Happy Tails Animal Hospital

09/16/2024

The other week we posted a quiz for our dog parents about osteoarthritis. Here is a quiz for all of our cat owner's. Our feline friends tend to hide their pain better than our canine's do. If you feel you are seeing any changes with your cat please reach out to us to schedule an appointment to discuss what we can do for them.

Use this checklist to see if your cat may be showing signs of osteoarthritis.

09/12/2024

Do you need a refill of Simparica Trio for your dog? We currently have $15 off 6 doses and $35 off 12 doses instantly! This makes it cheaper than even Chewy's price. PLUS you can still submit to Zoetis Pet Care rewards to earn even more money back as a rebate. Please reach out to us at 717-393-8245 to take advantage of this offer. The offer is good until the end of October.

09/09/2024

September is pain awareness month. Is your dog showing some aging changes like slowing down? Sometimes these small changes are a symptom of arthritic changes. Bellow is a quiz you can take to see if your dog might be showing signs of osteoarthritis. Please feel free to reach out to us to schedule an exam with one of our veterinarians to discuss what we can do to help your dog feel better.

Use this checklist to see if your dog may be showing signs of osteoarthritis.

09/05/2024

Today is International Day of Charity. We wanted to feature a rescue that we work with on a regular basis called Zoe's House Inc. We hope that on this day if you have the means or time to do so to look into helping them. They are always accepting donations to help with funding their rescues. They often take on dogs with complicated medical problems and provide them with the care that some shelters or other rescues may not be able to provide.
If you do not have the means to donate, then you can also look into volunteering. They have many different needs that you can volunteer to help with from fostering, to processing applications, and helping out at events.

We are a 501(c)3 dog rescue where rescue is just the beginning. Zoe's House provides medical and foster care while searching for the right forever home for the dogs. www.zoeshouserescue.com

09/04/2024

Have you ever struggled with getting your cat in the carrier? Here is a video from CATalyst council, and organization dedicated to feline healthcare and welfare, that provides tips on picking a good carrier and making it easier to get them in for veterinary visits.

Cats & Carriers: Friends not Foes. A helpful video offering 5 simple steps for cat owners to use cat-friendly carriers.

09/03/2024

September is animal pain awareness month. Is your pet showing signs of being in pain? If so please call to schedule an appointment so we can discuss how we can make your 4 legged friend feel better.

09/02/2024

Happy Labor Day everyone. We will be closed today and resume normal business hours tomorrow at 8am.
In the event of an emergency we would recommend calling PETS ER at 717-295-7387.
For all non emergencies you may leave a message on our machine or e-mail us and we will get back to you tomorrow when we reopen.

09/01/2024

Today is Ginger cat appreciation day. We are sharing two of our staff members ginger cats and welcome you to share yours with us today as well!

08/30/2024

Friday's funny. Hope everyone has a good holiday weekend! A quick reminder that we will be closed Monday. We will be open Tuesday at 8 am.

08/29/2024

We will be closed this weekend and Monday in observance of the labor day holiday. If you need any medications refilled please call today so we can make sure we have it ready for you to pick up before we close Friday at 6pm as we will not be open until Tuesday at 8 am.

08/28/2024

To compliment our Simparica Trio special offer we also have one for our feline friends for Revolution Plus. This is an instant rebate on top of the rebate through Zoetis pet care rewards program. That is an additional $15 for 6 months and $45 for 12 months! Please call our office at 717-393-8245 to request.

08/27/2024

Hello Happy Tails friends! We are excited to announce a special offer of Simparica Trio that we will have until October 31st. $15 off instantly at the time of purchase in our clinic for 6 doses, plus an additional $15 through Zoetis Pet Care Rewards Program. That is $30 savings total for 6 months. $35 off for 12 doses instantly, plus an additional $45 off through Zoetis Pet Care Rewards Program. That is $80 total savings for 12 months!
Your pet must be current on their annual exam, heartworm test, and not have more than 2 months lapse of prevention. Must all be of the same size/dose.

08/27/2024

08/22/2024

Today is take your cat to the vet day. Here are some tips to help your cat be less stress when coming to the vet.
1. Acclimate your kitten or cat to their carrier. Often our feline friends only see their carrier when going to the vet. Leaving the carrier out all the time and feeding their favorite treats, playing around and in it, and putting a soft bed in it can help them with creating a positive association.
2. Using their favorite treats to get them in the carrier and then bring some along to their visit. We use treats, squeeze cheese, and churu during their exams, but some cats have preferences for certain flavors or type of treats we may not have.
3. Using a soft blanket in their carrier that they are familiar with can help them feel safe and comfortable.
4. Incorporate the use of calming pheromones. Feliway is the main one we recommend. It comes in a bottle that you can spray the blankets/inside of carrier and allow to dry prior to travel.
5. If your pet is still stressed doing these things please discuss calming medications. We have some natural chews if your cat is willing to eat them as a choice, but also have prescription medications that can be given a couple of hours prior that may help to significantly reduce your cats stress prior to their visit. Please feel free to reach out to us before your appointment to discuss if we can prescribe them for your cat's visit.

08/21/2024

We're excited to announce that Happy Tails Animal Hospital is teaming up with
the Schreiber Center for Pediatric Development as a proud sponsor
of their 36th Annual Rubber Duckie Race & Festival!
This fun-filled festival not only promises a great time with races like
the Duckie Dash and Duckling Dash, but it also supports a vital cause.
Each year, the Schreiber Center provides essential therapies to
thousands of children across central Pennsylvania, ensuring that
financial barriers don't keep any child from receiving the care they
need.
Join us in helping by adopting a duckie, or signing up
to race in their Duckie Dash or Duckling Dash today!
https://p2p.onecause.com/2024duckie

08/19/2024

A client of ours has a cat that they have been caring for and are looking to find him a home. We are sharing to help them out.

"His name is Buddy. He is a 5year old tabby cat. He gets along well with small dogs and children, but we're unsure of other cats, as we do not have any others.
Originally was our older son's cat, but due to having to relocate for work, he was unable to take him with. We decided to take care of him till we could find him a home. He is an indoor cat, is litter trained, neutered, loves belly rubs and being brushed."

Please call 717-725-9973 if you are interested in adopting him.

08/17/2024

Today is black cat appreciation day. Show us your black kitties!

08/16/2024

Today is tell a joke day. We love a good joke. Share your favorite one with us.

08/16/2024

We will be closed from 12-1:30pm today for our monthly staff meeting.

08/15/2024

Today is national check the chip day! Is your pet microchipped? Is your information up to date? Today is a good reminder to check and make sure your microchip information is up to date and correct.
Any time you stop in with your pet you are always welcome to ask us to scan your pet to verify their microchip is still working. We can write down your pets microchip number and help identify what company it came from so you can contact them to check and make sure your information is up to date.

07/31/2024

Lets see your mutts! Please share a photo of your mixed breed dog.

07/30/2024

Today we wish to celebrate all of the friends we have made through the years, but 2 and 4 legged. We cherish all of you!