Affinity Veterinary Center of Malvern

06/20/2024

Please make note of our modified hours for the upcoming July 4th holiday!

If your pet has noise phobia (esp. anxiety with fireworks) and you will need medications for over the holiday weekend, please make sure to call and request those items no later than Monday, July 1st to ensure that we can have them available for pick up by Wednesday, July 3rd. Please remember that we do request 48-hours notice for any medication or prescription food refills.

05/20/2024

Please make note of our modified hours for the upcoming Memorial Day holiday! 🐾☀️ Please make arrangements to request and pick up any food or medications that your pet may need during this time.

02/13/2024

We are open normal hours today for any of your pets needs! ❄️🌨️🐾

01/19/2024

01/16/2024

Affinity will be closing at 4pm today, due to the continued inclement weather!

We plan to resume normal hours tomorrow at 8am.

01/10/2024

Attn clients:
Our phones & internet are down due to the storm, please be patient while we wait for everything to be restored. Thank you!

12/21/2023

Sweet little Winston really wanted to show off his Christmas bow tie, but it’s really hard for a puppy to stay still and it kept getting lost in his neck wrinkles… he still gets an A+ in our book for spreading that holiday cheer!! ❤️🐾💚

12/18/2023

Please make note of our modified hours for the upcoming holidays! 🎄🐾 We hope all of your two and four legged family members have a wonderful holiday! 💚❤️

11/20/2023

Please take note of our modified hours over the Thanksgiving holiday! (We will be open for normal hours of operation - 8a to 6p - today, Tues and Wed.)

10/31/2023

Happy Halloween!! 🧡🖤 Does anyone else dress up their dog or cat?? We want to see them!

10/16/2023

We might be biased, but our vet techs are the best around! 🩺✨
This week, please take a minute to express your appreciation for all that they do for your furry family members! 🐶🐱

10/05/2023

With the cooler weather rolling in, we are already starting to see an uptick in cases of CIRD (canine infectious respiratory disease), including “kennel cough,” as well as canine influenza virus. 🦠
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Dogs that are most at risk are those that visit dog parks, doggie day cares, boarding facilities and groomers; even just sharing a fence with neighboring dogs that visit these places puts your dog at risk! 🐶
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If your dog is exhibiting any symptoms of CIRD, please keep them isolated from any other dogs and call our office to schedule an appointment. 😷
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If you have any questions about your dogs vaccination status, or other ways to prevent disease, please call us at 610-644-6405. You can also visit dogflu.com for more helpful information! 🩺👩‍⚕️

08/26/2023

Happy National Dog Day to all dogs, big and small! 🐶🐾♥️

08/25/2023

Please make note of our modified hours surrounding the upcoming Labor Day holiday! 🐾🐶🐱

08/22/2023

National Take Your Cat to the Vet Day serves as a reminder of the importance of regular veterinary care for our feline friends! Swipe ➡️ for some reasons why routine veterinary care is so important, and for some helpful tips about getting your cat to the vet! 🐱🩺🥼

08/05/2023

Check out the featured article about Affinity Angels Pet Care; Dr. Meredith’s in-home senior pet care service!
The entire article can be found in the latest issue of Chester County Life Magazine.
Read the digital version right now by clicking the link below:

https://chestercounty-life.com/affinity-angels-reaching-an-underserved-need/ -july-august-2023/52/

08/04/2023

The answer is YES. 
It is Pennsylvania state law that all cats be up to date with their rabies vaccine, including cats that never go outdoors. 
•Reason #1:
While you may keep your cat indoors, that doesn’t mean that they can’t ever escape. It’s possible for doors to get left open long enough for a curious cat to sneak out. They may only be out for a few hours or a couple days but during that time there is a risk that they may be exposed to an animal with rabies. 
•Reason #2:
Even if you’re positive that your house is completely wildlife proof, accidents still happen. Bats frequently sneak inside homes, coming down chimneys or exploring attics. Bats are also known to trigger the hunting instinct in cats, which means your cat is more likely to chase and attempt to catch or play with a bat. Raccoons are also known to sneak their way into garages to rummage through garbage bins.
•Reason #3:
The rabies virus is a very severe disease, which is predominantly fatal for unvaccinated pets. It is also important to know that many states require the euthanasia of unvaccinated animals exposed to potentially rabid animals.
Euthanasia is required because it is impossible to diagnose rabies in living animals. The tests for diagnosing rabies require brain tissue samples from two parts of the brain that can only be extracted during a postmortem procedure.
These are also the reasons why Pennsylvania requires the vaccination of dogs and cats by law.

