Hills and Dales Veterinary Clinic

11/25/2025

Our entire team wishes you and your family a Happy Thanksgiving Holiday! In observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday, our practice will be closing at noon on Wednesday, November 26th and will reopen on Monday, December 1st at 8 AM.

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

11/22/2025

11/22/2025

11/19/2025

Just a reminder that our practice will be closing next Wednesday, November 26th at noon to celebrate the Thanksgiving Holiday. If your pet needs prescription medications or prescription food, please contact our practice as soon as possible so our team can help you and your family.

11/16/2025

Given the susceptibility of cats to highly pathogenic avian influenza (type A H5N1), the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is encouraging pet food manufacturers to be vigilant about the safety of their sourced food ingredients.

11/11/2025

11/07/2025

November is Adopt a Senior Pet Month - a month dedicated to helping older pets find loving forever homes. If you're considering adopting a senior pet, here are a few helpful FAQs so you are best prepared to handle their needs: https://bit.ly/4o3Y5tc

11/06/2025

These adorable pugs are Sylvia and Ogden Nash. Both are a joy to treat, and we are grateful to see such beautiful companions.

11/05/2025

November is National Pet Cancer Awareness Month. Pets today have a better chance of being successfully treated for neoplasia and cancer than they did before, thanks to advances in early recognition, diagnosis, and treatment. And it all starts with regular check-ups with your veterinarian. Here are a few warning signs to know: https://bit.ly/3WbFxuN

11/05/2025

This week is Animal Shelter Appreciation Week, and we'd like to give a huge shout out to the veterinary professionals and other staff members who enable shelters to rescue and care for so many animals! If you're looking for ways to help support your local shelter, here are 6️⃣ tips to get started.

11/01/2025

November is Senior Pet Month! Take this time to celebrate the dogs and cats who’ve been by our sides through every stage of life. 🐾

Senior pets now make up 44% of the pet population, and they deserve care that meets their changing needs with compassion and expertise.

The 2023 AAHA Senior Care Guidelines for Dogs and Cats help veterinary teams create practices that don’t just accommodate senior pets but actively welcome them—with attention to medical care, behavioral needs, environmental comfort, and client communication.

Empower your team to be champions for senior pets. ❤️
🔗 Read the full guidelines: https://hubs.li/Q03QP0Bm0

10/31/2025

👻 Halloween Safety Tips for Pets 🎃

🍫 No human treats!

Chocolate is toxic to pets. If your pet eats chocolate, contact an emergency veterinarian right away.

Learn more from Cornell’s Riney Canine Health Center:
👉 Chocolate Toxicity – What Should I Do If My Dog Eats Chocolate?
https://bit.ly/4oJIcIb

🚪 Trick-or-treat visitors can be spooky!
Witches, skeletons, and noisy trick-or-treaters may frighten your pet. Consider setting them up in a quiet room away from the door with a long-lasting treat.

💀 Scared pets may bolt and run.
Double-check that your pet’s ID tag and microchip info are up to date.

👗 Costumes aren’t for everyone.
Many pets do not appreciate wearing costumes. If your pet isn't used to wearing clothes already, skip the Halloween costume. If you do dress them up, make sure the costume doesn't restrict movement, vision or cause overheating.

Keep Halloween safe and stress-free for your pets—they’ll thank you with extra tail wags, not tricks! 🐶💕