Elkins Park Veterinary Hospital

Wishing you a happy and healthy new year! We are closed today and will reopen on Monday.

Some dogs and cats have died after eating Sportmix food that contains a deadly mold toxin. If you feed your pet this food please stop immediately! Call us if your pet shows any sign of illness after eating this food. https://clicks.aweber.com/y/ct/

As the new year approaches we will be open 9-1 today. We are closed tomorrow so call ahead for your medication and food refills!

Time to show off those pearly whites! Tag us in a selfie with your pet and let us know how you’re enjoying your weekend. #SelfieSunday

Merry Christmas! We are closed today but will be back in the office on Monday! Have a wonderful holiday!

We are open today from 12-5. We will be closed 12/24 and 12/25 to celebrate Christmas so please call ahead for your medication and food pickups!

Some safety tips for this holiday season! Have last minute plans? Call our kennel at Elkins Park 2153792729 option 2 and we will watch your pet for you! We have great accommodations for dogs, cats and exotics.

Winter weekends are the perfect time to get comFURtable! Cozy up with your pet and one of our favorite movies: Ice Age... Free Willy Happy Feet Eight Below Dr. Dolittle Ace Ventura: Pet Detective What’s on your list? #FunFurryFridays

Wishing everyone a Happy Hanukkah!

Don’t break tradition. Our Christmas festivities start now! With the holiday season quickly approaching, we don’t want to miss out on seeing our adorable clients decked out to meet Mr. Claus...create a virtual Santa photo with the Capture the Magic app. To download, visit: https://apple.co/2UkWLFZ (iOS) or https://bit.ly/3pkvphr (Android).... Share your creation in the comments below.

It's never too early for holiday safety tips. 1. Skip the tinsel. This is especially true for cat parents. 2. Keep plants out of reach. Poinsettias, holly, mistletoe and lilies can be harmful and sometimes even poisonous to pets. ... 3. Sharing is caring, but not when it's food. Keep that delicious holiday meal away from your pets. 4. Secure your tree. You don’t want it falling on your pets. Have any tips of your own? We’d love to hear them!

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! And we’re not just talking about the holidays. Today marks the start of #NationalCatLoversMonth! If you love cats as much as we do, let us know in the comments below. #CatLove

Happy Thanksgiving from our family to yours! We are so thankful for our wonderful clients and patients, and to our staff who work tirelessly to take care of them. We are closed today but will reopen with regular hours Friday morning.

Leaves = fleas. Fleas and ticks love to hide in leaves and tall grass. Be sure to continue your pet’s flea and tick preventatives all year long.

Paws up! Who’s ready for the weekend? Let us know what you and your pets are getting up to in the comments below. #FurryFunFridays

Sharing is caring. It’s the season of giving and we’re saying thank you by giving you and a friend a little something extra. When you refer a new client to join our family, you both get $10 off your next visit. Share this post to spread the word!

Happy #NationalBlackCatDay to all our cool cats and kittens! Who’s your favorite famous black cat? 1) Salem (Sabrina the Teenage Witch) 2) Binx (Hocus Pocus)... 3) The Cat In The Hat 4) Bagheera (The Jungle Book) If we missed your fav, let us know in the comments below!

Albright’s Raw Dog Food of Fort Wayne, Indiana, is voluntarily recalling 67 cases of Chicken Recipe for Dogs because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella bacteria. If your dog eats this food and is acting sick please call our office. https://www.dogfoodadvisor.com/dog-food-reca/albrights-raw/

Congratulations, Brody! So many boo-tiful costumes were submitted for this year’s Halloween contest, but yours was just PURRR-fect. As the winner of the contest, you’ve won a $50 credit to Elkins Park Veterinary Hospital! Stay tuned for an email with your prize.... Many thanks to everyone who participated.

Love is ageless. November is Adopt a Senior Pet Month and we want to help spread the message for all the elderly pets currently looking for a loving home. Share this post to bring awareness and help make a paw-sitive impact in a senior animal’s life!

Only ONE DAY LEFT to vote for your favorite costume in this year’s Halloween contest. Go to Photos here on our Facebook page and click our ‘Halloween Costume Contest 2020’ photo album and like your favorite entries. The winner with the most votes will be announced this Friday the 13th. Happy voting!

