VCA Gettysburg Road Animal Hospital

11/12/2024

Choose your perfect fall adventure! Comment below and let us know how you and your pets will be celebrating. We'll be watching the stars with our cat! 😸 ✨

11/11/2024

A pet diabetes diagnosis can be stressful! But when it is detected early, and consistently monitored and treated, pets can live long, comfortable lives.

With your loving care and our commitment to your pet’s health, we can manage diabetes together.

11/09/2024

The hospital will be CLOSED today, Saturday November 9, 2024. We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause. We will re-open on Monday at 8am. In case of a medical emergency, please contact SHORES Veterinary Emergency Center located in Harrisburg at #717-798-8500 or Newberry Animal Emergency Center located near Etters at #717-817-2222

11/08/2024

Did you know VCA accepts the CareCredit credit card for all types of veterinary expenses, including your pet’s mobility and joint care?

Learn more about CareCredit and see if you prequalify at https://www.carecredit.com/apply/?sitecode=1gfasemla78

11/07/2024

It’s National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week and we want to showcase over 150+ amazing shelter partners across the country that help countless pets find a good home!

11/02/2024

It's Book Lovers Day!

What are you curently reading/listening to?

11/01/2024

Like humans, cats can have asthma! Common triggers include pollen, smoke and more. Luckily, this condition can be easily treated and managed.

Read the article with the link below for more helpful information!

https://vcahospitals.com/know-your-pet/inhalant-treatment-for-feline-asthma-and-bronchitis

10/30/2024

Have a happy & safe HOWL-oween!🎃

Everyone's entitled to one good scare for Halloween, but not when it comes to your pet's health! 👻

10/28/2024

Be careful this Halloween before your pet starts goblin treats they shouldn't. 🙀 Eat, drink, and be scary!

Make sure to look out for any treats that can be hazardous to your pet.🍬

🎥: VCA South Shore (Weymouth) Animal Hospital

10/28/2024

"Paws" for saftey from Trupanion!

10/25/2024

Weight management is an important part of pet care and helps them to live long and healthy lives.

10/24/2024

You better be-leave you need to keep an eye out for fall dangers! We're sharing some items to watch out for next time you take your pet outside to watch the leaves. 🍂

10/22/2024

It's crucial to make sure that your pet's medication is not expired. Drugs may not be safe or effective beyond the specified expiration date.

10/21/2024

Is it true that dogs can only see in black and white?

Watch and find out if there’s more than meets the eye.

10/21/2024

The office will be CLOSING EARLY at 12pm today. We will re-open on Tuesday at 8am. We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause. In case of a medical emergency, please contact SHORES Veterinary Emergency Center located in Harrisburg at #717-798-8500 or Newberry Animal Emergency Center located near Etters at #717-817-2222

10/19/2024

The hospital will be CLOSED today, Saturday October 19, 2024. We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause. We will re-open on Monday at 8am. In case of a medical emergency, please contact SHORES Veterinary Emergency Center located in Harrisburg at #717-798-8500 or Newberry Animal Emergency Center located near Etters at #717-817-2222

10/17/2024

Shockingly, pets CAN be picky eaters! 😹

We've got some hacks to make healthy snacking a routine part of your pet's diet.

10/17/2024

At VCA, we all fam 💙

Party Animals 🥳:
🎂🦎 VCA South Dade Animal Hospital
🎉 🐶 VCA All Pets Animal Hospital Salinas
🎊 🐕 VCA Wellington Animal Hospital
🎈😸 VCA Contra Costa Animal Hospital

10/16/2024

Today is National Feral Cat Day!!

Just because you can't touch them, doesn't mean you can't love them!! 😺

Notice the tipped ear in the first photo below? This is a universal way to identify a cat who has been spayed/neutered and vaccinated and is this is commonly done for feral cats through a "TNR" program.

You can read more about what a "TNR" program does and how it is helpful for the feral/stray cat population in the second photo below.

Additionally with winter coming we have included useful advice for preparing your outdoor shelters for stray/feral cats in the third photo below!

Remember, straw is for strays and hay is for horses!!

10/16/2024

The office will be CLOSING EARLY at 12pm today. We will re-open on Thursday at 8am. We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause. In case of a medical emergency, please contact SHORES Veterinary Emergency Center located in Harrisburg at #717-798-8500 or Newberry Animal Emergency Center located near Etters at #717-817-2222

10/15/2024

The office will be CLOSING EARLY at 12pm today. We will re-open on Wednesday at 8am. We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause. In case of a medical emergency, please contact SHORES Veterinary Emergency Center located in Harrisburg at #717-798-8500 or Newberry Animal Emergency Center located near Etters at #717-817-2222

10/14/2024

Happy National Veterinary Technician Week! 🎉

We want to extend a heartfelt thank you to all veterinary technicians! We're excited to share some special moments of our team reading heartfelt thank-you notes to and from their DVMs across VCA.

