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Parkersburg Veterinary Hospital Inc.

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Parkersburg Veterinary Hospital Inc.

Our caring & compassionate veterinary team are pleased to provide exceptional care for your pet

01/06/2024

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As temperatures drop, it’s important to take extra precautions to help keep your pet safe. Check out our top tips and help keep your neighborhood pets safe!

01/04/2024

Lola was so excited to see the 🐠🐠🐠

01/03/2024

Does your pet have stinky breath? It could be periodontal disease.

More than 70% of pets show some degree of periodontal disease by the age of 3. Regular exams and routine dental cleanings help us catch signs of disease and intervene before it exacerbates. Reach out to us today to schedule your pet's next wellness visit, or to schedule a dental consult- we can't wait to see their smile!

12/31/2023

Here are our top pet safety tips so you can celebrate the New Year as safely as pawsible:

-Keep all pets indoors
-Make sure pets have a ID and are chipped
-Keep human food and alcohol away from your pet, and relay to any guests of this as well.
-Keep your pet in a cozy area with music or a TV on. These sounds help to drown out party noises and/or fireworks.

12/30/2023

We will resume normal business hours Tuesday January 2nd

12/27/2023

Vienna office hours

12/25/2023

Fetch some eggnog and unleash the holiday cheer! Merry Christmas and happy holidays, from all of us to you!

12/22/2023

Christmas is just a few days away! This is a friendly reminder that our hospital will be CLOSED Christmas Day. We will resume normal business hours 12/26.

If an emergency occurs, please contact an emergency facility closest to you.

Happy HOWLidays!!!

12/21/2023

Updated Vienna office hours.

12/20/2023

Thank you for our emotional support stuffies

12/15/2023

Did you know that most pets see muted colors?

While dogs can't see the same array of colors that humans can they can discern between yellow and blue (making them red-green colorblind).

When choosing your pet's holiday gift this year, maybe opt for a yellow or blue toy!

12/13/2023

Updated Vienna office hours

12/07/2023

Our pets' physical exams provide a lot of information on heart, lung, eye, and ear health, but what about what's going on inside?

Performed at least once a year, blood work panels help us assess your pet's overall health. Diagnostic labs give us an inside look at how your pet's liver and kidneys are functioning and help track any changes in their health.

To schedule your pet's wellness exam, contact us today!

12/04/2023

December is a wonderFUR month - it's National Cat Lover's Month!

Celebrate your feline friend by giving them their favorite treats and extra cuddles!

12/02/2023

Today is National Mutt Day- as if we need another reason to celebrate our mixed-breed bestie!

12/01/2023

It's officially the howl-iday season, but safety comes first. Here are our top holiday pet safety tips to help ensure your
pet stays happy and healthy.

11/24/2023

🪨85% of dogs diagnosed with struvite stones are female

🪨73% of dogs diagnosed with calcium oxalate stones are male

🪨Struvite stones make up the majority of canine bladder stones

🪨Bladder stones in dogs usually feature one of four types of substances: Calcium oxalate, struvite, urate and cystine

All these bladder stones came out of one dog today

11/23/2023

Happy Thanksgiving!!!

We are thankful for our pet patients and furtastic families!!!!
We hope you have a safe, happy, and healthy holiday with your loved ones.

11/21/2023

We are just two days away from Thanksgiving!!

On Thursday, we will be CLOSED for the holiday and will resume normal business hours Friday. If an emergency occurs, please contact an emergency facility closest to you.

11/20/2023

Before we activate feast mode, we wanted to share our Thanksgiving safety tips to help keep your pet as healthy as can be.

11/18/2023

Happy Caturday!!

11/17/2023

These cuties sure have grown!!

Daisy Mae and Maverick on their first visit vs their spay/neuter visit. 🐾

11/16/2023

Senior pets are more susceptible to certain health problems. Combining regular wellness visits with lots of love can help prolong their life!

Check out our tips on making your pet's silver-whiskered years more golden.

11/13/2023

This is your Monday reminder to check on your pet's dental health!

Regularly brushing your pet's teeth and visiting your vet for regular checkups are so important in preventing dental disease. If dental disease goes ignored, additional health problems may develop.

What does your pet's dental routine look like?

To schedule a dental consult or your pet's next cleaning, call us at 304-422-6971

11/11/2023

In honor of Veteran's Day, we want to express our gratitude to our brave veterans-both human and canine- as well as the Service Dogs who provide unwavering support.

11/11/2023

R***r came in for a pedi, but he really just wanted to watch the 🐠 🐠

11/09/2023

November is , and we wanted to bring awareness to some early onset signs to remain vigilant of:

*Excessive drinking
*Increased urination
*Weight loss
*Appetite changes
*Cloudy eyes
*Chronic or recurring infections, especially skin and urinary infections

If any of the above develops in your pet, consult your veterinarian. Diabetic pets can live a long and happy life with proper treatment.

11/03/2023

Don't forget we will be CLOSED this weekend for IT system updates. This also includes boarding. Boarders will either need to be dropped off/picked up today 11/3 or Monday 11/6.

11/02/2023

So many puppies 😍🐾

11/01/2023

We are doing some computer system updates and will be CLOSED the weekend of Saturday November 4th. NO boarding pick ups/drop offs Sunday November 5th. Boarders will have to drop off/pick up on the 3rd or 6th.

We apologize for the inconvenience

10/30/2023

Vienna office hours for November

10/28/2023

Did you know that 1 in 5 parents dress up their pet as a pumpkin?

