still need to be microchipped, six months of age or older and the owner will need to fill out an online CDC Dog Import Form and present the receipt. Rabies vaccination is still also required to travel to Canada. Check the CDC website for changes before travel with your pet!

There are four requirements for dogs that have ONLY been in countries that are dog-rabies free or lo

07/03/2024

Please join us in welcoming our newest veterinarian Dr. Heather Federow! We are excited to have her join our team here as a mixed animal practitioner providing care in both our small animal clinic and to equines. Dr. Heather is a 2024 Ross graduate, from New York, and enjoys trail riding her QH, crocheting and paddle boarding. Her veterinary interests include surgery, holistic medicine and fostering the human-animal bond.

06/18/2024

This week is supposed to get really hot. Make sure that your pet has plenty of water available, try to do exercising during the cooler hours, if you would not walk on the pavement/asphalt barefoot do not walk your pet on it, and NEVER leave your pet in the car! All pets stay safe during this heat.

06/12/2024

Did you know that female cats can go into estrus (heat) and be able to reproduce as young as 4 months of age? More typically they will start going into heat between 6-9 months of age, but late spring is typically "kitten season" when un-spayed cats are having kittens. Local shelters and rescues already have their hands full this time of year, so we do recommended spaying and neutering for the majority of cats at 5-6 months of age, sooner if you have a brother - sister pair!

06/05/2024

Does your dog like to swim? If so please keep a look out for blue-green algae blooms which can be toxic to our canine companions and avoid contact with affected water. For more information you can check out the Cornell Riney Canine Health Center 's page on cyanobacteria linked in this post. In the next few weeks the Vermont Department of Health cyanobacteria tracker will also be updated to search for and report blooms.

05/29/2024

Traveling with your dogs this summer? If you plan to leave the country, including to Canada, and back please take some time to review the new rabies and health certificate requirements to take effect August 1st:

https://www.cdc.gov/importation/traveling-with-pets.html

05/25/2024

Reminder that our office will be closed Monday May 27th for the Memorial day holiday. We do have a veterinarian on call for equine emergencies as usual and a small animal veterinarian on call 8am to 2pm for current patient's needing urgent care. We will re-open Tuesday morning.

05/16/2024

More at home dental care tips for your pet:

Neglecting your pet's oral hygiene can lead to pain and health problems. Here are some easy-to-follow tips on how to care for your pet's teeth without overwhelming yourself or your furry companion.

05/14/2024

How can you help maintain your pet's oral health at home? Daily brushing is the best option, but there are a variety of other ways to aid in dental health maintenance at home including chews, food and water additives as well as gels and sprays. Look for the VOHC seal to help select safe and effective home care products.

05/08/2024

Have we mentioned our amazing staff lately? Not only do they provide compassionate nursing care for our patients, skilled technical support and keep our clinic running smoothly, but they also provide entertaining environmental enrichment. Here is the kitten crew on their very own cardboard ship! These cuties all have homes, but spent some time here with us for care and socialization.

04/30/2024

We often say we couldn't do this without our wonderful team and today we would like to acknowledge our compassionate team of veterinary assistants. From keeping our patients comfortable post-op to running lab work and assisting in exam rooms they truly help pets stay safe, calm and comfortable during their time with us.

04/29/2024

It's porcupine season! 🏞️ This is the time of year we start seeing an increase in dogs getting quilled by porcupines. No, porcupines don't shoot their quills at dogs. Instead, porcupines back into & swipe their tails at curious dogs who get too close, resulting in a muzzle full of quills!

If this does happen to your pup, please do NOT attempt to remove the quills yourself! You can push the quills deeper, break them and cause migration, miss a few, or get bitten by your dog. Quills are painful and require removal by a veterinarian. Prevention: leash up in & around wooded areas from dusk to dawn when porcupines are most active!

04/25/2024

Did you know that pets can get diabetes too? It is more common in older dogs and cats and can present with a variety of clinical signs. We have a variety of tools available to manage our diabetic patients including continuous blood glucose monitoring (freestyle Libre).