Buckeye Run Veterinary Clinic

07/04/2025

‼️Heads up!‼️

Our office will be closing at 12pm on Tuesday, April 8th, and we will be closed on Wednesday, April 9th.

If your pet needs a prescription refill, please plan accordingly.

If your pet has an emergency, please contact
North Central Veterinary Emergency Clinic in Fairmont 304-363-2227
Or
Kanawha Valley Veterinary Emergency Hospital 304-768-2911

While we are out of the office, please leave a message or text if you need us, and we will return them as soon as possible.

04/04/2025

Ask us how you can help prevent heartworm disease in your pets! 🩷

03/04/2025

02/04/2025

Heartworm Awareness Month is observed annually in April. It is a time to raise awareness about heartworm disease, a preventable but potentially fatal condition that can affect dogs and cats.

About Heartworm Disease:
Heartworms are parasitic worms that live in the heart and lungs of infected animals.
They are transmitted by mosquitoes that bite infected animals and then bite healthy ones.
Heartworms can cause serious health problems, including heart failure, lung damage, and death.

Prevention:
The best way to prevent heartworm disease is through year-round heartworm prevention medication.
Dogs and cats should be tested for heartworms annually, especially during mosquito season.
Mosquito control measures, such as using insect repellents and screens, can also help reduce the risk of infection.

Symptoms:
Common symptoms of heartworm disease include coughing, difficulty breathing, lethargy, and weight loss.
Early detection and treatment are crucial for preventing serious complications.

Awareness and Education:
Heartworm Awareness Month is an opportunity to educate pet owners about the risks of heartworm disease and the importance of prevention.
Veterinarians, animal shelters, and pet stores can provide information and resources to help people protect their furry friends.

By raising awareness and promoting responsible pet care, we can help reduce the incidence of heartworm disease and ensure the well-being of our beloved animals.

Click the link below to visit the American Heartworm Society to learn more about Heartworm disease!
https://www.heartwormsociety.org/pet-owner-resources/heartworm-basics

01/04/2025

Today might be April Fool's Day, but Heartworm disease and Lyme disease are NO JOKE!

April is "Heartworm Awareness Month" and "Prevent Lyme Disease in Dogs Month"!

Stay tuned for posts throughout the month with information on each of these topics!

31/03/2025

Spots still available for Doddridge County Humane Society CAT NEUTER Clinic for this Thursday, April 3rd. Contact the Humane Society directly to make arrangements 304-782-4900

https://www.facebook.com/share/1A7cc8D3kR/

30/03/2025

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/14suzToaBQU/

Spring is here! And with that comes a warning about Leptospirosis, a disease caused by infection with Leptospira bacteria.

All dogs are at risk of leptospirosis, regardless of age, breed, lifestyle, geographic location, time of year, and other factors. The following situations can increase that risk:

➡Exposure to or drinking from slow-moving or stagnant water sources, like ponds, rivers, lakes, or streams
➡ Roaming on rural properties (because of exposure to potentially infected wildlife or farm animals or urine-contaminated water sources)
➡ Exposure to wild animals (especially rodents) or farm animals, even if in the backyard
➡ Contact with other dogs (such as in urban areas, dog parks, or boarding or training facilities)

For more information on the signs of leptospirosis, how to prevent it, and more visit: https://bit.ly/4l4VuOn

23/03/2025

Cat neuter clinic on April 3rd at the Doddridge County Humane Society!
Reach out to them to claim your spot!

Male cats only!

https://www.facebook.com/share/1HNdbpj9LH/

🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾

We will be hosting a feline neuter clinic at the shelter on Thursday, April 3rd.
The cost is $65, and that covers the neuter procedure and a rabies vaccination.

Dewormer and a feline 4 way vaccination can be included for an additional $25.
Flea treatment available for $20.

To sign up, please call the shelter at 304-782-4900. You must call and prepay to be signed up, or you can schedule an appointment to come in and pay.

