Wolf Rock Animal Health Center

08/21/2024

Wandering Paws does incredible work to bring home lost pets!
They have an amazing success rate at finding lost kitties, and dogs. Here is a tip from them that could help bring a loved cat home one day!

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=984313893491624&id=100057390672563

07/19/2024

We had a fun “pack outing” yesterday at tree trails!
We have an amazing staff these days, smart, strong and courageous too! We will be back at work today, working just as hard, as your team for animal health🐕

07/03/2024

Why don’t we have a grassy front lawn?
Because this is a healthier choice for our planet.
Our Pollinator field is busy and buzzing! 🐝🐞🦗🪰🦋

https://www.fws.gov/story/highlighting-importance-pollinators

05/20/2024

We are happy to be an independant veterinary hospital, and we treat each patient as an individual.
From the article:

“In other words, veterinarians at these corporate owned clinics cannot stray from company treatment protocol – they cannot think for themselves or provide treatment for a particular pet that should not follow corporate treatment protocol (such as the vaccination issue).

And now…thanks to more laws that are not enforced with regards to our pets…Mars will own even more veterinary clinics and quite concerning the nations largest veterinary laboratory. All pushing a reported one size fits all treatment plan that could cost unknowing pet owners thousands of dollars in additional fees.”

Mars - the privately owned largest manufacturer of pet food in the world - just purchased a second chain of veterinary hospitals staging them as the largest owner of veterinary hospitals too. Is this a monopoly and how will it effect pet owners?

04/29/2024

Dr Hassinger had a great weekend, up in NH, learning about TLAER (Technical Large Animal Emergency Rescue). Topics included trailer safety, trailer accidents, how to deal with horses during evacuations, floods, fires, sinking in mud and falling into holes.

Dr Rebecca Gimenez Husted did a very thorough and professional job teaching and demonstrating skills. The Tuftonboro NH FD hosted the event and created the “test dummy” that worked out well.
As a vet and a horse owner, it’s good to know about these things… many thanks to all!

04/26/2024

Did you know that I was found dumped in the woods with my siblings, left to fend for ourselves right here in :(
This is why we do what we do at Animal Talk we try to tell their stories the best we can in order to help them find the loving homes they so deserve! Please come and meet them for yourself THIS SUNDAY April 28th from 11-1 at Friends of the Exeter Animals we will be there showcasing them along with all of the other adoptable animals! If you would like more information, feel free to call them at 401-294-2754. We hope to see you all there & please share!

04/11/2024

On Wednesday, Dr Hassinger attended a hands-on, basic abdominal ultrasound class, which was organized by RIVMA. We will still continue to use the expertise of Dr Lester, for her skilled scans, but will soon start using our ultrasound machine more, for flash scans and basic evaluations.
Many thanks to the dogs who helped us learn, thanks to the Potter League

04/09/2024

Our two beautiful Emilys got to enjoy watching the eclipse today, and it really was special! They have been working so hard to keep our clinic running smoothly, and doing a fantastic job of it!
It was wonderful to get to enjoy 30 special minutes today, experiencing the wonder in the sky 🌚🌙✨

03/03/2024

Your pet’s bedding is freshly washed, a ready nest full of softness, warmth….and formaldehyde?🙀

If you use dryer sheets or other fabric softeners, that “fresh scent” left behind is evidence of volatile organic compounds, or VOCs.

Formaldehyde is one of the respiratory irritant VOCs common in fabric softeners, along with acetaldehyde and acetone. But there are many more - researchers found 25 distinct VOCs emitted from dryer vents when these products were used😱 Other common offenders include:

☠️pentane - causes skin and GI irritation

☠️ethyl acetate - on the EPA’s hazardous waste list, causing anemia, changes in white blood cells, and damage to the liver and kidneys

☠️benzyl acetate - absorbed through the skin and damages the pancreas

☠️alpha-terpineol - causes headaches and nervous system disorders

The good news is that your pet can have clean, soft bedding 🛌 without risk of coughing, itchy rashes, organ dysfunction and more! In our new book Forever Dog LIFE, we show you how to make reusable non-toxic dryer sheets that are good for you, your pets, and the environment, plus many more DIY solutions for home and body! 🙌

www.foreverdoglife.com

02/25/2024

Our Wolf Rock Family is rocked to learn that one of our wonderful alumnae staff, a brilliant technician, Jessica Maynard, who went on to vet school and is a beloved veterinarian now, has had a tragic health incident. Reports are that she is making strong strides in recovery, but it will be a long road. Please keep her and her family in your prayers.

