Peake Brook Veterinary Center

06/18/2024

Just a reminder that your pets need extra consideration in these hot temperatures. Please do not leave your pets unattended in vehicles or campers for any length of time, regardless if the vehicle is running with the ac on. Please make sure all pets have a large supply of fresh water to drink. Please refrain from walking your dogs in the excessive heat. Do not leave your dogs outside for more than a few minutes at a time. Keep in mind, any paved areas are extremely hot in this heat. If you can’t walk barefoot across the pavement, neither can your dog. Paws will burn and paw pads will slough off. Please don’t let that happen. We want your pets to remain healthy and happy.

05/31/2024

We extend our sincere condolences to Trooper Aaron Pelletier’s family, friends and colleagues. Trooper Pelletier was K9 Roso’s handler. Our thoughts are with Roso as he navigates life without his partner. Thank you for your service Trooper Pelletier. 💔

05/27/2024

We hope everyone took time today to honor those who paid the ultimate sacrifice to defend our freedom. We honor the men and women who gave their lives for each and every one of us. We also honor the many animals who lost their lives defending our freedom. We are forever grateful.

04/06/2024

The Monaco Modified Tri-Track Series – when it rolls into Thompson on Saturday for its first-ever Icebreaker appearance – will be doing so with a new partnership deal between a unique duo of Woodstock, CT- based, small animal Veterinary Practices. Peake Brooke Veterinary Center and Dr. Gwenn Mob...

03/27/2024

Please make sure your pets are up to date on Rabies. It’s incredibly important.

FROM THE WINY RADIO NEWSROOM: PUTNAM POLICE TELL WINY THAT THE FOX IN PUTNAM HAS TESTED POSITIVE FOR RABIES. FROM Putnam Police Department: On March 24th and March 25th 2024 the Putnam Police Department received a number of reports of an aggressive fox in the area of Church St., Cleveland St. and the surrounding area in which the fox was reportedly aggressive with people and animals (and one male individual was bitten and sought medical attention, according to DEEP). Yesterday evening the fox was caught and euthanized. CT DEEP EnCon Police responded and took the animal for testing.

This afternoon, the Putnam Police Department was notified by the Northeast District Department of Health that the fox tested positive for rabies.

Anyone who may have been in contact with this fox or had animals in direct contact with this fox should seek immediate medical and/or veterinary attention and let a medical professional evaluate the level of exposure.

The public is reminded to refrain from feeding or approaching any wild animals.

Rabies is a deadly disease caused by a virus that can infect all warm-blooded animals, including people. It is spread mostly by wild animals, including foxes. The rabies virus lives in the saliva and brain tissue of infected animals. The Northeast District Department of Health (NDDH) wants residents to know that rabies can be spread by scratches from infected animals or when infected saliva comes into contact with open wounds, breaks in the skin or mucous membranes, such as the eyes, nose, or mouth. NDDH says that it is very important that anyone who may have come into contact with the fox consult with their medical provider on whether they need to seek further medical attention. Also, residents with animals need to make sure the rabies vaccinations are up to date.

Anyone with further questions or concerns may contact NDDH at (860)774-7350.

03/26/2024

FROM THE WINY RADIO NEWSROOM: FROM PUTNAM POLICE: FOX ATTACK ON CHURCH STREET: At approximately 3:50 pm, the Putnam Police Department responded to the area of 342 Church Street in Putnam for the report of an aggressive fox, that attacked an adult male. During the encounter, the fox attacked and attempted to bite at the individual. At this time, it was reported the fox made no contact directly on skin of the victim, nor was the victim injured because of the attack. State of CT DEEP EnConn Police are responding to the scene.
Earlier in the day a similar incident occurred where a fox went after a canine in the area of Church Street. At that time, the Putnam Police and State of CT DEEP EnConn Police responded to the area. Prior to police arrival the fox fled the area and was not located.
Police are advising residents of the Church St., Clevland St. and surrounding area are to remain cautious of their surroundings until the fox is either trapped or humanely euthanized and to be protective of their domestic animals. According to the DEEP website keep cats indoors and dogs on leash under close supervision, particularly at night. Never feed foxes, clean up fruit dropped from trees and bird seed below feeders. Secure garbage in animal proof containers and store in a garage or shed.
If anyone sees this animal please contact the Putnam Police Department at 860-928-6565, or in an emergency call 911.
Should anyone come in direct contact with a fox or other wild animal, even the slightest scratch, seek immediate medical attention and let a medical professional evaluate the level of exposure.

03/22/2024

We are very excited (as well as profoundly sad) to announce that Dr. Michelle Kneeland has started her own Mobile Exotics practice. Dr. Kneeland started at Peake Brook in October of 2021. She has been an amazing addition to our Peake Brook family. We will miss seeing her regularly, but are very happy for her and her new venture. You can find Dr. Kneeland on her page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090358885234
We will continue to see routine exotics cases and perform exotics surgery, but highly recommend you reach out to Dr. Kneeland for all of your exotics needs. She is fantastic. We wish her well in her new endeavor.

