Point Breeze Veterinary Clinic Inc.

06/21/2024

The 4th of July is rapidly approaching. If your dog acts like this, now is the time to reach out to us if you need medication.
Call/text 412-665-1810, or email us at [email protected]

06/18/2024

Otto says he hopes everyone is staying cool! Just a heads up about our hours for Wednesday, June 19th. The office will be closing early- we will be in from 8 am until 4:30 pm.

06/17/2024

A good reminder that heatstroke can happen even in mild temperatures. With the extreme heat happening, be sure to keep your furry family members safe!

06/10/2024

While it may not officially be summer yet, the temperatures are definitely heading that direction.

Here are some tips for keeping your pups safe in the heat.

06/03/2024

Update: everything seems to be working again, please continue to bear with us as we get caught up from such

Happy Monday! Our Internet is currently down, which means our phones are also out of service. Please bear with us until this issue is resolved!
We can still respond to texts for urgent issues.

05/28/2024

Rambo has an important message!
The office will be closing early today. We will be here until 5:30 for any food or medication pick ups.

05/26/2024

The office will be closed tomorrow, May 27th. We will resume normal hours on Tuesday, May 28th.
If your pet is having a medical emergency while we are closed, the following options are available:
Blue Pearl in the North Hills 412-336-3400
AVETS in Monroeville 412-373-4200
VEG in East Liberty 412-690-0511

05/23/2024

Otter says heads up! Our hours for today, May 23rd, and tomorrow, May 24th are going to be different from normal.
We will be in until 5 pm today & tomorrow. Open as usual at 8 am.

Prepare for any necessary pick ups accordingly.

05/11/2024

Update: owners were found!

Anyone missing this cutie? Intact adult male dog found on South Fairmount & Coral Street by Penn Avenue. He was found with no collar or tags, and is not microchipped. He is dog friendly and very sweet!

04/30/2024

Did you catch the most recent Pet Points article in Squirrel Hill Magazine? If you missed, you can catch up on page 42-43.

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04/23/2024

Heads up: there is road work happening on Reynolds Street & much of it is blocked off. Allow yourself extra time for parking.

Also: reminder that the clinic will be closed from 12 pm to 2 pm for a staff meeting today.

04/22/2024

Mochi wants to know how is it Monday again already?!

Just a quick note that the office will be closing early tonight- we will be in until 6 pm.

Tomorrow we will be closed from 12 pm to 2 pm for a staff meeting.

04/16/2024

Miss Clarice says "Good morning!". We hope everyone is enjoying the beautiful weather we are having!
We will be closing early today & tomorrow. Today the office will be open until 5:30 pm, tomorrow we will be in from 8 am until 5:15 pm.

Please plan any pick-ups accordingly!

04/11/2024

Happy National Pet Day!

04/11/2024

How can we all work together to help prevent dog bites? Experts from the National Dog Bite Prevention Week collaborated to develop these important tips and information - including the top 10 states reporting dog bites and how to prevent dog bites - in our infographic.

Remember - we can all work together to . Learn more by visiting our National Dog Bite Prevention Week page: https://bit.ly/3a3EzWJ

04/06/2024

Anyone recognize this handsome boy? He was found this morning on Winterton Street in Highland Park.
Very friendly, approximately a year old. Unfortunately not microchipped.

04/04/2024

Please don't be too worried about your pet with next week's solar eclipse. No glasses are needed for your pets.

Unlike the excitement building among humans, Monday’s upcoming total solar eclipse isn’t likely to faze your dogs and cats, veterinarians say. The Pittsburgh region will experience a partial solar eclipse, with 95% totality at the peak about 3:15 p.m. Those to the north in Erie will see....

03/19/2024

Lilies are gorgeous flowers, but if you have feline family members, be aware that they are incredibly toxic to them!

It’s better to be safe than sorry, so check which type of lily you are purchasing before you bring any flowers or plants into your home. Lilies are beautiful plants which may brighten your home, but they are highly toxic to your cat. All

03/12/2024

Happy Tuesday! We hope everyone is enjoying the sunshine.
A quick note about this week:
Thursday, March 14th & Friday, March 15th we will be closing early- we will be in from 8 am until 4:45 pm both days.

03/06/2024

We have been seeing so many itchy pets this week. If your pet has itchy ears or skin ready below….

When the sun 🌞 is shining and spring weather is nearby, so are the pollens!
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If your pet has been more itchy since mid-February or just this weekend, these pollen levels are probably the cause!
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Check out or www.pollen.com to track the pollen levels associated with your pet's flares! 📲 And then give us a call!

