Animal Care Hospital of Matthews

06/17/2024

Looking for a good home!!

04/11/2024

Make sure to do something special for your furry (or not) family member today on National Pet Day!

04/08/2024

Rojo enjoyed watching the solar eclipse today!

03/26/2024

Found dog. No microchip. If anyone recognizes this sweet baby please reach out to us so we can put you in contact with finder.

02/22/2024

Zazu approves of us being AAHA accredited!

01/23/2024

https://www.discovery.com/shows/puppy-bowl/vote

The pupularity contest is back! Vote for your favorite Puppy Bowl Starting Line Up player, and don't forget to watch Puppy Bowl XX on Sunday, February 11 at 2P ET/11A PT on Animal Planet.

12/26/2023

If anyone recognizes this dog please reach out to us via phone or email!
704-847-3647
Email- [email protected]

Please feel free to share and help get this baby back home!

12/22/2023

Wishing everyone a happy holiday season!
Here is a reminder of what not to give your animals during the holiday feast.

It's difficult to resist Fido's big brown pleading eyes, but don't give him these holiday foods that are going to make him uncomfortable or even sick.

11/04/2023

Let’s not forget about all our elderly pets who need just as much love as the babies!

10/30/2023

Happy National treat your pet day. Sasha our office cat works very hard to bring joy to all at Animal Care Hospital. Don’t forget to treat your pet today!

10/10/2023

Irish Rose is in the Halloween Spirit

09/21/2023

We are having some issues with our phone lines. There is a damaged fiber optic cable in the area. If you are trying to reach us and cant get through please send an email to [email protected]. We are hoping to have this fixed as soon as possible.

08/29/2023

https://www.matthewsnc.gov/newsview.aspx?nid=6903
The town of Matthews released a Rabies notification. Please keep an eye on your animals and watch for any signs or symptoms if you are located around this area. The best way to keep your pet safe is to keep all vaccines updated on time.

If you or any of your pets have recently come into contact with a bat in the area of the Sardis Plantation neighborhood, please contact the Mecklenburg County Health Department immediately at 704-614-6512 or 704-589-3242.

07/28/2023

https://www.humanesociety.org/resources/keep-pets-safe-heat
Let's all do our part in keeping our pets safe in the heat. We are expected to have days in the high 90's with even higher feels and humidity. Follow these steps to help you and your pet. And don't forget to update those yearly vaccine's 🐶 Have a great weekend and stay cool!

How to keep animals cool when temperatures soar.

07/17/2023

Keep an eye out and watch for stray animals.
Keep your pets safe by updating all vaccines.
Do not leave food out unattended.
Even adding a wind chime can help keep wild animals away from your home.
Stay safe and be sure report anything out of the ordinary to animal control in your county.

Today, a stray cat in the southeastern part of Union County tested positive for rabies. It was killed after biting a man along the 6100 block of White Store Pageland Road. Residents who live in the area should monitor their pets and report any concerning behavior or symptoms to your veterinarian or Union County Animal Services.

Public Health and Animal Services offer these reminders to keep you and your pets safe:
🚫Do not leave food outside for animals to have access to.
🐕Make sure your pets are up to date on vaccinations.
🦊Avoid direct contact with wild or stray animals.

07/17/2023

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10/28/2022

https://www.petplace.com/article/cats/pet-health/halloween-concerns-pet/?utm_source=Iterable&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=campaign_10-25-2022%20Cat

Wanna celebrate a stress-free Halloween with your pet? Here are dangers to avoid to ensure a safe and Happy Halloween for cats and dogs.

08/29/2022

Responsibilities would be to assist the doctors, keeping appointments running smoothly, assisting in surgery, drawing blood, collecting samples, placing catheters, giving medications, and much more.

This job requires lifting up to 50 lbs.

Work experience is preferred but is not required.

Please apply in person.

08/18/2022

08/15/2022

It is National Check the Chip Day!! Check out all the reasons you should have your pet microchipped.
https://www.avma.org/sites/default/files/2021-07/check-the-chip-infographic-2021.pdf

08/12/2022

Monday is National Check the Chip Day!! Bring your pet in for a free scan to make sure your chip is still working. Then you can check to make sure it is registered correctly.
https://www.aaha.org/petmicrochiplookup

The following IS NOT a microchip registry—it is a search tool to assist in the identification of other registries. It will not return pet owner information, but rather, identify which registries should be contacted.

08/11/2022

How does feline immunodeficiency virus affect your cat's immune system? https://bit.ly/3AWPpfV

FIV gradually destroys white blood cells used for fighting infection, which makes cats more vulnerable to minor illnesses that can take a more serious turn.

08/10/2022

It is National Spoil Your Dog Day!! Time to spoil your pet even more than usual!!
https://www.metlifepetinsurance.com/blog/pet-care/7-ways-to-celebrate-spoil-your-dog-day/

Loving your dog is, well, pretty common amonst pet owners. Check out the best ways to show your dog how much you love them!

08/09/2022

How do you know when to call the emergency clinic? https://bit.ly/3i02eh2

When you're worried about your pet, sometimes seeking help is the best course of option. Calling the emergency vet hotline can give you the answers you need.

08/08/2022

Today is International Cat Day!! Celebrate your feline friends in the way they know they deserve.
https://www.awarenessdays.com/awareness-days-calendar/international-cat-day-2022/

August the 8th is International Cat Day, and it’s not hard to see why our little feline friends hold such a special […]

08/05/2022

Does your dog race to finish his food? Follow these tips to help slow them down! http://bit.ly/3pfLu6Q

Dogs who eat too quickly can suffer from digestive problems, some of which may be serious. Here's why your dog eats so fast, and how to help.

08/04/2022

It is Assistance Dog Day!! To learn more about what assistance dogs do everyday check out this site.
https://www.puppyup.org/august-4th-is-assistance-dog-day/

The Puppy Up Foundation is committed to discovering causes and common links between canine and human cancers through comparative oncology research.

08/03/2022

Do you know the difference between a frog and a toad? http://bit.ly/3a9nQ7R

Frogs and Toads – What's the Difference?

08/02/2022

August is National Immunization Awareness Month for pets. To find out what vaccines are recommended for you pet and why, check out this great article!!
https://www.positivelywoof.com/pet-calendar-national-pet-immunization-awareness-month/

Pet Calendar: National Pet Immunization Awareness Month. Are your pets' immunizations up to date? If not, call your vet today.

08/01/2022

Today is Universal Birthday for Shelter Dogs!! Pamper your adopted pup today or use today as a good excuse to go find a furever friend!!
https://nationaltoday.com/dogust-universal-birthday-for-shelter-dogs/

Shelter dogs traditionally don't have birthdays, but thanks to one caring animal organization, they now have DOGust 1st.