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Clark Veterinary Hospital At Clark Veterinary Hospital, we offer primary care services for dogs and cats in the city of Nashua. We are proud to be AAHA accredited.
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We specialize in internal medicine and surgery for small animals. Our hospital opened its doors in 1928 and since then, we have fostered the neighborly approach to veterinary medicine as we strive to provide personal attention to every pet. Whether your visit is for routine wellness care or emergency care, each and every one of our patients is treated as if they were our own. Your pet’s health and

well-being are our primary concern. After all, we’re not just another veterinary clinic, we’re also your neighbors.

Pets can’t advocate for their needs like us humans can, and many owners fail to recognize signs of osteoarthritis (OA), ...
22/08/2024

Pets can’t advocate for their needs like us humans can, and many owners fail to recognize signs of osteoarthritis (OA), often chalking it up to pets “slowing down with age.” OA is common in dogs and cats ages six and up, so to help champion their health, we’re sharing the key signs of this degenerative joint disease so that you know when it’s time to seek veterinary support. If your pet is . . .

• Struggling to climb up or down stairs
• Having trouble jumping up or down
• Slow to rise from a resting position
• Lagging behind on walks or during play
. . you should discuss these concerns with us. The good news is highly effective treatments exist to help manage the chronic pain associated with OA and increase their mobility. With the right pain management, your pet can get back to being themselves again! To learn more about OA and treatment options, visit: https://www.thrivepetcare.com/be-their-champion

We get it: when your pet is itchy, you start to scratch, too! The good news is your pet doesn’t have to live with incess...
13/08/2024

We get it: when your pet is itchy, you start to scratch, too! The good news is your pet doesn’t have to live with incessant itchiness. Learn to spot the signs, then book a visit so that together, we can discover the cause and explore options for long-lasting relief, like:

Cyptopoint®: an injectable therapy that provides 4 to 8 weeks of allergy relief with a single in-office dose. ¹ Plus, for a limited time, get $25 off when you buy 2 doses of Cytopoint. ²

Or Apoquel®: an oral medicine that can be given at home for fast relief of allergic itch.³

To learn more about how allergic itch is diagnosed and treated, visit: https://www.thrivepetcare.com/be-their-champion

¹ Data on file, Study No. C863R-US-12-018, 2014, Zoetis Inc. Data on file, Study No. C166RUS-17-180, 2018, Zoetis Inc. ² Valid 7/15/24-9/30/24. Terms apply see thrivepetcare.com/be-their-champion. ³ Apoquel® (oclacitinib tablet) and Apoquel® Chewable (oclacitinib chewable tablet) IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION: Do not use Apoquel or Apoquel Chewable in dogs less than 12 months of age or those with serious infections. Apoquel and Apoquel Chewable may increase the chances of developing serious infections and may cause existing parasitic skin infestations or pre-existing cancers to get worse. Consider the risks and benefits of treatment in dogs with a history of recurrence of these conditions. New neoplastic conditions (benign and malignant) were observed in clinical studies and postapproval. Apoquel and Apoquel Chewable have not been tested in dogs receiving some medications including some commonly used to treat skin conditions such as corticosteroids and cyclosporines. Do not use in breeding, pregnant, or lactating dogs. Most common side effects are vomiting and diarrhea. Apoquel and Apoquel Chewable have been used safely with many common medications including parasiticides, antibiotics and vaccines. See full Prescribing Information at ApoquelPI.com and ApoquelChewablePI.com.

Staying active is essential to both the physical and mental well-being of your dog. As a busy pet owner, ensuring your c...
31/07/2024

Staying active is essential to both the physical and mental well-being of your dog. As a busy pet owner, ensuring your companion is getting enough exercise can sometimes fall to the wayside, but we’re here to offer some ideas on how to implement regular activity into their life – and yours! 🏃

Age, breed, size, and additional health considerations will all influence how much exercise your dog should be receiving each day. Also important to consider are weather conditions. If it’s too hot or cold out for you, it’s likely the case for them, as well, in which case outdoor time should be limited. If you are ever unsure about your pet’s exercise needs, we’re more than happy to provide honest, professional advice during your next visit.

