Paws Animal Hospital

01/06/2025

We will be closing at 5 pm this evening. Be careful out there!

12/30/2024

Just a reminder that we will have limited appointments tomorrow, we will be closing at 6pm and will be closed all day Wednesday for New Year’s Day, then back in for normal hours on Thursday. Remember to get your refills today or early tomorrow! Hope everyone has a happy and safe holiday 🎉

12/25/2024

Merry Christmas to all! And Peace on earth.

Being AVMA President has its perks, including the title of Santa's Official Veterinarian. This includes ensuring the reindeer are fit to fly around the world.

12/23/2024

Good morning,
We want to remind everyone that with the holiday coming up our hours will be different. We are still open 8a-7p today, tomorrow we will only be open 8a-12p and closing early, we will be closed on Wednesday and open back on Thursday 8a-5p. Please call in today for any prescription refills or appointment needs ASAP. Happy Holidays!!

11/18/2024

Paws Animal Hospital Thank you for coming out and having a great time with us!

10/18/2024

Stop by this morning for coffee or tea to start your Friday! Set up out front so stop by on your way to work!

10/15/2024

We will be closing this Thursday, 10/17, at noon for a staff building activity!

10/14/2024

Happy vet tech week to all my current and past employees!! You all are what makes this all possible! Thank you for exchanging a little bit of your sanity to work in this crazy profession. Wouldn’t be here without you!
If you see any of them this week, please tell them just how wonderful they are!

10/01/2024

Starting today Oct. 1st through Nov. 8th we have some amazing new offers when you buy 6 or 12 months of Bravecto /Sentinel and even better deals if you buy them together!!! Up to $100 worth of savings. Get your preventatives now for the fall season, the fleas are getting bad out there.

09/24/2024

Please be aware that our servers are down and will be down for at least two hours so we have no way to look up accounts or process anything. Please be kind to the staff and have patience while we work through this.

09/23/2024

Power is back on, all is well!!

08/25/2024

For almost 16 years Jackson has been a constant companion to Dr. Friedland and loved by all who knew him. Run free Sir Jackson, you will never be forgotten! And thank you for all your help keeping Paws running smoothly all these years. 💜 🐾

07/17/2024

Thank you to Adams Electric Cooperative, Inc. and 0’Connell Electric from New York, we have power!
We will be in today until 5, and back to normal operations tomorrow!

07/17/2024

We are currently closed! Had a lot of branches and a few trees that did not fare well last night, including one that took out some power lines.

We will keep everyone updated, but for the time being we apologize for the inconvenience.

PAWS Animal Hospital is a full service vet located on Hoff Road in Hanover, PA 17331. We offer a variety of veterinary services, Chinese acupunture, and alternative therapy to help your pet be his or her very best.

07/17/2024

Please be advised with the recent storm we have had some damages around the hospital and some downed trees, we are currently without power. We will keep everyone posted about appointments tomorrow feel free to message us here, email or through the PetDesk app texting. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

06/19/2024

A raccoon that died after a fight with a dog on June 7th tested positive for rabies.

The raccoon died after the encounter near Falstaff Court in Eldersburg, off of Ridge Road near the Walmart Supercenter. The dog, who was previously vaccinated against rabies, received a booster shot for extra protection. The Health Department is concerned that other pets or people in the area may have been exposed to the infected raccoon.

“Rabies exposure occurs through bites and scratches or saliva from the infected animal getting into the eyes, nose, mouth, or a wound of a person or another animal,” said Joe Mancuso, Rabies Program Manager at the Health Department.
Anyone who may have been exposed or whose pet may have been exposed to bites, scratches, or saliva from this raccoon can call the Health Department at 410-876-1884 for a risk assessment.

Rabies is most often seen in raccoons, cats, skunks, foxes, groundhogs, and bats in Maryland, but can sometimes be seen in other animals such as dogs, ferrets, deer, and even cows and other farm animals. “Observe wildlife and animals you don’t know from a distance, and keep your pets vaccinated,” advised Mancuso. “If you see a sick or wounded animal, or one that is acting strangely, call Animal Control at 410-848-4810.”

To keep yourself, your family, and your pets safe from rabies:
​- Do not approach, handle, pet, or feed wild or stray animals.
- Have your dogs, cats, and ferrets vaccinated against rabies and keep their vaccinations up-to-date. The Health Department will hold a low-cost rabies vaccination clinic on Sunday, September 15, 2024 from 2-4 pm at the Ag Center in Westminster. Cost is $10 per pet.
- Do not leave pets outside unattended or allow them to roam free.
- Cover garbage cans tightly and do not leave pet food outside.
- Teach children to stay away from wild animals and any animals that they do not know.
- Prevent bats from entering your home by using window screens and chimney caps. Bats found in the home should be safely collected, if possible, and tested for rabies.

If you or your pet have been bitten or scratched by a wild or stray animal, wash the area with soap and water for several minutes. Keep your pet away from other people and pets. Then call your physician or veterinarian and contact the Health Department (410-876-1884).

For more information: https://phpa.health.maryland.gov/Pages/rabies.aspx

04/22/2024

Little C-section today, look how cute these babies are!?!