Slippery Rock Veterinary Hospital

07/04/2024

Happy Fourth of July!

07/04/2024

These furry friends are requesting headphones and quiet places to hide during the Fourth of July festivities, but they can't deny how cute they look in red, white, and blue!

06/19/2024

DISEASE: LYME DISEASE
For May there have been 5905 positive cases for Lyme Disease in Pennsylvania. There has now been a total of 26152 positive cases for Lyme Disease in Pennsylvania for 2024.

DISEASE: ANAPLASMOSIS
There have been 7903 positive cases for Anaplasmosis in Pennsylvania for May. There has now been a total of 35872 positive cases for Anaplasmosis in Pennsylvania for 2024.

YOUR PET NEEDS SCREENING AND PREVENTION!!!

HAVE A PET? CALL THE VET!

05/13/2024

DISEASE: LYME DISEASE
For April there have been 5779 positive cases for Lyme Disease in Pennsylvania. There has now been a total of 20247 positive cases for Lyme Disease in Pennsylvania for 2024.

DISEASE: ANAPLASMOSIS
There have been 7894 positive cases for Anaplasmosis in Pennsylvania for April. There has now been a total of 27969 positive cases for Anaplasmosis in Pennsylvania for 2024.

Tick Talk! Call the Vet & Protect your Pet!

Send a message to learn more

04/22/2024

DISEASE: LYME DISEASE
For March there have been 5266 positive cases for Lyme Disease in Pennsylvania. There has now been a total of 14468 positive cases for Lyme Disease in Pennsylvania for 2024.

DISEASE: ANAPLASMOSIS
There have been 7384 positive cases for Anaplasmosis in Pennsylvania for March. There has now been a total of 20075 positive cases for Anaplasmosis in Pennsylvania for 2024.

Quick Check-in:
1. Was your pet blood tested within the last 12 months to check for tick disease?

2. Is your pet on effective veterinary recommended flea and tick control all year-long?

3. When your pet is not acting right, are you calling the veterinarian for evaluation and help?

Protect your pet ... Call the Vet!

04/01/2024

Hopping into our hearts 🐰🩵

03/24/2024

DISEASE: LYME DISEASE
For February there have been 4522 positive cases for Lyme Disease in Pennsylvania. There has now been a total of 9202 positive cases for Lyme Disease in Pennsylvania for 2024.

DISEASE: ANAPLASMOSIS
There have been 6410 positive cases for Anaplasmosis in Pennsylvania for February. There has now been a total of 12691 positive cases for Anaplasmosis in Pennsylvania for 2024.

TICK BITE PREVENTION WEEK
Tick Bite Prevention Week takes place in March each year. Ticks are small bloodsucking parasites that can carry a whole host of dangerous diseases diseases that can be transmitted to pets and humans. Prevention is the best way to protect your pets and yourself against tick-borne diseases, such as Lyme disease.
A few facts about ticks…Ticks are active and looking for something to feed on (you and your pet) as soon as the temperature hits 4C.

Ticks transmit Lyme Disease and many other very serious and deadly illnesses.

Ticks can be tiny (too small to see), and they can look like a skin lump on your pet’s body.

Ticks live in wooded areas, tall grass, bushes, or leaves.

03/17/2024

Feeling so lucky🍀💚

03/17/2024

Feeling lucky having these cuties part of our lives! 🍀💚

02/14/2024

UPDATE! This little sweetie has been returned safely home! Thank you to all!!

LOST DOG FOUND
Gray and White Male dog found in Slippery Rock. If you know this little guy, please call 724-794-8545 so that we may get him back home!

02/14/2024

Here's to our furry friends that give us love all year round...Happy Valentine's Day! 🌹💕

02/08/2024

DISEASE: LYME DISEASE
For January there have been 4680 positive cases for Lyme Disease in Pennsylvania

DISEASE: ANAPLASMOSIS
There have been 6281 positive cases for Anaplasmosis in Pennsylvania for January.

Our pets are very susceptible to tick bites and tickborne diseases. Vaccines are not available for most of the tickborne diseases that our pets can get, and they don’t keep our pets from bringing ticks into the home. For these reasons, it’s important to use a tick preventive product on your pet.

Tick bites are hard to detect. Signs of tickborne disease may not appear for 7-21 days or longer after a tick bite, so watch your pet closely for changes in behavior or appetite if you suspect that your pet has been bitten by a tick.

Talk to your veterinarian about:
The best tick prevention products for your pet
Tickborne diseases in your area

To further reduce the chances that a tick bite will make your pet sick:
Check your pets for ticks daily, especially after they spend time outdoors.
If you find a tick on your pet, remove it right away.
Reduce tick habitat in your yard.
Note: Cats are extremely sensitive to a variety of chemicals. Do not apply any tick prevention products to your cats without first asking your veterinarian!

01/09/2024

TICK DISEASES IN PA (2023)

DISEASE: LYME DISEASE
For December there have been 4019 positive cases for Lyme Disease in Pennsylvania with a total of 56034 positive cases for Lyme Disease in Pennsylvania for 2023.

