Sandy Paws Animal Hospital

01/13/2025

Check out The Paw Print Calendar this year. Not only do the sales benefit animals but our very own Rosie Mae was featured this year!! 🐾🩷🐾

01/08/2025

Sprocket is ready for the cold weather in his stylish sweater 💙. This sweet boy is 17 years young!!

12/31/2024

12/26/2024

This team keeps me laughing every day and is truly a work family. I hope that your holiday surprises made you smile as much as mine did 🤣🐾🤣

12/23/2024

We will be closed all day New Years Day (1/1/25), and will resume normal business hours on 1/2/25. If you pet has storm or firework anxiety, please make sure to call in a refill on your prescription prior to Monday, 12/30.
We hope you and your family have a wonderful Christmas and New Years! 🥳🎆

Keep your furry friends happy and healthy during your annual New Year’s Eve celebrations with these safety tips from the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (APCC)!

12/17/2024

We will be open half the day (8am-12pm) on Christmas Eve, and closed all day on Christmas Day.
From our Sandy Paws family to yours, we hope you have a wonderful holiday!🎄☃️❄️

12/13/2024

Maggie came for the snuggles and we are here for it 💓🐾💓

12/03/2024

Pete loves his new Santa tennis ball 🎾 🐾

11/26/2024

We will be closed Thanksgiving Day, 11/28. We hope you and your family (furry and not) have a very Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃

11/18/2024

Thanksgiving is a wonderful time for family and friends to gather and celebrate, but it’s also important to keep our furry family members safe during the festivities. Here are some tips to ensure a pet-friendly Thanksgiving:

1. **Keep Food Out of Reach**: Many Thanksgiving foods can be harmful to pets. Avoid sharing turkey skin, gravy, desserts (especially sugar-free), or anything seasoned.

2. **Control Table Scraps**: Remind guests not to feed your pets without permission to avoid unsafe treats.

3. **Safe Space**: With guests coming and going, your pet might feel a bit anxious. Create a comfortable area for your pets away from the kitchen chaos and holiday bustle.

4. **Hazard Awareness**: Be cautious of decorations, holiday plants and candles, which could pose risks to curious pets.

5. **Monitor Alcohol**: Keep all alcoholic beverages away from pets, as even small amounts can be dangerous.

6. **Identification**: Ensure pets have ID tags and consider microchipping in case they escape during busy times.

7. **Plan for Boredom**: If your pet gets anxious or bored with all the activity, provide them with toys or puzzles to keep them engaged. A tired pet is less likely to get into trouble!

By taking a few simple precautions, you can ensure that your Thanksgiving celebration is enjoyable for everyone, including your beloved pets. Let’s keep our furry friends safe and happy while we all give thanks! 🦃❤️

11/13/2024

Dr. Cassie spent the morning teaching her pre-k friends about being a veterinarian🐾 They loved seeing pictures of your fur babies being cared for at Sandy Paws 💓

11/08/2024

Thank you to everyone who submitted their furbabies in their best costumes!
After much deliberation (there were some AMAZING costumes this year!), we've chosen our Sandy Paws Costume Contest Winner! Congratulations to Chloe, who's Target shopping cart takes the cake (and the groceries too)!
Congratulations Chloe and Shanelle Petrie!

10/29/2024

River is a fuurrrocious lion and we love him 🦁🩵🦁

10/24/2024

😻Up for adoption!!😻
Meet Savannah! She is a 9 year old sweet girl. Unfortunately, her owner can no longer care for her due to medical reasons. Her owner has asked for our help in finding her a new fuurrrever home. Savannah loves affection and cuddling. She is described as a lap cat and prefers a home without dogs. If you’re interested in meeting her give us a call 💓

10/18/2024

Hey everyone, as we wrap up National Tech Week, I want to introduce you to Jessica, our hospital manager and fellow RVT! Jessica graduated from CFCC's VMT program in 2022 and has been part of the veterinary field since 2011. She just loves the joy and laughter that fills our hospital, and seeing all those smiles.🐾🐶🐱

10/17/2024

Let's shine the spotlight on our newest Vet Assistant (VA), Sydney! Their pronouns are they/them. You may recognize their bright and warm smile, as they started as a receptionist when we opened and are currently being trained as a VA. They have a passion for learning and are super excited to start learning more about radiology and phlebotomy! Make sure to give a warm hello to Sydney when you see them! 🐾🐶🐱

*Featuring Lady Queso Margarita Mitlitsky, our sometimes spicy clinic kitty!🐱

10/17/2024

We're shining the spotlight on our amazing Vet Assistant (VA) and team lead, Sam Mitlitsky! Sam graduated pre-vet at UNCW and is applying to vet school. When she's not busy running surgery, ultrasounds, and training our fantastic team, she's dedicated to ensuring that your pet feels their very best. She's our go-to "cat lady" and has quite a few furry friends of her own, including Stitch, her adorable one-eyed fur-child!🐾🐶🐱