Leland Veterinary Hospital

07/08/2024

Due to the unpredictable and inclimate weather Leland Vet will be closed Thursday August 8 but will reopen Friday August 9. If you have an emergency with your pet, contact Wilmington Animal Trauma and Emergency Center at 910-791-7387.

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13/06/2024

03/06/2024

Today is Leland Veterinary Hospital's 33rd birthday. Thanks to all of our clients and staff and doctors who have made our practice a success.

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08/01/2024

Phones and internet are working again.

08/01/2024

Well it's a Monday. Our phones and internet are not working this morning but Spectrum is coming at 9am to service our problem. Hope to be back on the air soon.

18/12/2023

We will be closed this Saturday so our staff can be with their families for the holidays

27/11/2023

As more cases of canine respiratory disease pop up throughout the U.S., we want to share a few best practices to ensure your dog stays healthy and safe this holiday season.

27/11/2023

This is a post by the American Veterinary Medical Association with regards to the recent respiratory disease weaving its way across the country in dogs. AVMA News Release

The AVMA is monitoring reports of canine respiratory illness in the state of Oregon, Colorado,Illinois, and across the country.

The AVMA has been in contact with officials in Oregon, who say they have received a little more than 200 case reports from veterinarians in that state since mid-August. Oregon Department of
Agriculture (ODA) officials are working with state and national diagnostic laboratories to identify the causative pathogen, are asking veterinarians to report cases to the department as soon as possible, and advise dog owners to work with a veterinarian if their pet is ill.

The Colorado State University College of Veterinary Medicine and Biological Sciences says, "The possible virus, which is under intense observation by Colorado State University veterinarians, has been linked to cases of severe pneumonia and, tragically, resulted in
some fatalities."

Currently, the infectious agent is not known but is under investigation. ODA says cases reported to that agency appear to primarily fall within three general clinical syndromes:

 Chronic mild-moderate tracheobronchitis with a prolonged duration (6-8 weeks or longer) that is minimally or not responsive to antibiotics.

 Chronic pneumonia that is minimally or not responsive to antibiotics.

 Acute pneumonia that rapidly becomes severe and often leads to poor outcomes in as little as 24-36 hours.

Owners should monitor their dogs closely for progressive coughing that may be accompanied by signs of ocular or nasal discharges and sneezing. Please consult your veterinarian immediately if those clinical signs develop, particularly if your dog concurrently loses its
appetite, has trouble breathing, is coughing continually, or is extremely lethargic.

We also strongly urge owners to keep their dog's vaccines updated. While the existing vaccines may not specifically target this unknown infection, maintaining overall health through routine vaccinations can help support a dog's immune system in combating various infections. Optimal protection against common respiratory infections includes the annual intranasal vaccine for

Bordetella, Adenovirus type 2, and parainfluenza vaccine, combined with the injectable influenza H3N2 vaccine. Avoid bringing a dog into the community until two weeks after the last dose of a vaccine and immunity has developed.

We have been asked by journalists whether humans can catch this illness from dogs. In general, the risk of people getting sick from dogs with canine infectious respiratory disease is extremely low. However, because we don't know yet exactly what agent or agents is or are causing the current outbreak, it's a good idea to thoroughly wash your hands after handling your or other dogs.

Separately, the San Diego Humane Society (SDHS) is dealing with a canine respiratory illness outbreak exacerbated by overcrowding. The organization said that four of its dogs died after being infected with Streptococcus equi subsp. zooepidemicus (also known as Strep zoo), which was complicated by infection with bacterial agent in some cases.

 At this time, there are NO indications that there is a connection between the San Diego situation and the cases in Oregon, Colorado and other areas of the country.

The AVMA encourages veterinarians to report cases to their state veterinarian or state public health veterinarian (depends on who is responsible for companion animal disease in their state)

25/11/2023

Three cases of this respiratory disease have been identified in Cary. Be vigilant.

More than 200 cases of sick dogs have been reported by the Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) since August 2023.

03/11/2023

Another pet food recall.

Blue Ridge Beef is recalling their Breeders Choice 2 # log dog food Lot # 8/2/24 UPC 8 54298 00193 1 due to Salmonella contamination. On October 27, 2023, the firm was notified by the Food & Drug Administration that the dog food test positive for Salmonella. Salmonella can affect animals eating the p

03/11/2023

Pet food recall

Mid America Pet Food, Mount Pleasant, Texas, is voluntarily recalling three lots of Victor Super Premium Dog Food, Select Beef Meal & Brown Rice Formula produced at its Mount Pleasant, Texas production facility because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.