Click here to learn more about the unique health benefits of each of these activities: https://www.thrivepetcare.com/thrive-guide/the-ultimate-list-of-exercise-ideas-for-dogs-and-cats

Did you know that a 2022 study conducted by the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention found that 61% of U.S. cats are c...
26/07/2024

Did you know that a 2022 study conducted by the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention found that 61% of U.S. cats are classified as overweight or obese? Between visits, here are some clear signs you can look for to get an idea of whether your cat is overweight:

✋ By Feel: If you feel your cat's rib cage, the padding on healthy cats will be about as thick as that on the back of your hand. If you can’t feel your cat's ribs at all, or if you can only feel them when pressing firmly, then they may be obese or overweight.
🔎 By Sight: Begin by looking down at your cat when they are standing. There should be a slight indentation above the hips resembling a waist (remember that this may be difficult if your cat has long hair). If the waist area bulges out instead, they may be overweight.

Save this diagram for easy reference, and to learn more, visit: https://www.thrivepetcare.com/thrive-guide/is-my-cat-overweight

Here’s an eye-popping fact: Just ONE burger patty given to your dog as a snack is like you eating FIVE cupcakes in one s...
19/07/2024

Here’s an eye-popping fact: Just ONE burger patty given to your dog as a snack is like you eating FIVE cupcakes in one sitting! 🧁 😱

If we eat a few cupcakes in one day on occasion, it is not going to have a large impact on our overall health. However, when consumed in those quantities regularly, in additional to regular meals, weight gain is very likely. The same is true for our pets. A burger patty given to your pet for a special meal on their gotcha day isn’t going to be very harmful – but used regularly as a training aid or treat could lead to sizable weight gain. Check out our article for mindful treat giving strategies and more: https://www.thrivepetcare.com/thrive-guide/human-snacks-and-weight-gain-in-pets

Your pet deserves all the love—and a big part of that love includes championing their health! Here at Thrive, we're pass...
15/07/2024

Your pet deserves all the love—and a big part of that love includes championing their health! Here at Thrive, we're passionate about helping pet owners learn how to give their pet the best care, whether it's providing an individualized diet, grooming and exercise advice, or screening for health concerns regularly. By working together, you and your vet can prevent illness down the road or manage an ongoing chronic condition today, ensuring your pet lives their best life at every stage. 💚

Learn more about how we can help you keep your pet thriving here: thrivepetcare.com/be-their-champion

The best way to know your dog is at a healthy weight? Staying up-to-date on their routine wellness appointments, where w...
12/07/2024

The best way to know your dog is at a healthy weight? Staying up-to-date on their routine wellness appointments, where we will monitor your pet’s weight and provide a professional diagnosis. Between visits, here are some clear signs you can look for to get an idea of whether your dog is overweight:

✋ By Feel: You should be able to feel their ribs and there should not be a thick layer of fat covering these bones.
🔎 By Sight: The chest should be wider than the abdomen, and you'll notice a significant tuck-up from chest to stomach.
😴 Behavior: Overweight dogs may also walk a bit slower than before, take more naps than usual, and may pant on your daily walks.

Save this diagram for easy reference, and to learn more, visit: https://www.thrivepetcare.com/thrive-guide/is-my-dog-overweight

A microchip may just be the size of a grain of sand under your pet’s skin, but it has the power to hold all their import...
27/06/2024

A microchip may just be the size of a grain of sand under your pet’s skin, but it has the power to hold all their important information for life, which can be accessed via a national database in the event a lost pet is found and brought to a shelter or vet.

Before comes to a close, we want to take a moment to remind pet owners that just because a pet has been chipped doesn't mean their information is registered is up-to-date! We can check their chip easily during your next visit, and if you haven't chipped your pet yet, there's never been a better time.

