Central Park Veterinary Clinic

11/26/2024

Please plan ahead!
We will be closed on Thursday (November 28) and Friday (November 29) for the Thanksgiving holiday.
If you need medication refills or food this week, contact us asap!

06/14/2024

Let's talk about this photo. It's cute, except it's not. I see a dog who cannot get up without telling the child to get off. How do you think a dog is going to do that?

The 7 Golden Toddler Dog Rules:
#1: If a dog walks away from you, you DO NOT FOLLOW.
#2: Always leave room for the dog to walk away from you.
---that right there is 90+% of dog bites eliminated---
#3: We do not climb on the dog.
#4: We do not grab or pull on the dog.
#5: We do not hit or throw anything at the dog.
#6: We do not touch the dog's food.
#7: We do not go into the dog's kennel.

I promise these are not overly difficult concepts for littles, nor will they rob a kid of their bond with the family dog. It will deepen that bond, while keeping everyone safe.

"Oh, it looks like Moose is walking away from you. She is saying she wants a break. Let's play with this instead!"

"It's Moose's dinner time! Let's give her space to enjoy her yummies."

"That is Moose's room(kennel) and only she is allowed to go in there."

"If Moose wanted a break, could she walk away from you right now? No she really couldn't. Let's move away from the play house. You can keep playing but now she can leave when she wants a break."

In conclusion, ***parent your child or your dog will do it for you, and you will not like how they do it.***

05/26/2024

That time of year again

05/23/2024

Make sure you are protecting your pets from heart worms fleas and ticks. We have a variety of effective products for both your dogs and cats.

Ready or not, here we come! If your pet is not protected from heartworms, one bite from this mosquito could have life-altering consequences..

04/18/2024

It’s that time of year again, when turtles are on the move! We have officially received our first car hit patients of the season. Please be on the lookout for turtles crossing the road! If you do come across a turtle in the road, you can save that turtle’s life by:
1) pulling over to the side of the road
2) when safe to do so, pick up the turtle and place them on the side of the road, ALWAYS in the direction they were already headed.

They are stubborn and know where they are going, so unfortunately turning them around does not work, even if you think they should be going the other way. Also, NEVER relocate - turtles are extremely tied to their local environments and should never be moved.

You can read more about how to help turtles cross on our website: https://nhturtlerescue.org/info/turtle-crossing

If you have doubts about a situation, you can call or text us at (603) 417-4944 anytime. Thank you for caring about our shelled neighbors! 💚🐢

04/13/2024

In case you missed it

04/04/2024

Sorry this is last minute but we are going to close for the day. Weather is making power o in and out and had some plowing delays

03/31/2024

PSA- Odin says beware of Easter grass!
Lots of cats think it’s a fun thing to chew on and end up swallowing it.
Sometimes that ends in a GI obstruction and surgery, like for poor Odin.

Now Odin gets to spend his Easter weekend in the hospital recovering.
Don’t be like Odin (who also likes to make a mess of his litter box!)

01/15/2024

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Your cat's carrier is a vital tool for emergencies, traveling, or getting to the vet, but many cats are not a fan to start. Spending a bit of time acclimating kitty to their carrier ahead of when you need it can make for a much more pleasant experience for you both. Check out the link in bio 🔗for our guide to training your feline friend to use this tool more easily!

01/14/2024

It’s hard to know what’s true and what’s not with so much pet toxin information out there. Luckily, the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center has all the information you need to help you stay informed, and steer clear of confusing myths! Read on to find out the truth.

01/01/2024

Happy New Year!

We hope that 2024 is full of love, peace and joy for all of our clients.

May there be an abundance of purring, belly rubs and yummy treats for all of our patients!!!

Our office is closed today but will re-open tomorrow morning at 8am.

12/26/2023

Merry Christmas from the Central Park Vet team!
The Drs. Robbins’ dogs got a new comfy foam bed! Big enough for both Finn and Jake to spread out and enjoy their naps!