Airpark Animal Hospital

12/31/2024

Sebastian here with the announcement that we will be closing today at 2:00 pm. We will remain closed through New Year's Day and reopen on Thursday, January 2nd at 7:00 am for normal business hours.

In the event of an emergency, please contact one of the facilities in the pinned post at the top of our page. You can also find a list on our website.

Wishing all of our extended Airpark family a safe and happy New Year!

12/24/2024

Airpark Animal Hospital will be closing at 12:00 pm today. We will remain closed through Christmas Day and reopen with normal business hours on Thursday, December 26th at 7:00 am.

In the event of an emergency, please contact Central Carroll Animal Emergency or one of the facilities in the pinned post at the top of our page (also located on our website).

12/21/2024

12/20/2024

We continue to be proud supporters of our K9 unit. However, this tremendous donation wouldn't have been possible without all of you!

12/18/2024

Bourbon was hard at work this morning, making sure all of your pets can get their visits scheduled! You can see he's taking notes and concentrating very hard!

12/17/2024

Toxicity Tuesday brings us to one of the most obvious symbols of the holiday season...the Christmas Tree.

Luckily, most common evergreens used as Christmas trees are Douglas fir (Pseudotsuga menziessii), Balsam fir (Abies balsamea), Fraser fir ( fraseri), pine trees (Pinus), and cypress trees (Cupress). These are the least likely to cause issues if ingested. Ingestion of these usually causes mild and self-limiting drooling and vomiting due to irritation. Irritation can be caused by tree sap, or by ingesting sharp needles or cones. While Christmas trees do contain essential oils, they are in low concentrations and are not expected to result in major toxicity. Drinking the water from the base of the tree could prove more problematic, due to fertilizers and other chemicals. Keeping your pets from drinking the tree water is often easier said than done.

If you are concerned about your pet having on going symptoms of toxicity after tree water ingestion, determine how much may have been ingested and the time frame. Next, call Animal Poison Control (we have some saved information at the top of the page). There you will be in contact with a toxicologist. If possible, have the plant information tag handy. They will want to know your dog's weight, the plant ingested, the approximate quantity, and approximate time. The toxicologist will formulate the plan for your veterinarian on how to proceed with treatment. From there, contact your veterinarian to let them know what Poison Control has directed you to do, and they will be able to direct you on if you should head to them or to the nearest animal emergency facility.
🐾Please note, we do not recommend inducing vomiting at home, except under the direction of a veterinarian.

12/11/2024

Bourbon here to let you know that if you need one more gift or stocking-stuffer, we have one that supports a great cause! We still have our T-shirts in stock! Sizes available are Small to XL, and 3X. For $30, give a gift that also supports the Carroll County Sheriff's Department Canine unit. While supplies last! Once this batch is gone, they'll be gone!

12/10/2024

Holiday decorations are everywhere! This week's Toxicity Tuesday is brought to you by the poinsettia.

Many people with pets spout the dangers of this festive holiday plant. But just how toxic is it? The poinsettia can be an issue for both cats and dogs. Eating the leaves of a poinsettia can cause drooling, mouth pain, vomiting and diarrhea. However, most pets will not ingest a large enough quantity for severe symptoms to occur due to the sap of this plant being a severe irritant to the lining of the mouth and throat. Because of this, it is best practice to keep this plant out of reach of curious pets and repeat offenders of object ingestion.

So, what do you do if you discover your cat or dog has ingested some of your poinsettia plant? The first step is to rinse their mouths with copious amounts of water, if they will tolerate it. Then call Animal Poison Control (we have some saved information at the top of the page). There you will be in contact with a toxicologist. If possible, have the plant information tag handy. They will want to know your dog's weight, the plant ingested, the approximate quantity, and approximate time. The toxicologist will formulate the plan for your veterinarian on how to proceed with treatment. From there, contact your veterinarian to let them know what Poison Control has directed you to do, and they will be able to direct you on if you should head to them or to the nearest animal emergency facility.
🐾Please note, we do not recommend inducing vomiting at home, except under the direction of a veterinarian.

12/09/2024

Some of the ladies of Airpark representing at the Tails of Twilight fundraiser on Saturday night. This is one of Humane Society of Carroll County, Inc.'s main fundraisers. Airpark is a proud supporter of our local humane society, animal control and all the great work they do for the animals in our community.

From left to right, Melanie (Veterinary Assistant), Amy K (Registered Veterinary Technician), Gracin (Veterinary Technician), Dr. Laura Owens, and Dr. Brooke Ridinger. Not pictured, their significant others and the elusive Carl Smith (Hospital Administrator).

12/06/2024

12/04/2024

Airpark Animal Hospital will be closed today from 12:00 pm to 2:00pm for our monthly staff training meeting. We are still on the premises for emergency services.

12/03/2024

Guess who is back from the North Pole?! That's right, after a slight delay while all the elves were heading to their assignments, Bourbon is back and ready for mischief! Who knows what kind of shenanigans he will get up to when left to his own devices!

11/27/2024

Airpark Animal Hospital will be closing tonight at 6:00 pm. We will reopen on Friday, November 29th at 7:00 am for normal business hours. In the event of an emergency, please contact Central Carroll Animal Emergency or one of the facilities listed in the post pinned at the top of our page.

11/20/2024

With the holidays approaching, we are trying to streamline our pharmacy requests. When you need a refill, be it of your pet's medications or preventions, or have non-urgent questions for a technician, we ask that you direct your call to the Technician/Pharmacy line. Upon calling, this should be Option 2. This will help us expedite your requests in a timely manner. As always, please allow 24-48 hours for medication refills.

11/19/2024

With Thanksgiving just next week, many households are beginning the process baking their own breads. So, for Toxicity Tuesday, we've got information on Bread Dough/Yeast Toxicosis. This can be from homemade dough or commercial, prepackaged doughs. Any species is susceptible, but dogs tend to have the most indiscriminate eating habits.

Ingesting raw bread dough can cause both physical and mechanical issues for dogs. The environment in the stomach promotes the yeast to expand. This can cause gastric distension, causing damage to the blood supply to the stomach. It can even lead to bloat in some cases.

The other dangerous aspect of yeast ingestion is that it begins to ferment in the stomach. This can lead to signs of intoxication and, in severe cases, alcohol poisoning. You may notice that your dog becomes ataxic (stumbling, disoriented movements) or weak. Left untreated, seizures and even death can be a result.

So, what do you do if you find out your dog has ingested raw yeast dough? The first step is to call Animal Poison Control (we have some saved information at the top of the page). There you will be in contact with a toxicologist. If possible, have the packaging and ingredient list for what was ingested handy. They will want to know your dog's weight, the product ingested and the quantity, and approximate time. The toxicologist will formulate the plan for your veterinarian on how to proceed with treatment. From there, contact your veterinarian to let them know what Poison Control has directed you to do, and they will be able to direct you on if you should head to them or to the nearest animal emergency facility.
🐾Please note, we do not recommend inducing vomiting at home, except under the direction of a veterinarian.

11/14/2024

Ruben here with a special announcement regarding our phone tree.

As of today, when you call in to the hospital, our menu options have changed. You will now hear the following options:
1. To speak to client service/schedule an appointment
2. To leave a message for a technician/pharmacy staff
3. To reach the boarding desk
4. Repeat the options

Another upgrade to our system is recording. You will now be informed upon calling that calls are recorded for quality assurance purposes.

Stay tuned for more updates to our systems in the coming months.