South Salem Animal Hospital

Toothpaste made for humans is toxic to dogs. Fortunately, there is a toothpaste for dogs too!

As we near the end of 2020, we thank you for all of your support this year and can't wait to see what the new year has in store!

As we slowly pack away holiday decor be aware of tinsel! Cats like tinsel, but tinsel isn't good for them. If ingested, tinsel can cause intestinal blockages that can be harmful or even fatal!

Our hospital is OPEN for you and your pet! Due to concerns about the novel coronavirus and related disease (COVID-19), we are taking additional precautionary measures (per the recommendations of the CDC) within the hospital to keep our staff, doctors, animals, clients, and visitors safe, while continuing to provide essential patient care. We have increased our sanitizing protocols around the hospital for client and staff safety and initiated curbside check-in procedures to a...llow us to remain OPEN. We ask that you give us a call when you arrive at the hospital for your appointment. Please stay in your vehicle. One of our technicians will then go over any history, concerns, symptoms, or questions you have regarding your pet (just as if you were in the clinic). We will then bring your pet into the building to have their exam, vaccinations, treatments/diagnostics done. We will call you right back and go over findings and recommendations. We are so very sorry to inconvenience anyone. This is obviously not how we like to conduct our practice, but our primary goal is to stay healthy, keep others around us healthy and continue to provide service throughout the duration of this pandemic. We understand this process may change again, but we are doing our best to prepare for the restrictions to be removed and service non-urgent patients as quickly as possible. We also are adding the use of telemedicine for clients who are unable or uncomfortable traveling into the practice. This tool will allow us to examine patients electronically and prescribe medications you can pick up in clinic. Please call us to see if this option would be a fit for you and your pet's situation. Also for clients who do not want to travel into the clinic please utilize our Hospital’s Online Pharmacy. This can be a great resource to ensure proper social distancing, but still provide the necessary medications and nutritional products. Thank you for all your dedication and support during these challenging times! Please reach out with any questions. South Salem Animal Hospital 914-763-3123 1310 Route 35 South Salem, NY 10590 www.southsalemanimalhospital.com

Happy Holidays! Warmest thoughts and best wishes to you and your loved ones!

Our hospital is OPEN for you and your pet! Due to concerns about the novel coronavirus and related disease (COVID-19), we are taking additional precautionary measures (per the recommendations of the CDC) within the hospital to keep our staff, doctors, animals, clients, and visitors safe, while continuing to provide essential patient care. We have increased our sanitizing protocols around the hospital for client and staff safety and initiated curbside check-in procedures to a...llow us to remain OPEN. We ask that you give us a call when you arrive at the hospital for your appointment. Please stay in your vehicle. One of our technicians will then go over any history, concerns, symptoms, or questions you have regarding your pet (just as if you were in the clinic). We will then bring your pet into the building to have their exam, vaccinations, treatments/diagnostics done. We will call you right back and go over findings and recommendations. We are so very sorry to inconvenience anyone. This is obviously not how we like to conduct our practice, but our primary goal is to stay healthy, keep others around us healthy and continue to provide service throughout the duration of this pandemic. We understand this process may change again, but we are doing our best to prepare for the restrictions to be removed and service non-urgent patients as quickly as possible. We also are adding the use of telemedicine for clients who are unable or uncomfortable traveling into the practice. This tool will allow us to examine patients electronically and prescribe medications you can pick up in clinic. Please call us to see if this option would be a fit for you and your pet's situation. Also for clients who do not want to travel into the clinic please utilize our Hospital’s Online Pharmacy. This can be a great resource to ensure proper social distancing, but still provide the necessary medications and nutritional products. Thank you for all your dedication and support during these challenging times! Please reach out with any questions. South Salem Animal Hospital 914-763-3123 1310 Route 35 South Salem, NY 10590 www.southsalemanimalhospital.com

While dogs are the natural hosts, cats can get heartworms too. Protect your pet with monthly heartworm preventive medication!

It may be necessary to dress your pets warmly as we near colder weather! Small dogs and those with short hair need extra help when there’s a chill in the air. Puppies and older canines also may find it hard to control their body heat.

When should you treat your dog with flea or tick products? It depends on where you live! Call us and schedule your pet's next visit!

They will always have our love like no other!

Studies have found that having a pet actually decreases the amount of anxiety and stress that comes with everyday stressors! Would you agree??

Veterinarians are trained to know what to look for during a routine examination. Whether it's a bacterial infection, a problem with their weight, or deteriorating hips in senior pets, visiting the vet regularly can help detect problems and disease as early as possible!

Have a great day today!

We hope that you had a great Thanksgiving! What was your favorite dish?

We recommend regular wellness exams for the same reason your physician and dentist recommend them if you can detect a problem in its early stages, it's more likely to be treated and resolved with less expense, less difficulty and better success!

Unfortunately, allergies are quite common in dogs of all breeds and backgrounds. Most allergies appear after the pet is six months of age, with the majority of affected dogs over age one or two.

Poor coordination and the lack of balance are among the earliest signs of rabies. If you notice your cat banging their head into a lot of objects you need to contact us!

The chrysanthemum is a common houseplant that may poison your pet. Even if the cat touches the plant with his skin or mouth, there will be allergic reactions.

If there’s one piece of equipment that’s an absolute necessity for your dog, it’s a pet identification (ID) tag. What does your pet's ID tag look like?

Plastic-coated springs designed as cat exercise toys can exercise and entertain a cat in multiple ways!

Give your dog an extra hug from us today!

As a general rule, adult dogs need about one ounce of water per pound of body weight per day. But growing puppies, despite their smaller size, drink more than their adult counterparts.

Tiger lilies are probably the most poisonous plants for cats. All the parts of the plant are toxic, and able to cause renal failure. Cats that have ingested this plant will vomit, be lethargic, lack appetite or have increased thirst.

Even if you have a big backyard, it's still important to walk your dog so that they can get the exercise that they need!

We will take great care of your pet! Call us today!

Cats rub against us and scratch as a form of communication! They have scent glands on their cheeks and paws, so rubbing against us or scratching on vertical surfaces transfers their scent.

Trimming your dog’s nails play a vital role in maintaining your dog’s health! Neglected nails not only drive you up the wall with their continuous clicking across the floor, but can also cause health problems in your dog.