Sandwich Animal Hospital

04/22/2025

ATTENTION: As of April 21, 2025, we are unable to take on new clients. We will update this post when our client list is open again but we do not expect that we will be able to accommodate new clients until the fall.
This is not a decision we come to lightly and we know how hard it is to find care right now. Our commitment to our current clients and patients, though, guides this decision so we can provide care, both emergency and preventative, in a timely fashion.

03/18/2025

Carl thinks that sun sure feels good but melting snow means ticks are officially out! We’ve already had at least one client come in this week reporting they’ve found a tick on their dog.
If you don’t keep your pets on year-round tick preventatives, it’s time to start back up.
Make sure to check when you put that Seresto collar on - they are only effective for 6 months.

03/04/2025

RECALL ALERT - Wild Coast Raw is recalling lots of frozen Boneless Free Range Chicken Formula raw pet food for cats because it has the potential to be contaminated with Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) H5N1 also known as bird flu. H5N1 can be transmitted to animals eating contaminated product.

The product, 16oz and 24oz frozen Boneless Free Range Chicken Formula raw pet food for cats, was distributed to pet food retailers in Washington State and Oregon. The product is frozen in a small round white plastic container with a green label.

The affected lots are identified by a sticker on the lid with a number of #22660, #22653, #22641, #22639, #22672 and #22664 with a Best Buy date of 12/25. The recall is widened to include any raw material sharing similar production dates and lot codes as #22660 and #22664. These two lot codes were included in the WSDA’s public health alert on 2/14. MORE: https://bit.ly/3F098BX

02/01/2025

Please see the attached flyer for information about the Rabies Surveillance in the area.

01/24/2025

10/24/2024

We had our first suspected leptospirosis case this past weekend. What is leptosirposis? It kind of sounds like a Harry Potter curse. Yup, it is a "curse" that can attack the kidneys and the liver.

It is common in the spring and fall when we have a lot of puddles and moisture on the ground. When a rodent that carries this bacteria urinates in a puddle, your pet drinks or steps in it and then licks their paws, they can become infected.

it can be seen in rural areas as well as urban areas. In downtown Philadelphia or Boston, it can be seen due to the rodent population, even on side walks!

If your pet walks son damp leaves or licks their paws... they can be at risk!
This typically affects dogs more than cats.
There is a vaccine for it! You can vaccinate your dog against this bacteria. Since it is a bacteria and NOT a VIRUS, the vaccine is due EVEREY YEAR. An easy way to remember this is that the two L vaccines ( Lepto and Lyme) are due every year.

Although treatable, your pet can become VERY sick and require intense ICU care. Talk to your veterinarian about the lepto vaccine today if your pet hasn't had it!

09/07/2024

Update Delilah has circled back home on her own. Welcome Home

Urgent Missing in Tamworth NH – “Delilah” is a female Newfoundland, grey/black, 4 years, 135 pounds. She is wearing an orange harness with tag, is microchipped, and is Dragging a Leash. Delilah is friendly with people but does not like other dogs. Missing since 9/3/2024 from the area of Pease Hill Road and Route 113A. She is new to the area. Please share her flier and watch for her in the Tamworth area.
Call GSDR 24/7 at (855) 639-5678 if seen or found.
Please – Do not post any sightings on social media.

09/07/2024

REUNITED - Safely trapped by Team GSDR on 9/15/2024! https://www.facebook.com/share/p/NYtp42GgabDryMVX/

Lost puppy from the area of Hemlock Drive with White Lake Speedway in Ossipee/Tamworth NH since 9/6/24. Nomad is 6 months old/40 pounds/husky mix that is new to the area. Slipped his harness when spooked by a loud noise. 1-855-639-5678

07/24/2024

An excellent resource for expectant new parents!

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07/18/2024

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07/14/2024

Can you help? We currently have more than 200 animals in our care… which means more than 200 bellies to keep full! 😍 We're running low on some essential supplies and would be so, so appreciative if you could help us stock our shelves and keep our animals happy, healthy and feeling loved as they await their second chances.

We’re super excited to share that in addition to our Amazon Wish List, we now have a Chewy Wish List! So, while you’re shopping for your own beloved pet — or if you don’t have a pet but want to help one in need — it would mean the world to us if you considered ordering an item or two for the homeless animals of the New Hampshire SPCA.

Chewy Wish List: https://tinyurl.com/4ba5btb9
Amazon Wish List: https://tinyurl.com/6s4nb55t

Thank you so much for your support. We couldn’t do this work without you and the animals are so very lucky to have friends like you 💚

07/05/2024

Today’s Daily Cartoon, by Stephen Raaka. http://nyer.cm/8qiRiXZ