Get the ball rolling - early detection of Canine Lymphoma can save lives. Today is National Canine Lymphoma Awareness Day. Brush up on the signs and symptoms of Canine Lymphoma, including swelling in your dog's neck, chest and behind the knees. Reach out to our team today to learn more.

Let the voting begin! From now until November 10th at 10 a.m. EST, help us find the winner of this year’s annual Halloween costume contest. Go to Photos here on our Facebook page and click our ‘Halloween Costume Contest 2020’ photo album and send some love to your favorite entries.... The photo with the most likes wins the contest and will be announced on Friday, November 13th.

Calling all pet owners!!! It’s National Animal Shelter and Rescue Appreciation Week and we want you to share a picture of your pup or kitty and tag the shelter or rescue where you got them. Check out the great work that our friends at WAGS are doing! Visit: http://www.wagsrescue.com/... #AnimalShelter #AnimalRescue

Helpful Halloween tips never hurt, right? A friendly reminder: your favorite Halloween treats can be bad for your pets. Chocolates, raisins, and sugar-free candies are harmful to pets. Wishing you and your pets a happy, healthy and haunted Halloween!

Break out the catnip because we're celebrating! Happy #NationalCatDay to all our feline friends. What’s the funniest thing your cat has ever done?

Approximately 60% of cats are overweight or obese. Here are some ideas you can do now to keep your cat at a healthy weight! https://www.lifelearn.com//7-tips-to-prevent-obesity-in-c/

Dental disease is scary! Did you know it’s linked to heart, liver and kidney disease in pets? The proper dental care will help your pet stay happy and healthy.

Did you know the U.S. employed over 112,000 vet techs in 2019? In celebration of National Veterinary Technician Week, tag a vet tech and send them some love in the comments. #NVTW #NVTW2020 #NationalVetTechWeek

ATTN: A Spooktacular Halloween Costume Contest is underway! From now until Nov 2nd at 10 am EST, enter for your chance to win a $50 credit to use at our hospital. Visit https://bit.ly/3i19x5Z, fill out the form and upload a picture of your pet in a Halloween costume.... After Nov 2nd, we’ll upload all the pictures on Facebook and the picture with the most likes will win! #HappyHalloween #CostumeContest #HalloweenCostume

Those treats add up! A little for you is a lot for your pet. For reference, here’s some pet to human food ratios. Sharing human treats with your pet can lead to unhealthy weight gain, vomiting, diarrhea, and pancreatitis. Please think twice and consider a nutritious doggie or kitty treat!... #NationalPetObesityAwarenessDay #PetObesity

We’re kicking off National Veterinary Technician Week with a very special THANK YOU to all our hard-working vet techs. These are trying times and we couldn’t do it without you! #NVTW #NVTW2020 #NationalVetTechWeek

There is an expansion of the recall of Sunshine Mill products. They may contain a mold that can make pets sick. Please make sure the food you feed is not on this list. If you are feeding these foods and your pet shows signs of illness give us a call. https://www.fda.gov//sunshine-mills-inc-expands-previously

Happy Furiday! As temperatures start to dip, there’s nothing better than a cozy movie marathon. What’s your favorite animated pet flick? 1) Pets 2) The Fox and the Hound... 3) Bolt 4) Puss in Boots 5) Other (Let’s hear it! ) #FurryFunFridays

Treating pesky pests means less scratching and more snuggling all autumn long. Ask us how to prevent scratchy situations this flea and tick season!

A new friend is only a phone call away. October is Adopt a Shelter Dog Month. If you’re interested in owning a pet, consider adoption. For a smaller commitment, shelter donations and volunteers are always welcome. Share your adoption pup story (and photos) in the comments. ... #AdoptAShelterDogMonth #AdoptionDog #AdoptADog

These paws were made for walking and that’s just what they’ll do. Walking your dog isn’t just good for your pet’s health - it’s good for you too! 30 minutes a day is all it takes. #NationalWalkYourDogWeek #WalkYourDogWeek

October isn’t just the month of ghouls and goblins, it’s also National Pet Wellness Month! If it’s been more than a year since your pet came to see us, keep your furry friends happy and healthy by scheduling a check-up today. #NationalPetWellnessMonth #PetWellnessMonth

