Riverbend Veterinary Clinic

01/17/2025

Hi Friends!

With the upcoming cold-snap , we hope you and your pets can stay as warm and cozy as Dr. Pepper 😸

4 helpful tips to keep your pets warm and safe 🤔

1) Avoid long walks. Feet, legs, tails, and ears can get cold fast ❄️

2) Our short haired and smaller friends should wear a jacket

3) If walking on salted sidewalks or roads, use booties or wash the paws off when returning home 🛁

4) Keep anti-freeze products out of reach and only use pet safe ice melts. Consuming either product can be extremely toxic

01/10/2025

Hi Friends!

For this week’s Fun Fact Friday, we would like to introduce you to Riverbend’s hardest working employee… Dr. Pepper! 😸

While Dr. Pepper awaits her acceptance to vet school, she spends her time roaming the clinic and assisting where needed. Her favorite activities include stealing her co-workers lunch, testing the prescription diets we carry, and searching for the best sunbeam.

Next time you’re in the clinic, keep an eye out for Dr. P!

“And throw me a treat , will ya?” – Dr. Pepper

01/03/2025

Hi Friends! It's time for Fun Fact Friday✨

Did you know that over 50% pets are overweight? We all love giving Buddy treats whenever he is a good boy, but too much weight gain can lead to several health issues. Obesity can lead to diabetes, arthritis, heart disease and more.

Remember to measure out how much food Buddy is getting and track those treats throughout the day!

Check out the next two slides to help determine where your pet falls on the body condition scale.

12/31/2024

Just a friendly reminder that Dr. Pepper 😸 and the rest of the Riverbend staff will be off tomorrow. We hope you and your 4-legged friends have a safe and joyous New Year! ✨

See ya next year! 🎉

In case of an emergency, SAVES will be open on 1/1 from 12am to 7pm.

12/27/2024

Hi Friends, it’s time for fun fact Friday! 🧐

Pancreatitis (a frequent cause of vomiting and diarrhea) is more commonly seen during the holidays.

While it's tempting to give Fido an extra marrow bone or a spoonful of gravy over kibble, too much fat in your pet's diet can cause gastrointestinal distress. Variety is not always the spice of life, so stick with your vet recommended diet! ✨

12/23/2024

Happy Ugly Christmas Sweater Day from all of us at Riverbend ✨ Dr. Pepper (the cat🐾) couldn't wait to show off her Christmas best! 🎄✨

Tag us in your pet's holiday best!

12/23/2024

HOLIDAY HOURS:
12/24: 8AM - 12PM
12/25: CLOSED
12/26-27: 8AM - 5:30PM
12/30-31: 8AM - 5:30PM
1/1: CLOSED

We wish everyone a wonderful and safe holiday season!

Please note, our local emergency clinic, SAVES, is open 12/24 until 7PM, and then 8AM - 5PM 12/25. On 12/31, SAVES is open 24/7 and on 1/1 is open until 7pm. If you have an emergency, please call to confirm availability.

CAVES in Concord, NH, BEVS in Williston, VT and VESH in S. Deerfield, MA are our next closest options for emergency care.

11/27/2024

HOLIDAY HOURS:

Please note the following:
Wednesday, 11/27: 8AM-5:30PM
Thursday, 11/28: Closed for the Thanksgiving holiday
Friday, 11/29: 8AM-5:30PM

Our local emergency clinic, SAVES, is open 24 hours through the weekend starting Thursday at 8AM.
Other emergency clinics in the region include CAVES in Concord, NH, BEVS in Williston, VT, and VESH in S. Deerfield, MA.
It's always a good idea to call ahead to make sure your pet can be seen.

We wish everyone a happy and safe Thanksgiving!

11/12/2024

Updated 3pm:
All of our systems are back on line, thank you for your patience!

