Cedar Hill Animal Clinic

03/17/2025

Happy St. Patricks Day!

We are feeling super LUCKY to have the best patients and clients! 🐾🍀🌈

03/06/2025

It may have just snowed here in Central Ohio, but Spring is just around the corner and that means STOCK UP ON YOUR PETS PREVENTATIVES! Flea, tick, and heartworm medication are important to keep our pets healthy ALL YEAR AROUND, but ESPECIALLY as the warmers month approach. ☀️

There is typically a lot of questions around this time of year regarding our heartworm testing policies, so we figured this would be a great place to help spread awareness and educate our clients on the policies we are in compliance with. Please note our hospital follows all guuidelines recommended through the American Heartworm Society.
You can visit their website for more information at: https://www.heartwormsociety.org/pet-owner-resources

***If you have questions regarding your specific pet and their account with us, please call us at 614-897-0404 to speak to one of our Client Service Representatives.***

Guidelines for Heartworm Testing in DOGS from the American Heartworm Society:

All dogs should be tested annually for heartworm infection, and this can usually be done during a routine visit for preventive care.
Following are guidelines on testing and timing:

🔘 Puppies under 7 months of age can be started on heartworm prevention without a heartworm test (it takes at least 6 months for a dog to test positive after it has been infected), but should be tested 6 months after your initial visit, tested again 6 months later and yearly after that to ensure they are heartworm-free.
🔘 Adult dogs over 7 months of age and previously not on a preventive need to be tested prior to starting heartworm prevention. They, too, need to be tested 6 months and 12 months later and annually after that.
🔘 IF YOU HAVE SKIPPED OR MISSED A DOSE(ES): You need to consult your veterinarian, and immediately re-start your dog on monthly preventive—then retest your dog 6 months later. The reason for re-testing is that heartworms must be approximately 7 months old before the infection can be diagnosed. For some patients who have missed a dose (or multiple), you may be required to update their heartworm test before a new prescription for preventatives can be approved by your pets Veterinarian.

🐾 Annual testing is necessary, even when dogs are on heartworm prevention year-round, to ensure that the prevention program is working. Heartworm medications are highly effective, but dogs can still become infected. If you miss just one dose of a monthly medication—or give it late—it can leave your dog unprotected. Even if you give the medication as recommended, your dog may spit out or vomit a heartworm pill—or rub off a topical medication. Heartworm preventives are highly effective, but not 100 percent effective. If you don’t get your dog test, you won’t know your dog needs treatment.

And finally, as we continue to see the ever-increasing spread of tick-borne disease, especially Lyme, it's more important than ever to keep your pets on regular preventatives to keep them safe and healthy.

🌷MARCH ONLY: We are running a special in clinic this month for anyone needing to stock up on their pets prevention! See the detailer below for more information and give us a call if you would like to place a refill for prevention to take advantage of the discounts and free doses!

Thank you for trusting us with your pets and working with us to help keep their health top-notch! 🐾🥰

03/04/2025

MARCH GROOMING SPECIAL ✨🍀

With Spring right around the corner, and muddy season upon us, it is time to get your pet scheduled for their Spa day!🍀🐾

AJ is running another grooming special this month and we are excited to tell you guys all about it! 😁🐾

If you schedule a grooming appointment for the month of March, your pet will recieve the following at their appointment:
🍀Nose & Paw Balm Treatment
🍀 St. Patty's day themed bandana
🍀LUCK OF THE STYLIST DRAWING ENTRY

🍀LUCK OF THE STYLIST & HOW IT WORKS: If you bring your pet in for a grooming appointment this month your pets name will be automatically entered in to a drawing to recieve a COMPLIMENTARY SPA PACKAGE at their next appointment!
Here is what is included in the spa package:
🌈 Shampoo of choice (deshed, whitening, hypo, scented)
🌈 Blueberry Facial Scrub
🌈 Conditioning Massage Treatment
🌈 Blow Out/Deshedding Treatment
🌈Teeth Brushing
🌈Nail filing
🌈 Special Bandana/Bow

Remember, your pets coat condition is an important part of their overall health and well-being!

Give us a call to schedule your pets next grooming appointment!
📞 614-897-0404

WINNER WILL BE DRAWN AND CONTACTED 4/1/2025!

GOOD LUCK! 🍀🌈🐾

03/01/2025

During a time where "shopping small" really makes a difference, consider checking out our online store available exclusively to our clients and patients!

Our online store is a great source to see all of our recommendations for your pet- NOT just their prescriptions!