07/28/2023

If you’ve ever noticed your pooch twitching in their sleep, this probably means that they’re dreaming! 💤 Researchers found that dogs have similar sleep patterns and brain activity as humans, and that small breeds tend to dream more often than larger breeds. Psychologists have also speculated that they’re imagining familiar activities like playing outside or chasing their tails! 🎾🐕

06/30/2023

We are experiencing technical difficulties due to a Comcast outage in our area! We appreciate your understanding!

06/27/2023

Believe it or not, July is right around the corner! Please take note of our modified hours surrounding the July 4th holiday! 🇺🇸

06/21/2023

Happy National Selfie Day! R***r and Hans know exactly how to steal the spotlight in these selfies! Feel free to share your personal selfie with your furry friends! 🐶 📸

05/26/2023

Today is National Heat Awareness Day!
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This day was originally established to alert and educate the public about preventable health hazards related to heat, such as heatstroke, exhaustion and dehydration. Not only do these hazards apply to humans, but they are important to be aware of for your pets too!
With the Summer months quickly approaching, it is important to know the various hazards that our pets are exposed to and the signs and symptoms to look out for. The most common hazard that can cause heat stroke is leaving your pet in a non-airconditioned car.
If you are concerned that your pet is suffering from heat stroke, seek veterinary care immediately!
Some initial steps you can take if you are concerned about heat stroke are as follows:
- Move the pet out of direct sunlight
- Place pet on damp towels
- Do NOT cover pet with blankets or towels
- Place in front of fan
- Offer small amounts of tepid water
- Vigorously massage pets legs to encourage blood circulation during shock
- Apply tepid water to paw pads, chest and under arms.
As always, reach out to our office if you have any questions about your pets health!
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05/25/2023

Reminder of our modified hours for the upcoming Memorial Day holiday! 🐾☀️

05/14/2023

Wishing a Happy Mother’s Day to all of the wonderful Moms out there! We hope you enjoy your special day! 💛🐾🐶🐱

05/04/2023

Happy “Star Wars Day!” 💫✨🪐
Today felt like the perfect opportunity (explanation to follow below) to officially introduce the newest member of the Affinity Team: Dr. Fugedy! She has been with us since January, and has already proven to be a wonderful addition to our team!
So why introduce her today of all days? Well, she happens to be a huge Star Wars fan, and has named her personal pets after the movie characters!
Scroll ➡️ to meet Princess Leia, Lando (wearing his Chewbacca costume), and Yoda (who is less than amused to be sporting the hat of his namesake)!
✨May the 4th be with you! ✨

05/03/2023

Today is “National Specially-Abled Pets Day!” This day is meant to encourage people to adopt, love, and support differently-abled pets. ♥️🐾

Disability in pets is not uncommon and can be caused by several reasons, including old age, diseases, injuries, and so on. With love and care, they can move past their conditions and live their best lives.

The goal of the day is to raise awareness of how great the company of a pet, regardless of its physical limitations, can be for people.
So whether you’re looking to adopt a specially-abled pet, or your current pet was born with or has developed a disability, our team is here to support you and make sure your furry companion can continue to live their best life!

📷: Featured here is Nevis the German Shepherd, who is owned by Marissa, our practice manager. Nevis was diagnosed with Degenerative Myelopathy almost two years ago, causing her to lose the use of her hind legs. Despite this, she has continued to adapt and live her best life with lots of care and support!

05/01/2023

Today kicks off Dog Anxiety Awareness Week (May 1-7)! This week was founded in order to bring attention to the emotional wellbeing of our furry companions, and to acknowledge that they suffer from anxiety too!
Dogs exhibit anxiety in a variety of ways, for a variety of reasons, and providing comfort and relief can be accomplished in many different ways.
If you believe your dog is experiencing anxiety, whether situationally or on a daily basis, our team is here to help! Call, text or email us with any questions or to set up an appointment!

04/07/2023

Congratulations to Penny! Her Mom guessed 113 lbs, which was the closest guess without going over! (The exact weight is 114.6 lbs at 8 months old!!) Thanks for playing everyone!

04/05/2023

Our friend Gabriel the St. Bernard puppy is back for another weigh in! This time, let’s see who can guess his current weight!
The winner gets a free nail trim!
*Rules*:
- “Price is Right” rules apply: Closest guess without going over!
- If multiple people guess the same correct answer, winner will be determined by whoever answered correctly first. (Between both Facebook and Instagram)
- Only applies to current and up to date patients/clients
The winner will be announced on Friday at noon. 🐶 🐾 🥇

04/04/2023

April is "Prevent Lyme Disease in Dogs Month" and "National Heartworm Awareness Month"! As most of you know, our area has a VERY high prevalence of all these critters that carry such diseases (and this is only naming a couple diseases out of many). There are many available preventative measures you can take to protect your pet! ( i.e topical/ oral/ injectable preventatives and vaccination). Reach out to us if you want to further discuss what protection would be best for your pet, especially as the weather gets warmer!