Creature Comforts Veterinary Hospital

06/28/2024

Poor Patrick, the Savanah Monitor, was having some 💩 trouble. Dr. Ayersman and Tyler gave a few enemas, and his parents increased his fiber intake. Now he's back to enjoying the nice weather!

06/20/2024

Summer is a great time to explore the outdoors and…. it can get hot. Like us, pets are susceptible to dehydration and heatstroke, so we need to help them stay safe and cool when the temperature is rising.

Protect your pet from dehydration and heatstroke by ensuring they have constant access to fresh clean water and ample shade, never leaving them in parked vehicles or any enclosed space without proper ventilation, protecting their paws from hot pavement, and limiting exercise when the temps or humidity are high. 

* Heatstroke is an emergency that requires medical intervention as soon as possible! *

Signs of heatstroke in pets can include:
- Dehydration: Vomiting and/or diarrhea; dry, sticky gums; excessive panting; loss of skin elasticity.
- High heart rate.
- Body temperature over 104 degrees.
- Collapses or seizures.

* If you suspect your pet is suffering from heatstroke, follow these steps and call us (or an emergency vet) immediately at (610) 635-1100. *

1. Move them to a cool, shaded area.
2. Pour cool (not cold) water over their body or use a wet towel to cool them down.
3. Provide fresh, cold water.

We hope this information helps you and your pet(s) enjoy a safe, fun, and “cool” summer!

Sincerely, 

Creature Comforts Veterinary Hospital

06/13/2024

Two bonded orange males looking for a home!

Chubby Buddy “Chubbs” (top) 8 yo. Tiger (bottom) 7yo. Both neutered males. Indoor only. They eat urinary food because one of them had crystals. Not up to date in vaccines. Both are friendly, but Tiger is a bit shy at first.

If interested, contact: [email protected]

05/20/2024

CCVH will be closed on Monday, May 27th, to celebrate Memorial Day.

If you need to reach our hospital, please call 610-635-1100
or email [email protected] and give us the following information:

Your full name
your pet’s name
the reason for your call
the best phone number to reach you

All calls and emails will be returned when we reopen.
For appointments, you can conveniently book online by visiting our website.

If your pet needs immediate medical assistance during that time, please call Blue Pearl in Conshohocken 484-567-7999
or Metropolitan Veterinary Hospital 610-666-1050.

Thank you for your understanding.

05/09/2024

COMBINATION HEARTWORM, FLEA, AND TICK PREVENTION

COULDN’T BE SWEETER…                      

          INTRODUCING NEXGARD PLUS!

Kiss having to remember two separate chews for fleas/ ticks and heartworm goodbye.  No more fighting with Hershey, Fluffy, or Biscuit. No more paying extra!

We are excited to offer a new lifesaver, Nexgard PLUS, a combination treat that combines the Heartgard Plus and Nexgard you already love in one monthly beef-flavored chew for a lower price! 

Boehringer Ingleheim (BI), the manufacturer of Nexgard Plus, Nexgard, and Heartgard, is offering an amazing deal to help you transition: up to $105 off a year’s supply.  No tricks, just treats! All you need to do:

Purchase 6 doses of Nexgard Plus in clinic and receive a $35 instant rebate at check-out. You will receive a QR code to enroll in the BI Reminder program. When it is time to order another 6 doses, you will be notified. Purchase another 6 doses in-clinic, and receive another $35 instant rebate. Then go online, upload your receipt, and receive a third $35 online rebate directly from BI! Nexgard Plus is also available through our partner pharmacy, VetSource, but Vetsource purchases do not qualify for the online rebate, so chews yours at CCVH now.

To sweeten the pot, every client who purchases 6 doses of Nexgard Plus by June 15th will be entered into our S’mores drawing.  One lucky winner will win a Solostove Bonfire Fire Pit 2.0, a S'mores caddy, and the fixings for S’mores! In-clinic and VetSource purchases all qualify, and the winner will be announced by June 30th.

For more information or to ask if Nexgard Plus is right for your pet, email us at [email protected] or call 610-635-1100.  Your dog must have had an exam at CCVH and a heartworm test within the past year in order to dispense this medication. This product can be prescribed for dogs beginning at 8 weeks old and weighing at least 4 lb.

For appointments, you can conveniently book online by visiting our website at CCVH.com

05/04/2024

Happy Star Wars Day! 🌠
What do you call a puppy in Jedi training?
A paw-dawan!

