Hills and Dales Veterinary Clinic

01/17/2025

FDA has determined that it is necessary for manufacturers of cat and dog foods to reanalyze their food safety plans to include HPAI virus (H5N1).

01/17/2025

A new source of exposure highly pathogenic avian influenza is affecting cats: raw diets containing poultry such as duck, turkey, or chicken that were contaminated with the virus. Cats appear to be particularly susceptible to severe illness from H5N1, often resulting in death.

01/14/2025

Montgomery County dog licenses for 2025 are available for renewal or purchase now through Jan. 31, 2025. License season may only be two months, but protecting your dog is important year-round. To learn more or purchase your license online, click here.

Did you know, in Ohio, dogs three months and older are legally required to display a current-year license at all times? Keep your pup in line with the law and visit their website to learn more and purchase your 2025 Montgomery County dog license today.

If a dog goes missing wearing a current license, they are much more likely to get home without ever setting foot in the shelter - which is GREAT! Shelters, no matter how nice, are very scary for our pets. They are surrounded by unfamiliar sights, sounds and smells when they just want to be home with their family.

Protect your furry family members and purchase their 2025 Montgomery County dog license at HERE now through Jan. 31.

You are also welcome to contact our Animal Resource Officer, Shelly Davis, at 937-371-3652, and she will be happy to assist you.

01/08/2025

Extreme cold weather is in the forecast for many parts of the US this week. Here are a few tips to ensure you keep your pets safe.

You can find more information - including tips for livestock owners - at avma.org/ColdWeather.

01/06/2025

Updated hours for Monday, January 6, 2024:
Due to the Level 2 snow emergency in Montgomery County, our practice will be closed today and will reopen on Tuesday, January 7th at 8 AM.

Please stay safe and contact MedVet Dayton (937) 293-2714 or CARE Center (937) 428-0911 for after hour emergency care.

01/05/2025

Due to expected inclement weather conditions, our practice will be open at 10 AM on Monday, January 6th.

Please contact our office at (937) 293-1993 if you have questions or need assistance. For after hour care, please contact MedVet Dayton (937) 293-2714 or CARE Center Dayton (937) 428-0911.

Thank you and please travel safely!

01/03/2025

ALERT: The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is advising residents to not feed their pets Monarch Raw Pet Food sold at several farmers markets in California due to detection of H5 bird flu virus in product samples.

Residents who fed their pets Monarch raw pet food products or other raw meat or dairy products and notice their pet is experiencing symptoms should immediately contact their veterinarian.

Additionally, residents should avoid consumption of all raw milk and raw meat products and not feed these to their pets. LA County Public Health recently confirmed H5 bird flu in four house cats from a separate household that consumed recalled raw milk and became sick and died, which is part of an ongoing investigation. Learn more: https://bit.ly/49ZYWVz

01/03/2025

New Year, New Goals, New Leash on Life! 🐾

January is Walk Your Dog Month, the perfect time to lace up your sneakers, grab the leash, and kick off those New Year's resolutions—together! Walking isn't just great exercise for you and your pup; it's a wonderful way to bond, explore, and start the year on the right paw!

Looking to make the most of your walks? Check out our article, "Slim Down with Your Hound: How to Help Your Dog Lose Weight" for tips to keep both you and your dogs healthy and happy in 2025. 🌟

👉 Read it here: https://bit.ly/4h0MBTb

01/01/2025

Proud and grateful to be an AAHA accredited companion animal practice for almost twenty years and counting!

12/30/2024

Our practice will be closed on December 31st and January 1st in observance of the New Year's Day Holiday.

If your pet needs emergency care, please contact MedVet Dayton at (937) 293-2714 or Care Center Dayton (937) 428-0911.

Thank you and Happy New Year!

12/26/2024

RECALL ALERT - The Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) is alerting pet owners that samples of Northwest Naturals brand 2lb Turkey Recipe raw & frozen pet food tested positive for a H5N1 strain of the Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) virus.

Northwest Naturals, a Portland, Oregon-based company, is voluntarily recalling its Northwest Naturals brand 2lb Feline Turkey Recipe raw & frozen pet food. The recalled product is packaged in 2-pound plastic bags with “Best if used by” dates of 05/21/26 B10 and 06/23/2026 B1. The product was sold nationwide through distributors in AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IL, MD, MI, MN, PA, RI and WA in the United States, and British Columbia in Canada. More information: https://bit.ly/3Pd7OgN

12/26/2024

12/23/2024

Wishing you and your families a very Happy and Healthy Holiday Season!

Please contact MedVet Dayton at (937) 293-2714 or Care Center Dayton at (937) 428-0911 if your pet needs emergency or after hour care.

12/22/2024

In observance of the Holidays, our practice will be open on Monday, December 23rd and closed on December 24th, 25th and 26th.

We will be open on Friday, December 27th, Saturday, December 28th and Monday, December 30th.

12/22/2024

12/16/2024

Children around the world received some good news today, with officials from the North Pole confirming that Dasher, Dancer, Prancer and the rest of Santa’s reindeer have been approved for their Christmas Eve flight following a health checkup from Santa’s veterinarian.

12/11/2024

It’s the most festive time of the year…but it can also be a risky time for your pets. Keep your holidays happy and safe by following these “Holiday pet DON’TS.” AVMA members - you can download and print this helpful flyer to display at your clinic by visiting https://bit.ly/3VdkDeG

12/10/2024

Thank you veterinary teams far and wide for International Veterinary Medicine Day yesterday!

🌟 Today is International Day of Veterinary Medicine! 🌟
Veterinary professionals are the guardians of animal health, champions of public safety, and advocates for the human-animal bond. AND their work ensures animals and their people thrive together. Their work ensures animals and their people thrive together.

But the challenges facing the industry are real.

AAHA continues to provide the tools, resources, and community support that veterinary teams need to tackle these challenges and focus on what they do best: delivering exceptional care.

💡 Discover how we’re working to make veterinary medicine better for everyone: https://hubs.li/Q02-Y7420

Let’s celebrate the incredible contributions of veterinary teams worldwide today and every day. ❤️