New Shackle Island Veterinary Hospital

12/23/2024

Wishing you Happy Paw-lidays from Claire and Dr Rodriguez 🐾🎄🎁

12/21/2024

It's finally here...the merriest week of the year!! We will be open regular hours on Monday, then we will be closed Tuesday and Wednesday to allow our team to celebrate with their families. We will reopen for a normal schedule at 7:30am on Thursday. If you experience a veterinary emergency during those times, please contact Nashville Veterinary Specialists and Animal Emergency at 615-386-0107 or BluePearl Pet Hospital at 615-383-2600.
The team at wishes you the merriest and festive of holidays!

12/17/2024

At Christmas, dogs are four times more likely to be taken to the vets with chocolate poisoning than at any other time of the year.
❗Chocolate contains a chemical called 'theobromine', which is toxic to dogs. The darker the chocolate is, the more harmful it is.

For more information click on the link below:
https://www.myfamilyvets.co.uk/chocolate-poisoning-in-dogs

12/11/2024

Issuing a gigantic thank you to our friends at Alani Nu for stopping by to say hello and for bringing us some energy to keep our staff going this week!

12/10/2024

We all love our beautiful Christmas trees 🎄 Here are a few safety reminders to keep your pets healthy and happy over the next couple of weeks!

12/06/2024

A few safety tips to keep in mind for our four legged family members

11/27/2024

We are closing at 12pm today so our staff can spend time with family for Thanksgiving.
We will reopen at 7:30am Friday.

In case of emergency, call NVS at 615-386-0107 or BluePearl at 615-383-2600.

We are thankful for all of you and your trust in us and we wish you a very happy holiday! 🦃🐾

11/21/2024

As we get ready to gather together and give thanks, let's not forget that some of the rich holiday foods and loud crowded homes can be hard on our 4 legged family members. Give us a call if you have any concerns about accidental treats or safety!

11/12/2024

Did you know that our new PhotoBioModulation therapy laser is a great option for those four legged family members who aren't getting around as quickly as they used to? PBM laser therapy can increase blood flow and help reduce inflammation that comes with aging and chronic joint disease. This friend is enjoying a session with our techs to help treat his IVDD (back pain).
Call us today to set up your appointment!

10/31/2024

Luna is Trick-or-treat ready in her Tinkerbelle costume! She came in for her puppy shots and we made sure that she got lots of treats 🦴
If your furry friend has a cool costume, Share it with us here!!
🐾👻🎃🧚‍♀️

10/31/2024

A few Safety Reminders to make sure you and your pets have a safe and spooky Halloween 👻 🎃 🐾

10/27/2024

Vote once a day until Halloween!

Vote for the top nominees in each category and be entered to win a gift card!

10/25/2024

October is National Pet Wellness Month! To continue our commitment to your pet's wellness, is excited to announce that we are now offering Photobiomodulation therapy in our hospital! PBM or Class IV laser therapy has been shown to have numerous therapeutic uses and benefits including

- Healing injuries
- Pain Management
- Reduce inflammation
- Regenerate tissue
- Accelerate cell recovery

Set up your appointment to discuss how PBM Laser therapy will benefit your pet!

10/19/2024

Hey there fam! We are excited to announce that we are finalists in this year's Sumner County Community Choice Awards! Please click the link and go vote for us and all of your other favorite local businesses and then share with your friends! We are so thankful for you!

Vote for the top nominees in each category and be entered to win a gift card!

10/10/2024

Earn a $35 rebate* when you buy 6 months of One-And-Done monthly parasite protection from NexGard® PLUS (afoxolaner, moxidectin, and pyrantel chewable tablets)! For full prescribing information, visit https://bit.ly/NGP_PI.

10/09/2024

Congratulations to our Winners!

10/08/2024

Some Halloween Safety Reminders From Rosa 🎃👻🐾

Costumes and masks, lights and decorations, and a constant parade of strangers coming to your door— Halloween can be a downright spooky experience for pets. You can protect your pets by taking these steps to reduce the risk of them being hurt, poisoned, or lost.

- Don't feed pets Halloween treats. Raisins can cause your pet’s kidneys to fail, and candy may contain substances toxic to pets, such as chocolate or xylitol (a common sugar substitute found in sugar-free candies and gum). Often, you won’t be able to tell what a treat or piece of candy contains just by looking at it.

- Make sure your pets have identification (microchip, collar, and ID tag) that will make it easy for someone to contact you and return them home in case they escape through an open door while you're distracted with trick-or-treaters.

- Keep lit candles, jack-o-lanterns, and other Halloween decorations out of reach of pets.

- Keep all human costume pieces away from pets, along with glow sticks, decorations, batteries, and other holiday items. When chewed, glow stick items can release liquid that tastes really bad and can make pets drool excessively or act strangely (though it isn’t likely to be harmful). Other costume parts and decorations might cause choking, internal injury, or illness.

- If you plan to put a costume on your pet, make sure it follows these guidelines:
*Fits properly and is comfortable
*Doesn't have any pieces that easily can be chewed off or cause choking
*Doesn't block your pet's sight, hearing, breathing, mouth, or movement
*Take time before Halloween to get your pet accustomed to the costume, and never leave a costumed pet unsupervised.

- If your pet is wary of strangers or has a tendency to bite, put them in a room away from the front door during trick-or-treating hours, or provide them with a safe hiding place.

-Keep your pet indoors.

09/27/2024

Win big with tasty protection for your dog and get a free baseball-themed gift when you buy 6 doses of NexGard® PLUS (afoxolaner, moxidectin, and pyrantel chewable tablets). Schedule an appointment today and learn more at https://nexgardforpets.com/nexgard-plus.