02/21/2024

Rabies is not uncommon in our Rhode Island wildlife. And this is why we recommend that all companion animals be vaccinated against rabies according to state law.

A Rhode Island man successfully defended himself against a rabid coyote, pinning it to the ground and strangling it to death.

01/26/2024

Recently one of our clients doubted our advice about bowls…
glad to see that WDJ has published this article! ❤️🐕

Raised food and water bowls may be good for some dogs with specific health needs but are potentially harmful for others.

12/23/2023

Our hearts are with the first responders and those who knew and loved this special dog💔

12/14/2023

Our Holiday Luncheon event Greenwich Elks is just days away, and we’ve got some pretty amazing Sponsors and folks we want to thank in advance for all their support!! Thanks to these generous friends of the shelter: Gold Sponsor: Tanury Industries, Bronze Sponsors: MOORE Love Project, Wolf Rock Animal Health Center, and Bob Johansen. 👏👏👏👏🐾🐾🐾🐾❤️

Then special thanks to Flowers By Bert & Peg for the arrangement they are donating, Cheryl N.. for $$ donated for supplies, Nicole Grandchamp Fiedler for appetizer trays and Deb, Diane and John P for all the baking/desserts. 👏👏👏👏🐾❤️

There is still time to get tickets- adults $30 and kids $20. Saturday December 16th from 12:30 - 3 pm. Live Band, food, door prizes, cash bar, items for sale and some gift cards and special event tickets-including Roger William Holiday light display tickets- thanks to Jacqui K. ❤️🐾👏. Dancing and fun- join us to celebrate the season! Buy your tickets at the shelter today or tomorrow (Wednesday & Thursday) from 11 am- 4 pm Pet Refuge 500 Stony Lane North Kingstown, or email us at [email protected] to do PayPal or Venmo. Advance tickets required. Thanks and hope to see you there!!🎄🎶🎉

11/28/2023

While Rhode Island law will never add the Hawaiian term Kahu, we are truly thankful that in our state, the term “Guardian” is legally interchangeable with “Owner”. 22 years ago, the state of Rhode Island agreed to allow the term “guardian” to be used in reference to the legal relationship between a domestic animal and the person legally responsible for their care. To this day, it seems that our state is the only one that has made this terminology acceptable.

Veterinarians and veterinary organizations throughout the country have debated the terminology and feared that the change in terminology would disrupt their business relationships with legal issues and implications. It turns out, that after 22 years, that has not happened.

For the most part, Rhode Island veterinarians have ignored the term. At Wolf Rock, we were very happy when this legal terminology changed, 22 years ago, we promptly changed the language in our records and daily conversation. Our clients are always referred to as Guardians.

After using the term for 22 years, and providing veterinary care for thousands of Guardians, we can absolutely say that our staff, doctors, and clients have been enriched by the term. We feel that it more appropriately acknowledges the bond that exists between people and the animals that they love. With that bond, there is no denying a legal responsibility that guardian has to provide safe and appropriate care for a lifetime.

Love is not a bad word. When we acknowledge that love and respect are at the foundation of a relationship between people and their animal friends, veterinary professionals open the door to a deeper connection and dedication to the jobs we do.

10/31/2023

Happy Halloween!!🎃
We look forward to seeing lots of friends today, costumes or not, come show us your tricks and have some treats!
We’re well stocked for the holidays with yummy treats and toys!👻😻🐕

10/29/2023

We are so happy that our sign has had a facelift!🐕
Thanks to the talented Marina Campbell, our
Mama wolf and pup are looking much healthier!❤️

10/25/2023

Rest in Peace Bobi ❤️
Worlds oldest dog, who ate only “human food”
We encourage all of our clients to feed homemade food following a complete and balanced recipe.
The results are: great health and long lives🐕

“Bobi's longevity was due to several factors, Costa said, including the "calm, peaceful" environment of their home in central Portugal's Conqueiros, where Bobi had free roam of the surrounding countryside and spent time in the backyard with his "feline friends."

Bobi also exclusively ate human food that had been soaked in water to wash away any seasoning.”

The purebred Rafeiro do Alentejo livestock guard dog had a life expectancy of 12 to 14 years. His owner credit's Bobi's longevity to his ability to roam freely and his diet of human food.

10/11/2023

Please don’t try to economize by purchasing herbal products on Amazon!
This is just one of many cases of a counterfeit product. You may not be buying the correct, quality product that we have prescribed! It is happening more and more with products for humans and animals

We received this notice from one of our suppliers recently:
“It has come to the attention of Ayush Herbs staff that bottles of counterfeit Carditone have been purchased on the Amazon platform that was not produced by Ayush Herbs”

10/04/2023

THIS!!!