01/11/2023

Recall alert.

1.4K More October 27 2023 — Blue Ridge Beef has voluntarily recalled its Breeders Choice #2 dog food due to potential Salmonella contamination. What caused the recall? The recall was initiated by a sample of the impacted product testing positive for Salmonella. There have been no confirmed illness...

13/10/2023

Enter our clinic contest for best costume for either your dog or cat. Send a picture of your pet in a costume and it will be posted on this FB page. The prizes are $100 gift card for first place, $50 gift card for second place, and $25 gift card for third. Two categoreis are available, one for dogs, and one for cats. Only the picture will be posted on FB, no personal information will be posted. Send your picture along with your contact information to [email protected]. Deadline is October 31, 2023. You may acast your vote by liking the submitted photo.

29/08/2023

Due to the approaching tropical weather system we foresee an issue with winds and possible flash flooding, thus, we will be closed this Thursday all day. If you have an emergency contact the Wilmington Animal Trauma and Emergency Clinic at 791-PETS. We should be open on Friday unless we have another lightning strike or power is knocked out in the area.

12/08/2023

While our phones seem to be working now our internet service is still out rendering our computers useless for the time being. So we are closed for business today but will reopen on Monday. We had a lightning strike that hit the phone and cable boxes and burned them up. Our phone system will have to be completely replaced and our computers reprogrammed or replaced as well. What a mess. Sorry for the inconvenience but we are working diligently to restore full service. Please be patient.

11/08/2023

For today and tomorrow we will not have phone or internet service. If you need service or supplies come by the office as we are open.

10/08/2023

During the storm today our building was struck by lightening and the phones and internet are not working. It might a few days until we can get everything fixed so if you need something just come by the office. We are open and there is no damage to the building but the phones and internet do not work at this time

06/08/2023

Leland Veterinary Hospital is proud to be a sponsor of the Clear the Shelters campaign in our area in conjunction with WECT TV.

05/08/2023

Please welcome to our practice our new associate doctor., Kady Castaneda. She has a special interest in dentistry and dermatology. She is a 2023 graduate of NC State College of Veterinary Medicine.

05/06/2023

Serving the greater Leland area since June 1991, Happy Birthday to Leland Veterinary Hospital. Thanks to all of the staff and doctors who have helped our practice serve the public and their pets.

23/05/2023

Beginning Saturday June 3, we will no longer have doctors' hours on Saturday so our staff can have more work/life balance. The front lobby will be open 9-11am to pick up supplies and prescriptions previously filled.

17/03/2023

Recall.

While vitamin A is an essential nutrient for dogs, too much of it can lead to health issues in dogs.

13/03/2023

Important recall notice from FDA.

Stratford Care USA, Inc of Odessa, Florida is recalling multiple brands of Omega-3 Supplements for cats and dogs due to potentially elevated levels of Vitamin A.

12/03/2023

This is the sceond time this has been posted but we want our clients to be informed well in advance. The doctors and staff have asked for more work/life balance in our office so they can be with their families. So as of June 1, 2023, we will no longer have doctors hours on Saturdays. The front office will be open 9am-11am so pet owners can obtain supplies and prescription refills. While this will be an inconvenience for some of you,, we will be expanding our available appointments during the week to offset. If you wish to give feedback, telephone the office at 910-371-3440.

10/02/2023

Food recall.

Nestlé Purina PetCare Company is voluntarily recalling select lots of Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets EL Elemental (PPVD EL) prescription dry dog food due to potentially elevated levels of vitamin D.

11/01/2023

We are currently remodeling our building with new siding. The crew will be working on the entrance side of the building Thursday. If you have an appointment call 910-371-3440 and we will bring you through the back entrance. Thanks for understanding

07/01/2023

The doctors and staff have asked for more work/life balance in our office so they can be with their families. So as of June 1, 2023, we will no longer have doctors hours on Saturdays. The front office will be open 9am-11am so pet owners can obtain supplies and prescription refills. While this will be an inconvenience for some of you,, we will be expanding our available appointments during the week to offset. If you wish to give feedback, telephone the office at 910-371-3440.