Mt. Mansfield Animal Hospital

06/20/2025

It's the first day of summer 2025! 😎

Summer Safety Reminder

We know your dog enjoys a bit of fresh air on his/her face. Please keep your vehicle windows LOCKED and minimally open while driving - an inadvertent paw on the window open button or a too-wide window can allow your adventure partner to accidentally fall from the vehicle which can result in serious injuries!

Play safe friends!🐾

06/18/2025

It’s that time of year again! These lesions are most consistent with black fly bites. While black flies can sure leave a mark, they typically cause no more than an impressive design.

06/15/2025

06/13/2025

Fun Fact Friday! Dog nose prints are unique to each individual and could be used as a unique biometric marker (like fingerprints). Check out this peer reviewed scientific article published in 2021.

The formation and invariance of the canine nose pattern is studied. Nose images of ten beagle dogs were collected for ten months from month two to month eleven. The nose patterns in these images are examined visually and by a biometric algorithm. It is found that the canine nose pattern is fully for...

06/09/2025

We will be closing at 5 pm instead of 7:00 pm Tuesday 6/10 and Thursday 6/12.

06/09/2025

As the weather warms, please be sure you are prepared to keep your pets safe from the heat-related emergencies:

1.) Car safety - Avoid leaving your dogs (or cats) in cars while running errands. Keep the leash in the front seat with your phone to avoid forgetting about your quiet friend in the back of the car.
2.) Hiking and walking safety - be sure to avoid prolonged walks in the middle of the day. Hike where there are options for your pet to cool off and/or bring plenty of water to share.
3.) Boat safety - keep in mind, if you pet avoids the water, they have no way to stay cool while on the boat! Provide shade and plenty of fresh water.

If your pet shows signs of heat exhaustion or is having trouble breathing, get them to a cool/shaded place, wet down the paws with cool water and seek care immediately!

Enjoy the sunshine!🌞

06/06/2025

Obie and I would like to remind you to please pick up your dog's p**p while out hiking and walking! Picking up p**p helps keep our natural environment pristine and helps prevent the spread of intestinal parasites.

Wondering how prevalent parasites are in our area? Follow the link below to check out the Companion Animal Parasite Council tool on intestinal parasite prevalence in Vermont! So interesting!

https://capcvet.org/maps/ #/2025/all-year/giardia/dog/united-states/vermont/2810-chittenden-county

06/04/2025

We will be closed today from 12:30 - 3:30 pm today June 4th.

06/03/2025

Please join us in congratulating Lynn on 40 years (and counting) of working for Mount Mansfield Animal Hospital.

Lynn not only is an incredibly skilled veterinary technician and manager of inventory and equipment but is also a compassionate and calm presence for beings two and four legged. We would not be who we are today without Lynn Collins.

Thank you Lynn for all that you do.
Sincerely,
Your Mount Mansfield Animal Hospital family.

05/31/2025

While these lures are beautiful, they can really ruin an outing when they end up in your dog! To decrease the chances of an emergency trip to the vet be sure to:

1.) Bait only one lure at a time or keep baited lures contained
2.) Bring all lures and hooks home with you!
3.) Ensure your (and your friends) dogs are contained while casting your line.

If a hook or lure ends up embedded in your pet, cut the line, cover the hook to prevent further trauma and seek veterinary care as soon as possible!

Happy fishing!

05/29/2025

You have probably noticed that the mosquitoes are out for the spring and summer!

Here is your friendly reminder to re-start or continue your heartworm prevention if you have not already.

If you have stopped your heartworm prevention and have not had a heartworm test in the last 6 to 12 months, give us a call to ensure that your pet has not been exposed to heartworm! If you have any questions, check out the information provided by the American Heartworm Society on heartworm prevention in dogs.

https://www.heartwormsociety.org/pet-owner-resources/heartworm-prevention-for-dogs

Before you ask, YES! Heartworm disease is present in Vermont. The Companion Animal Parasite Council has this awesome tool to illustrate the prevalence of parasitic diseases throughout the country. Check out the information provided on Vermont!

https://capcvet.org/maps/ #/2025/all-year/heartworm-canine/dog/united-states/vermont

03/06/2025

We will be closed for staff training today March 6th from 9:30 - 11:00. Thank you for your understanding!