Central Carroll Animal Emergency

07/10/2024

Today is National Kitten Day! Show us those itty bitty kitties in your life! This one is a foster of one of our assistants, Mr. Kitten!

07/05/2024

Today is Pet Remembrance Day. We would love for you to share a photo and story of a pet that you have lost, whether recently or a long time ago. Today is a good day to think about those beloved friends and tell stories about their lives with you.

07/04/2024

Happy Independence Day!! Hopefully your holiday is safe enough that you can avoid an ER visit (human or animal)! But if you find yourself in a situation where your pet is in need of medical care give us a call, 410-871-2000. Today is a big day to keep your pet's comfort in mind, not only keeping cool but also keeping calm. A lot of animals are very fearful of loud noises and all those flashing lights in the sky. Read the article below from VIN on how to help your four-legged friends today!

https://veterinarypartner.vin.com/default.aspx?pid=19239&id=4952947

07/02/2024

This month is National Lost Pet Prevention Month. With the fourth of July right around the corner now is a good time to be prepared in case your pet goes missing. The loud and busy holidays and vacation season is the time where a lot of pets get out and get separated from their families. Put a collar and tag on your pet, microchipping is a great back up to that (just be sure to update your information regularly!) and escape proof a room or enclosure for those extra eventful days! See the article below from the AVMA about microchipping:

https://www.avma.org/resources-tools/pet-owners/petcare/microchips-reunite-pets-families

07/01/2024

To celebrate International Joke Day we ask that you share your best animal jokes with us! We'll start:

What is the most popular dog breed among magicians?
A Labracadabrador!

06/29/2024

On Thursday, July 4, 2024, Independence Day, we will be open from 12:00 pm until 12:00 am!

06/24/2024

Today is Farmer Day, while we show love and appreciation for all those hard working farmers today, lets send some love to their hard working canine buddies! Dogs have had many jobs on farms throughout the years and deserve to have a spot light today too!

06/23/2024

Today is National Pink Day, please share with us all your photos of your four legged friends dressed up in their pink gear!

06/22/2024

Today is National Pet Choking Prevention Day. This past Sunday we had 2 separate cases within an hour of each other that needed foreign objects pulled out of their throats! One was a fish hook and the other a piece of steak that was too large to be swallowed. Choking hazards are ever present, so be sure to keep an eye out everywhere you go with those four-legged friends! Below is a link to an article from the Central New York SPCA containing a list of the most common choking hazards for each dogs and cats, as well as what to look for in the way of prevention:

https://cnyspca.org/learn-about-pet-choking-prevention-day/

06/21/2024

Today is National Dog Party Day! Throw a party for your canine and his buddies, just be sure everyone gets along and has enough room to run! This could also be a great way to collect donations for an animal shelter. Have each guest bring a bag of food, treats, blankets or dog accessories (leashes, collars, bowls, etc.) and once the festivities are over take them to a local shelter. Here is a link to some fun homemade dog treats from the AKC website:

https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/homemade-vet-approved-dog-treat-recipes/

06/20/2024

Yesterday was International Box Day, we would love to see your kitties in boxes! We know that no matter how much time and energy and money was spent on that fancy toy, bed or tree, those feline friends just want to play with the boxes!

05/30/2024

Today is International Hug Your Cat Day! While you are giving that wonderful feline friend of yours a squeeze, take a photo and share it with us!

05/27/2024

Today, May 27, 2024, we are open from 12:00 pm until 12:00 am, hopefully you will not find yourself in need of this, but our number is 410-871-2000, just in case you run into a concern! Below is an article from the ASPCA with tips to have a safe holiday today:

https://www.aspca.org/news/how-celebrate-memorial-day-weekend-safely-your-pets

05/25/2024

Today is World Thyroid Day, not only can thyroid issues occur in humans but in our pets as well. Below is a link to an article from VIN about Hypothyroidism in dogs, and below that an article for our cat owners, these include symptoms to look out for:

-https://veterinarypartner.vin.com/default.aspx?pid=19239&id=4951353

-https://veterinarypartner.vin.com/default.aspx?pid=19239&id=4951398

05/24/2024

This Monday, May 27, 2024, Memorial Day, we will be open from 12:00 pm-12:00 am. If you find yourself in a position that you may need emergency care, please give us a call at 410-871-2000! Hopefully you and yours have a safe and wonderful holiday!

05/20/2024

We want to Congratulate this beautiful smart young lady for graduating with a degree in Bachelor of Arts in Biology from McDaniel College. We are so proud of her!

05/20/2024

Today is National Rescue Dog Day! If you are unable to adopt, consider fostering or even donating to a rescue organization! Today we would love for you to share pictures of your rescues, fosters and foster fails!!

