Client of the Month: Buddah

We are proud to honor Buddah Schneider as our Client of the Month for February!

February is Pet Dental Health Month at Valley Animal Hospital

February is Pet Dental Health Month and Valley Animal Hospital cares about your pets dental needs. Did you know that bad breath can be a warning sign of something more severe? Dental disease can lead to heart, liver and kidney problems. Call us at 330-836-1971 to find out more about our February promotions!

Book Your Spring Break Boarding Now at Valley Animal Hospital

Book your Spring Break boarding needs with Valley Animal Hospital and have peace of mind knowing your pet is with a veterinarian! Cats are $18.50 per night and dogs range from $20 -$22 depending on their size. As a special treat, your dog will receive a complimentary nail trim as well as a bath prior to going home! Also be sure to check out our new clothing sold in our Celebrity Pets Boutique! Figero is looking sporty and ready for Spring in his new outfit!

Welcome Dr. Tracie Springer!

We are proud to welcome Dr. Tracie Springer to the Valley Animal Hospital team! Dr. Springer grew up in the Akron area and spent many hours volunteering her time at Valley Animal Hospital. She graduated from The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2009. Dr. Springer has two long hair miniature dachshunds, Rebecca and Lily, and Ash a Siamese mix. In her down time Dr. Springer enjoys running, hiking, and camping. We are excited to have Dr. Springer with us!

Halloween Pet Safety

Halloween is a fun time for families to share in the excitement of household decorations, costumes and door-to-door revelry. Nonetheless, it is also time we need to be cognizant of our pet's reaction to all this ghoulish activity.

Loud noises created by trick-or-trickers can frighten your pet. Dogs that are easily excitable or threatened by strangers should be kept away from the front door to keep them from biting strangers or running into the street. The frequent opening of the door and the distraction in dealing with trick-or-treaters also creates an opportunity for cats to escape onto the street with resultant potential injury. Ideally, keep the family pet confined to a separate room.

Candy, especially chocolate, is toxic for animals and can cause vomiting, restlessness, heart disturbances, and even death. Candy should be kept out of the pet's reach and young children should be told not to share Halloween "bounty" with their pets.

Halloween costumes for pets are cute, but owners should be wary of costumes that contain rubber bands to keep them in place on the animal. If rubber bands are mistakenly left on the pet after the costume comes off, they can quickly burrow into the animal's skin.

Pets are better off left at home during trick-or-treat excursion; however, if they are taken along, it is best to keep them on a very short leash to keep them from fighting with other animals or biting strangers that they may encounter.

Fall Football Gatherings & Pets

Are you going to a football game or tailgate party this fall? We encourage you to keep your pet safe during these kinds of events. Portable grills can be extremely dangerous because they can be knocked over by rambunctious children and pets, and can burn them. Also, many of the junk foods that we eat when we’re at games and tailgate parties can be dangerous for our pets to eat. Don’t forget to keep your pet safe this season.

How to Make a Cat Toy Puzzle

Looking for something to keep your cat entertained? View this video about creating your own puzzle game for your cat to stimulate their mind.