Royal Oak Animal Clinic

02/03/2025

February is black dog and cat syndrome awareness month - yes that is a mouthful!
But did you know that there is a much lower adoption rate in shelters for dogs and cats with black fur? Read below on why that is the case, and what you can do to help promote that these beautiful babes make great pets too

Every year, Black Dog and Cat Syndrome Awareness Month seeks to shine a light on those pets overlooked in animal shelters across the globe due to the

01/30/2025

It's still winter, but kitten season is coming - please spay and neuter your pets to help prevent shelter overload, disease burden, and unwanted babies ❤

During kitten season, every unspayed, queen (female cat) is likely to have a belly full of babies!

01/22/2025

If you feed raw food to your cat please check and make sure it is not part of the recall!!!! Several cats have died after being exposed to bird flu in the raw foods and milk

The sick or dead cats include domestic, exotic and sanctuary cats. The FDA is investigating.

01/15/2025

We can all get a case of the winter "Blahs" - even our pets! Keeping your dog entertained and busy can help curb unwanted behavior. Below are some tips to keep them (and you) happy through the doldrums of cold weather 🙂

Challenge Your Dog’s Mind can really help with behavior problems. Check out five great ways to do it here.

12/25/2024

Who loves their new Christmas outfit more, Ralphie or Penny?
Merry Christmas everyone, hope you and yours have a wonderful and safe holiday ❤️

07/30/2024

Thank you so much for everyone that has brought by donations for the Humane Society of Warren County! Kayla will be collecting all donations to take over on Wednesday the 31st, so our collection box will remain on our front porch until tomorrow 😊 You guys are awesome

07/17/2024

Our college intern Kayla is collecting goods for the Humane Society until the end of July! Her collection box will be on our front porch during business hours
Thank you so much to everyone who has donated so far, it is so appreciated ❤️

07/15/2024

It's HOT dog!
Please watch out for your pets during this dangerous heat wave! Avoid walking, especially on pavement/sidewalks as it can burn their feet.
If your pet has an underlying health condition (such as heart disease or asthma) they should not spend any time outdoors other than going to the bathroom.
The same goes for senior pets, puppies/kittens, or "short nosed" breeds such as Frenchies, Pugs, Boxers, etc as they cannot compensate for the high heat and humidity and can easily overheat and get heatstroke.
Stay safe, stay cool, and hope for rain!

07/02/2024

Good evening all!
We are taking advantage of the holiday to have our front porch painted/refinished!
We will be here Wednesday, 7/3 from 8:30 to 5
We will be closed Thursday 7/4 through Sunday 7/7
We will reopen at 8:30 on Monday 7/8
Hope everyone has a safe and wonderful holiday!

06/26/2024

Just an FYI, BrightSpeed is at it again! Our phones are on the fritz, we are able to get phone calls for now but we are down to just one phone. We are in the midst of changing our service so hopefully this will not be a problem for long! We apologize for any inconvenience!

06/24/2024

Hi everyone!
Kayla, a college student who is helping at our clinic over the summer, is organizing a donation box for our local Humane Society! Her message is below -

The Humane Society of Warren County is at full capacity and in desperate need. Please, if you can, drop off some goodies for our furry friends.
We will be accepting unopened dog and cat food (adult or puppy/kitten) of any brand - wet or dry, dog and cat treats, unopened cat litter, cat and dog toys, gently used blankets and towels, cleaning supplies (such as laundry detergent, bleach, etc), and puppy pads.
Thank you for your consideration of supporting the shelter. Please remember that the shelter is primarily run by donation only.
Our drop off box will be located on our front porch during office hours through the month of July

04/10/2024

Phone update! Brightspeed has still not been able to fix our answering service, and we are unable to access our overnight messages. We apologize for the inconvenience, and appreciate your patience. Call us any time during our normal business hours - we are here for you! ❤

03/31/2024

We hope everyone has a wonderful Easter!

03/27/2024

Happy Hump Day!
Wanted to give a quick update, we are still fighting with Bright Speed trying to get them to fix our answering service, so unfortunately we still cannot access our voicemail or receive messages. We wanted to let you know our holiday hours for the end of the week!
Thursday 3/28 - open 8:30 am to 1 pm
Friday 3/29 through Sunday 3/31 - closed for the Easter holiday
We will be back at 8:30 Monday the 1st for April Fools Day
Thank you for your understanding and we apologize again for the inconvenience.
Have a wonderful weekend!

03/23/2024

Just an fyi! Our answering service is out of service due to an update from the Bright Speed Company, and they have yet to get us back up and running - we apologize for any inconvenience! We will re open Monday morning at 8:30 am. If you have an emergency before then please contact Valley Veterinary Emergency Clinic at 540-662-7811. Thank you and have a wonderful weekend!

03/22/2024

https://www.aaha.org/your-pet/pet-owner-education/ask-aaha/Anesthesia-and-Dental-Cleaning/

You probably understand that routine dental care is crucial to your furry pal’s health, but did you know that anesthesia needs to be used during pe...

03/19/2024

Cats get arthritis too! Solensia is a once monthly injection that can provide treatment for pain caused by arthritis. Copy/paste the link below or call our office to learn more

https://www.zoetisus.com/content/_assets/docs/PDFs/ZPN/Solensia-Branded-Pet-Owner-Resources-Digital-Brochure.pdf

03/19/2024

Librela™ (bedinvetmab injection) is a once monthly injection that controls your dog’s arthritis pain. Let's see if we can give your dog more days of play this spring! Call our office to learn more