05/19/2024

As you celebrate National Devil's Food Cake Day today, be sure you keep that super sweet treat far away from all your four legged friends! Chocolate is a toxicity concern, the level of toxicity is based upon many factors including the type of chocolate, the amount ingested and the weight of the animal in question. Here is an article about chocolate toxicity:

https://veterinarypartner.vin.com/default.aspx?pid=19239&id=4952115

05/18/2024

Today is I Love Reese's Day, although your four legged friend cannot have the chocolatey goodness of a Reese's cup, you can give them a spoonful of peanut butter! Just be sure to check the ingredient list on your peanut butter, several brands have switched from using sugar to using xylitol and xylitol is toxic to your pets! You could also make them some fun and delicious peanut butter treats!

https://www.petplace.com/article/dogs/pet-health/healthy-treats-peanut-butter-dog-biscuits-pumpkin-dog-treats

04/23/2024

Today is National Lost Dog Awareness Day, to celebrate today get your pet microchipped(if you have not already done this), check your pet's records to be sure all of your information is up to date or help find a lost dog in your area. Visit the link below if you have lost or found a pet, they have tips for both lost and found, as well as a database of pets that have been reported lost/found!

Petco Love Lost uses facial recognition software to report or search for lost dogs and lost cats nationwide. It's free and easy to use.

04/20/2024

Yesterday was National Dog Parent Appreciation Day, thank you to all the hard working dog parents who look after their canine friends with great care and responsibility! We know how difficult it can be to make time for all of the love and care that a dog not only requires, but deserves. Keep up the great work, it is appreciated how much devotion you show on a daily basis! Please share photos of your special snuggle bug with us!

04/19/2024

Today is National Cat Lady Day, to celebrate please share pictures of your feline friends with us! If you are able to spend time home with your cat, try blowing bubbles for them and watch those frisky felines try to pop them all or give them some catnip as a special treat! If you don't have a feline friend, consider going to a shelter and spending some time with cats that are looking for their furever homes!

04/18/2024

Today is Pet Owners Independence Day, this holiday is to afford owners to take the day from being the bread winner and allow their pet to do the work for them! Although not a reality, it is still fun for pet parents to picture their furry friends d**g their job and the owner playing the part of the lazy housecat. Today, if you are able, take your pet to work or even take the day off to spend some time at home, lounging around with your four legged companion!

04/16/2024

Today is Teach Your Daughter to Volunteer Day, a great start to this (for boys and girls) is to either start a food drive for animals in need or donating time to a shelter or rescue in your area! Finally Home Animal Rescue is a local nonprofit rescue that has cats and kittens available for adoption at different PetCo locations, they have volunteers that will go in and clean their cages and interact with these feline friends (and if your child is looking for service learning hour opportunities, this organization may be a good place to start). This rescue is one of many that would be happy to have volunteers! Below is a link to their page if you are interested in volunteering for Finally Home Animal Rescue.

https://www.facebook.com/FHARINC/

We are an all-volunteer 501(c)(3) non-profit animal rescue, operating entirely from foster homes.

04/15/2024

The week from April 15-21, 2024 is Animal Cruelty/Human Violence Awareness Week, it falls in line with our post yesterday about Animal Control Appreciation Week. Teaching people about the proper treatment and respect that all living creatures deserve is extremely important! When the horrendous acts of violence and cruelty occur the animal control officers step up and do everything they can to protect the animals involved and stop the acts from happening again. The link below will take you to the donation page for the Humane Society of the United States, it is a great way to show appreciation to the officers, show love for the animals involved in neglect or abuse situations and to raise public awareness of horrendous occurrences:

Every animal deserves a life free from cruelty and neglect. That's why I stand with the Humane Society of the United States. Will you donate now to help animals?

04/14/2024

April 14-20, 2024 is Animal Control Appreciation Week, this week we celebrate the men and women who risk their lives to protect not only animals that are sick and injured, but they also protect humans from animals that may be violent or are carrying contagious diseases. We would like to thank all the animal control officers out there and let you know that you, and the work you do, are very much appreciated! Thank you and keep fighting the good fight! If you would like to thank them, you can call them and let them know you appreciate them, or donate to their cause. Use the link below to go to the ASPCA donation page:

As an ASPCA Guardian, your monthly gift will help innocent and neglected animals who feel like they've been forgotten. The ASPCA is a national leader in animal rescue and protection, working tirelessly year-round to put an end to animal cruelty. None of this critical work would be possible without c...

04/13/2024

Today is International Plant Appreciation Day, considering getting a house plant to care for or planting something in your garden or flowerbed. Just be sure, if you have a furry friend, you are bringing home something safe! Click on the link below to access Pet Poison Helpline's Interactive Map that reveals the top toxin and plant trends in your area!!

Pet Poison Helpline® created Toxin Trends to educate pet parents and veterinary professionals on the variety of toxins that are near their communities! The tool allows you to drill down and see which specific cities the calls originated from and which months of the year had the highest call volumes...

04/11/2024

Today is National Pet Day, celebrate today with an extra special walk, or play session, and healthy treat for your furry friend!

04/08/2024

Today is National Dog Fighting Awareness Day, although it is banned in the United States, it is very likely that there are many dog fighting rings are still around. Dogs are raised to fight ferociously and while the winner walks away, the severely injured are usually left behind without any medical treatment. This is why it is imperative to spread kindness and teach people about the horrors of animal cruelty. Below is more information on dog fighting from the ASPCA:

Although it is a felony offense in all 50 states, organized dogfighting still takes place in many parts of the country.

04/06/2024

Today is National Siamese Cat Day! Please share with us any pictures you have of your siamese cats and/or a story about their antics!