PLEASE NOTE:
We are currently without power and are having phone issues.
12A north of the clinic is also closed, but follow the marked detour to reach the clinic.
In case of an urgent need - we will monitor email at [email protected]. You can also call 603-298-7957.
If you are coming to the clinic today, please ring the bell or knock when you arrive.
We apologize for any inconvenience!

10/25/2024

MISSING DOG: This is a courtesy post on behalf of Central Vermont Canine Recovery. Please call the number below with any information or sightings!

10/14/2024

We are celebration Veterinary Technician Appreciation Week!

A note from Dr. Morrell:
This is always one of my favorite times of the year at the clinic. Not only has Halloween always been regarded as a national pastime at Riverbend, we get to celebrate our amazing support staff.
2024 in particular has brought with it a new set of challenges that we have had to face together. Our vet techs are on the front lines of those changes, and have showed amazing adaptability under these circumstances. In many ways, their job is much harder than mine - I watch in amazement as they answer ringing phones and doorbells, fill prescriptions, draw up vaccines (and so much more) simultaneously. It's really remarkable to watch and takes a special skill set to excel in the job!
How can you help us celebrate our amazing staff? Feel free to let them know how appreciated they are if you stop by or call in this week. But above all, I beseech everyone to please show kindness and patience in your interactions with our staff. Trust me when I say they advocate for your pets, know their names, and get excited to see them. Because of them, we are able to give the best care possible.
They are really a pretty awesome group of people!

07/17/2024

Traveling with your dog this summer? As you may have heard in the news, bringing your cat or dog back into the US after traveling out of the country will require additional paperwork beginning August 1st, 2024.
This includes dogs and cats traveling by car to Canada, where a health certificate was not previously required for travel.
If you are planning to travel internationally with your pet in the next 6-12 months, now is the time to start planning!

Is your canine patient entering the United States? Soon they’ll need more than just a health certificate. Here’s what you need to know.

07/01/2024

HOLIDAY CLOSURE: Please note, our office is closed on Thursday, 7/4, in observation of the Fourth of July holiday. We are open our normal hours, 8AM-5:30PM on Friday, 7/5.
We wish all a safe and fun-filled day!

06/28/2024

Have you heard? Blue-green algae, or cyanobacteria, can cause serious illness in dogs. This includes gastrointestinal signs (vomiting and diarrhea) and neurologic signs. Onset can be rapid, as soon as an hour after swimming in affected water.
Being informed of local cyanobacteria warnings is important, and Mascoma Lake has already been affected this summer. This warning has just been lifted, but vigilance is important.

Linked below is a map of alerts in both Vermont and New Hampshire (Thanks to Daybreak UV for the resources!)

https://www.arcgis.com/apps/dashboards/8d84a6b03acb4efaab571b222c78447b

https://www.healthvermont.gov/environment/tracking/cyanobacteria-blue-green-algae-tracker?mc_cid=0c435abcb0&mc_eid=5aa0a3a664

The Cyanobacteria (Blue-Green Algae) Tracker allows the public to check recent cyanobacteria bloom reports at shoreline sites and recreational swimming areas of Lake Champlain and various inland lakes in Vermont.

06/25/2024

Please note:
In an effort to be able to provide the best possible care for our current clients and their pets, we are not able to accept any new clients at this time. This is a temporary change, and we will update our website and Facebook when we are able to welcome new faces again!

05/24/2024

We've been seeing a large seasonal uptick in porcupine encounters with dogs in the past few weeks!
Although nocturnal, porcupines can be seen out foraging during the day. They are very slow moving, and as such aren't able to outrun a dog.
If your dog is quilled, do not try to remove the quills at home. Often, there are additional quills (especially in the mouth) that can't be seen without sedation. Removing quills is painful to the dog and can result in a person being inadvertently bitten.
It's a good time of year for dogs to be on a leash in the woods to help keep everyone safe!

12/22/2023

Merry Christmas from all of us here at Riverbend, including Pepper the cat! We wish all of our clients and patients a happy and healthy holiday!