Bunker Hill Veterinary Hospital, P.C

08/30/2024

08/29/2024

When it comes to ticks and tickborne pathogens, who are the 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐨𝐞𝐬 and who are the 𝐕𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬? 𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐦𝐲 #𝟏 is the white-footed mouse. 🐭 This common mouse host multiple larvae and nymph ticks throughout the summer months. Through this process, ticks can transmit pathogens to other feeding ticks and also infect the mice which can then infect more ticks. The white-footed mouse is very successful in this process! Continue to follow us as we share ways to help reduce ticks from feeding on mice in your backyard! 🚫
Found a tick?! Submit your tick for testing at ticklab.org/test-my-tick

08/29/2024

Non-recognition aggression can occur between cats that know each other and live together. This typically happens when one cat leaves the home—often for a vet visit—and returns with a different scent or altered behavior due to anesthesia or medication. It can also happen if a cat visits a groomer and comes home smelling or looking different.

Scent is crucial for cats in recognizing one another. When a cat returns home smelling of a hospital or with the fragrance of a grooming product, it may seem unrecognizable to the other cat.

The cat that stayed home may start stalking and attacking the returning cat, behaving as if it has never seen the other cat before.

Tips to help prevent or manage non-recognition aggression:

1) Try to take all your cats to the vet at the same time or on the same day. This way, they will all carry the same vet scent, reducing the chances of non-recognition.

2) If your cats are regularly groomed, schedule their grooming appointments for the same day.

3) If you've experienced non-recognition aggression before, take steps to prevent it:
a) Bring the returning cat inside in its carrier, covered with a towel, so the cats can't see each other.
b) Place the cat in a separate room for a few hours to allow it to decompress and to give the other cat time to re-acclimate to its presence.
c) Wipe the returning cat with a blanket that has its scent on it, or wipe both cats with a pet wipe, to help them smell the same and re-establish their bond.

08/29/2024

🌈Rainbow Bridge Remembrance Day🌈

A day of remembering the pets who are no longer with us, but will always keep a special place in our hearts. Pictured below are a handful of the animal we lost this year - Stout, Annie, Evander, Diesel, Hannah, and Aries. 🪽

Please feel free to share photos and stories about your beloved furry family members. ❤️

08/28/2024

After six mastiff puppies were dumped on the side of the road in Luzerne County, shelters and rescues are saying enough is enough.

08/28/2024

MODIFIED HOURS
🐾LABOR DAY WEEKEND

Please be advised, Bunker Hill will have modified hours this week. Wednesday, August 28th, we will not be accepting appointments due to a clinic wide training exercise. Friday, August 30th, we will be open 9am to 12pm for med pick-up only. Monday, September 2nd, we will be closed for Labor Day.

If your pet is experiencing an emergency or you believe they need to be seen today, contact NVRH in Plains at 570-208-8877. If you are not a current client or a client we have not seen within the last two years, please be advised that we are not taking on new clients at this time. Have a great day and we hope you enjoy your holiday!

Bunker Hill Veterinary Hospital, PC

08/27/2024

K9 Etu💙

08/26/2024

08/26/2024

Happy Dog Day from Cooper!🧡🐾🐶

We love them every day, but today belongs to them!

⬇️Show us your dogs on their holiday!⬇️

08/25/2024

Our vet assistant has been rocking these hair clips from T.J. Maxx. SO CUTE!
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08/23/2024

08/22/2024

Mama’s game of cat and mouse 😉🐭🐱

08/22/2024

08/22/2024

Please take notice of changes in the nearest veterinary emergency hospitals. Save this photo for quick access if an emergency arises. 🐾

08/21/2024

❌🆘❤️‍🩹We are posting Zesty to make you aware, once again , that DOG FLEA AND TICK MEDICATION CANNOT BE USED ON CATS 🐱 ❤️‍🩹🆘 ITS TOXIC AND DEADLY ☠️
Zesty ended up being rushed to the EMERGENCY VET having seizures . We took over his care .

He is lucky to be alive .
Please do not ever use Dog medications on Cats.
We think that we make this clear on a regular basis but unfortunately we haven’t reached everyone .
So we will keep trying .

Please read directions before using any products on your animals , if you are unsure , DON’T .

We now have another hefty bill to pay 💰 because we saved another life .
This poor boy is so incredibly sweet and lucky to be alive.

