Bonsack Veterinary Hospital

01/09/2025

Considering what type of shelter to provide outdoor cats during the winter? See Alley Cat Advocates website for DIY directions with pictures.

Building a winter shelter for your outdoor cats can be both simple and inexpensive. Two of the more popular styles are: Styrofoam bins, such as used to ship perishable food and medical supplies. Plastic storage bins with removable lids, such as Rubbermaid™ bins. When constructing a shelter, here a...

01/07/2025

The office is closed Tuesday morning January 7. We will be open at 1pm.

01/06/2025

Due to inclimate weather we will be closed Monday January 6.

12/23/2024

We will be closed December 24th - January 1st. We will reopen on January 2nd at 8:30AM. May your Christmas be filled with love, hope, and peace.

12/18/2024

Great people, fun times, and silly games. Merry Christmas from Bonsack Veterinary Hospital!

12/09/2024

We have several open appointment slots this week. We will be closed the week of Christmas. If you need to catch up on your pet's wellness visits or are concerned about any chronic conditions you have been monitoring, now is an opportune time for an appointment. As well, we will attend to any urgent pet needs.

11/20/2024

We will be closed for Thanksgiving on November 28 and 29. Have a blessed holiday.

10/31/2024

November is Pet Diabetes Awareness month. See the link below. Click on . Scroll down and find the quiz to see if your pet is at risk.

Find out if your dog or cat is at risk for diabetes with this quick lifestyle quiz.

10/11/2024

Today is National Spread the Joy Day. It is a day to switch our focus from negativity and concentrate on the good. Show love towards a loved one with a small gift or an act of kindness. Smile at your neighbor. Spread happiness everywhere you go today.

09/04/2024

Have you noticed changes in your dog's activity and behavior? This easy-to-use checklist can help you spot the signs of osteoarthritis (OA) pain. Take the Canine OA Pain Checklist Quiz to learn more. https://bit.ly/3OFiYdC

08/22/2024

Dad joke: Did you hear about the dog who was fined for delivering puppies on the side of the road? She was given a ticket for littering!

08/16/2024

There is a breed of cat known for it's large ears. It is the Oriental Shorthair. It is related to the Siamese cat. Like the Siamese, it is a very vocal cat. It is lean and muscular. On average, the lifespan is 12-15 years. The Oriental Shorthair is not predisposed to any one particular health issue. This is an uncommon breed of cat that has amazing, giant ears!

08/08/2024

Ever hear someone talking about getting their pet's "anals expressed" and wondered what the heck are they talking about?

07/30/2024

Did you know that in our area alone there are about 22,000 dogs that generate about 1,686 TONS of f***l matter a year. This data is from Roanoke's Stormwater Management Services. Not only is it good etiquette to clean up after your pet but it also helps protect our local waterways (i.e. the Roanoke River.) The Storm Water Best Management Practices recommends: clean up after your pets every single time, teach children this responsibility, take advantage of complimentary waste bags at parks and greenways, reuse plastic bags for picking up pet waste, carry extra bags when walking your pet and offer to owners without bags. It is advised against: putting waste in storm drainage inlets, leaving waste on lawn, throwing waste in the woods, tossing waste into another's yard, dropping pet waste into drainage ditches, rinsing kennels directly onto the ground. The recommendation is to BAG IT - TRASH IT. The storm drainage system does not go to a sewage treatment plant. The water is directed to streams and rivers. Help keep our waterways safe.

07/26/2024

Retractable leashes can be useful but if used incorrectly can be a hazard to both the pet and the pet owner. There are correct ways to use a retractable leash. See what the American Kennel Club has to say about retractable leash use.

A retractable dog leash can be convenient, but dog owners often use these leashes in the wrong circumstances or before the dog is ready.

07/16/2024

Help keep your pet's teeth sparkling clean and pearly white. The American Kennel Club has a great link about the benefits of daily brushing, how to brush teeth, and how to get your pet used to the toothbrush. Go to https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/how-brush-dog-teeth/ for more information.

06/20/2024

The office will be closed next week for vacation. We are blessed to have wonderful clients that are supportive of the need to recharge our batteries. You people are great! We will resume business hours on Monday July 1st at 8:30 AM.

06/12/2024

The office will be closed the week of June 24th and will reopen on Monday July 1st at 8:30AM. Call ahead for Rx's.