To learn more about how microchips work, visit: https://www.thrivepetcare.com/service/microchipping

25/06/2024

Warning:️ this post is about p**p! 💩 If you’ve ever wondered why you’re asked to bring in a f***l sample as part of your pet’s annual wellness exam, the answer is to check for intestinal parasites.

There are a variety of parasites that thrive inside of otherwise healthy pets, so having them routinely tested is essential to their well-being. Your pet's p**p will be checked for evidence of hookworms, roundworms, giardia, and more. 🔬
These parasites can not only make pets uncomfortable and irritable but can also lead to many more serious issues if left untreated. Several parasites can even be transmitted to people, so by having your pet’s f***s examined, you are protecting humans in your household, too!

To learn more about what intestinal parasites we test for in f***l exams, visit:

Everyone meet Dr. Sarah Sullivan! We are beyond lucky she has chosen to make Clark her home these last few years. Her lo...
22/06/2024

Everyone meet Dr. Sarah Sullivan! We are beyond lucky she has chosen to make Clark her home these last few years. Her love and dedication for her patients is unmatched as her love for animals runs deep. She has two fur babies of her own her dog Maddie and her cat Ozzie. Every morning and every night Maddie runs through our hospital saying hello and goodbye to her friends. We are very close here at Clark but Dr. Sullivan is our glue. 💕🤩📌🥳❕

Meet Jackie! Jackie is our wonderful practice manager at Clark. She has been at Clark for a little over a year but has b...
21/06/2024

Meet Jackie! Jackie is our wonderful practice manager at Clark. She has been at Clark for a little over a year but has been in veterinary medicine for almost ten years! Jackie loves seeing everyone’s furry babies! However, has a special spot for those squishy nosed dogs as she has two Olde English Bulldogs at home named Mabel and Dixie. Along with her dogs Jackie has two human daughters named Emma and Ryleigh. We couldn't run our practice as smooth as we do without her. She is a strong team leader always there to support us and our clients in any way she can. 💕🥳❕🤩

With many   celebrations including  , here are some quick reminders on how to help prepare and calm your pet ahead of th...
20/06/2024

With many celebrations including , here are some quick reminders on how to help prepare and calm your pet ahead of the upcoming holiday weekend. 🎆

If you know your pet is sensitive to fireworks, do reach out to us for help! We can provide guidance and may be able to prescribe anti-anxiety medication to help your pet ride out the festivities as comfortably as possible.

For more tips on how to prepare and comfort pets who are fearful of fireworks, visit our website: https://www.thrivepetcare.com/thrive-guide/how-to-calm-pets-during-fireworks

This is Hannah one of our amazing technicians. She began her journey in the vet med field at age 16 but began working as...
19/06/2024

This is Hannah one of our amazing technicians. She began her journey in the vet med field at age 16 but began working as a technician in 2021. She started her career at a clinic in Colorado working with exoctic animals for about a year and a half. She then moved back to New England and eventually joined the Clark Vet family! She has her bachelors in biology from Stonehill College and a specialization in cell biology. Her heart for animals is big not only for furry friends but also scaley ones! She has two amazing cats Spooky and Obi-Wan (born May 4th). Her scaley family members are her corn snake named Frost and her gecko named Kaiju. But her love for animals doesn't end there. She also has a handful of small fish! 💕🥳🥰🐱🐟

This friendly face is Diandra one of our amazing tech assistants. She has been in the vet med field for about two years ...
18/06/2024

This friendly face is Diandra one of our amazing tech assistants. She has been in the vet med field for about two years now and has loved all of her time here. She has three furry family members Maisy her chihuahua and then Tiquita and Chloe her two cats. She is also always willing to learn and further her education. She has her bachelors in veterinary sciences and is planning to get her CVT license. But in the meantime she is in school to get her masters in veterinary forensics. Doing school and work full time this girl does not stop and we couldn't be happier to have her apart of our team. 💟🥰🥳🐾🐕

Tomorrow Tuesday the 18th we will be open 9-4. We adjusted our hospital hours for tomorrow only and hours will resume as...
17/06/2024