Mobile exotic pet veterinary practice serving Massachusetts plus nationwide telehealth appointments

02/12/2024

Due to the impending snowstorm tomorrow (Tuesday 2/13/24), we will be closed. Please stop by today to pick up any supplies or medicines you may need. We plan on resuming normal operations Wednesday morning. Be safe.

02/10/2024

Come on down to downtown Putnam today for a great time at the Fire and Ice Festival. Check out our Ice Block! Feel free to take pictures and tag us in them or post below!

01/02/2024

Happy New Year to all of our clients and patients. We wish everyone a healthy and prosperous year.

12/09/2023

🎄Putnam, Connecticut is known for its charming downtown area and community events 🎄One upcoming event that you won't want to miss is 🎅Santa Saturdays with S'mores, happening this Saturday, December 9th from 10 AM to 1 PM. 🎉🎉 The event will take place at the beautifully decorated Kazantzis Real Estate LLC and Lehto Design/Build office, located at 112 Main Street in the Ward building in downtown Putnam. 📍

One of the highlights of the event will be the fire 🔥 pit with s'mores on the patio at Bear Hands Brewing Company 🍻 It's a great opportunity to enjoy some delicious treats and get into the holiday spirit. 🎁🎅Santa Saturdays with S'mores is presented by The Putnam Business Association and promises to be a fun-filled event for the whole family.👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

11/23/2023

Happy Thanksgiving! Have a safe and restful holiday.

11/18/2023

Peake Brook Veterinary Center will be closing at 2pm on Wednesday 11/22 and will remain closed until 7am on Monday 11/27 to allow our staff some well deserved time with family. If you need any prescription refills, be sure to fill them soon. We wish everyone a very Happy Thanksgiving.

10/21/2023

Stop by our auction on November 11 to bid on a $100 gift certificate from Peake Brook Veterinary Center in Woodstock!

10/16/2023

This year marks the 30th year of celebrating Veterinary Technician Appreciation Week. Veterinary Technicians are the heart of every veterinary clinic. Please join us in showing our techs how much they are appreciated.

07/15/2023

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Well it seems word got out - We have finally named our little lady female!
Introducing WENDI- WOO.
She is named for our favorite wildlife vet tech, WENDI, at Peake Brook Vet. Clinic.
It's a playful name that I think kids will have fun with.
Hey Kids: Wendi Who?? Wendi Woo!
https://www.facebook.com/PeakeBrookVeterinaryCenter.

On a serious note - The reason I didn't announce this is because Wendi-woo is still on medication for a serious bone infection. She will not be certified as non-releasable until we are sure her jaw has healed. She has an appointment next week for a follow-up x-ray.

07/14/2023

Such great news! Nero’s Law is really allowing great things to happen!

07/04/2023

Happy Independence Day! We will be closed today but will reopen tomorrow at 7am.

05/29/2023

We extend our sincere gratitude to those who served our country and paid the ultimate sacrifice to defend our country. We also thank the Gold Star Families left behind. Our veterans are the reason we have the liberties we do and why we get to enjoy such a beautiful day. Keep these heros in mind today, as that is who we are celebrating. We will resume normal hours tomorrow.

03/26/2023

Meet Grogu. This pretty lady has been a patient since she was a puppy. Recently, she came in because her water consumption had dramatically increased. She was to the point that she was getting aggressive about her access to water; she just couldn’t get enough of it. Her bloodwork showed that she was dehydrated and had abnormally high levels of sodium and chloride. These symptoms point to salt toxicosis. How does that happen? There are several possibilities. Usually when we see this, it involves a farm dog who helps themselves to the salt lick in the pasture meant for the horses or cattle. Alternatively, an owner will have a water softener and the pet will have access to an open bag of salt meant for that system. Neither of these scenarios pertained to her however. Further discussion with Grogu’s owners revealed that they had recently purchased a Himalayan Foot Detox Dome Salt Lamp! It was accessible to Grogu; most things are when you are a Great Dane. She had apparently been secretly licking the delicious dome! But who doesn’t like a salty treat😉. The Himalayan Salt dome was removed, her obsession with water disappeared and she went back to having her normal interest in water. A recheck of her bloodwork showed normal sodium and chloride levels, and no signs of dehydration. We were quite relieved for the easy fix. Himalayan Salt lamps and domes are becoming increasingly popular. Please be cautious if you have pets; keep them out of reach! Feel free to share so we can get the word out!

03/15/2023

As many of us know, dogs can find themselves in precarious situations. Sage found herself in one such situation Saturday evening. She managed to get a marrow bone lodged on her lower jaw. Unfortunately, this is a fairly common occurrence. Once the bone finds it’s way over the lower canines, it is difficult to get the bone off without sedation and without cutting it off. Please be very careful when feeding bones to your dogs. This turned into a Saturday night trip to the emergency room that could have been easily prevented. Fortunately, Sage was just fine after the bone was removed.

