July 19, 2017
Emergencies come in many forms, and they may require anything from a First Aid Kit to a brief absence from your home. Each type of emergency requires different measures to keep your pet safe, so the best thing you can do for yourself and your pet is to be prepared.
July 12, 2017
Keep a kit of basic first aid supplies for the pets in your household. Many of the items in a family first aid kit can be used for pets, too. Below is a list of pet-specific items you can add to your family first aid kit:
January 29, 2017
Proper dental care can detect dental disease that not only affects the mouth, but can also lead to more serious health problems such as heart, lung and kidney disease. Good dental hygiene is just as important for pets as it is for humans.
January 24, 2017
We are very excited and honored to have Animal Hospital of West Chester featured in the February edition of West Chester & Liberty Lifestyle magazine. Read online. Download Article (PDF).
January 16, 2017
U.S. presidents and their families have typically liked animals. Creatures from mice to bears have mad a home at the White House and its grounds. We found a list of ‘first pets’ we thought you might enjoy.
December 1, 2016
There are many items in your household at the holiday season that are special to you and your family. Unfortunately, they might be appear to be special to your pet also. . .
November 29, 2016
The holidays can be a fun time for many families with pets, but some families are struggling this season to take care of themselves and their four-legged best friends.
August 21, 2016
Gassy pets are no fun to live with. While the occasional toot is normal and necessary, too much stinky gas can seriously affect the bond between people and their pets. Thankfully, most causes of excess pet gas can be managed with a few simple interventions.
June 4, 2016
Animal Hospital of West Chester has been using cold laser therapy since 2015 and are excited that our pets and owners have reported tremendous improvement of range of movement and pain relief with these treatments. Below is just one testimonial . . .
June 1, 2016
Fleas and ticks have been around for centuries, serving as a source of discomfort and disease. While experts have learned a lot about these pests, some common myths and misconceptions about fleas and ticks still exist in the minds of many pet owners. . .
December 18, 2015
Are you done wrapping all your Christmas presents yet? One of the great things about Christmas is seeing lots of beautiful presents with lots of ribbon and bows under the tree. And although it can be fun to watch cats play with the ribbons on the presents, it can also be dangerous for them
November 24, 2015
With the holidays approaching, your dog or cat will inevitably be begging to partake in the big turkey dinner. When polled, 56 percent of our pet owners admitted to sharing Thanksgiving table scraps with their pets. While this can be a wonderful way to add lean protein and fresh veggies to your pet’s diet, there are also hidden dangers in holiday fare.
April 16, 2015
Canine influenza, or dog flu, is caused by the canine influenza virus (CIV). It is highly contagious. Who’s at Risk? Dogs of any breed, age, sex or health status are at risk of infection when exposed to CIV, and infection can occur year round. Almost all dogs exposed to CIV will become infected, and the […]
April 1, 2015
Flea and tick prevention is an important part of taking good care of your cat or dog. That’s because pets can get a variety of diseases from fleas and ticks. And flea and tick bites can make your pet (and you!) very uncomfortable. But flea and tick preventives contain substances that can be harmful if […]
February 1, 2015
Because dental health is one of the most overlooked pet health care concerns for pets, we have dedicated an entire month to help remind our owners just how important this issue is. Unfortunately, delaying or postponing dental health care will lead to mouth or tooth pain and eventually tooth loss. Dental disease doesn’t affect just […]
September 6, 2014
Join us on October 18, 2014 for our fifth annual DOG ADOPTION DAY at the Animal Hospital of West Chester. Featuring lovable and adorable dogs from three local rescue organization that are looking for their forever homes!
Happy National Veterinary Technician Week to Cassie, Lauren, and Patty! Gus the very friendly, handsome, and photogenic 5 yr old Mastiff jumped right up to join the photo! (from left to right; Lauren, Gus, and Cassie. Patty was unavailable.) Our Licensed Veterinary Technicians Cassie, Lauren, and Patty provide the most experienced and professional compassionate patient care. Our doctors would not be able to provide as detailed medical and surgical patient care without the assistance of Cassie, Lauren and Patty. Our profession may include fun shifts that involve holding and playing with healthy puppies and kittens, however there are many aspects of our profession that do require rapid experienced technical skills to maintain, monitor and treat our patients successfully. We do not say it enough, but we could not provide our current standard of patient care without our Veterinary Technicians!! Be sure to "Thank a Tech" this week.
This is 9 year old Norm. He is all dressed up and ready to go camping with his mom and dad! Norm is quite the character. He loves to go camping, has his own heated sleeping bag and walks all the trails on a leash! For Halloween this year Norm has decided to go as a dragon. A black cat dressed as a blue dragon, now THAT is character!
