Shores Veterinary Emergency Center

06/19/2024

**🌞☀️ Keep Your Pets Safe in the Heat! 🐶😺**

With summer in full swing, it's crucial to protect our furry friends from heat exhaustion. Dogs and cats can easily overheat, leading to serious health issues. Here are some tips to keep them safe:

1. **Provide Plenty of Water:** Ensure your pets have access to fresh, cool water at all times.
2. **Create Shade:** Make sure they have a shady spot to rest if they're outside.
3. **Avoid Hot Pavements:** Walk your dog early in the morning or late in the evening to avoid hot pavements that can burn their paws.
4. **Never Leave Pets in Cars:** Temperatures can skyrocket in minutes, putting your pets at extreme risk.
5. **Watch for Signs of Heat Exhaustion:** Heavy panting, drooling, lethargy, and vomiting are all warning signs. If you notice these, move your pet to a cooler area and contact your vet immediately.
6. **Limit Exposure Outdoors** Limit your pet’s outdoor adventures to shorter periods of time especially when the sun is at its peak and temperatures exceed 90°. 

Let's enjoy the summer safely! Share this to spread the word and keep our pets cool and healthy! 🐾💧

06/06/2024

🐾✨ Celebrate National Pet Appreciation Week! 🐶🐱🐰

It's that special time of year when we honor the joy and unconditional love our furry, feathered, and scaly friends bring into our lives. 🥰 Share a photo of your beloved pet and tell us what makes them so special!

Remember to spoil them a little extra this week with their favorite treats, extra playtime, or a cozy cuddle session. Let's flood our feeds with adorable pet pics and heartwarming stories! 🐾❤️

05/27/2024

This Memorial Day, we honor the brave soldiers who gave everything to protect our freedom and the loyal canine heroes who stood by their side. Their courage, sacrifice, and unwavering loyalty remind us of the true cost of liberty. Let's take a moment to remember and express our deepest gratitude. 🕊️🇺🇸

05/22/2024

If you are local and have a missing pet, try reaching out to all local kennels, rescues and hospitals. This kennel is new in Lower Paxton!

https://www.facebook.com/share/Z7W2VaDEVq6njRnX/?mibextid=WC7FNe

If you are looking for your lost dog, the new dog kennel in Lower Paxton Township may be a way to locate them.

05/07/2024

💥 Attention AT hikers!! 💥

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🔸️ ATTENTION: APPALACHIAN TRAIL DOG OWNERS & HIKERS 🔸️

Over the weekend, it was reported that a hiker found dog treats stuffed with fishhooks near the George W. Outerbridge shelter on the Appalachian Trail.

The incident occurred near the North Trail Loop leading to the shelter, on State Game Lands #217, in Washington Township, Lehigh County.

Items like these could prove deadly to any animal that consumes them, including wild and domesticated animals.

If anyone has any information about the incident or locates more findings, please call 1-833-PGC-WILD or 1-833-PGC-HUNT immediately.

05/03/2024

🚨 Attention dog owners! 🚨
It’s that time of year… Did you know that rapeseed, a plant whose seed oil is used in food processing, can be toxic to our furry friends? It can cause severe GI upset, skin irritation, inflammation, and in some cases affect the eyes. Keep your pups safe by avoiding areas where rapeseed is present or keeping them on a tight leash during walks. Let's spread the word to keep our four-legged pals healthy and happy! 🐾

04/30/2024

🐾 Keep your furry friends safe this summer! ☀️
With rising temperatures, it's crucial to prevent heat stroke in pets. Remember to provide shade, plenty of water, never leave them in hot cars, and be cautious of allowing any pet on blacktop. Let's keep our four-legged pals cool and happy! 🐶🐱

04/21/2024

This week, let's take a moment to recognize the unsung heroes of the veterinary ER—the receptionists. They're the first comforting voice you hear in a crisis, the ones who manage the chaos with grace and empathy. Their dedication, compassion, and organizational skills keep the clinic running smoothly, ensuring every pet gets the care they need. To all the veterinary receptionists out there, thank you for your tireless commitment to both pets and their worried owners. You're the backbone of every emergency visit, and your kindness doesn't go unnoticed.

04/11/2024

🐾 Happy National Pet Day! 🐾

Today, let's celebrate our furry, feathered, and scaly friends who bring so much joy and love into our lives. Whether they have paws, wings, or fins, pets make every day brighter. Share a photo of your beloved pet and tell us why they're so special to you! 🐶🐱🐰🐦🐢

03/30/2024

12/28/2023

Please share ♥️🐾

**UPDATE** - 12/28/23- We are sorry to report that the dear pup has Crossed the Rainbow Bridge. Our deepest sympathies go out to the family.

The collar and paw prints made are at Shores. There is a 3 day hold on the patient. 717-798-8500

Harrisburg, Pa ~12/27/23~ FOUND DOG
Pup is injured
Found Near 26th and Derry street
Contact: 717-798-8500 Shores veterinary emergency center

Info via pm Alexyss Cobb

12/25/2023

From our family to yours, Merry Christmas!! As always, we are here 24/7 for your emergency needs. We couldn’t do it without our amazing staff ♥️ they take time away from their families to make sure we can tend to these emergencies over the holidays. They even helped us decorate our tree this year with hand made ornaments! 🎄🐾 Stay safe out there, and give your fur babies an extra hug from us!

12/24/2023

Cody (one of our doctors pups) wants to remind everyone to stay safe this holiday season! He helped us see our elf off back to the North Pole. 😂🐾
**Disclaimer: no elves (or pups) were injured in this photo.

12/23/2023

Feel better Tara! ♥️🐾

12/10/2023

Feel better soon Bowser! 🐾♥️

11/24/2023

We are so thankful for our amazing team! Thank you for sacrificing time with your families to be there for pets in need, you’re all amazing! ♥️🐾

11/23/2023

From our family to yours ♥️🐾

11/20/2023

Many of our favorite holiday plants are unfortunately toxic to our furry companions. Stay safe out there! ♥️🐾

11/07/2023

Enola, PA ~ 11/07/23 ~ FOUND DOG
Male, Husky/Shepherd mix, puppy approx. 10 weeks old, no collar
Found: Shady Lane & Beaver Ave. by the Olympic Skating Rink
Call: Shores Veterinary Emergency Center if you know this dog! 717-798-8500

Info via PM / Erin Wicks

10/16/2023

Happy Veterinary Technician week to our wonderful team of technicians! 🐾♥️

09/05/2023

Hope you feel better soon Niko! 🐾

09/04/2023

Happy Labor Day!! Thank you to all of our amazing staff members that make our 24/7 emergency care possible!! 🐾 Stay safe out there!! Share a photo of your pets this Labor Day in the comments! ♥️

08/26/2023

Happy International Dog Day!! Meet Gator! This bundle of love is owned by one of our technicians, Brittany, and has even helped us with some of our events. Show us your furry companion in the comments! ♥️🐾

07/13/2023

Luna ❤️ enjoying some laser therapy!

06/30/2023



06/08/2023

It’s a great day to stay indoors with your pets! The poor air quality can effect our furry friends too, especially if they have underlying health conditions. Stay safe out there! 🐾🐱🐶

05/30/2023

Feel better Tink!! 🐾🐶