MedVet Norwalk

11/27/2024

Gobble gobble! 🦃 Just a friendly reminder that while you're enjoying your Thanksgiving feast, our MedVet Emergency hospitals are open and ready to help if your pet experiences an urgent or emergent injury or illness.

MedVet wishes you and your four-legged family members a safe and happy holiday!

Visit our website to find a MedVet location near you https://www.medvet.com/locations/

09/01/2024

📢 Important Update for Our Followers! 📢

Starting today, content on this hospital's page will be limited to important updates, such as road closures or changes to our hours of operation.

To keep up with all things MedVet, including pet health and safety tips, amazing patient stories, and more we invite you to join us over on MedVet.

Did you know MedVet is also on Instagram? You can find us at www.instagram.com/medvet.

We look forward to bringing you more valuable content to help keep your pet safe, happy, and healthy. 💙

08/27/2024

Is your pet scratching more than usual? It might be irritating insects! 🪲Some of these common pests are:
1. Fleas
2. Ticks
3. Mosquitoes
4. Bees
5. Wasps

Click to learn more about what bugs to keep an eye out for, especially when enjoying the outdoors with your pet. Stay vigilant and keep your pets happy and healthy all season long.

To find out where you’ll typically find these pesky bugs and key prevention tips, visit our blog post: https://www.medvet.com/irritating-insects-to-pets/

08/26/2024

Cataracts can affect pets of all breeds and ages. Depending on the level of visual impairment, a veterinary ophthalmologist will determine if surgery is recommended to remove your pet’s cataracts. Dr. Jaycie Riesberg from MedVet Salt Lake City answers some of the most frequently asked questions around cataract surgery for pets.

To learn more about cataract surgery, visit: https://www.medvet.com/cataracts-cataract-surgery-dogs/

08/24/2024

For many, a new school year means the return of the longstanding lunchtime debate: pack vs. buy? Many of the healthy foods or convenience items we use to pack lunches are great for kids but not for pets.

To learn what you should watch out for when packing lunches around pets, visit our blog: https://hubs.la/Q02Mnzyn0

08/20/2024

🦟 Keep the buzz away! As we enjoy the great outdoors with our pets, it’s important to keep our pets safe from mosquitoes.

These pesky insects can transmit heartworm disease, which can be harmful to our pets. Make sure to use veterinarian-approved repellents and keep up with regular heartworm prevention treatments.

Let’s keep our pets safe and healthy, so they can enjoy every outdoor adventure with us!

08/17/2024

MedVet is celebrating National Nonprofit Day by spotlighting a very special program near and dear to our caregivers: the AVMF REACH Program.

We understand unexpected pet emergencies and specialty veterinary care may be a financial burden for pet families — this program breaks down barriers to access veterinary care by offering grants to over 100,000 AVMA members nationwide. Through the AVMF REACH Program and on behalf of our clients, MedVet veterinarians proudly support charitable care when financial barriers could keep patients from getting the care they need.

If you're interested and able to support pet owners in financial need, please consider making a donation to AVMF's REACH Program by clicking the donation link on this post.

https://www.avmf.org/our-impact/reach-animal-care-program

08/15/2024

Meet Oscar, a 10-year-old Coonhound, who visited Dr. Lauren Pinchbeck at MedVet Norwalk for a recheck of his atopic dermatitis, a condition that causes dry, itchy and inflamed skin. Unfortunately, Oscar's scratching to relieve his itchy skin led to a secondary infection that needed evaluation.

While Dr. Pinchbeck was reviewing Oscar’s skin scrapes and cytologies to determine the best course of treatment for him, he patiently waited for his results.

We're thrilled to have helped Oscar get on the road to less itchy and inflamed skin 😀.

08/15/2024

Back-to-school can be a busy time for families, and an adjustment for our pets as routines and schedules change. This time of year may also introduce new items for your pet to explore.

Click to see a few helpful tips to curb separation anxiety and boredom in your pet during this transitory time.

More information can be found on our blog: https://www.medvet.com/back-to-school-pet-safety/

08/13/2024

While fresh air and sunshine encourage exercise and promote emotional health, there is a danger lurking in many outdoor spaces: cheatgrass and foxtails. This seemingly innocuous plant can pose serious risks to your pet's health.

For more information on cheatgrass and foxtails, visit: https://www.medvet.com/cheatgrass-foxtails-dangers/

07/30/2024

If your dog’s eyes begin to appear opaque or cloudy, it is important to have your veterinarian evaluate them to determine if they have cataracts. Dr. Jaycie Reisberg from MedVet Salt Lake City answers some of the most frequently asked questions around cataracts in dogs, such as:

🔹What are cataracts?
🔹How are cataracts formed?
🔹What are a few signs of cataracts in pets to watch out for?

To learn more about cataracts in dogs, visit: https://www.medvet.com/cataracts-cataract-surgery-dogs/

07/21/2024

What do our team members love about working with MedVet? Just ask them!

Interested in experiencing the MedVet difference yourself? Apply today. Your dream career awaits: https://hubs.la/Q02yVZmn0

07/18/2024

As temperatures rise this summer, so does the risk of heatstroke in our pets. Because dogs cannot sweat to cool themselves down, heatstroke can be extremely dangerous. However, it's also preventable if you know the signs and what to do if your pet looks like they’re overheating.

Learn more about heatstroke on our blog: https://www.medvet.com/heatstroke-dogs/

07/16/2024

The sun is shining, and the outdoors are calling! Whether you are enjoying a hike or a nice afternoon in the yard with your pet, it’s important to remember that snakes enjoy the warmer weather, too. A curious pet and a venomous snake are a combination that can end in life-threatening snakebites. 🐍

If your pet is bitten, knowing how to respond can make all the difference for your pet’s wellbeing.

To learn what to do if your pet is bitten by a snake, visit our blog:

Find tips on how to avoid snake encounters. Snakebites can be life-threatening. Learn what to do if your pet receives a venomous snakebite.

07/15/2024

If the time ever comes when you’re faced with a difficult decision about your pet’s care, MedVet’s veterinary social workers are here to provide pet families with emotional and decision-making support.

Here are a few of the inspiring stories about pets and their loving families we’re honored to have served.

Curious to learn more? Visit our blog post: What is Veterinary Social Work?
https://www.medvet.com/veterinary-social-work/

07/04/2024

While the Fourth of July is a time for us to celebrate our nation’s independence, for pets it can be an alarming and scary time. Rest assured, we’re open on the Fourth of July and throughout the holiday weekend if you need urgent or emergency veterinary care.

Visit our website to find a MedVet location near you: https://hubs.la/Q02FmVc-0

07/03/2024

Bringing your pet along to your local fireworks display?

Keep in mind the bang of fireworks can spark fearful behaviors in dogs. These behaviors range from mild and non-harmful behaviors like whining and hiding, to destructive behaviors that can lead to injuring themselves, others, or property.

Our blog post highlights cautionary steps to help protect your pet and keep them safe before and during the July 4th festivities:

the July Fourth weekend is one of the busiest times of the year at MedVet’s emergency hospitals. Here are tips to keep your pet safe.

06/27/2024

When it comes to cataracts in pets, it’s important to know what is myth, and what’s a fact!

Click to see a few common myths surrounding cataracts, and more importantly, the facts! 👀