Ashley Pines Animal Hospital

06/18/2024

“Veterinary Appreciation Day serves as a reminder of the invaluable contributions of veterinarians and veterinary technicians in the lives of animals and their human companions. It's a day to recognize their tireless efforts, compassion, and expertise in providing medical care, promoting animal welfare, and advancing veterinary science.”

We would love to hear about the veterinary professionals that have impacted you and your pet’s lives!

Follow the link for more information regarding this celebrated day:
https://www.onefurallpets.com/blogs/news/veterinary-appreciation-day

06/16/2024

Happy Father’s Day to all the dads out there!
Show us a picture with you and your fuzzy kids!

06/13/2024

Today, we celebrate our one year anniversary! We want to thank everyone for welcoming us into the community, and making our first year so successful!

We look forward to serving the community for many more years to come!

06/11/2024

The second Tuesday of June is celebrated as “World Pet Memorial Day.” This is a day to remember and honor our fuzzy, scaly, and feathery friends who have impacted our lives.

Post a picture of your beloved pet that is no longer with you as a way to honor their memory!

“Until one has loved an animal, a part of one’s soul remains unawakened”. – Anatole France

06/10/2024

If your pet has been prescribed medications to help with anxiety associated with fireworks, please request these medications as soon as possible!

Please remember, a physical exam with one of our doctors within the past year is required before we can prescribe any medications!

05/20/2024

Update: Our phone lines and internet came back up around 4:30 this afternoon! Hopefully we will be smooth sailing tomorrow.

We will let you know when our phones are back up! Thank you for your patience during this time.

05/17/2024

We agree!

05/10/2024

🍤In honor of National Shrimp Day, share a picture of your little guys (and girls) in the comments!🍤

05/10/2024

We got to meet sweet Lilah today for her first visit with us! She enjoyed her share of 🧀cheese🧀during her visit. Special treats help to ensure our patients have a great time when they come in to see us!

05/07/2024

Help us reach our goal of $5000 for a surprise match gift!

From Tuesday through Saturday, May 11 (the last day of the HOPE Lope 5K), any donation you make will be doubled, up to $5000! Every contribution counts - let's make a difference together!
https://runsignup.com/Race/Donate/SC/Anywhere/HOPELope5k

04/30/2024

Heartworm Awareness Month Fact:
Year round heartworm prevention is recommended for both dogs and cats!
For dogs, we carry Simparica Trio which is a chew that is given every 30 days for heartworm prevention and flea, tick, and parasite control. We also carry ProHeart6 and ProHeart12. These are injectable forms of heartworm prevention which lasts for either six or twelve months.

For cats, we carry Revolution Plus which is a topical medication applied every 30 days for heartworm prevention, and flea, tick, and intestinal parasite control.

For more information about heartworm disease and prevention visit: https://www.heartwormsociety.org/pet-owner-resources.

04/23/2024

Heartworm Awareness Month Fact:
Heartworm prevention is 10-15 times cheaper than heartworm treatment! Heartworm treatment in dogs can range from $1500 to $2500. Unfortunately, there are no approved treatment for cats.

Annual heartworm screening is recommended to ensure the prevention is working. We are starting to see resistant stains of heartworms in some regions. After infection, it takes six months for our tests to detect heartworms. By that time, irreversible damage has already been done to the heart and lungs.

04/16/2024

Weekly Heartworm Awareness Fact:
“Every three years, the American Heartworm Society (AHS) gathers data on heartworm testing to understand the impact heartworm is having nationwide.” - American Heartworm Society
According to the latest data, shown in the map below, the reporting veterinary practices in the Lowcountry have reported 100+ heartworm positive cases per practice!

04/09/2024

We got to meet Molly yesterday when she came in for her first visit with us. It’s always a great day when our new friends like to model their Ashley Pines swag!

04/09/2024

April is Heartworm Awareness Month! Each week, we will share some heartworm facts.