We will be sponsoring this year's Paws for the Cause 21st Annual Event! It all starts with the Pup Rally kick-off virtual event tonight, Thursday, October 1st at 7:00PM. To learn more and register for this event, visit: https://www.foxchase.org/giving/paws-cause While this year’s format for the event will be different, the goal stays the same: to raise money to support cancer research at Fox Chase Cancer Center. Paws for the Cause will be held as a virtual event this year a...nd will take place over the entire month of October, offering you the opportunity to make a difference and fundraise all month long. Telling your friends or family about our hospital is the best compliment we could receive. And to show our appreciation, we will credit you and a friend $10 to your accounts when you refer a new client. To redeem this offer, tell your friend to mention PAWS10 and who referred them when they call to make an appointment with us. This includes our Kennel too! We look forward to virtually seeing you there!

Did you know that periodontal disease is the most common clinical condition occurring in adult dogs and cats and it’s entirely preventable? Get ahead of any potential health problems and schedule a dental exam for your pet today. Click here to request an appointment: https://connect.allydvm.com//elkinspark/appointment_request

Please note a change of hours today! We will be open 9-2. Thank you for understanding!Please note a change of hours today! We will be open 9-2. Thank you for understanding!

September 28th is World Rabies Day. Today we’re reminding you to make sure your pets are up to date on their rabies vaccine. If you’re not sure when your pet is due, just ask us and we can help you keep your pet safe and healthy.

What’s up doc? It’s International Rabbit Day! Why not give your cuddly bunny buddy an extra carrot today? And please don’t forget to share some bunny love!

FRIDAY FUN FACT: Philly Billy wins Pennsylvania Veterinary Medical Association’s Wodan Animal Hero Award!! He’s a pet who loves his people and we love him!! <3 <3 https://bit.ly/3bM8SUo

Fleas and tick prevention is an important part of being a pet parent. Not only are fleas and ticks annoying and uncomfortable for your pets, they also carry and transmit a variety of serious diseases. Make sure you stay on a prevention plan throughout the year.... Did you know you can order your pet’s flea, tick and heartworm preventives directly through our hospital? Call us today for a refill of your medication.

If you share your life with a dog, you know that every week is National Dog Week! Share the ways you’re celebrating with your furry best friend!!

Wishing you a happy and healthy new year!

FRIDAY FUN FACT: Did you know that 94% of pet owners say their pet pal makes them smile more than once a day? What does your pet do to make you laugh or smile? Videos welcome!

Today is Responsible Dog Ownership Day! To find more ways to be a responsible owner click on this link for interesting virtual speakers and events all day! https://www.akc.org//flagship-akc-responsible-dog-ownersh/

We know you all have pretty pets. If your pet was on a dating site, post the photo that would be their profile picture with a personality headline! Likes: Knocking things off shelves, chasing red dots and taking long naps.

The second Sunday in September is National Pet Memorial Day. Pets that we have lost are never forgotten. Here are some ways to honor your pets today. https://www.richellusa.com/10-ways-to-honor-your-pet-on-n/.

Today we remember all the heroes and lives lost on 9/11, especially the search and rescue dogs who worked so hard . https://allcreatureslargeandsmall.wordpress.com//tribute-/

We have a lot of Flyers fans on our staff and we were so disappointed when the season was over last weekend. Oscar Lindblom’s dog didn’t care- he was thrilled to have him home! https://www.nbcsports.com//watch-adorable-reunion-between-

We are closed today in observance of Labor Day. We will reopen with regular hours tomorrow!

Sunshine Mills is recalling several brands of their foods for presence of a mold that is dangerous to pet. If your pet eats these foods and shows signs of illness including vomiting, diarrhea, lethargy or yellow gums please call us immediately. https://www.fda.gov//sunshine-mills-inc-issues-voluntary-r

We love Ginger Cats!! Happy Ginger Cat Appreciation Day! Please fill our feed with shots of your favorite gingers

As we head into the final weeks of summer, now is a good time to check your inventory of flea and tick meds and prevent these little pests from latching on to your pets for a ride home. Give us a call and order your pets’ medication like flea, tick and heart worm preventives over the phone! We’ll have it ready to be picked up at our door!

Hiya! It’s National Dog Day! Let’s hear it for the DOGS !!

Sunshine Mills has issued a recall of some of their foods due to Salmonella. If you feed your dog this food, please see the link for details and call us if you see any signs of illness. https://www.fda.gov//sunshine-mills-inc-issues-voluntary-r