According to the National Retail Federation, pumpkin pet costumes are very popular, followed by a hotdog, superhero, or bumblebee costume!

What does your pet plan to dress up as this Halloween? Show us in the comments below!

10/26/2023

🥁🥁Our contestants for the HOWLoween costume contest 🥁🥁

How to vote- Give your fave pet’s picture a ‘LIKE’ or ‘♥️’ and whoever gets the most love will WIN!!!

Voting starts today and will end the 29th. Winner announced the 31st!!!

👻🐾Good luck to our boo-tiful contestants! 🐾👻

10/24/2023

Spooky reminder about our HOWLoween pet costume contest!

All pictures need to be submitted by 10/25 end of day. Send a picture of your pet's spook-tastic or boo-tiful costume to our messenger.

10/23/2023

Meet DOGtor Deisel 🐾💉🩺🥼

10/19/2023

This week we recognize our wonderful and devoted technicians, we are truly blessed to have each and everyone of you!! I would also like to acknowledge and say thanks to every department here at Parkersburg vet Hospital because it truly takes an army to run this place!!!
Thank you from the bottom of my heart
Ceinwen

Address

3602 E 7th Street
Parkersburg, WV
26104

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 6pm
Tuesday	8am - 6pm
Wednesday	8am - 6pm
Thursday	8am - 6pm
Friday	8am - 6pm
Saturday	8am - 3pm

Telephone

(304) 422-6971

Website

http://parkersburgveterinaryhospital.net/

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Videos

Lola was so excited to see the 🐠🐠🐠

Taco Wednesday at #ParkersburgVeterinaryHospital

So many puppies 😍🐾

Microfilaria of a Heartworm Positive Dog

Heartworm disease happens here. Too often we hear owners say they don't need to give heartworm prevention because "heartworms aren't an issue in WV", or "my dog is inside, only goes outside to use the bathroom". This is a heartworm positive patient we had a couple weeks ago. This patient was not symptomatic for heartworm, we were actually more worried about Lyme disease in this patient. Get your dogs 4DX tested and keep them on preventative. ...Heartworm disease has been diagnosed in all 50 states, and risk factors are impossible to predict. Multiple variables, from climate variations to the presence of wildlife carriers, cause rates of infections to vary dramatically from year to year—even within communities. And because infected mosquitoes can come inside, both outdoor and indoor pets are at risk. For that reason, the American Heartworm Society recommends that you “think 12:” (1) get your pet tested every 12 months for heartworm and (2) give your pet heartworm preventive 12 months a year. https://www.heartwormsociety.org/heartworms-in-dogs#are-heartworms-more-common-in-certain-areas-of-the-united-states

OTODECTES CYNOTIS MITES IN CATS (EARMITES) Otodectes cynotis mites, most commonly called ear mites, are a common and relatively mild external parasite infection. Complications may arise when an animal has an immune hypersensitivity reaction that results in intense irritation of the external ear. Cats that are afflicted with ear mites will typically scratch at the ears excessively and shake their heads, even pulling out their own hair and drawing blood as they scratch. Some cats will shake their heads so much that an hematoma of the ear will form (with blood pooling in the ear due to breakage of a blood vessel). Also of concern is when cats scratch at their ears to the point that injury is done to the ear canals or ear drums. This type of mange is common in young cats, although it may occur at any age. It is known for being highly contagious, frequently passing from parent to newborn, and between animals of different species (this mite does not affect humans). The mite also commonly spreads out to other parts of the body. SYMPTOMS AND TYPES Itching of the ears, head and neck Sometimes generalized itching Excessive scratching at ears and around head Frequently shaking the head Thick red-brown or black crusts in the outer ear Coffee ground like bumps in the ear canal Abrasions and scratches on the back side of the ears Crusting and scale on the neck, rump and tail

🛑WARBLE WARNING🛑 Graphic content You’re petting your cat and you feel a lump. What do you do? Take a closer look of course. You carefully part the fur and now you can see a little hole in the skin too, but wait, it looks like something’s in there … and it’s moving! After you get over your disgust, you’re bound to wonder what could possibly be wrong with your cat. Chances are, you’re dealing with a botfly. Let’s take a look at what botflies are and how they affect cats. WHAT IS A BOTFLY? Botflies (also known as Cuterebra) are found all over most parts of North America, although the northeastern United States is a botfly hotspot. Adult botflies (large, fuzzy flies that look a little like bees) lay their eggs near the entrances to their host animal’s burrows (rabbits, rodents, etc.). These eggs hatch and larvae emerge when a potential host is nearby. The larvae grab on to the animal’s fur and then enter the body through any opening (like the nose, mouth or anus). Once inside, they migrate through the body until they arrive in the tissues under the skin. Once there, they make a small hole so they can breathe, continue maturing and eventually emerge and fall to the ground where they become pupae and then adult flies. To learn more http://m.petmd.com/cat/parasites/botfly-infestation-how-handle-warbles-cats This is a case Dr. Shockey had yesterday, poor little kitty has to feel much better now!!

Happy Wednesday 🐶

Little Rosco came in for a visit. He was excited to run around in the back.

Tucker and Axel came in for their 1st puppy check up. Tucker may be smaller but I think he may be the leader. It is so important to us to make puppy appointments a fun experience so that they may look forward to all their future visits.

Scaling and polishing First we scale the teeth to get the hard tartar and calculus removed. Unfortunately this also puts microscopic grooves on the teeth so we finish up with a fine grit polish to smooth away those grooves and make the tooth a clean, even surface again.