Concord Animal Hospital

Announcing Dog Grooming At Concord Animal Hospital

1/15/2019

If you're looking for gentle and expert grooming for your dog you've come to the right place!

We are thrilled to offer dog grooming beginning on Monday, February 4! We are taking advanced appointments now. Call 978-369-3503 or email us to book your dog's first grooming appointment!

Cindy Reilly, who owned and operated her own pet grooming business and worked as a groomer at Especially for Pets in Acton, is joining our team at Concord Animal Hospital. We are so happy that someone with almost 25 years of experience, a Certified Professional Groomer and true animal lover, will be heading our professional grooming service!

Cindy with her rescue dogs Knuckles and Betty

NOW THROUGH MARCH 31 GET $10 OFF YOUR FIRST GROOMING APPOINTMENT!
Call 978-369-3503 or email us to make an appointment!

Along with making your dog look amazing, Cindy is a true dog lover and will work with your dog, particularly elderly and nervous dogs, to make their grooming experience a positive one. She happily puts in the time to gain your dog’s trust and works hard to minimize any fear or anxiety they may feel about being groomed.

Please visit our Grooming page for more details and tell your friends – a dog doesn’t need to be a patient of Concord Animal Hospital to be groomed with us!

baby it's cold outside!

12/11/2018

Concord Animal Hospital's 5 Tips to Keep Your Pet Healthy This Winter

Winter officially starts on December 21, but chilly weather has already arrived!

As part of the Concord Animal Hospital's commitment to keeping your fuzzy and furry family members happy and well, we wanted to help you bone up on your winter pet health and safety. Here are five tips to protect your pets and keep them comfortable all season long:

Get to your vet. According to the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), cold weather can exacerbate medical conditions such as arthritis. Pets with diabetes, heart disease, kidney disease, or hormonal imbalances such as Cushing’s disease often have a harder time regulating their body temperature. Make sure your pet has had their annual wellness exam so they’re ready for the cold.
Watch the thermometer. Dogs and cats can experience frostbite and hypothermia just like humans. While their fur coats do offer some protection, you should limit your pet’s outdoor time in below-freezing temperatures. Consider a sweater or coat for your dog, particularly for dogs with short coats, older dogs or puppies. For your own safety, we don’t recommend trying to put a sweater or coat on your outdoor cat!
Protect those paws. Winter brings a number of hazards for dog paws, such as iceballs getting stuck between the toes, as well as de-icers and other chemicals irritating and cracking paw pads. Clipping the hair between your dog’s toes can minimize iceballs. To protect your dog’s paws from damage from sidewalk and street salt and chemicals, wipe down your dog’s feet after walks or consider booties for winter strolls.
Keep bathing to a minimum (no complaints from Fido). The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) advises bathing pets as little as possible once winter arrives. Frequent washing can remove essential oils and dry the skin. Ask your veterinarian to recommend a moisturizing shampoo or rinse for baths over the next few months. Our own Dr. Hardie recommends oatmeal based shampoos or those dry skin shampoos for pets that include fatty acids to help preserve skins natural oils in the frigid temperatures. Avoid shaving your pet down to the skin in the winter, since a longer coat will provide warmth in the chilly weather.
Maintain a healthy weight. Many pets will spend less time outside during the winter, which means they need fewer calories. Others clock more time outside and will need more calories to supply the body heat and energy they’ll need to stay warm. Talk to your veterinarian about your pet’s appropriate nutrition and weight during the winter.

Of course, the most important tip we always give our patients is know when to seek help. The AVMA lists the following hypothermia symptoms to watch for: whining, shivering, seeming anxious, slowing or ceasing movement, weakness or burrowing in warm places. Frostbite may not be recognized for a few days after damage has set in.

If you suspect hypothermia or frostbite, contact our office immediately at 978.369.3503.

Stay warm and have fun!

We Love Our New Owners at Concord Animal Hospital!

9/20/2016

Celebrating keeping pets happy and healthy with specials for friends old and new

Put your paws together for Dr. Stephen and Katherine Wilson!

One year ago, the animal-friendly couple bought Concord Animal Hospital (CAH), located at 245 Baker Avenue in Concord, MA. And they got right to work!

“We wanted to build on CAH’s 63 years of service to animals by updating the clinic to provide the very best in compassionate care to pets,” explains Dr. Wilson.

Priority #1: Put together a great team of caring and highly-skilled veterinarians and animal care staff. Today, patient-favorite Dr. Hardie, new face Dr. McCullough, and Dr. Wilson, along with the rest of the exceptional CAH staff all work together and with you to keep your cats, dogs, and pocket pets healthy and happy.

The addition of new equipment including a digital full body and dental x-ray enhance the quality of care your pet receives at CAH. Other updates such as an outside dog walking area, a bright and freshly-painted interior, new furniture and pet portraits by the very talented Fred Levy also help you and your pet relax during your visit.

“If you love your pet, you should love your vet too!” says Katherine, who grew up in Concord and has loved the chance to reconnect with former neighbors and welcome new friends to CAH. “From the moment you walk in our door at CAH, you and your pet will feel our dedication to providing exceptional veterinary care.”

TIME TO CELEBRATE! New friends - Come experience the quality of care at CAH with a free wellness exam! Use the code NEWCLIENT when booking your pet’s appointment and visit our Specials page for more details on this offer.

BOOK YOUR APPOINTMENT NOW: Call (978) 369-3503 or email to make an appointment now!

Announcing Dog Grooming At Concord Animal Hospital

baby it's cold outside!

We Love Our New Owners at Concord Animal Hospital!

Celebrating keeping pets happy and healthy with specials for friends old and new

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