04/29/2024

4/30/24 UPDATE! ALL THE KITTENS ARE SPOKEN FOR!.
Two went home with Bunny Schlater and her daughter today and the others are going with a friend of our tech JoJo on Monday! (And one not shown with our tech Dani's brother too). Thank you everyone!

One of our clients took in a pregnant momma and now has four 7 week old female kittens looking for a home! Free to take, but you are responsible for all their vet care. Email [email protected] within for interest!

04/23/2024

04/18/2024

We are experiencing intermittent and partial problems with our phone system.

At this time we can receive incoming calls, but are sometimes unable to make outgoing calls.

If you are expecting a return call, you may get a call from an unknown number. We will leave a voice mail for you.

We are in touch with Verizon, and hope to have the issue resolved as soon as possible.

You are welcome to leave a message on our voice mail or contact us through our website CCVH.com.
All calls and emails will be answered as soon as possible.

If your pet needs immediate medical assistance,
please call Hickory Veterinary at 610-851-4646
or Metropolitan Veterinary Associates at 610-666-1050.

Thank you for your understanding.

04/08/2024

Happy Eclipse!!!!

04/08/2024

Some tips for you and your pets tomorrow:

Stay calm: Animals are sensitive to human emotions and actions, so remaining composed is important, according to the Usdan Institute.

Keep pets indoors: Crowds, noise and commotion could be stressors for animals, and increased traffic pose a higher risk for accidents and trauma. For these reasons, Paradowski recommended not taking pets to eclipse viewing events.

Maintain a calm environment: Keep lights on and play soothing music to help facilitate a comforting atmosphere. Additionally, a favorite snack can be given to a pet motivated by food, while physical touch such as petting may help others.

Maintain routines: Adhering to regular schedules facilitates senses of normalcy and comfort, which help to mitigate stress or anxiety while an unfamiliar event is occurring.

Check identification: Ensure pets are microchipped and wearing collars with ID tags. Should they become fearful and run off, this precaution may prove invaluable, according to the Usdan Institute.

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04/06/2024

Happy 10th birthday, Barnaby! We hope you enjoyed your Flyers Pupcake!

04/04/2024

This is what the face of regret looks like.

Cooper had a fun time eating Cadbury Creme Eggs and Lindt chocolate bunnies... That was followed up by being made to vomit up the chocolate and foil wrappers, and finally topped off with being fed several large syringes of activated charcoal (to bind the toxins). Cooper's mom said we could post this to remind everyone about the dangers of dogs eating chocolate.

Hope your Easter was better than Cooper's!

03/28/2024

Creature Comforts will be closed for a team meeting on Wednesday, April 3rd, from 12:30 to 2:00 pm.

If you need to reach our hospital during that time, please call 610-635-1100 and leave a message with the following information:

Your name
Your pet’s name
Reason for call
Best phone number to reach you

All calls will be returned as soon as possible.

For appointments, you can conveniently book online by visiting our website at CCVH.com

Thank You for your understanding!

03/28/2024

Creature Comforts will be closed for a team meeting on Wednesday, April 3rd, from 12:30 to 2:00 pm. 

If you need to reach our hospital during that time, please call 610-635-1100 and leave a message with the following information:

Your name
Your pet’s name
Reason for call
Best phone number to reach you

 All calls will be returned as soon as possible.

For appointments, you can conveniently book online by visiting our website at CCVH.com

Thank You for your understanding!

03/18/2024

While we usually associate pesky parasites with the summertime, did you know that flea/tick prevention is recommended for pets year-round? Mosquitos (spreaders of heartworm disease) and ticks are also active in the fall and winter months when many of us don’t think they are an issue because of cold temperatures.

The best way to protect your pet and avoid suffering or discomfort from parasite-causing diseases and infections, is with vaccines and medications including:

Flea/tick control: Keep fleas and ticks off your pet, and out of your home. These parasites are not just cause for itchiness, but they can transmit serious diseases to you and your pets. Some flea and tick medicines also protect from heartworm disease: Heartworm infection can be deadly, and the treatment can be very costly, and painful for your pet. Heartworm disease is present in geographic regions throughout the United States, and it is recommended that dogs receive preventive year-round medication, regardless of the climate. Bonus: many heartworm preventives also work as a dewormer in case your pet is exposed to gastrointestinal parasites.  Lyme Borreliosis vaccination: Tick bites can lead to pain-causing Lyme disease. Vaccination + booster for Lyme borreliosis, combined with a monthly flea and tick control medication, should be considered for dogs that live within, or travel to, regions with emerging or endemic Lyme disease. (To find out if Lyme disease is a concern in your area, view the prevalence maps on the Companion Animal Parasite Council website.)
https://capcvet.org/maps/ #/2022/all-year/lyme-disease/dog/united-states

Schedule an appointment with us at (610) 635-1100 and we can help determine which parasite protection plan is best for your pets or provide treatment if you are concerned they may already be infected. 

