Stoneledge Animal Hospital

04/29/2025

Do you know the hot spots for ticks to hide on your pet?🕷
Once they wander from the grass and leaf litter onto a host, they usually go for a warm and dark place to attach, like in the groin or arpmit area. If your dog is a big sniffer you might even find them attached to their muzzles and eyelids.
In general, be sure to do a thorough check of yourself and your dog after enjoying time outside. An easy way to get any stowaways before they attach is to use a tape lint roller to trap the ticks before they get too far.

04/28/2025

Understanding the heartworm life cycle can help you better understand why it's important to protect your dog with preventatives and annual heartworm testing.

04/27/2025

Puck the Cayuga Duck says "Did I do that?" 🥚
The pictures do not do her coloring justice, such a gorgeous gal!

04/26/2025

We are so lucky to have such skilled and compassionate veterinarians on our team. We want to say thank you for all you do! Your compassion, skill, and dedication mean the world to us and our patients.
Happy World Veterinary Day 💉🩺🐾

04/25/2025

Tomorrow is National Drug Takeback Day. Do you have old prescriptions for your pet that you no longer use? Expired medications? Medications from a pet that has passed on?

Westbrook Maine Police Department is participating tomorrow, check their page for more details.

Not a Westbrook resident? Follow the link below to find a local takeback location where you can dispose of your old medication correctly!

The drug overdose epidemic in the United States is a clear and present public health, public safety, and national security threat. DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day reflects DEA’s commitment to Americans’ safety and health, encouraging the public to remove unneeded medications fro...

04/25/2025

You might have gotten an email, we are rolling out a new service for our texting, reminder and pet parent portal! 🐾💻
We had been having a lot of trouble with our current program and have been hearing some similar feedback from clients and knew we had to make a change to make things easier for everybody. With PetDesk you will be able to see and download/share your pet's vaccinations, as well as view and request refills on their prescriptions that you pick up from us here at the clinic and so much more.
If you are signing up for the app be sure to use the same email address that you gave us to contact you here in the clinic so it can match your pet to your profile!

04/24/2025

Other than the usual symptoms of tick-borne disease is there anything else I should worry about if my pet has been bitten by a deer tick and may have contracted Lyme disease?
Overall, studies have shown that animals that have been infected with Lyme have an increased risk of chronic kidney disease, but there is a more severe form that is often fatal called Lyme Nephritis.
We have unfortunately had several cases of Lyme Nephritis here at the clinic over the past two years. Early recognition of symptoms is key to helping us diagnose your dog faster to get treatment started as soon as possible.

04/23/2025

So what should you have in a first aid kit for your pet? A lot of it is pretty much the same things that you would have in one for yourself!
Also be sure to have numbers for our local urgent care and emergency clinics written somewhere to save you time googling them:
Petmedic Portland (207) 813-4777
Maine Veterinary Medical Center (207) 885-1290
Portland Veterinary Specialists (207) 865-8582

04/22/2025

Ever wonder when Heartworms were first noticed? All the way back in 1626! We have come a long way with what we know about Heartworms and how we can keep our four legged family members safe from them 🦟

04/22/2025

We will be closing at 5pm today instead of the usual 7pm, thank you in advance for your understanding 🪻

04/21/2025

It’s Veterinary Receptionist Week! We are extremely lucky to have the group of ladies that we have here at the front desk. They 100% deserve a whole week of appreciation!
You might not realize it but the front desk team is really the backbone of any clinic. They are the first people that you see and talk to any time you call or walk into the clinic and they’re also usually the last people you see when you leave. They are here to help you make appointments, and get messages to the doctors and the technicians. They are always wanting to be sure you feel heard with your concerns, and they do it all with compassion and a smile.
Something important that our reception team is stellar at is keeping up spirits within the rest of the clinic. They are the front desk moms that make sure that our days are going OK and if we’re maybe a little hangry they will offer us a snack. Always willing to lend an ear and quick to crack a joke.
If you have some time this week feel free to send us a message or stop by to say thank you ❤️

04/19/2025

There are two times of year that we start to see folks coming in with newly adopted rabbits: Easter and Fair season.
Rabbits are wonderful pets but can be higher maintenance than most people realize.
They require exercise and enrichment just like a cat or dog, and they have specific dietary requirements.
Here are some things you should know before you add one of these adorable little critters to your family 🌾🐇🐰🌿

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04/18/2025

If you and your family are celebrating Easter this Sunday here are some things to keep in mind to help keep your fur-kids safe 🐣

04/17/2025

It is Dog Bite Prevention Week .
No dog owner wants to think that their pup would ever bite anyone, but sometimes the universe manages to make the craziest situations happen.
It is so important to understand your dog's body language as well as the things that make them uncomfortable or anxious. You are their voice! If you see your pup showing signs of discomfort around another person or animal, and that other party just isn't seeing the signs, it's up to you to keep your pup and everyone around them safe.