Tomorrow Tuesday the 18th we will be open 9-4. We adjusted our hospital hours for tomorrow only and hours will resume as normal the following day. Thank you for your understanding! 📌❕

This is Lauryn, one of our lovely tech assistants! She has worked in the field for the last three years and recently enr...
17/06/2024

This is Lauryn, one of our lovely tech assistants! She has worked in the field for the last three years and recently enrolled in school to get her CVT license. She began her career in canine rehabilitation and we really value that experience here at our general practice. She has four labs at home, in order we have Moose (the smallest), Bandit, Khloe, and Riley.
At Clark, Lauryn loves puppies just as much as the rest of us, but she has a soft spot in her heart for our senior patients (ESPECIALLY senior labradors). She also loves to work with our more anxious patients, she finds it incredibly rewarding to give nervous pups (and kitties!) a positive experience at their visit. 🥰🐾🐕💕

Check your pet for ticks every day, especially after they spend time outdoors. Run your fingers through your pet's fur w...
17/06/2024

Check your pet for ticks every day, especially after they spend time outdoors. Run your fingers through your pet's fur with gentle pressure to feel for any small bumps. If you find a tick, it’s important to act quickly and safely. You can either try to remove the tick yourself or take your dog to your nearest pet urgent care or an emergency pet hospital for help.

If you choose to remove the tick from your dog, follow the steps below:

1) Use tweezers (or a tick remover instrument like a Tick Key) to grasp the tick as close to the skin as possible, removing the whole head and body.
2) Pull the tick straight out with slow and steady pressure. (If the head of the tick is left in the skin, it can cause an infection and still transmit disease, so make sure the whole body is removed!)
3) Once the tick is removed, you can place it in a sealed container in case your vet wants to test it for diseases.
4) Clean the area of your dog’s skin with soap and water then apply a pet-safe antiseptic.
5) Contact us for advice on next steps. We may ask you to bring the tick in for testing.

Meet Lori and Karen our wonderful client service representatives! Lori is new to the vet med field but her love for anim...
16/06/2024

Meet Lori and Karen our wonderful client service representatives! Lori is new to the vet med field but her love for animals goes back many years. She has two adorable fur babies Wilbur and Orville and hopefully will be adding to her furry family soon. Karen has been in the vet med field for many years and her love for animals especially cats runs deep. She also has two fur babies Suki and Benjamin! These two ladies are caring, compassionate, and will always take action with any client question or concerns brought there way. They will always do there best to get your pets in right away and when they are here shower them with love upon checkout. We couldn't run our Clark Vet team without them! 💟🐾🥰🥳

Next week we are having a meet our staff week! Each day we will be posting a Clark Vet staff member along with a short b...
14/06/2024

Next week we are having a meet our staff week! Each day we will be posting a Clark Vet staff member along with a short bio about them. This will be a great way for you all to get to know our team better and the friendly faces that are caring for your fur babies! 🥳💟

As the fourth of July rolls around don't forgot if you have an anxious pet now is the time to call your vet and start pr...
13/06/2024

As the fourth of July rolls around don't forgot if you have an anxious pet now is the time to call your vet and start preparing to ensure your pet is comfortable. Call us today and ask about anxiety medications or other ways we can help! 🐾💟🥳

Many of the diseases that parasites cause can spread from your pet to you and your family, too. Pests like   and   can c...
12/06/2024

Many of the diseases that parasites cause can spread from your pet to you and your family, too. Pests like and can crawl or hitch a ride into your home on shoes, clothing, or even on the fur of another pet. Itchy yet? Let’s talk pests:

🕷️ Ticks 🕷️
Not only are ticks a threat to our pets, but an estimated 476K Americans are diagnosed with Lyme disease each year.* They aren’t just a warm weather issue, either: contrary to popular belief, ticks don’t die in the winter and do not hibernate, either. If you or your pet spend time in grassy or wooded areas, get in the habit of spot-checking yourself and them for these small, spider-like creatures after every outing. If you find one, pull it off carefully and intact, then call us.