Sincerely, 

Creature Comforts Veterinary Hospital

02/24/2024

02/13/2024

01/29/2024

Some of our staff went out to

We had a great time with our instructor, Liz. This is our second time here, and we'll be back!

01/19/2024

Creature Comforts will be closing at 2:00pm today due to the inclement weather.
We will reopen tomorrow morning at 8:00am.

You are welcome to leave a message on our voice mail or contact us through our website CCVH.com.
All calls and emails will be answered when we reopen.

If your pet needs immediate medical assistance while we are closed,
please call Blue Pearl Emergency in Conshohocken 484-567-7999
or Metropolitan Veterinary Associates at 610-666-1050.

Thank you for your understanding.

12/27/2023

Today, we saw one pet with a tick, one pet with fleas, and one pet with tapeworms (which come from fleas). It is not cold enough to stop flea and tick meds and last year it never got cold enough. Two of these pets were "indoor-only" cats. Fleas can sneak in through cracks in the windows, or on rodents, or on your dog. Use flea/ Tick meds on dogs and cats all year!

12/22/2023

Thank you to all who have already donated! We've taken several car loads over to the SPCA already! We are still collecting until December 30th if you haven't had a chance to drop by yet! :)

12/21/2023

Another amazing holiday lunch filled with good food, ugly sweaters, presents, and laughter! We got a rare whole group photo! A special thank you to the clients who sent cards and brought treats!

12/20/2023

Creature Comforts will be holding our annual Holiday party on Wednesday, December 20th from 1:00 to 2:00 pm. 

If you need to reach our hospital during that time, please call 610-635-1100 and leave a message with the following information:

Your name
Your pet’s name
Reason for call
Best phone number to reach you

 All calls will be returned as soon as possible.

For appointments, you can conveniently book online by visiting our website at CCVH.com

Thank You for your understanding!

Happy Holidays!!!

12/18/2023

Our staff have decorated and hung their stockings and are feeling the holiday spirit! We have some stocking stuffers planned, but feel free to drop off a treat for everyone or your favorite CCVH staff member!

12/07/2023

Happy Hannukah! Hanukkah sameach!
May this festival of lights bring you and yours warmth and joy!

At CCVH, we use an electric menorah to protect our pet friends. We're also careful to keep them away from chocolate gelt (and wrappers), latkes (and other fried foods), small dreidels, and gift ribbon. A safe Hannukah is a very happy Hannukah!

11/28/2023

Please note our holiday hours:

Christmas: Closing at 7 pm Friday, December 22nd, and reopening at 8 am Tuesday, December 26th.

New Year: Closing at noon on Saturday, December 30th, and reopening at 8 am Tuesday, January 2nd.

The doctors and staff wish everyone a happy holiday season!

If your pet needs immediate medical assistance during that time,
please call Blue Pearl in Conshohocken 484-567-7999
or Metropolitan Veterinary Hospital 610-666-1050.

If you need to reach our hospital while closed, please call 610-635-1100
or email [email protected] and give us the following information:

Your full name
your pet’s name
the reason for your call
the best phone number to reach you

All calls and emails will be returned when we reopen.

For appointments, current clients can conveniently book online by visiting our website.

Thank you for your understanding.

11/25/2023

Deck the Halls with a Cause for Paws!

We are happy to announce our annual fundraiser benefiting the Montgomery County SPCA.

Now through December 31st we will be accepting donations at the clinic.

The SPCA needs dog food, cat food, cat litter, general cleaning supplies, paper towels, laundry detergent, collars, leashes, grooming equipment, and bedding. Gently used items are welcome!

Monetary donations may be given to the receptionist, or you may make contributions directly:
https://montgomerycountyspca.org/
https://montgomerycountyspca.org/donate/

MCSPCA is part of the AmazonSmile program. Amazon will donate 0.5% of your price-eligible AmazonSmile purchases to the Montgomery County SPCA whenever you shop on AmazonSmile.

Please help us ensure that each and every homeless animal will have a full belly while waiting to find a loving family of their own.

Thank you for your generosity and support!

- The Doctors and staff at Creature Comforts

Montgomery County SPCA - PA