Salem Veterinary Hospital

11/26/2024

"Nothing says holiday cheer like a little cheese during my exam!" Meet our sweet Yorkie patient, all dressed up in her holiday best and enjoying her treat while we make sure she's happy and healthy. Lexie Dior is feeling festive, are you? "

11/26/2024

We are closing at 12pm tomorrow 11/27 and will be closed 11/28 for the Thanksgiving Holiday🦃 Link below for ER/Urgent care

11/26/2024

When taking your pets to our office, keep a leash or carrier close at reach. This will keep them always close to you and prevent any potential pet fights. Schedule an appointment with us at (757) 427-2222.

11/25/2024

People aren’t the only ones that need routine checkups to make sure everything is fine with their health - your doggies do as well! When they are a pup, every few months is recommended for examination. After they are a year old, 1 to 2 times a year is ideal if they are healthy. We love your dogs as much as you do and want to keep them as healthy as possible! Contact us at (757) 427-2222 to schedule an appointment!

11/25/2024

We know how much you want your furry friends to be included in the holiday festivities, but please avoid giving them table scraps altogether. Foods such as turkey skin, gravy, and stuffing can cause digestive issues or even pancreatitis. We don’t want your pets to feel sick during the holidays - or any day, for that matter - especially during these special moments. Not sure what is best for your pet? Contact us at (757) 427-2222.

11/24/2024

11/22/2024

No matter the climate of your area, your pet is consistently susceptible to heartworm infection. In many cases, initially, dogs that have been infected display no immediate symptoms, which unfortunately leads to intervention being ineffective. Therefore, it is important to administer year-round heartworm prevention to your pets. Contact us at (757) 427-2222 to learn more!

11/21/2024

Jovie turned 14 yesterday!
Jovie is an example of why we run annual bloodwork.
In January 2023 we did annual bloodwork which showed severely high liver enzymes. She didn’t have ANY symptoms, but she should have for how high her levels were. She was a bit of an anomalie, so we ended up sending her to an internal medicine specialist where she received a not so great, rare diagnosis called cholangiohepatits. Despite her diagnosis, she is being well managed and is about to take her second trip around the sun with this illness!
Had we not run annual bloodwork and waited until she started to show symptoms, she would have been to the point of no return.

When pet parents ask why we recommended annual bloodwork, THIS is why!

Happy Birthday Jovie!!! 🥳

11/21/2024

How cute is this?! This lucky pet parent caught her precious fur baby wagging his tail as he sweetly slept beside her. Dogs dream too, you know? They dream similarly to humans in the sense that they may relive daily experiences during sleep. Have you caught your dog dreaming?
Stay current with your dogs' healthcare needs and schedule their appointment by calling (757) 427-2222.🩺🐶🏥🐾

What a little angel.

11/19/2024

We all know how important it is to eat fruit for a balanced diet, but did you know that dogs can eat fruit as well? This article will help you to understand which ones are safe to feed your pup! Stay current with your dogs’ healthcare needs and schedule their appointment by calling (757) 427-2222.

Many fruits are safe for dogs to eat, but some should be avoided at all costs. Here's what you need to know.

11/11/2024

As of 11/1/24 we no longer have a working relationship with Petly, this means you will no longer have access to the site where you can access your pets vaccine records. We recently switched providers for our reminder services and unfortunately lost access to Petly in making that switch. Sorry for any inconvenience. We hope to be able to find a new provider for this service and will update if/when we do!

11/11/2024

We are proud to salute veterans for their service and sacrifice for our nation.

11/08/2024

Our dogs and cats age much faster than we do. Especially large breed dogs. That is why we recommend annual bloodwork that can detect underlying illness, that they may not even be showing symptoms of yet. We often hear "my pet just had bloodwork done last year, why do they need it again?" Last year for them was 7 years ago for you. A lot can change in 7 years! Give us a call to schedule your pet's annual bloodwork! 757-427-2222

10/31/2024

If you give Aniya a cookie… 🐭🍪🥛

10/31/2024

Hope you have a fur-tastic Halloween with tricks and treats! 🎃 👻

10/30/2024

We will be closing early this evening @ 7pm and tomorrow 10/31 @ 6pm. Happy Halloween!

10/19/2024

Veterinary visits can be stressful for both pets and their owners, but there are some things you can do to make visits go as smoothly as possible.
• Above all, be kind. Your veterinary team is doing all they can to care for your pet as efficiently as possible.
• Use a leash or a carrier for your pet.
• If your pet needs medication refills, plan ahead and call them in prior to Friday at 5 p.m.
• Ask questions! You are a valuable member of your pet’s healthcare team.
• Feel free to take notes or record discussions. It can be a lot of information to process and remember, especially if you have to go home and relay info to a spouse, parent or other family member.
• Ask what credentialed staff are employed at your veterinary hospital. A receptionist can direct you to the wall of licenses on display in our lobby.

10/18/2024

October is Vet Tech Appreciation season, but our gratitude is year-round! Let's take a moment to thank our team of dedicated Veterinary Technicians who work hard to help pets and their families day in and day out. We appreciate all you do!