🐜 Fleas 🐜
These teeny-tiny jumping parasites aren’t just annoying for the itchy rashes they cause in pets and people. Studies have shown that the plague is once again on the rise and that fleas are one of the culprits. Fleas can multiply and jump from host to host alarmingly fast, so if you catch your pet itching more than usual, have them checked for fleas ASAP.

To learn more about these pesky pests, visit: https://www.thrivepetcare.com/protect-against-pests

*source: www.CDC.gov
**source: www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

We hope everyone has been enjoying these warm summer days. Don't forget these quick simple ways to keep your pets safe! ...
11/06/2024

We hope everyone has been enjoying these warm summer days. Don't forget these quick simple ways to keep your pets safe! 🐾☀️💟💐🌊

This Monday the 10th we have adjusted hospital hours and will be closing at 12pm. This will not be ongoing in the future...
07/06/2024

This Monday the 10th we have adjusted hospital hours and will be closing at 12pm. This will not be ongoing in the future just for Monday as we have staff training. If you need to pick up your pets medications please arrive before 12pm. Our normal business hours will resume the following day. Thank you! 🥳📌❕

Though some of our furry friends love playing in the water we do have to be careful of leptospirosis. What is leptospiro...
06/06/2024

Though some of our furry friends love playing in the water we do have to be careful of leptospirosis. What is leptospirosis? It is a bacterial disease that can affect animals and humans. Your pet can be exposed from drinking the water in lakes, rivers, and streams. However they can also get lepto if they have an open wound which comes in contact with infected urine, contaminated soil, bedding, food, or water. If your pet becomes infected with leptospirosis it can lead to organ damage and or failure and possible death. Ensuring your pet is vaccinated is the best way to help protect them. Call and check your pets vaccines status today or ask any questions you may have. 🐾💟

The time for hiking is now and what better companion to bring with you on your adventures that your furry friends. But r...
03/06/2024

The time for hiking is now and what better companion to bring with you on your adventures that your furry friends. But remember to keep your pets on a leash and keep an eye out for dangers such as... 🐾☀️🍄🌳
* Ticks
*Bees, hornets, wasps
* Blue-green algae
* Toxic plants and mushrooms
* Snakes and other animals

Did you know on the fourth of July more pets go missing than any other day of the year? The loud noise from the firework...
30/05/2024

Did you know on the fourth of July more pets go missing than any other day of the year? The loud noise from the fireworks and celebrations causes some pets to become extremely frightened and run away. Make sure you have a safety plan in place for your pet and call your vet today if you need calming medications! 🥳💟🐾

Warm weather is approaching don't forget if you're taking your furry friends for a car ride to never leave them in the c...
28/05/2024

Warm weather is approaching don't forget if you're taking your furry friends for a car ride to never leave them in the car as temperatures will quickly rise to dangerous degrees! ☀️🐾🔥

As hot summer days are approaching remember these important ways you can take care of your pets in the heat. 🐾💦☀️🌊💟     ...
24/05/2024

As hot summer days are approaching remember these important ways you can take care of your pets in the heat. 🐾💦☀️🌊💟
** Do not leave your pet in the car
** Hot humid air brings out the mosquitos increasing your pets risk of heartworm, make sure you get your pets tested
** Animals with flat faces persians, pugs, ect., are very susceptible to heat stroke since they can not pant excessively
** Make sure your pet has plenty of fresh water and a cool place to relax
** Do not leave your pet unsupervised around a pool or body of water

  that xylitol (aka birch sugar) a common sweetener found in sugar-free gum, candies, and some peanut butter brands, can...
23/05/2024

that xylitol (aka birch sugar) a common sweetener found in sugar-free gum, candies, and some peanut butter brands, can be toxic to pets? Eating even a small amount of xylitol can cause a sudden release of insulin in dogs, leading to low blood sugar, seizures, and even liver failure. Keep your pets safe by double-checking ingredient labels and avoiding feeding them human snacks and desserts. If you suspect your pet has ingested a sugar substitute, take them to an emergency vet ASAP.

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Wednesday 11:00 - 20:00
Thursday 08:00 - 18:00
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