Henry County Animal Hospital Blog

The Ticks are here!!!!!!!

DougZ — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 20:28:52 +0000

We’ve seen some really bad cases of tick bites recently. We pulled over 200 ticks off of one poor puppy just last week. The ticks seem to be out in droves right now. Check your pet after they have been outdoors, especially in the woods.

Your best option for dealing with ticks is a good prevention plan. Tick and flea prevention couldn’t be simpler. Stop by the hospital and pick up a topical dose of Advantix or Frontline for your dog or cat and apply it at home. The medication begins to work almost immediately and will protect your pet for an entire month. If your furry friend is along for the ride, we’d be happy to apply the medication for you…. just ask one of our friendly receptionists!!

UPDATE on Tollie!

DougZ — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 21:31:18 +0000

If you haven’t read about one of our success stories here at the hospital please do so. It’s a great story. Just click ‘About Us’ and ‘Success Stories’

Anyhow, Tollie was adopted by a very nice couple from Ohio just before Christmas. I’ve received some photos of Tollie with her new family. Evidently she loves the snow, her best friend is now Twinkie, a very cute white Ferret who you can see in one of the pictures. Here are the pics, and again, thank you Beth and Seth.

Tollie and Twinkie!

Thank you Beth and Seth!!

Update on SPCA Free Health Checks

DougZ — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 21:03:35 +0000

Due to some conflicting information, we’d like to clarify our policy regarding free health checks for newly adopted pets from the local SPCA. We are not only happy to, but urge you to bring in your new family member for a free wellness/health check here at the hospital. Our staff will make sure your newly adopted pet is healthy and happy. We can also offer assistance or answer questions about vaccines or preventatives medications for heartworms, fleas, and ticks.

Enjoying the snow?…..

DougZ — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 22:06:10 +0000

Nugget certainly did. He went hiking in his brand new Ruff Wear hiking boots. Although we don’t carry the Ruff Wear boots at the hospital, we do carry TrailHound biscuits, which Nugget gets whenever he’s out on the trail.

Hospital Closed Due to Snow!!

DougZ — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 00:36:59 +0000

The hospital will be closed Saturday, January 30th due to inclement weather. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause our clients and patients.

We will reopen on Monday, February 1st at 7:30 am.

Best Regards,

Staff – Henry County Animal Hospital

LOST – Mia, 11 yr old Rottweiler

DougZ — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 21:19:21 +0000

Mia is blind and was lost near Daniels Creek Rd area. Please contact the hospital with any information regarding Mia’s whereabouts.

FOUND!!!!!!! MISSING – 2 Cocker Spaniels in the Carriage Court area in Ridgeway

DougZ — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 16:36:54 +0000

Please help us locate Jessie and Kitty Kat, both Cocker Spaniels, one black and white, one all black and a miniature. If you have seen these dogs, please call the hospital immediately for contact information.

We are happy to report Jessie and Kitty Kat are both safe and sound back home!!

Rescue for Adoption – Tollie

DougZ — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 18:30:49 +0000

Tollie was found severely injured, scared, and hungry, in a ditch, in late April of 2009. Dylan Ferguson is the young man who found Tollie, and decided he wanted his mom, Crystal (our very own) to take her to work with her to see if she could help out.

Tollie had severe trauma to her left, hind leg. She couldn’t put any weight on it, barely let it touch the ground, and effectively had lost all use of the appendage. After x-rays were taken, it was discovered she had multiple fractures to her leg. There was a lot of discussion about the best options for treatment. She had so many fractures to her leg, surgery was going to be very difficult, uncertain, and painful for Tollie. Since we knew nothing about where Tollie was from, or how long she had been injured, it was decided that amputation was the best option for her to recover in a quick and comfortable manner.

Dr. Johnstone volunteered his time to perform the surgery and Crystal took on the responsibility of monitoring and supporting Tollie during her recovery.

The pictures below are of Tollie just 90 minutes after her amputation surgery!! Can you believe that?? She is up and walking around only an hour and a half after surgery!! What a tough dog!

Tollie’s recovery went very smoothly. She acted like nothing happened, and is still the sweetheart she has always been. Tollie was adopted through the Martinsville/Henry County SPCA, but unfortunately was returned by that owner for unknown reasons.

We at HCAH have gladly taken Tollie back with open arms. She enjoys playing with other family members here at the hospital and is always in a very happy go lucky mood. Her friends include, Nugget (golden retriever), Hershey (chocolate lab), Marley (lab/beagle mix), Bobble (silky terrier) and Grendel (Shar Pei mix).

Everyone at the hospital loves Tollie, and enjoys seeing her here every day. She is currently available for adoption to a home that will love and care for her in a manner she definitely deserves. If you are interested in adopting Tollie, please give us a call at the hospital to arrange a time to meet her.

Here are a couple of pictures of Tollie today -

HCAH – Holiday 2009-2010 Schedule

DougZ — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 21:21:58 +0000

Thanksgiving -

Closed Thursday Nov. 26 – Sunday Nov. 29

Christmas -

Closed Thursday Dec. 24 – Sunday Dec. 27

New Year -

Closed Thursday Dec. 31, 2009 – Jan. 3, 2010

Have a safe and happy Holiday Season,

Staff – Henry County Animal Hospital

MISSING – Calico Cat named Decora

DougZ — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:34:04 +0000

Missing Calico Cat, spayed female, 1 year old, not declawed. She has a raccoon tail and an orange patch on her forehead. Please do not chase her. Contact the hospital if you have any information on Decora’s whereabouts.