North Channel Animal Hospital

06/22/2024

From loud fireworks to thunderstorms, summer brings its own set of stressors for our beloved companions. Our team is here to help ease your pet’s worries and promote a calm and happy summer season. Reach out to us for our treatment options and support!💙

06/21/2024

Sometimes patients need extra cuddles while waking up from anesthesia. ❤️‍🩹

This is Sammie. He's a regular with us and everyone is obsessed with him. 💕🐾 Yesterday, he came in for a dental, which he did great for! 🪥 🦷 Anesthesia itself can make patients feel disoriented, so one of our techs carried him around in her jacket while he became more aware. 😊 He even helped set up our surgical suite for a mass removal. See you next time, Sammie!

06/20/2024

Keep those paws safe in the summer sun! 🌞🐾

As temperatures soar, it's crucial to keep pets cool and comfortable. From staying hydrated to avoiding hot pavement, we've compiled 5 essential summer safety tips to ensure your pets stay happy and healthy. Check them out and share this post to spread awareness!

06/15/2024

Tomorrow is Father’s Day! We hope all of our pet parent fathers paws & relax - you deserve it!

Give a shoutout to an amazing dad in the comments below!

06/13/2024

Is your pet coughing, wheezing, sneezing, and scratching? They may be dealing with seasonal allergies.

Reducing your pet’s exposure to allergens may help to reduce symptoms and provide relief. Check out some of our tips. If your pet is exhibiting symptoms, please contact us to discuss our treatment options!

06/08/2024

Happy National Best Friends Day!

Today, we celebrate the unbreakable bond between pets and parents. We cherish every wag, purr, and cuddle shared. 🐾❤️

Share a photo of your BFF in the comments below!

06/08/2024

Good afternoon everyone! ☁️

This handsome husky is looking for a forever home. So far, he's been a good boy. 💕No major concerns that we've noticed. 🐾 If you, or someone you know is interested, please let us know ASAP. We're only able to hold him for a week before we have to send him to the local shelter. 🥺

If by chance you recognize him and think he's your dog, give our clinic a call! 📱

06/06/2024

Life is better with a loyal, furry friend by your side. Like if you agree! 🐾❤️

Happy Pet Appreciation Week! Join us in celebrating by sharing a photo of your pet in the comments!

06/05/2024

It's Wednesday! It's the middle of the week! 🥳

Continuing on with Pet Appreciation Week, we'd like to show off little Oreo today! 🍪 He came in for his first puppy visit! 🐾😍 He did wonderful! We were obsessed over his little Hawaiian shirt! 🩵 Way to make a first impression. 😉

06/03/2024

It's Pet Appreciation Week! 🐾💖

We'd like to kick off the week by sharing this K9/Feline sibling duo, Roxy and Milo! 🥳 Both these babies came in for a wellness visit and did great! 🥹

Please share off your fur babies' in the comments below! We'd love to show them some love! 💕

06/01/2024

Fancy came in today for her free birthday nail trim! 🥳
She was absolutely perfect for the whole thing and enjoyed herself with some pets and cuddles! 💖 See you next time, Fancy! 😻

06/01/2024

Kicking off the new month celebrating the best way possible – hugging our fluffy feline friends. 🐾❤️

It’s and we want to thank all of our lovely pet parents that have made their home a forever home to their cats.

Do you have an adoption story? We’d love to hear it in the comments below!

05/30/2024

With summer festivities kicking off, we want to remind you about the symptoms of heatstroke and prevention tips:

-Never leave your pet unattended in a car
-When hot/humid, keep your pet’s time outdoors limited ​
-Keep your pet hydrated​
-Ensure your pet has ventilation and a cool environment​
-Dogs with short noses are at higher risk due to their condensed facial anatomy and restricted ability to cool themselves​
-If any signs of heat stroke appear, contact our team immediately. ​

Please help us spread awareness by tagging your pet parent friends in the comments and share this post!

05/25/2024

⚠️Trigger warning⚠️ There is a graphic image at the end of this photo thread, but it's something we want to share with you all. Proceed with caution!

How many times how you heard our veterinarians ask if if your female pet is spayed? 🙋

And if not, how many times have they urged you to spay them? 🙋

The last photo is only one of the reasons why. 😳 Unspayed female dogs & cats run the risk of what is called a pyometra, which is where the uterus gets infected and fills with pus. This would be considered an emergency. If that were to burst, it can cause death to your pet. ⏰ The only way to treat this is thru having an emergency spay! This is why our doctors emphasize getting your girls spayed once they've turned 6 months old. We don't want them to have to go thru this! 🥺

The image was from a surgery done just yesterday by one of our vets! It was huge! 🙈 It weighed in at around 10 lbs. That's a lot! Please consider getting your dogs, and cats, spayed once they're old enough. We also had a feline pyometra that same day, as well! 😺 It's for their overall well being and it'll give you peace of mind too! 😊

05/25/2024

As we kick off Memorial Day weekend, we wanted to share some pet safety tips to remember! Please share this post to spread awareness.