You do not have to live in the county to sign up.

You can also sign up for dog or cat vaccinations (rabies or yearly canine or feline specific vaccines).

We are in the office from 11:30 am to 3:30 pm Monday through Saturday (by appointment only).

**** This clinic is for MALE cats only ****

🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾

23/03/2025

Show us your puppies! 🐶🐾

19/03/2025

Helping spread the word for anyone who needs this!
Please read the original post for all of the details!

https://www.facebook.com/share/1H9gmjC5Ht/

🌼 PLEASE READ IN ITS ENTIRETY 🌼

Edit 3/24 @ 2:34 pm: WE ARE OUT OF VOUCHERS. We have issued 75 vouchers today. We definitely see the need for spay and neuter, we will do our best to help the community as we can with this!

Edit 3/24 @ 12:00 pm: We have ONLY 20 vouchers available at this time! This morning we have issued 55 vouchers.

We have spay/neuter vouchers!

As of Monday 3/24, we will start issuing vouchers. These vouchers will cover 100% of the cost of spay or neuter of the pet as well as a rabies vaccine. We can provide two vouchers PER HOUSEHOLD. We always recommend altering the female pets in the home as it is most costly.

You may apply for two dogs, two cats, a dog and a cat, or a single animal of either species, whatever is best suited for your needs. Animals must be of reproductive age as we do not schedule surgeries out for young animals; animals under 6 months old are not eligible

Eligibility:

* MUST be a Harrison County Resident, please bring ID.

* MUST receive state or federal assistance and bring proof when applying.
- The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
- Medicaid; Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
- The West Virginia Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP)
- Social Security Disability
- Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
- Aid to Families with Dependent Children (AFDC)
- Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP)
- Low Income Veterans Assistance under 38 U.S.C. 2044

Address on ID must match address on benefits.

Audubon Animal Clinic is the only veterinarian that services our vouchers and the appointment will be made by Animal Control while applicants are present. We do not mail our vouchers, you must physically come in to apply. If you do not show up to your appointment, vouchers are not reissued and will no longer be valid or accepted by Audubon Animal Clinic.

Vouchers are limited. It is first come first served. These vouchers are for pets ONLY, they will not be attainable for community cats. Vouchers will be issued Monday through Friday, 10 am - 3 pm. Furthermore, we will not be accepting phone calls or messages about vouchers at this time as it makes us unable to receive important calls for animals in need. Updates will be made to social media once vouchers are becoming scarce.

17/03/2025

Happy St Patrick's Day!
Share a photo of your pet in their best greens!

14/03/2025

Happy birthday to RVT, Katelyn! Hope you have a wonderful birthday! Enjoy! 🎂🎉🎈🐾

13/03/2025

National K9 Veterans Day is celebrated on March 13th on the official birthday of the US Army K9 Corps, which was formed in 1942.
On this day, the U.S. Military began actively recruiting and training canine forces.

08/03/2025

Here's an article from WBOY with some helpful tips shared by another local veterinary clinic/veterinarian 🐾

We recommend year-round flea and tick prevention.
Contact us with questions about how you can help protect your pet!

https://www.facebook.com/share/15trPUpJML/

Here are some quick tips courtesy of Hillcrest Veterinary Clinic when it comes to keeping your pets safe from tick-borne diseases.

06/03/2025

We are currently booking two weeks out for annual exams. We save spots for sick patients, but they fill up quick. Please be patient as we try to get everyone in as quickly as possible.

‼️If you cannot make it to your appointment, please let us know so we can fill it. ‼️

05/03/2025

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/169jP2Tofm/

Avian influenza doesn’t just impact birds—it can impact pets too. Share these tips with pet owners and help keep their furry and feathered friends safe from bird flu: https://mrkmnls.co/4i9PIcJ.

05/03/2025

March 5th is Unique Names Day
Does your pets have a unique name? Share it along with the story behind it!