Holmes Family Veterinary Clinic

08/02/2024

Keep your pets safe during this long stretch of mid summer heat!

Like any season, summer comes with its hazards for pets. To make sure you’re prepared for whatever comes your way this summer, check out this list of summer safety tips from our experts at the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center.

07/31/2024

Summer Safety!

07/26/2024

07/17/2024

Here’s a fun way to provide exercise, enrichment, and a safe place for a flying bird to land.

Photo shared from Phoenix Landing adopter Ania Gold - she found the net on Etsy.

07/15/2024

07/02/2024

Check out AAHA's resources to keep your pet safe on 4th of July!

https://www.aaha.org/resources/stars-stripes-and-safety-july-fourth-pet-safety-tips/ #:~:text=Keep%20your%20pet%20indoors%20during,puzzles%20and%20chews%20for%20distraction.

Animal hospitals around the world earn AAHA accreditation to strengthen their business, advance their team, and provide the best possible care to companion animals.

07/01/2024

We want you and your pet to have a happy and fear free 4th of July. Here are some helpful tips to keep your pet calm throughout the fireworks.

06/27/2024

We want to make sure you and your pet have a fear free enjoyable 4th of July!

06/24/2024

Please keep your pets safe in the warm weather this summer. We encourage pet owners to never leave their animals alone in a parked car.

06/22/2024

Keep your chickens safe during this heat wave and throughout the summer. Know the signs of heat stroke and ways to prevent it.

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06/20/2024

We all love spending summer days outdoors with our furry & feathered companions! To prevent your pet from overheating take these simple precautions provided by ASPCA experts!

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05/29/2024

Heartworm can be prevented in dogs and cats by using a oral or topical medication monthly. It is important to maintain your pet on monthly heartworm prevention, with no gaps in protection, for the rest of its life. Annual heartworm testing is recommended to ensure a negative status and to help maintain the highest gold standard for your pet.

05/24/2024

Eliminate the risk of Heartworm disease in your dog and cat by giving your pet a monthly prevention. Call the clinic today if your pet needs a prescription or refill.

05/01/2024

We have been recieiving a lot of phone calls about Black fly bites, known as May flys. Don’t worry, the bite marks usually heal on their own in a few days. They can appear as bright red circles, bullseye-shaped, or nickle shaped with a dot in middle. They can be itchy but are harmless

04/12/2024

How to manage a fear free return home from your vet visit.

04/10/2024

We encourage and keep our appointments Fear Free for dogs, cats, small mammals and birds. We use techniques such as towel wrapping, Feliway pheromone spray and diffusers, high reward treats, lick mats and toys to reduce fear, anxiety and stress.

04/08/2024

10 things that make Fear Free veterinary visits different.

03/20/2024

Call our clinic today to sign up for our Rabbit Hemorrhagic Vaccine clinic. We are offering our clinics on Wednesday March 20th, March 27th & April 3rd.

Rabbit Hemorrhagic disease (RHD) is a highly contagious and deadly virus in wild and domestic rabbits. Following an outbreak in New Mexico in early 2020, the virus rapidly spread to multiple states within the US, reaching as far east as New York and Connecticut.

A vaccine that has been shown to be safe and effective has been used for many years in Europe and other countries. In 2021, the USDA authorized emergency use of the vaccine in the US but up until recently, veterinarians in Massachusetts were unable to order the vaccine due to limited supply.

03/20/2024

Simon enjoying his weekly shower at the clinic!

03/18/2024

Does your feathered family member not like bath time? Try these options:

03/15/2024

FUN FACT FRIDAY!

"Over 80% of cats over the age of 12 have osteoarthritis visible on x-ray. Cats develop osteoarthritis in all of their large joints, primarily their hips, hocks, and elbows, affecting their ability to jump, run, and climb stairs comfortably" (Langley-Hobbs, S. (2023)

Call us today to find out more ways to keep your senior cat comfortable!

03/11/2024

Attention senior cat owners!

Get cats back to where they belong with once-monthly monoclonal antibody therapy for the control of osteoarthritis pain.

03/08/2024

Happy International Women’s day to all the fearless women across the globe, especially to our very own Dr. Karen Holmes & HFV team!