Please help if you can. 🙏

08/20/2024

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Ruth and Boaz are looking for a home! These cuties have short hair, but big dreams…of a new home.

They are brother and sister. Preference will be given to a home willing to take BOTH cats.

Private message our page or call Bunker Hill Veterinary Hospital at (570)945-5900.

08/20/2024

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Barn Cats need Love Too ❤️
Our barn cats are cats that cannot be placed in homes (they are often times not handleable)
There is no fee for Barn Cats but we do ask for a donation toward their care.

We are in great need of Barn Cat Placements! It’s important that we get these cats the homes that they need so we can open cage space for all of the incoming cats this Spring.

These particular cats were in very poor condition when we took them in, we are looking for loving homes where they will never have to worry about being fed , safe and warm ever again.

We have healthy, sterilized cats in desperate need of new indoor/outdoor homes. These cats are feral (semi-wild) and need to live at a farm, horse stable, warehouse, plant nursery, or other suitable outdoor location.

Veterinarian care has been given (negative test for feline leukemia, sterilized, rabies shot, distemper shot, and exam).
The property owners only responsibility will be to provide daily food/water, protection from the elements, and long-term vet care. After a short period of secure confinement, the cats will accept your barn as their new home.

The cats will keep rodents away from grain and food storage areas…and when there are no rats or mice, any snakes go to your neighbors. If you own or manage property and have permission for long-term placement of animals on the property, please call us! We will assist you while the cats settle into their new home.

Thank you for helping us to care for all animals and to place them in suitable -proper environments to meet their individual needs!
570-586-3700
Applications can be found here : https://www.cognitoforms.com/griffinpondanimalshelter1/griffinpondanimalshelteradoptionapplicationforcatssmallanimals

Please just put “Barn Cats” on your application.

Please consider this information regarding the acclimation process:
https://ocgainesville.org/acclimation-working-cats

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08/19/2024

08/19/2024

We can not believe that Hope has been with us for 6 weeks now! 💔

Hope is a 12 week old mixed breed, we aren’t sure what she is but the vet has her listed as a Lab mix. She is a super sweet girl with so much love to give everyone! She is good with other dogs, cats, and kids. She is crate trained and working hard on her house training & leash skills. She hates staying here at the shelter, all she wants is to be in a home! She will make the perfect family addition! She loves to play in our doggy pools!

Apply: www.bcfanimalrefuge.org ❤️

08/19/2024

This is Winifred🥰She is the cutest little nugget! She just loves people…and squeeze cheese!💛🐾🧡

08/17/2024

Happy National Black Cat Appreciation Day!

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“Black cats and a touch of magic.”🖤✨

08/16/2024

08/16/2024

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Happy Belated 3rd Birthday to our Mama Cat’s kittens!

These two, Ruth (Female Calico) and Boaz (Male Orange Tabby) are looking for a NEW HOME.

They are spayed / neutered, current on vaccines and FELV/FIV tested negative. They are microchipped, but must be kept indoors.

🖤🧡Please call (570)945-5900 or private message us for more information.🧡🖤

08/16/2024

🗓 Check the Chip Day is on 8/15
This day is meant to serve as a reminder to pet owners to check and update their pets’ microchip registration information. Microchips are very effective for identifying lost pets and reuniting them with their families, but the happy ending can’t occur if the microchip registration isn’t correct – or if the chip has never been registered at all.

Share the larger version of this infographic with your clients to help spread awareness:
https://loom.ly/0sQsORs
Related resources: https://loom.ly/zhq_L9g
American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)

08/15/2024

Make everyday Check the Chip Day!

..but today, August 15th, really is Check the Chip Day!
🐶🐱🐾🐶🐱🐾🐶🐱🐾🐶🐱🐾

Microchip your pet☑️
Register the Microchip☑️
Verify Information is Correct☑️

08/14/2024

MYTH: My dog is on heartworm preventative, so he doesn't need to be tested.

08/13/2024

🌵🐱It’s Itchy Pet Awareness Month! 🐶🌵

#️⃣1️⃣Skin allergies were the number one reason for vet visits in 2022

Some causes of itching:
🌵Mites
🌵Fleas
🌵Ticks
🌵Yeast Infection
🌵Hypothyroidism
🌵Food Allergy
🌵Ringworm
🌵Environmental Allergy
🌵Bacterial Infection