03/04/2024

Leo has an important message about our hours this week! We will be closing early today & tomorrow.
Hours for today, March 4th, we are here 8 am until 5:15 pm.
Tomorrow, March 5th, we will be in from 8 am until 5:30 pm.
Please plan accordingly if you need to pick anything up from us!

02/29/2024

Our friends at Pets After Dark are having a leap day promotion - two months free! Check out their page for more info.

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02/23/2024

Addison's Disease is a scary but manageable disease. We have many patients that are thriving while addisonian.

02/21/2024

Our very own Dr. Schroth shares the story of how she came to be interested in acupuncture. We know many of the Point Breeze family have experienced the great benefits of acupuncture provided by Dr. Schroth.

We are so excited to introduce you to Dr. Christie Schroth, VMD. Dr. Schroth is a practicing veterinarian at Point Breeze Veterinary Clinic. She is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine and in 2017 received her Certified Veterinary Acupuncture from the Chi Institute. We are so honored to have Dr. Schroth as a key member of the Pets After Dark on-call team!

Enjoy Dr. Schroth‘s journey into Acupuncture below.

Pins and Needles
by Dr. Christie Schroth

After about ten years of practice as a small animal general practice veterinarian I started noticing there were some needs unanswered by traditional Western medicine. Dogs were starting to live well into their teenage years and many were afflicted by painful degenerative joint disease, intervertebral disc disease, and musculoskeletal pain. Many of these dogs were on a multi-modal pain management regimen such as joint supplements and combinations of medications; non-steroidal anti-inflammatories, opioids, gabapentin, and the list goes on. These dogs were still in serious pain. I wanted to find a new way to help them. I decided that by becoming a Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist I would be more suited to improve the lives of pets in pain.

Acupuncture is a form of traditional Chinese medicine. It is the practice of inserting very thin needles into various points around the body. Most commonly it is used to alleviate pain but can be also be utilized for general health and wellness. Acupuncture points are located around the body at locations where there are a lot of nerve endings and small blood vessels. Placing the needle in the points helps to stimulate blood flow, nerve transmission, and the release of naturally occurring pain relievers, endorphins. The first veterinary acupuncture textbook was written approximately 1300 years ago!

To become a Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist (CVA), one has to start by being a licensed veterinarian(check!!). Then, I took a very challenging and intensive course at the Chi Institute (now Chi University) in Reddick, Florida. The first part of the course consisted of two months of on-line lectures to learn about traditional Chinese medicine theory and the lines throughout the body upon which the acupuncture points are located. The second part of the course included visiting the Chi Institute three times to have hands-on learning with dogs and cats. I then had to pass both a written exam and a “point”test to show that I could correctly place needles in my patients. After a six-month process, I completed a thirty hour internship with a CVA. My last step before certification was to write a case report on a pet that I treated for three months or more with acupuncture.

I chose Winnie, a 13-year-old Beagle owned by a coworker, for my case report. Winnie had a history of intense back pain and was on all of the medications and supplements I mentioned earlier. Every Thursday afternoon for five months, Winnie had her session. Only thirty percent of dogs will have a noticeable response to only one treatment. This is because the effects of acupuncture are cumulative. Winnie showed a great positive response after only one treatment! Sixty percent of dogs will respond to two treatments and ninety percent of dogs will respond to treatment number three. As time went on it was obvious to me that Winnie benefited greatly from acupuncture. We continued to have weekly sessions well past the length of time required for my case study. Winnie went on to live another two years. Her quality of life was fantastic. It became obvious to us that acupuncture would have great benefits in our practice.

It has been one of the most fulfilling experiences of my career to be able to offer this integrative medicine practice into our clinic. It is so amazing to have more options to treat chronic pain than just prescribing another medication or supplement. It’s taught me, and also our clients, to think outside of our box of traditional Western medicine and has opened a whole new world of possibilities.

02/16/2024

February is National Pet Dental Health month!
Dental health is a crucial part of keeping our furry friends happy & healthy (plus who wants stinky breath kisses?)

If brushing is a struggle, there are definitely other options. Check out approved dental care products at https://vohc.org/

02/06/2024

The office will be closing early today. We will be in the office until 5:30. Please plan any pickups accordingly. Apologies for any inconvenience.

01/20/2024

Do you recognize this handsome boy?
He was found on the corner of Jackson and Sheridan in Highland Park by some clients of ours this morning. He unfortunately doesn't have a microchip.
If you know where he's supposed to be, let us know & we can get you in contact with the finders.

01/17/2024

We hope everyone is staying warm! Just a heads up that the office will be closed today from 12-2pm for a staff meeting. Please plan any pickups accordingly!

01/09/2024

Berto says hi! He also would like everyone to know the office will be closing early today, January 9th- we will be in until 5:30 pm. If you need to pick something up today, please plan to do so accordingly!