-Keep alcohol and table scraps away from your pet​
-Never leave your pet unsupervised around bodies of water
-Keep your pet hydrated​
-Limit time in the sun and heat ​
-Keep your pet away from fireworks​
-Make sure your pet has an ID tag or is microchipped​

05/23/2024

Did you know that less than 10% of the pets that are unchipped will return home each year?

A microchip is a secure, reliable, permanent identification for your pet and the process is simple and affordable. Microchipping your pet can help ensure that if your pet goes missing, they can be identified and find their way back to you.

If your pet is chipped, make sure their information is up to date. To help keep pets close to their loved ones, share this post and remind your friends to !

05/22/2024

05/20/2024

It's definitely kitten season! 🐾

This sweet baby is looking for a forever home! 💖 She was found by one of our staff members in her neighborhood. She is the sweetest, loves to play, and is a chatty girl! 😊 If you are looking for someone to keep you company, this little one will be the perfect fit. Let us know if you, or someone you know is interested!

05/18/2024

Maybe you and your pet will soon be kicking your paws up poolside, or maybe you’re relaxing with your toes in the sand. 😎 In honor of , we wanted to share some of our top water safety tips.

To help promote water safety, please share this post!

05/17/2024

Good morning pet parents,

I regret to inform you our phone systems are down at the moment. Our phone company is aware of the outage and are working to restore our service.

We will notify you with any updates and apologize for the inconvenience.

05/16/2024

🤧 Uh oh, you might not be the only one in your house dealing with allergies!

Pets may be susceptible to seasonal and environmental allergies. Thankfully, there are several treatment options available.

Common symptoms our patients exhibit include excessive itching, red/inflamed skin, as well as recurring ear infections.

If you think your pet may be dealing with allergies, give us a call!

05/11/2024

Dog moms, cat moms, human moms, and more –thank you for all that you do. Where would we be without you?!

Join us in celebrating Mother’s Day this weekend by giving some special moms a shoutout in the comments below! 💛

05/10/2024

It's Friday and it seems like this week was fluffy kitten week! 😺🐾❤️

First off, we have orange fluff, Kurloz. 😍 This fluff came in for a monthly injection called Solensia. This injection is to help our feline friends with osteoarthritis. We've been seeing great results, especially in our older cats that have trouble getting around. If you have a furry friend having similar issues, give us a call to see if Solensia would be a good option for your pet. ✨

Secondly, we have Milk. 🥛😁 This white fluff came in for a wellness exam and vaccines. Even looking nervous, Milk was very brave! 💖

05/10/2024

🌟 We're Honored to Share Exciting News! 🌟

North Channel Animal Hospital is overjoyed to announce that we've been honored with the 2023 Stan Creighton Founders Award for excellence in veterinary care! 🏆🐾

This award recognizes our commitment to providing top-notch care to every furry friend that walks through our doors. It's a testament to the dedication and passion of our incredible team who go above and beyond every day to ensure the well-being of our patients.

We want to extend a heartfelt thank you to our amazing clients and the community for your trust and support. Without you, this achievement wouldn't have been possible!

We're committed to continuing to provide the highest standard of care to your beloved pets, and we can't wait to continue serving you and your furry family members for years to come.

Thank you for being a part of our journey! 🐾❤️

05/09/2024

We wanted to inform you that due to high call volumes and appointment demands, we are experiencing some delays in handling phone inquiries and scheduling appointments.

To provide you with a smoother and more convenient experience, we encourage you to utilize our online booking system. It's quick and easy and lets you secure the next available appointment slot without hassle.

Please visit https://www.northchannelanimalhospital.com/online-appointment?utm_source=ALLYDVM&utm_camoaign&utm_medium to book your appointment at your convenience.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. Should you encounter any difficulties or have any questions, feel free to text us at (832) 558-2825 or phone us at (713) 451-4206.

Your North Channel Team!

05/09/2024

Is your pet scooting or licking their rear? It could be their a**l glands.

A**l glands are located on the rear of dogs and cats. The glands produce an oily, fishy-smelling fluid that helps with scent marking. Sometimes these glands can get impacted or infected.

Soft, consistent stool, as well as allergies, are common causes of irritation. If your pet is scooting, licking excessively, or showing signs of discomfort around their rear end, contact us! We will help to identify the cause and determine the best course of treatment.

05/08/2024

Happy Wednesday! As the day comes to an end help us wish one of our amazing technicians Dulce a HAPPY BIRTHDAY 🎂 🥳 🎉

05/04/2024

“Strike me down and I will become more powerful than you could possibly imagine.” – Obi-Wan Kenobi

Happy May the Fourth! Is your pet a Jedi or a Sith?

05/02/2024

Today marks a very special day fur our very special patients. 💙​

Specially-abled Pets Day sheds light on the exceptional companions with unique needs. If you have a specially-abled pet, or know someone who does, tell us about them in the comments below!