Scottsville Animal Hospital

01/18/2025

01/17/2025

February is coming up quick which means it's almost ✨🦷Pet Dental Health Month!🦷✨

We will be offering for only the month of February a 10% discount off of our Dental Cleaning service. Regular dental cleanings are important as to avoid systemic health issues, adding years of happiness to your pet's life! 🐾

This offer has a limited availability and is on first come, first serve basis! So, don't wait to get your pet scheduled! If you have any questions, please text us at 270-812-7770!

01/16/2025

Today is ✨National Basset Hound Day✨

We love seeing our basset hound patients! If you have a basset hound, share their photos with us and tell us what you love most about them! 😍🐾❤️

Pictured is Walter who belongs to staff member, Emily!

01/15/2025

🐾 Attention Cat Parents! 🐾
We know that a trip to the vet can be stressful for both you and your feline friend. But fear not, because we've got some purr-fect solutions to ease your cat's anxiety during hospital visits!

🐱Familiarize the Carrier: Make the carrier a cozy haven. Leave it out at home with soft bedding and treats, so your cat associates it with positive experiences. We always strongly encourage you bring your feline friend in a carrier no matter how good they are!

🐱Comfort Items: Bring along your cat's favorite blanket, toy, or a piece of your clothing to provide a sense of familiarity and security.

🐱Pheromone Products: Consider using pheromone sprays or diffusers designed to calm cats. These mimic natural feline facial pheromones, creating a calming environment.

🐱Medication: We have several medication options available should your furry friend need additional calming therapy.

Remember, we're here to make every visit as comfortable as possible for your furry family member!🐾

01/13/2025

So you got a new puppy or kitten for Christmas? Congratulations on welcoming your new furry bundle of joy into your home! 🎉 As your trusted veterinarians, we're here to guide you through the exciting journey of puppy and kitten parenthood! 🐶🐱

Follow the links for some paw-some tips to ensure a happy, healthy start! We also have some resources on our website for the wellness of your new puppy or kitten

Our website:
https://www.sanimalhospital.net/blog-category/health-wellness

https://www.hillspet.com/pet-care/routine-care/10-responsible-pet-care-tips?lightboxfired=true #

01/11/2025

January is ✨Train Your Dog Month✨! Training your pup doesn't have to be limited to "sit and stay" - you can also do cooperative training!

This kind of training can be as minimal as physical touch to your dog's feet, their mouth, or their ears to help desensitize them. That way, when they come see us to have their nails trimmed, their teeth checked, or their ears checked, they are already pros and are use to it! This form of training is beneficial to building your dog's confidence to reduce stress and to avoid fearful aggression.

It's recommended to start training early with your pup but old dogs can learn new tricks too. It just takes patience, consistency, and lots of treats! 🐾🦴

01/10/2025

Due to the inclement weather, we are planning on closing at 12:00 pm (at noon) today. Our priority is that of our patients, clients, and staff members and their safety. We plan to be open during normal business hours tomorrow (Saturday 1/11) but be on the lookout for an email or a social media post if that is to change.

We hope that everyone stays safe, warm, and gets a chance to enjoy the snow! 🐾❄

01/09/2025

Yesterday was for the Labs but today is ✨Australian Shepherd Appreciation Day!✨

Australian Shepherds are so fun and have energy for days! Let us know what you love about your Aussie! 🐾

01/09/2025

The forecast is calling for more ❄️snow❄️ this Friday. We are planning to be open and running on normal business hours. However, we will continue to closely monitor the weather. Should our hours of operation change due to the weather, we will send out an email notification to our clients and will post to our social media! We hope that everyone continues to stay safe and warm! 🐾

01/08/2025

In honor of ✨National Labrador Retriever Day✨ here are some fun facts about this breed:

🐾Labrador’s were bred to have the perfect qualities of a water dog: webbed feet, short fur, and a water-resistant double coat

🐾They are known for speed and can reach up to 12 miles per hour

🐾The Labrador Retriever's ancestors were the now-extinct St John's Water Dog

See more fun facts about labs in the link below!
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/8-facts-about-labrador-retrievers/

01/07/2025

We have a new ✨online pharmacy✨ as we want to help streamline the best possible care for our patients and their medical needs! To access the new online pharmacy, follow the link below!

Our new online pharmacy:
https://scottsvilleanimalhospital.ourvet.com/pet/

If you have a reoccurring subscription through the old online pharmacy, be on the lookout for an email that you should receive today to cancel and transition to the new pharmacy platform. Anyone with a reoccurring subscription will have a window of time for one month to switch before the old pharmacy platform is disabled. Should you have any questions, please text us at 270-812-7770! 🐾

01/07/2025

Here are some tips on how to safely walk your pups when the weather is not so ideal outside! Of course on dangerous icy days, opt to exercise your pups indoors. Pups with short and/or thin hair may need a cute little jacket! 🐾

01/05/2025

Winter is here, and so are 🥶freezing🥶 temperatures! Keep your livestock hydrated with these tips to prevent water troughs from turning into icebergs:

🐎 Place your water trough in a spot where it gets full sun exposure.
🐎 Insulate your water trough by placing it inside another trough lined with insulation (be sure your animals are not able to nibble on any exposed insulation).
🐎 Utilize floats, in the form of cattle balls or home made.
🐎 Use heaters made for use in livestock water troughs.

Click the link below to learn more!
https://thehorse.com/137146/keeping-water-troughs-thawed-with-or-without-a-heater/

01/04/2025

We have some 🥶cold, wintery weather🥶 that will be here this weekend. We want to remind everyone that if you are able to bring your pets inside or provide a proper shelter with a heat source to please do so before the winter weather gets here!

Providing straw for bedding is also recommended for outdoor accommodations. If blankets and/or towels get wet, they will retain the moisture and can make your animals colder instead of providing warmth. Make sure they also have access to fresh food and water that is not frozen over! We hope everyone and their pets stay safe! 🐾

01/04/2025

We love all the animals who stay with us!

01/02/2025

✨🐾2025🐾✨ is here and we want to help you start the year off right!

Schedule your pet’s annual exam today by using our Pet Portal from our website or texting us at 270-812-7770. We’re excited to welcome the new year with our awesome clients and their beloved pets!