Northwood Veterinary Hospital and Hugh Davis, DVM Veterinarian

11/27/2025

👉🦟 Pet owners, keep your furry friends safe from insecticides!

🚫 Many commercial insecticides contain organophosphates, which can be POISONOUS to dogs if ingested. Symptoms may include excessive salivation, trembling, and seizures. To prevent this issue, look into pet-friendly options to control pests in your garden or put up boundary fencing to keep your furry friends out of harm's way!🙏

11/27/2025

We are so thankful for all our wonderful patients & clients! Enjoy your day with your family and friends 🦃

11/25/2025

If you've noticed that your pet's breath is particularly unpleasant, it might be time to consider their dental health. Periodontal disease is a common issue that affects pets of all ages! Call us, today, to schedule a dental checkup for your pet! (603) 942-8368

11/23/2025

Attention:
We will be closed for a Thanksgiving break starting Wednesday, November 26th at 4:00 pm to Monday, December 1st at 7:30 am.

If your pet is on any medications, and you need a refill, please allow us at least 24-48 hours notice for the refill request to be processed.

Please keep in mind places such as pharmacies, pet stores, and other animal hospitals may have limited hours as well.

If you have a medical emergency or urgent care need please go to:

1. Vogel Veterinary Emergency and Specialty (Stratham) 603-379-8383
2. Lead Urgent Care Veterinary Services (Concord) 603-333-2706
3. Pet Poison Control Hotline 855-764-7661

Thank you, and have a Happy Thanksgiving,
Northwood Veterinary Hospital

11/20/2025

👉🌱 Pet owners, it's important to pet-proof your lawn and garden before letting your furry friends play outside!

🐾 Choose pet-safe fertilizers, pesticides, and garden additives to avoid toxic situations. Watch out for poisonous plants like lilies, azaleas, sago palms, and tulips, and keep curious pets from ingesting any hazardous substances.

🚫 Keep your pets safe and healthy by pet-proofing your lawn and garden!👌

11/20/2025

Is your dog coughing? Learn the signs of kennel cough, how this highly contagious infection spreads in social settings, and the best ways to protect your pet through vaccination and isolation. Get expert tips on recognizing the distinctive dry, honking cough and knowing when to seek immediate veterinary care for complications like pneumonia. Prioritize your dog's health and prevent community spread with our guide from Northwood Veterinary Hospital.

Is your dog coughing? Learn the signs of kennel cough, how this highly contagious infection spreads in social settings, and the best ways to protect your pet through vaccination and isolation. Get expert tips on recognizing the distinctive dry, honking cough and knowing when to seek immediate veteri...

11/18/2025

👀 Did you know that heartworm disease can be prevented? Protect your furry friends from this serious health issue by providing year-round heartworm prevention medication, plus yearly testing to ensure your pet remains uninfected.

With many convenient products available, including topical treatments, oral medications, and injections, protecting your pet has never been easier! Consult with our veterinary professionals to find the best method for your pet. ❤️

Providing year-round heartworm prevention is an important part of your pet’s health care plan. If you would like to discuss the various preventives, contact our team by calling (603) 942-8368, so we can determine what protocol would best fit you and your pet’s lifestyle.

11/13/2025

🐜🚫 Insecticides can be hazardous to your furry friends!

🐶🐱 Many commercial insecticides contain organophosphates, which can be TOXIC to dogs if ingested. Watch out for symptoms such as excessive salivation, trembling, and seizures. To avoid exposing your dog to dangerous chemicals, consider using pet-friendly options to control pests in your garden or putting up boundary fencing to keep your furry friends safe!👀

11/11/2025

👩‍⚕️🚺 Spaying your female pet before her first heat cycle offers numerous health benefits, including reducing her risk of mammary cancer.

🚫 Having a litter can cause significant health issues for your pet, with no benefits to her whatsoever.

💓 Give your furry friend the gift of a long and healthy life by spaying her today.

11/08/2025

We are seeing an influx of dogs coming in from encounters with porcupine quills. Porcupines are preparing for winter and it is currently mating season.

Here are some tips for dealing with Porcupine Quills:
1. Immediately contact a veterinarian
2. Do not attempt to remove the quills yourself. You can cause further trauma to your pet as the quills are barbed backwards
3. Minimize movement and do not allow your dog to rub/paw at their face
4. Expect sedation. Even with a full team of veterinary professionals, pulling porcupine quills from an animal that is already stressed and pained is not feasible without it.
5. Please keep your dog on a leash

A list of local recommended ER and Urgent Care Hospitals

1. Vogel Veterinary Emergency and Specialty 603-379-8383 (Stratham)
2. Lead Urgent Care Veterinary Services 603-333-2706 (Concord)
3. Port City Veterinary Referral Hospital 603-433-0056 (Portsmouth)

11/06/2025

🚨 Attention pet owners 🚨 Did you know that a single mosquito bite could lead to a heartworm infection in your furry friend? This can cause serious health issues for your pet, including irreversible damage to their heart and lungs. 😢

Providing year-round heartworm prevention is an important part of your pet’s health care plan. If you would like to discuss the various preventives, contact our team by calling (603) 942-8368, so we can determine what protocol would best fit you and your pet’s lifestyle.

11/04/2025

🦟 Lyme disease treatment involves eliminating any circulating Borrelia burgdorferi bacteria. Antibiotics are effective at clearing the infection, but may not completely eliminate clinical signs.

Lyme disease-induced organ or joint damage (e.g., arthritis, stiffness) may persist and require additional therapy or care. The initial antibiotic course typically lasts for four weeks, and an additional course may be necessary. If Lyme disease progresses undetected or untreated, neurologic signs, including seizures, are common, as well as kidney failure, which is often fatal.

Don't wait until it's too late! Learn how to protect your furry friend from this debilitating condition by contacting us at (603) 942-8368. 🐾