Washington Animal Hospital

06/23/2024

One of our relief vets, Dr O’Brien, found a stray pitbull in Trenton last month and took her in to find her a home. Momma dog ended up being pregnant and gave birth to 7 pitty puppies last week! We are sharing them in hopes to find them loving homes. They will be ready the middle of August and will come with their first puppy shots. Momma Mia is a very sweet girl and is taking great care of her puppies 🩵🩷 there are 4 boys and 3 girls! Contact [email protected] if you’re interested.

06/19/2024

Who doesn’t love a basket full of pitty puppies?? 🤎

06/17/2024

Signs of heat exhaustion:

Excessive panting or difficulty breathing
Dehydration
Excessive drooling
Fever
Bright red, grey, purple, or bluish gums
Lack of urine
Rapid pulse
Weakness
Vomiting

How to treat heat exhaustion:

Take your dog to a cool area
Lower their temperature by dousing them in COOL water. Cold water can send them into shock
Call your vet as soon as possible

06/16/2024

Happy Father’s Day to all the dog and cat dads out there!

06/14/2024

Lola the Aussie puppy 😍

06/13/2024

Check these out! These are bladder stones from a kitty that we removed today.

06/05/2024

Kittens! 😻

05/30/2024

How do you feed your pet? Do they eat out of a bowl? Or do you feed them out of a slow feeder or puzzle toy?

Cats and dogs loved to hunt and forage for food! It provides wonderful mental stimulation. To make it a little more “challenging”- soak your kibble in water or a little low sodium bone broth and freeze it! 🐾

05/24/2024

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05/24/2024

Let’s talk chews!

Most dogs love to chew, and it gives us a little break sometimes! Dogs chew for fun, for stimulation, and to relieve anxiety. A few of our favorites are No Hide Chews, bully sticks, Benebones, Farm Hound Hide Rolls, and of course a stuffed Kong!! Always supervise your dog when they chew, and keep in mind that the edible chews have calories! If you’re giving one to your dog, just cut back a little on their next meal ☺️

As for what to avoid… real bones, antlers, and hooves are known to crack and break teeth. You want to be able to dent a chew with your fingernail.

05/22/2024

I mean, where’s the lie? 💁🏼‍♀️😹

05/22/2024

How old do you think this dog is? She has some wearing on her teeth, but do you see any tartar or staining?

Did you know….

🦷By 2 years old, as many as 80% of dogs and 70% of cats have some form of dental disease

🦷Untreated dental disease can result in other issues, such as heart, kidney, and liver conditions

🦷Animals often hide their pain and discomfort, and it’s not uncommon for animals to continue eating despite severe decay

🦷Daily tooth brushing is the best way to prevent dental disease, but sometimes treats, chews, and dental diets can be helpful as well

🦷Get into the habit of weekly mouth checks! Look for chipped or broken teeth, discoloration, redness on the gums, and tartar/staining.

05/21/2024

Marshmallow 😍

05/20/2024

Helpful tips from . Check out their website- it’s full of amazing information!

05/18/2024

We are at the NJVMA conference in Atlantic City!

05/17/2024

Most people think socialization is meeting as many dogs and people as possible.

While having a friendly dog is good, having a NEUTRAL dog is what you really want. A dog that will ignore others out and about, but will happily go say hi if allowed.

Getting them used to being handled; walking and jumping on different surfaces and textures (exam table?! How many dogs hate jumping on it?) Create positive associations with these things! 🐾

05/16/2024

We are revamping our nail trim protocols. Stay tuned!

05/14/2024

Staff Pet Spotlight!

Technician Angela’s dog, Taika! Taika is a 2 year old Doberman Pinscher, who’s birthday happens to be today! Happy birthday Taika!

Doberman were originally bred in Germany to be guard dogs. They are smart, loyal, and protective of their home and people. The Doberman was used in World War II as watch dogs, as well as to deliver messages back and forth.

They require extensive training and socialization as young dogs. They’re high energy and would fit an avid runner or hikers lifestyle! Do your research before getting one to make sure they’re a good fit for your household.

05/12/2024

Happy Mother’s Day to all the fur moms out there!

05/08/2024

Staff pet spotlight!

Receptionist Hailey’s cat, Peanut!
Hailey says Peanut is a very good girl but she isn’t the brightest 🤣 She likes to watch the bears that walk through the yard!

05/03/2024

Baby Luna 💕 her owners found her in the middle of the road! I guess kitten season has started. Please spay and neuter your kitties

05/03/2024

Drax the Great Dane puppy! 81 pounds, guess how old he is? 🤣

05/03/2024

Great info from !

There is a lot out there for dog enrichment, but what about cats? What are you doing to fulfill your feline?

05/03/2024

⛈️Thunderstorm season is almost upon us!⛈️

If storms make your pets uneasy, we have some tips. Turning on the TV, playing music, or even using a fan can help drown out the noise.

Give your pet access to a safe spot- a crate if they’re comfortable in it, a cozy bed, or even hiding under your bed might make them feel safe. A common myth is that comforting them makes their fear worse, and it does not!! You cannot reinforce an emotion (fear) so snuggle away!

Distractions! Prep a lickmat, Kong, or puzzle toy ahead of time and stick it in the freezer. Fill it with something special and yummy!

If your pet still is anxious, ask us about medications that can help keep them calm. Give them well in advance of the storm so they are calm before it comes- they can sense the storm before we can.

How do your pets cope with storms?

05/01/2024

Staff pet spotlight!

Meet Savage, Savi for short. Technician Cori adopted Savi from this past November. She likes hiking, sleeping in, and she does tappy feets for dinner time.


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04/29/2024

04/29/2024

We’ve been experiencing warmer than normal temperatures, and some pets aren’t acclimated to it yet! Keep an eye out for signs of overheating which include :
•excessive panting.
•tongue, gums, inside of ears that are bright red.
•slowing down or stopping on walks/runs.
•drooling/salivating.
•signs of general discomfort.
•rapid heart rate.
•wide, stressed eyes.

04/26/2024

One of our favorites from !

04/25/2024

Technician Angela and her daughter Brooke on Bring Your Child To Work Day!

04/22/2024

German Shorthair Pointer puppy 😍 this boy and his siblings came in today for their first puppy vaccines 🐶