DISEASE: ANAPLASMOSIS
There have been 5714 positive cases for Anaplasmosis in Pennsylvania for December and a total of 72715 positive cases for Anaplasmosis in Pennsylvania for 2023.

TICK TOCK ! CALL NOW AND SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT -- PROTECT YOUR PET!

01/04/2024

DISEASE: LYME DISEASE
For November there have been 4469 positive cases for Lyme Disease in Pennsylvania.

DISEASE: ANAPLASMOSIS
There have been 6273 positive cases for Anaplasmosis in Pennsylvania for November.

12/27/2023

Wishing you a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Thank you for sharing your pets with us - they bring Joy all year long!!

11/22/2023

11/13/2023

Get prepared for the Holidays...

1. Medications and Pet Food: Check your supply!!. Avoid running out, shipping delays and backorders during the holidays - ORDER NOW for what you need to get through until the New Year!

2 Boarding your pet? Call us to make sure your pet is up-to-date on required vaccinations for boarding. Please make sure you have a copy of your pet's current vaccination record.

3 Interstate and international travel regulations require any pet you bring with you to have a health certificate from your veterinarian – even if you are traveling by car. Learn the requirements for any states you will visit or pass through, and schedule an appointment to get the needed certificate within the timeframes required by those states.

Call 724.794.8545 for assistance - we are happy to help!🙂

11/09/2023

DISEASE: LYME DISEASE
For October there have been 4436 positive cases for Lyme Disease in Pennsylvania. There has now been a total of 47546 positive cases for Lyme Disease in Pennsylvania for 2023.

DISEASE: ANAPLASMOSIS
There have been 6227 positive cases for Anaplasmosis in Pennsylvania for October. There has now been a total of 60728 positive cases for Anaplasmosis in Pennsylvania for 2023.

DON'T STOP: It is vital to administer PREVENTIVES as directed, year round, without skipping months. Lapses in treatment are key opportunities for these pesky parasites to slip into your life.

10/31/2023

Oh wait! There are more!!🐾🐾

10/31/2023

Ding-Dong...Trick or Treat yourself to this cuteness! 🐾

10/25/2023

Pennsylvania Dog License Fees Increase

The price of dog licenses in Pennsylvania will increase for the first time in nearly 30 years.

10/18/2023

Vet Techs!

We couldn't do it without you, and we definitely wouldn't want to. Thank you for being such an important part of our patient care team.

You're Pawsitively AWESOME!
Dr. Suorsa
Tiffany, CVPM

10/12/2023

DISEASE: LYME DISEASE
For September there have been 4227 positive cases for Lyme Disease in Pennsylvania. There has now been a total of 43110 positive cases for Lyme Disease in Pennsylvania for 2023.

DISEASE: ANAPLASMOSIS
There have been 5898 positive cases for Anaplasmosis in Pennsylvania for September. There has now been a total of 54501 positive cases for Anaplasmosis in Pennsylvania for 2023.

Strict tick control measures should be taken as this indicates there are infected ticks in the environment that could transmit these diseases to pets and their people.

Have a pet? Call the Vet!

10/02/2023

DISEASE: LYME DISEASE
For August there have been 4906 positive cases for Lyme Disease in Pennsylvania. There has now been a total of 38883 positive cases for Lyme Disease in Pennsylvania for 2023.

DISEASE: ANAPLASMOSIS
For August there have been 6787 positive cases for Anaplasmosis in Pennsylvania. There has now been a total of 48603 positive cases for Anaplasmosis in Pennsylvania for 2023.

Protect your family - Call the Vet!

08/24/2023

DISEASE: LYME DISEASE
For July there have been 4646 positive cases for Lyme Disease in Pennsylvania. There has now been a total of 33977 positive cases for Lyme Disease in Pennsylvania for 2023.

DISEASE: ANAPLASMOSIS
For July there have been 6300 positive cases for Anaplasmosis in Pennsylvania. There has now been a total of 41816 positive cases for Anaplasmosis in Pennsylvania for 2023.

Tick disease can lead to life-long illness in your pet, contact our team to determine how to best protect your pet.

07/19/2023

DISEASE: LYME DISEASE
For June there have been 5313 positive cases for Lyme Disease in Pennsylvania. There has now been a total of 29331 positive cases for Lyme Disease in Pennsylvania for 2023.

DISEASE: ANAPLASMOSIS
For June there have been 6785 positive cases for Anaplasmosis in Pennsylvania. There has now been a total of 35516 positive cases for Anaplasmosis in Pennsylvania for 2023.

07/04/2023

🐾Pawty🐾🐾

07/04/2023

These cuties are ready to get this pawty started! 🐾🇱🇷

06/14/2023

DISEASE: LYME DISEASE
For May there have been 5468 positive cases for Lyme Disease in Pennsylvania. There has now been a total of 24018 positive cases for Lyme Disease in Pennsylvania for 2023.

DISEASE: ANAPLASMOSIS
There have been 6693 positive cases for Anaplasmosis in Pennsylvania for May and a total of 28731 positive cases for Anaplasmosis in Pennsylvania for 2023.