Beech Lake Animal Hospital, Inc.

07/15/2025

Feline Leukemia Day was made to raise awareness about one of the leading causes of death in domestic cats. It's known as the "friendly cat disease" since its spread via close contact like mutual grooming, sharing food/water bowls, and can be transmitted from mother to kitten. This is a retrovirus that suppresses a cat's immune system and makes them more vulnerable to other infections and diseases. Just because your cat or kitten is not exhibiting signs of illness at first does not mean they do not have the disease. When you first get a new cat or kitten, always isolate them from any other pets and get them evaluated by a veterinarian check up and testing. Some cats can live for years with no severe signs while others become sickly very quickly. There is a vaccination available for cats that go outdoors that may come in contact with feline leukemia positive cats to protect them from the disease. Always talk with your veterinarian with any questions or concerns.

07/14/2025

"Go bags" are not just for humans! Desperate times call for desperate measures and there is no planning on when they may happen. If you have to get up and leave in a hurry with your pet(s), it's an excellent idea to have their own "in case of emergency" suitcase.

07/09/2025

07/07/2025

**UPDATE: BINX HAS FOUND A HOME

This is our final pet to place for our sweet client that recently passed away. If you’ve ever dreamed of your very own “Toothless” (from How to Train Your Dragon)… here is your chance! Except his name is Binx and he does have teeth. 😆 Binx is a 2 yr old male neutered cat. He is super duper affectionate once he warms up. We are looking for an indoor home for him. He is neutered and vaccinated.

If you would like to make Binx a part of your family, please contact us at 731-967-0090. 🐈‍⬛ and please share!

07/07/2025

07/07/2025

When we experience the loss of a pet, we may forget that the loss could also affect the pets left behind. Sometimes we see that the other pet(s) demonstrates a distress reaction or depression. There's no doubt that some highly bonded animals do display distress at the loss of a "buddy." And a pet's distress can really stress you out and you may already be having a hard time dealing with the loss. For those pet owners who are dealing with a stressed pet following the loss of another, try using this handout to offer solace and tips on how to handle the situation.
Credit to DVM360 staff

07/04/2025

Happy Independence Day!

Beech Lake Animal Hospital will be closed today.

07/02/2025

*UPDATE: SADIE FOUND A HOME*

Sadie is a 6 yr old spayed and declawed (and one-eyed! 😍) female cat. Her owner that loved her very much recently passed away and we are looking for the perfect home for her! She is calm and quiet and UTD on all vaccines. She has two other kitty siblings that we will be posting as well. Please consider giving this sweet girl a home. Contact us at Beech Lake Animal Hospital if interested or you would like to meet her.

07/02/2025

Summer weather is here! As the temperature rises outdoors, we must be mindful of our pet who enjoy being outside. Make sure they ALWAYS have access to fresh drinking water and shade. Pavement absorbs heat and can still be hot once the sun goes down. If ever in doubt, place the back of your hand on the pavement and hold for 7 seconds - if its too hot for you, its too hot for your furbabies. There are products now that can coat paw pads and even shoes/booties! Always check their paws daily to ensure there are no wounds! And for our pooches that go everywhere with mom and/or dad that vehicles turn into ovens in the heat; just a friendly reminder on hot days that even a minute is too long!

07/01/2025

Independence Day is Friday! While we maybe partying, watching fireworks, or just relaxing at home, our pets have no idea what's going on. Make sure to have plans for them and remember to stay safe.

06/30/2025

Scratching, scratching, scratching. If our pets are scratching themselves miserable its time to see a veterinarian to hopefully cease the issue. Many things can be taken care of while other will take time and patience to keep under control. Here is an info graphic for more info. As always, call with any questions or concerns.

06/27/2025

Beech Lake Animal Hospital will be closed on Friday, July 4th in celebration of Independence Day.