Your pets food, treats, cat litter, and even toys are available on our online store and can be shipped directly to your home- which is what you were already doing with your Chewy orders, right? 😉😎

🐾 SHOP HERE 🐾

https://cedarhillanimalclinic2.securevetsource.com/index.pml

Perks from shopping with your veterinarian 😉:

◾️Garunteed products shipping from a warehouse you trust- NO THIRD PARTIES!
◾️Custom promotions updated monthly!
◾️Autoship discounts
◾️Comparible pricing to "big box" online stores such as Chewy!

Next time you head to the pet store or log onto Chewy, consider shopping here instead. We appreciate it more than you know!

As always, we value your business and thank you for trusting us with your pets. 🐾💙

02/28/2025

💙 IT'S A BOY! 💙

And by "it", we mean Chai!

Justice adopted Chai last year after he was being rehomed by a family who could no longer care for him. Since the day she brought Chai home, we have always referred to Chai as a "she".

Most birds are considered s*xually monomorphic, meaning that their s*x cannot be identified based on their appearence. It is common for people to guess their Cockatiels s*x based off of their coloring, however after they go through their first molt around 6 months of age, their coloring can change.

With a quick blood collection performed by clipping Chai's nail, Justice was able to collect a sample and send it off to the lab where they use PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction) to detect the presence of male and female chromosomes in the bird’s DNA.

Knowing the s*x of our feathery friends is just as important as any other animal. Males and females can have different behaviors, making it important to know what gender your bird is if you ever plan to add a companion. Female birds can be suseptible to reproductive disease at a young age causing things like egg binding.

Knowing and understanding the s*x of your bird helps you manage their behavior and provide proper care!

02/27/2025

⚠️ Important information regarding Avian Influenza ⚠️

Avian Influenza symptomatic cases continue to be called into our infoline and messaged to us here on Facebook/Instagram.

⚠️ At this time, if you find a symptomatic animal we ask that you contact your wildlife officer rather than bringing it to our wildlife hospital. We have increased our protocols to protect staff and our shared building with domestic animals.

🦅 Wild waterfowl and raptors are the most common species that can be infected.
What to look for:
🧠 neurological issues
💧 discharge mouth or nostrils
👁 Cloudy Eyes
🦆 inability to properly stand or control their limbs
However, some waterfowl tend to show no symptoms, which makes them the ideal carrier.

We are still accepting waterfowl and raptors who do not show symptoms of the flu but are suffering from other injuries such as trauma.

If you find a dead goose or other waterfowl and/or raptor in your yard we ask that you take extreme caution. ODNR suggests you double bag this specimen while wearing appropriate PPE and place it in your trash.

Songbirds have a low risk of contraction, so we do not suggest removing bird feeders. ODNR also shares to clean your feeders regularly.

For more information on Avian flu and what to do if you see a bird (deceased or alive) with a suspected illness, please visit:
https://ohiodnr.gov/discover-and-learn/safety-conservation/wildlife-management/wildlife-disease/avian-flu

02/27/2025

FOUND!!!!!!! THANK YOU!

‼️ LOST DOG ‼️

KODA, FEMALE!

LAST SEEN NEAR HAMILTON WOODS / NORTH HAMILTON ROAD NEAR THE CLINIC!

IF YOU SEE THIS DOG PLEASE CONTACT 281-636-3337 OR 801-227-4300 ASAP!!!!

PLEASE SHARE ‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️

02/25/2025

For the safety of our patients, we make you fast your pet before their dental procedure. But we promise, they get some really. really. REALLY. good snacks afterwards. Eggsy could not wait to dig in to her post-dental treat!

*Don't worry, she was cleaned up after her meal! 😊

Happy to report this girl had a routine cleaning with Dr. Headlee. Since her procedure, she has recovered well and is doing amazing, along with her canine brother Koda who also got his teeth cleaned this day!😍🦷✨

02/21/2025

📅 Only a few more days left this month to schedule your pets dental cleaning and recieve 20% OFF!

Did you know that over 80% of dogs, and 70% of cats show signs of dental disease by the age of 3? This month and every month, we try to raise awareness one patient at a time about the importance of our pet's oral health.

Here are a few tips to help keep those furry smiles shining!:
✅ Regular dental check-ups with your vet. Your vet will let you know when they feel your pet is in need of a dental cleaning!
✅ Routine brushing (Yes- it's possible! Even incorporating this 2X a week into your weekly routine will make a huge difference!)
✅ Veterinary Oral Health Council approved dental treats and toys.

For a complete list of "VOHC" approved treats and diets, visit: https://vohc.org/accepted-products/.

As pet owners, it is important we DON'T WAIT for bad breath or a painful mouth- keep your pets teeth healthy starting NOW!

Give us a call at 614-897-0404 to schedule your pets oral exam or dental cleaning!

02/19/2025

First puppy visits always melt our hearts! 🩷🐾

Garrett, Smores, and Teddy all came in for their very first vet visits and brightened up our days, too!