Did you know that heartworms are spread by infected mosquitos? Both dogs and cats are at risk for contracting heartworms even if they live primarily indoors!

04/02/2024

It’s National Peanut Butter (and Jelly) Day! If you have a fuzzy friend who loves peanut butter, share their picture in the comments!

03/31/2024

Hoppy Easter from the team at Ashley Pines Animal Hospital! May your day be egg-stra special! 🐣

03/23/2024

In honor of National 🐶Puppy🐶Day, here are some puppers we have recently seen! Show us your puppies in the comments!

03/15/2024

Dr. Winney has been nominated for the Reader's Choice Best Veterinarian! Vote today to help her win! 🏆

https://journalscene.secondstreetapp.com/Readers-Choice-2024-Voting/gallery/?group=479987&utm_source=BenchmarkEmail&utm_c%E2%80%A6

03/14/2024

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03/13/2024

We are excited to announce that the Post and Courier's Readers' Choice 2024 is now open for voting, and we would be incredibly grateful for your support! 🎉

https://journalscene.secondstreetapp.com/Readers-Choice-2024-Voting/gallery/?group=479987&utm_source=BenchmarkEmail&utm_c%E2%80%A6

03/06/2024

With spring time and Easter just around the corner, we feel like it’s a good time to remind everyone about the dangers of having lilies in your home if you share it with cats.

Every part of the lily is toxic to cats, including the pollen. Lily toxicity can potentially cause irreversible renal (kidney) damage.

If you believe your cat has been exposed to (chewed on or ingested pollen) a lily species listed in the infograph below, contact Pet Poison Helpline or ASPCA Animal Poison Control. These organizations are staffed with veterinary toxicologists who can help your primary veterinarian formulate an appropriate treatment plan if needed.

Easter and Mother's Day are two of the most dangerous holidays for cats for one reason: lily poisoning. 💐

As a part of our No Lilies for Kitties educational campaign, we're kicking off the series by sharing which species of lilies are toxic to cats. True lilies (Lilium species) and daylilies (Hemerocallis species) are extremely toxic to cats and can potentially cause severe kidney failure. Check out the graphic below for examples, and visit the link below to learn more:

https://www.petpoisonhelpline.com/veterinarians/free-resources-clinic-clients/no-lilies-for-kitties/

03/04/2024

We had the pleasure of seeing Tova today to get her started on her puppy vaccines!

We first met Tova a few weeks ago when she was diagnosed with canine parvo virus. Parvo is a highly infectious disease that puppies and unvaccinated dogs can be at risk to catch.

We are happy that Tova was able to make a full recovery after several days of hospitalization and intensive care! Today, she got a clean bill of health.

Follow this link for ( https://veterinarypartner.vin.com/default.aspx?pid=19239&id=4951461 ) more information about canine parvo virus.

03/02/2024

Mr. Leonard came in to see us for his first visit today! He was vaccinated for distemper, hepatitis, parvo, and Lyme disease today. Proper vaccine schedules are important to keep puppies healthy!

We were able to snap this adorable picture of him before he left.

02/25/2024

Happy Saturday 🌞
Sweet Maggie is rocking her Ashley Pines bandanna!

02/12/2024

Charlie came in for his final puppy visit over the weekend! He enjoyed some snacks and ❤️love❤️ from the staff during his visit.

02/10/2024

Today, we were lucky enough to meet this handsome boy, Radar! He came in for a wellness visit and got his vaccines updated. We also gave him a ProHeart12 injection to protect him from heartwoms all year!

02/03/2024

It’s International Golden Retriever Day today! We would love to see your Goldens!

02/03/2024

We started yesterday morning off with a little Juice🧃! We are excited to be a part of keeping him healthy as he grows!

02/02/2024

Daisy came in to see Dr. Winney this afternoon for being itchy. She was treated with a Cytopoint injection, a Convenia injection, and, most importantly, some snuggles from Savannah!