Happy New Year!!!

Great Bridge Veterinary Hospital would like to wish everyone and their pets a safe and Happy New Year!

We're sure you and your pets had a great holiday, but keep them protected from dangers. When the leaves of a Poinsettia plant are chewed on, they can cause localized irritation of the mouth. If dogs or cats drink the water from your Christmas tree, it can cause digestive upset. Be aware of the extra hazards around the holidays, especially when taking down your decorations.

Happy Holidays!

Great Bridge Veterinary Hospital would like to wish everyone and their pets a safe and Happy Holiday!

Tis the season to be safe!

Tis the season to be safe! It’s easy for pets to get into trouble during the holidays. Look at all the fun stuff we provide for their curiosity. Gifts, decorations and holiday foods pose dangers for all pets. Be aware of the extra hazards around the holidays. Cats love to play with ribbons and tinsel! If ingested they can sometimes act as foreign bodies causing intestinal blockages. Make sure that your pets are protected from all the festivities this holiday season.

Winter Pet Dangers

Traveling with your pets this holiday season?

The holidays are approaching and many people are traveling to visit their families. Do you have any interesting holiday pet travel tips or stories to share? Leave a comment telling us your pet travel tips.

Stocking up on all the holiday goodies?

Are you stocking up on all the holiday goodies?  Beware of guests who may give your pet cookies, chocolate and other sweets. Those treats are not healthy for them. Your pet’s digestive system is not adapted for such rich foods, and chocolate contains theobromine, which can be harmful and sometimes fatal. Keep plenty of treats especially for your pet around so they don’t get the urge to try and sample some of your holiday feast. Just a tip from Great Bridge Veterinary Hospital!

Join our Book Club!

Join our Book Club! December's Selection is 'From Baghdad with Love: A Marine, the War, and a Dog Named Lava', by Jay Kopelman. We encourage you to read the book this month, and on January 10th, we invite you to join us in a blog discussion. Read Lava's story this month and join us for discussions next month!

Click here to visit amazon.com for more information about this month's selection.

Team Members of the Month

As our Featured Team Member of the Month we decided to honor the entire Management Team! Stacy-Practice Manager, Amber-Office Manager, Candy-Kennel Manager, and Chelsea-Technical Team Manager. Stacy has served Great Bridge Veterinary Hospital since 2001, Amber since 2005, Candy since 1996 and Chelsea since 2004. We have an excellent Management Team here at Great Bridge Veterinary Hospital and we are proud to honor them this month!

 

Pet of the Month

Great Bridge Veterinary Hospital would like to honor Mia Monachio as our Pet of the Month! Mia is a 3 year old black Pomeranian Mix, we have seen her since she was a puppy. Mrs. Monachio started growing parsley on the back porch and Mia continuously was sniffing the parsley as well as the cocoon, which eventually emerg...ed into a beautiful butterfly. Mrs. Monachio happened to get this amazing picture of Mia's curiousity. Mia loves to play with little critters such as butterflies, ladybugs and spiders. We appreciate Mia and are proud to have her as our Pet of the Month this December!

 

 

Decorating Dangers

The holidays are a great time for everyone, including your pet, but take precautions this decorating season. Glass ornaments and tinsel can be harmful if swallowed. Extension cords, if chewed, can electrocute your pet. Keep pets safe while decorating for the holiday season.

Christmas Pet Safety