Green Hill Veterinary Care

06/19/2025

Fourth of July weekend is 2 weeks away! If you need a refill or would like a medication to help your pet through the fireworks and noise of the weekend, please call us soon. We want to ensure we can get all of our patient needs fulfilled, so the sooner we know, the sooner we can help! We want everyone's holiday weekend to go smoothly and be enjoyable!

Call in at 724-635-0318 or email us at [email protected]

06/05/2025

Please be aware that they are repaving our street (5th Street), but there should be no issues getting to our parking lot via the other streets. If you have a problem getting to us, please do not hesitate to call. Have a great day!

05/01/2025

We want everyone to be aware that we do not have water currently due to a possible water main break. MAWC will be working and 5th Street will be closed to some degree. If you have any concerns or need to reschedule, please reach out to us!
724-635-0318 or [email protected]

04/29/2025

Good afternoon clients of Green Hill Veterinary Care.

It is with sadness that we need to address the current disturbing news of a local business named Eternity Pets Memorials that is located in Pittsburgh. As reported, the owner was improperly handling the remains of pets during the cremation process. The Attorney General has released the names of local veterinarians and businesses that may have been affected by this man’s unthinkable actions.
Green Hill Veterinary Care has always recommended and sourced out cremation services to our local Pet Cemetery/ Crematorium Pet Haven Cemetery in Hempfield Township. Pet Haven has been in business for many years and is known for its compassion and integrity in the pet burial and cremation service industry.
There was a period of time that Pet Haven was rebuilding and updating their onsite crematorium. During this time the owner outsourced cremations until his location was completed. One of the crematorium services used was Eternity Pet Memorials.
If you have any questions or concerns, please do one of the following:
1. Go to the PA Attorney Generals website: David W. Sundry, Jr. (Eternity Pet Memorials) and fill out the form. This will begin the process in the current investigation.

2. Email: [email protected]
Our staff will answer any questions you may have.

3. Call Scott Valerio at Pet Haven Cemetery to inquire about records/ certificates of cremation.

We are truly heartbroken for any client or local pet owner that has been affected by these disgraceful acts.
As your veterinary care professionals - we are here for you during this difficult time.

04/23/2025

The 28th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is Saturday, April 26th, 2025 from 10am-2pm!

This is an initiative by the DEA to safely discard prescription drugs (non-controlled or controlled medications) at certain locations. It is not safe to throw medications into the garbage or flush them down the toilet. There is a link below where you can search for the closest location to you, which most are at police stations.

https://www.dea.gov/takebackday

04/15/2025

We here at GHVC are big plant aficionados, but there is one flower we do not bring into our homes: the Lily. While they are beautiful, they are extremely poisonous to cats.

All members of the plant genus Lilium produce a toxic chemical that can damage cat kidneys. For unknown reasons, Easter Lilies (Lilium longiflorum), Stargazer Lilies (Llium ‘Stargazer’ hybrid), and Asiatic lilies (Lilium asiaticum) are the most hazardous to cats. Thankfully, Calla Lillies and Peace Lillies are not true lillies, but will cause irritation to the upper GI system.
No part of a lily is safe for a cat to ingest. Toxicity can occur from chewing on a leaf or petal, from licking pollen off of a paw, or drinking from a vase containing cut lilies.

If treatment is delayed longer than 18 hours after ingestion, the kidney damage may be irreversible. Clinical signs of lily poisoning include: vomiting, drooling, lethargy, and decreased appetite. This then progresses into severe kidney damage that can set in as little as 12-24 hours after ingestion. Without treatment, a cat can pass away within 24-72 hours after ingestion.

If you notice your cat may have ingested lilies in any way, shape, or form, seek emergency care immediately!

The best way to prevent this from happening to your cat is to not bring lilies into your home!