Our hospitals simply could not operate without the dedication and expertise of our incredible veterinary technicians. Thank you for everything you do!

10/12/2024

https://www.petpoisonhelpline.com/pet-owners/seasons/halloween/

👻 a few gentle reminders before Spooky Season 👻

Learn about common Halloween dangers to pets. Dangers include chocolate, candy, raisins and glow sticks. Candy wrappers are also dangerous to dogs and cats.

10/12/2024

The hospital will be CLOSED today, Saturday October 12, 2024. We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause. We will re-open on Monday at 8am. In case of a medical emergency, please contact SHORES Veterinary Emergency Center located in Harrisburg at #717-798-8500 or Newberry Animal Emergency Center located near Etters at #717-817-2222

10/11/2024

The office will be CLOSING EARLY at 3pm today. We will also be CLOSED tomorrow, Saturday October 12, 2024. We will re-open on Monday at 8am. We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause. In case of a medical emergency, please contact SHORES Veterinary Emergency Center located in Harrisburg at #717-798-8500 or Newberry Animal Emergency Center located near Etters at #717-817-2222

10/10/2024

It's hard to leave your pets at home when you have errands to run, but being separated could cause your pet to become overly anxious. It's important to be aware of separation anxiety to help your pet overcome it.

Make sure to schedule an appointment with your VCA veterinarian to discuss how to handle your pet's separation anxiety.

10/08/2024

We couldn't help FALL-ing in love at our photo booth! 🍁

🍁📸: East Islip Animal Hospital

10/08/2024

🍂 Hello, fall! 🍁

To celebrate the season, we’re sharing some fun activities to enjoy with your pet.

Tag us when you hit BINGO!

10/07/2024

Do you have a shelter dog? We'd love to see them, please share below!

10/05/2024

🐾Meet the predecessor to dog rescuers, Camberley Kate!

🐾 In 1943 Kate bought a cottage in Yorktown, England and soon afterwards took in her first stray, a greyhound dog which had been about to be put down due to lameness. As word grew, the number of dogs in her cottage increased – some being tied to her door, some left in carrier bags, others brought in by the police or other agencies.

🐾At the end of her life she estimated that she had looked after more than 600 dogs and local vet Geoffrey Craddock, a great admirer of Kate work testified that they were well looked after. An entry in the 1957 directory FOR Camberley reads “Ward K 218 London Road., Cam., Dogs Home”. In 1976 she stated that she had 34 dogs, although by 1977 she had cut this down to 19, as she had been told to go easier at the age of 82!

🐾Kate and her olive-green painted hand cart, labelled STRAY DOGS, was a familiar sight locally as she pushed it from Yorktown to Camberley each day, through the town center and up to Barossa Common, on a route suggested by the police. Some of the dogs were allowed to ride in the cart, others were attached to it with lengths of string, and occasionally a favored few ran loose alongside. Inside the cart, there was usually some meat for the dogs and a shovel to clean any mess away. The dogs were controlled with the help of a whistle.

🐾Locals became used to the sight of Kate pushing her cart along the busy London Road although it never ceased to amaze outsiders. As a local celebrity Kate and her dogs were much photographed, a situation she tolerated as long as the photographer gave a donation for the upkeep of the animals. She also sold her own photographic postcards, and gave short shrift to those who tried to take their own pictures.

🐾Generous supporters gave money to assist her work and some even left bequests. She was scrupulous that this money should be used only for its intended purpose: the dogs had their own bank account, administered by 2 trustees. She left money in trust for the few dogs left at her death.

Source - Misfit History

10/04/2024

Happy 🌎💙🐹🐴🐱🐶🐰💙🌎

Our world revolves around pets, so we're sharing our world with you!

10/03/2024

You don't have to climb a mountain to go on an adventure with your favorite dog.

Celebrate with a simple walk that can help promote an active life for your pet.

10/02/2024

According to the ASPCA, approximately 3.3 million dogs enter shelters every year. When these abandoned and often abused animals find their way to a shelter, each one needs a forever home and their potential is limitless.

Some of the benefits of adoption are often hidden. Adopt a shelter dog to enrich multiple lives!

10/01/2024

In celebration of National Fire Pup Day, we're spotlighting Dalmatians and their history at the firehouse alongside firefighters!