Dutchess Animal Clinic

04/28/2023

Today is - a day to recognize the critical role these assistance animals play in enabling people with impaired vision to get around safely. We also want to send a big shoutout to the veterinary teams who help keep these dogs healthy.

09/01/2022

Dutchess Animal Clinic will be closed Sept 3 ,4, and 5. If your pet is in need of urgent or emergency care there are several hospitals that offer 24/7 care. Flannery Animal Hospital in New Windsor is 845 565 7387, Newtown Veterinary Specialists is in Newtown Conn at 203 270 8387, Katonah Bedford Emergency and Referral Center is in Bedford Hills at 914 241 7700 and Guardian Veterinary Specialists is in Brewster at 914 704 3400. Please call any hospital before transporting your pet there. All hospitals are seeing a large increase in appointments and some may not be able to see you and your pet in a reasonable time. Please have a safe and fun Labor Day weekend! Bette Meyer-Davis, DVM

05/23/2022

Our spring continues to be complicated by Covid. We continue to limit people into the rooms to 1 person with their pet. We know how hard this is but the rooms are small and we are trying to limit everyone's exposure and stay open. We of course can still curbside for any one. Our staff, their families, and many of our clients continue to encounter exposure or illness. Thank you so much for your understanding!!! Bette Meyer-Davis, DVM

05/20/2022

Do you have a favorite safe treat that you share with your pet regularly? This infographic provides you with a nice list of foods you can share with your pet at home!

05/12/2022

Protect your pet 12 months a year. It doesn't matter where you live your pet; is at risk.

05/03/2022

Adopting a new kitten is a wonderful and exciting experience. It's also a time where a little extra planning can help your new pet develop the calm and confident temperament that will help them enjoy life to the fullest.

As part of today's National Pet Week theme of "Socialize now: New doesn't have to be scary," here are a few socialization tips for new kitten owners. We encourage you to visit our socialization resource page to get the full download on these important insights: http://bit.ly/2GwK58h

04/29/2022

Warmer weather is here, and the ticks are out. Are you prepared? During Prevention of Lyme Disease in Dogs Month, learn more about Lyme disease and how to help prevent it in pets and people: https://bit.ly/3Le1DoO

04/01/2022

"Pet owners from across the United States were recently polled for a survey commissioned by the NAVC asking if they knew who was caring for their pets when they go to a veterinary hospital. While the survey found pet owners trust and feel positive about credentialed veterinary nurses and technicians as part of the patient care team, responses revealed striking misconceptions about their role, responsibilities, education and skills."
Learn more: https://navta.website/NAVCPetOwner

03/30/2022

Gold-Tiger • Sneaky Sneaky

01/28/2022

🐕🐩🚶‍♀️🚶‍♂️ January may be winding down but there's still time to get your steps in during . Walking is healthy for you and your dog. Not only is it physical activity, but it’s mental stimulation for your dog to smell, see and hear beyond the limits of your yard. Here are a few tips to help design a walking program for your pet: http://bit.ly/3a8fiN5

12/24/2021

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12/15/2021

special creatures!

Today is National Horse day. This day celebrates these incredible creatures and all that they have given for us throughout history.

03/08/2021

Hi there! its been a covid year! thank you so much for your care and cooperation regarding out need to curbside.!! as yet new york state has not made veterinary hospital employees eligible for vaccination we will need to continue to curbside serve indefinitely into the future. Both due to this and due to the possible variants of covid becoming more and more prevalent we still must be very careful. many hospitals in the area have had to shut down for quarantine and we are doing our very best to minimize this and every one's risk so thank you and be careful! Mask and wash hands and socially distance Dr. Bette Meyer-Davis

03/04/2021

Fifteen years after Brandy the cat went missing, the long-lost feline was identified by a Palmdale animal control officer and reunited with her owner.