Below is the link to the ASPCA’s toxic and non-toxic plant list:
https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/

Sources: https://healthtopics.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/health-topics/feline/lily-toxicity-cats
https://www.medvet.com/what-is-lily-toxicity-cats/

04/03/2025

Some dogs decide that they deserve a chocolate-filled Easter basket. We want you, as a pet owner, to understand why chocolate toxicity can be so concerning.

The concern with chocolate (baking, semi-sweet, dark, and milk) is the active ingredients, caffeine and theobromine. They are naturally occurring in these types of chocolate. Theobromine and caffeine have similar effects, but theobromine lasts much longer than caffeine. Theobromine can cause: vomiting, diarrhea, hyperactivity, tremors, seizures, increased heart rate progressing to abnormal heart rhythms, and death in severe cases.

Unsweetened (baking) chocolate, semi-sweet, and dark chocolate contain the highest amounts of the above toxins. Milk chocolate has a lower amount, and white chocolate does not contain either of those. The concern with white chocolate is the rich fat content. Ingestion of white chocolate is concerning due to the sudden, high fat meal the dog consumes. This could lead to pancreatitis.

If the chocolate was just consumed, inducing vomiting or using adsorbents may be the suggested treatments. Removing the toxin usually converts the toxicity from neurological poisoning to an upset stomach. But for severe cases, hospitalization may be required until the toxin has been processed.

The most important part of a chocolate toxicity is knowing what type of chocolate, how much was ingested, and how much the dog weighs. If you are unsure how much was ingested, it is always best to guess the largest amount so the appropriate treatment can be given.

If your pet consumes chocolate during our regular business hours, please call us so we can help: 724-635-0318

Any of the local emergency veterinary hospitals can help with a toxin ingestion.

You can call the Pet Poison Hotline at any time for recommendations. There is a cost associated with calling.
ASPCA Pet Poison Control: 888-426-4435

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

03/17/2025

03/07/2025

We want to notify you of some changes to our schedule within the next few weeks:

Monday March 10th: We are open for appointments from 12-5pm.
Wednesday March 12th: We are open for appointments from 8-5pm.
Friday March 14th: The office is closed.

Wednesday March 19th: We are open for appointments from 8-5pm.
Friday March 21st: We will be open from 8-5pm, but we will not have a doctor after 2pm.

Friday March 28th: We will be open from 8-5pm, but we will not have a doctor after 2pm.

Please be mindful of medication refills and pick up availability within the next few weeks.
As always, we appreciate your flexibility. If you have a future appointment scheduled and would prefer to move it to one of the days we are opening up for appointments, please call or email us so we can reschedule the appointment.

02/25/2025

We want to notify you of some changes to our schedule within the next few weeks:

Wednesday February 26th: We will be answering phones from 8-5pm, but we will not be opening the doors for appointments and med pick ups until 2pm, and will be open until 5pm.

Wednesday March 5th: We are open for appointments from 8-5pm.

Monday March 10th: We are open for appointments from 12-5pm.
Wednesday March 12th: We are open for appointments from 8-5pm.
Friday March 14th: The office is closed.

Wednesday March 19th: We are open for appointments from 8-5pm.
Friday March 21st: We will be open from 8-5pm, but we will not have a doctor after 2pm.

Friday March 28th: We will be open from 8-5pm, but we will not have a doctor after 2pm.

Please be mindful of medication refills and pick up availability within the next few weeks.

As always, we appreciate your flexibility. If you have a future appointment scheduled and would prefer to move it to one of the days we are opening up for appointments, please call or email us so we can reschedule the appointment.

02/14/2025

Happy Valentine's Day to all of you and your furry loved ones.
Please give your pet an extra scratch or treat from all of us today!

Enjoy some cuteness from the office this week.

01/21/2025

Due to the freezing weather, please be aware of below:

-We are not putting any medications outside to be picked up outside of business hours. If you are unable to accommodate, please call the office to discuss!

-If you feel like you need to reschedule an appointment due to the weather, please notify us as soon as possible.

Stay warm, stay safe!