From nose to tail, these babies recieved a full check up, lot's of love, and, of course, some extra snuggles from our team.

First vet visits are so important to set our furry friends up for a happy, healthy, life! If you've got a new puppy or kitten at home, we'd love to help them get started on the right paw.

Call us to schedule their first check up!
📞614-897-0404

02/17/2025

FYI....Nina approves of the new exam room furniture 😉

02/14/2025

BUG, the crimson bellied conure, came to visit us for a Wellness Exam and quick photoshoot 🩷😍😉

Routine wellness exams for our bird friends are just as important as routine exams for our dogs and cats. A wellness exam is a fantastic time to consult with professionals about proper diet, husbandry, as well as ask any other questions you may have about the care and health of your pet.
In the wild birds are prey species, so hiding illness is something that comes naturally to them as it is a survival mechanism. By annual wellness exams our doctors can ensure your pet remains physically healthy, as well as create a "normal" for them so that way vet visits are not as stressful.

While physical exams are great, we all know they can only yield so much information. Our doctors look forward to building a customized treatment plan based on your birds overall health and are proud to offer the following diagnostics/services:

-Grooming (Beak, wing, and nail trims)
-Avian Comprehensive Bloodwork
-F***l Testing
-DNA Sexing
-Infectious disease testing
- & more!

We look forward to caring for more feathered cuties like Bug! 😍🐦

02/11/2025

❗️❗️NOTICE FOR PETS WITH MICROCHIPS❗️❗️

February 11, 2025

As many have heard, the Microchip company "Save this Life Microchips" has suddenly and without notice shut down. The URGENT issue for pet owners, is that they have unlinked their database from the national registries. This means that if your pet has this brand of microchip, there is no way for any shelter or veterinary hospital to find your information. If your pet is microchipped with the microchip brand "Save This Life", you MUST register your pet's microchip with a new company.

*NOTE: Cedar Hill Animal Clinic has NEVER administered this brand of microchip. If your pet was microchipped at our facility, they do not have this brand*

You can stop by our clinic anytime during our business hours for a free microchip scan if you no longer have your pets microchip number information and want to verify it is up to date and registered.

"FiNano Microchips" offers free registration for ANY microchip brand. The link to register a NON-FiNano Microchip is:
https://nano.tryfi.com/signup

Other microchip registration options:

PetLink/DataMars: www.petlink.net
HomeAgain: www.homeagain.com
AKC Reunite: www.akcreunite.org

02/10/2025

Dental Health Month is HERE and we are excited to spend this month educating and spreading awareness of the importance of dental health in our pets!

THIS MONTH ONLY- IF YOU SCHEDULE YOUR PETS DENTAL CLEANING YOU WILL RECIEVE:

🩷 20% Off your pets Dental Cleaning
🩷 $10 off OraVet Barrier Sealant (applied after your pets cleaning, to prevent plaque build up)

We only have a few more openings for dentals this month. If your pet is in need- give us a call now!!!

614-897-0404

01/28/2025

Last week we were given the opportunity to neuter 14 fox residents of Walking Wild Rescue in Licking County, Ohio.
Walking Wild Rescue is a non-profit organization that rescues and provides a safe haven for captive bred foxes and other non-wild canids. They provide great love and care for their rescues as well as educate the public about the cruelty of the fur industry and what the reality of welcoming a fox or non-wild canids into your family can be.

This was a special day for our team and we feel honored to be able to care for these beautiful animals. We are thankful that these sweet creatures fell in the hands of the right people and will never be in danger again.

Thank you Walking Wild Rescue for all you do!!!

**For the safety of our team and our fox patients all foxes are sedated prior to being handled**

01/14/2025

The holidays are over but your pet still deserves to be pampered! 😍

Our groomers are running another grooming special!!!!

NOW through February 28, 2025 call to schedule your pets bath or full groom and mention the VALENTINES GROOMING SPECIAL!!

Included in the special is your pets normal requested grooming service (bath, nail trim, ear cleaning and haircut if needed) as well as a complimentary teeth brushing, berry facial, paw and nose balm moisturizer, and a Valentines themed bandana 💋🥰

CALL US 614-897-0404 TO SCHEDULE YOUR PETS SPA DAY ✨🛁

REFER A NEW GROOMING CLIENT IN THE MONTH OF JANUARY AND FEBRUARY AND YOU BOTH WILL RECIEVE $10 OFF YOUR PETS NEXT SPA DAY! 🩷

01/10/2025

Betty Jo is reminiscing about warmer days ☀️
(Although her days are always above 80° 😉)

Can you say cabin fever??? 🥲❄️

Happy Friday ❄️