02/28/2023

Good morning. Happy snow day! We will be opening at 10am today. Drive safe.

02/05/2023

I want to thank everyone that braved the frigid temperatures to attend our Open House yesterday. It was a huge success despite the unusually cold weather. It was great to meet so many new people and to visit with familiar faces. Thank you to my amazing staff for coming in on a weekend and making everyone feel so welcome. Thank you to Renee’s Bistro & Catering Service for the beautiful spread and refreshments. Thank you to our amazingly thoughtful clients who sent flowers. Special thanks to my husband Sean who is incredibly supportive in this crazy life we live. I apologize that I’m not better at taking pictures in the moment.

02/02/2023

Welcome to the Peake Brook Veterinary Center Family “Dusty Road”. While this picture of you does not do your unique 3 dimensional beauty any justice, you bring such character to our waiting room. As you overlook our beautiful fields, you complement Woodstock’s agrarian history so well.

01/28/2023

We are excited to announce we are having an Open House on Saturday, February 4th 12-2pm. Come tour the facility and meet our veterinarians. Light refreshments will be served. See you then! Please feel free to spread the word!

01/28/2023

Peake Brook Veterinary Center is very excited to welcome Dr. Elizabeth Middleton to the practice. Dr. Elizabeth Middleton was raised in Colchester, CT and moved to Oklahoma in 2009 to pursue her life-long dream of veterinary medicine. Prior to attending veterinary school, she gained experience as a veterinary technician in a mixed animal practice and an animal emergency hospital in Tulsa. She earned her degree in Zoology from the University of Oklahoma and graduated from Oklahoma State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2018. Following veterinary school, Dr. Middleton moved back to New England to be with her family. She now lives in Canterbury with her husband Andy and their dogs, cats, and chickens. Dr. Middleton particularly enjoys developing long lasting relationships with her patients and clients and educating clients on preventative care, behavior, and management of chronic conditions. Dr. Middleton will be offering early morning appointments for those early birds! Her first day will be February 13th. Call now to schedule an appointment with Dr. Middleton. Visit our Open House on Saturday February 4th from 12-2pm to meet her and all of our veterinarians in person.

12/31/2022

Peake Brook Veterinary Center would like to wish all of our friends, family, clients and patients, Happy New Year! We remember all those we lost in 2022 and welcome all the new additions in 2023. May 2023 be a healthy year for all.

10/17/2022

Today is the start of Veterinary Technician Appreciation Week. We have some of the best technicians in the industry at Peake Brook Veterinary Center and Dr. Gwenn Mobile Vet. Technicians are an integral part of our team and we honor them this week for all of their hard work and compassion. Their devotion to their jobs does not go unnoticed. Please join us in honoring our Technicians this week. It is recognition that is very well deserved.

10/01/2022

The Peake Brook Veterinary Center family sends our deepest condolences to the Fenton River Veterinary Clinic family and friends. Dr. Scott Morey was a class act and clearly one heck of a warrior. He was a great role model and an inspiration to so many. Rest easy Dr. Morey. We will continue to .

09/15/2022

Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease Virus has now been confirmed in Connecticut. On September 6th, it was reported that 13 of 14 rabbits, at a private residence in Hartford County, suddenly died. The 14th rabbit died on September 8th. We have long feared this horrific virus was going to be in Connecticut. It is now here in full force. This virus is extremely contagious and extremely deadly to both wild and pet rabbits. Many times, the only signs of the disease are sudden death and blood stained noses caused by internal bleeding. Infected rabbits may also develop a fever, be hesitant to eat, or show respiratory or nervous system signs. The only good news is that there is now a vaccine to prevent this disease and it has been approved for use in Connecticut. We strongly encourage vaccinating both indoor and outdoor pet rabbits. We have the vaccine and our clinic is making vaccinating rabbits a priority. The process involves an initial vaccination with concurrent microchip placement and a second booster 3 weeks later. Please call the clinic to schedule an appointment. In the meantime, here are the recommended steps to protect your pets:

1) Do not allow wild rabbits or pet rabbits from other locations to have contact with your rabbits or to gain entry to your facility or home.
2) Do not allow visitors in rabbitries or let them handle pet rabbits without protective clothing (including coveralls, shoe covers, hair covering, and gloves).
3) Always wash hands with warm soapy water before entering your rabbit area, after removing protective clothing and when leaving the rabbit area.
4) Do not introduce new rabbits from unknown or untrusted sources.
5) If you bring outside rabbits into your facility or home, keep them separated from your existing rabbits for at least 30 days. Use separate equipment for newly acquired or sick rabbits to avoid spreading disease.
6) Sanitize all equipment and cages moved on or off premises before they are returned to the rabbitry.