Wheeling Veterinary Associates

03/07/2025

🚨 Pet Safety Alert: Birch Sugar = Xylitol! 🚨

Did you know that birch sugar is just another name for xylitol? This sweetener, found in sugar-free gum, peanut butter, baked goods, and even some medications, is extremely toxic to dogs – even in small amounts.

⚠️ Why is xylitol dangerous?
✔️ It causes a rapid drop in blood sugar (hypoglycemia), leading to weakness, vomiting, seizures, or even death.
✔️ It can also cause liver failure, even if a pet seems fine at first.

🔎 Check your labels! Some companies now list "birch sugar" instead of xylitol, making it easy to miss. If your pet ingests anything with xylitol (or birch sugar), seek emergency veterinary care immediately!

❗ When in doubt, call us or an emergency vet right away. Early treatment can save lives!

📢 Share this to help spread awareness! 🐾

03/01/2025

Does anyone recognize this sweet baby?

02/19/2025

Enjoy your retirement, Liberty 🐾

02/15/2025

Happy Valentine's Day 💘

Featuring Timmy and our delicious Valentine's cookies 💞

02/12/2025

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01/22/2025

MISSING DOG! This dog was found today near the Circle K gas station a little over an hour ago today in Bellaire. Please contact us if you recognize her! 💕

01/22/2025

🚨 Extreme Weather Alert: Keep Your Pets Safe! 🚨

With the extreme weather conditions we're experiencing, it's vital to keep your furry friends safe and warm. Here are a few reminders:

🐾 Bring pets indoors. Even animals with thick fur coats can suffer from frostbite and hypothermia in freezing temperatures.

🐾 Limit outdoor time. Quick potty breaks are fine, but prolonged exposure can be dangerous.

🐾 Check their paws. Ice, snow, and salt can irritate or injure their pads. Wipe them clean after walks.

🐾 Provide cozy shelter. If bringing them inside isn’t possible, ensure outdoor pets have a well-insulated, dry shelter with plenty of bedding to stay warm.

🐾 Fresh water is a must. Ensure their water bowl isn’t frozen.

Let’s work together to keep all pets safe and healthy during this harsh weather! If you have concerns about your pet’s health or safety, don’t hesitate to call us. 💙

Stay warm and cuddle up with your furry loved ones! 🐶🐱

01/06/2025

ANNOUNCEMENT 🚨

Due to inclement weather, we may close early today. If you need to pick up medications, please call ahead to confirm we are still open after 3:30 PM.

01/01/2025

We love getting to see Parker! 😍

These ladies are always so patient and full of smiles when Parker visits his friends at Wheeling Veterinary Associates. Thank you for taking such good care of our boy!

Happy New Year!

12/25/2024

This little girl was in her Christmas gear earlier in the week, too cute not to share! 🎄🐾

12/25/2024

Merry Christmas🎄🎁🐾🐱🐶

12/22/2024

🎄 Holiday Hours 🎄

🎅Christmas Eve: Tuesday 24th closing at noon

🎅Christmas Day: Wednesday 25th CLOSED

Thursday Dec 26th: Open normal hours

🎉 New Years Eve: Tuesday 31st closing at noon

🎉 New Years Day: Wednesday 1st CLOSED

Thursday Jan 2nd: Open normal hours

12/02/2024

MISSING

Aussidoodle - white with grey ears. 1 blue eye, 1 brown eye.

2 years old

Pink collar

Recently adopted.

Contact 304-312-7895 if seen.

Last seen in Bridgeport

11/20/2024

Miss Koda stopped in today and was spreading the holiday spirit! ❤️💚❤️💚

11/03/2024

🐾 Protect Your Pets from Lyme Disease! 🐾

Did you know that Lyme disease is a significant concern in our area? Lyme is transmitted through ticks, and unfortunately, these pests don’t take breaks—even in cooler months. That’s why we recommend keeping your pets on a monthly flea and tick preventative all year long. Here’s what you should know:

🔍 What is Lyme Disease? Lyme disease is caused by the bacteria Borrelia burgdorferi and can lead to serious health issues in both pets and people. Symptoms in pets can include fever, loss of appetite, swollen joints, and lethargy. Left untreated, it can lead to kidney failure and other complications.

🦟 Year-Round Prevention and Vaccinating is Key!

Monthly Flea & Tick Prevention: Regular preventatives help protect against tick bites that can transmit Lyme and other harmful diseases.

Heartworm Preventative & Annual Testing: Even if your pet stays on heartworm prevention all year, annual testing is essential to ensure they’re safe from this and other diseases.

🐶 We’re here to help. Our team is ready to discuss the best preventive care plan for your pet! Reach out to schedule a visit, get your questions answered, and keep your furry family members safe and healthy.

11/02/2024

Wishing a happy retirement to Nancy. You will be dearly missed ❤️

10/31/2024

HAPPY HOWL-O-WEEN 🎃

Stay safe 🐱🐾🐶

10/29/2024

We love Parker 💖

A huge thanks to Dr. Paige Stoehr and our friends at Wheeling Veterinary Associates for Parker's first checkup!