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The winter weather today has given us a chance to catch our breath and remind everyone that February is Pet Dental Health Month.   It is a good time to assess the health of your pets teeth.   Does you pet have tartar or bad breath?   Is there inflammation or recession of the gums?   Do any of your pet’s teeth appear loose?   Is your pet having any trouble eating?   Are there any swellings in or around your pet’s mouth?

Approximately 75% of dogs and cats need to have their teeth cleaned by 4 years of age.   This is especially true of small dogs.   During the month of February we are running specials on all dental work, so now you have an extra good reason to have your pet’s teeth checked out and dental done if necessary.   Please call our office for more details.

It’s hard to believe, but Feb 18th, 2016 will mark 25 years in business for Palmer Animal Hospital.   We started in a rental space in downtown Myersville (the old High’s store) and moved in 2003 to our current location on Baltimore National Pike.   Over the years we have blessed with over 7,000 clients and 22,000 patients—those are numbers that are hard to even imagine, and we are grateful for every one of them.   We have seen puppies and kittens grown up to be adults dogs and cats, cared for them over the years, and helped them at the end of their lives.   When we first started, it was just Dr. Palmer and his wife, Susan, that kept things running.  Now we have multiple doctors and a staff of fifteen.   Thank you to our many wonderful clients and their pets.   It is because of you that we can work at the greatest job in the world each and every day.  It has been a pleasure to serve you for all these years, and we are not done yet.

Please check out the recheck article on us that ran in the Frederick News-Post.   Here is the link:

http://www.fredericknewspost.com/places/local/frederick_county/animal-lovers-came-together-to-build-a-vet-practice-that/article_c8096235-5dc8-56d5-9b54-6cad470881ba.html

Well, it’s that time of year again where we have to deal with frozen white stuff falling from the sky.    At Palmer Animal Hospital, we take the safety of our staff, clients, and patients very seriously.    While we are usually able to stay open during most weather,  there are times when snow, ice, or other conditions delay or prevent safe travel.   If there is any question as to the conditions of the roads, we recommend that you wait until you are able to contact an actual LIVE staff member before coming to our office.

In regards to the storm we are expecting this weekend, it appears the snow will start sometime on Friday, January 22nd and be the most severe on Saturday morning, Jan 23rd.    Our ability to remain open will depend on the severity and depth of the snowstorm.     We hope to be able to stay open all day Friday, but our Saturday schedule right now is questionable at best.    As stated above, please call our office if there is any question as to whether we are open, and please leave a message so the staff can return your call if necessary.

Stay safe and warm, and enjoy our first snowfall of the season!

ADDENDUM:  The weather forecast is now calling for a Blizzard Watch starting 6PM Friday, Jan 22nd and lasting through 6AM, Sunday, Jan 24th.    We expect our office will be CLOSED on Saturday, January 23rd due to this severe weather (including predicted White-Out conditions).   We will be open Friday, January 22nd as long as the weather permits (which we expect to be 4-5PM).   If you need something from our office, please contact us early Friday so we can accommodate you.

 

 

 

 

We are privileged in our work to be able to meet and develop relationships with many special animals and their families. When these pets are lost through disease or old age, we experience their loss as a member of our extended family, and grieve with their owners. As this year draws to a close, we would like to pay tribute to these wonderful companions whom we have had the pleasure of knowing.

Our own families this year have lost Buttons, Bandit, Zelda, Buster, Milly, and Bear. Some of our beloved patients who have passed since January include Blaze, Mystery, Zoey, Casper, Nala, Melvin Eugene, Bashful, Sage, Tink, Byron, Paprika, Juney, Gizmo, Isabella, Snuggles, Higgins, Happy, Otis, Baby, Hansomette, Max, Bobbie, Micah, Ginger, Jasmine, Michael, Deke, Oscar, Chloe, Taz, Sunshine, Rebel, Madison, Queenie, Tom, Alex, Sadie, Topper, Lucy, Niki, Precious, Merlin, Tiger, Callie, Snickers, Heidi, Snowflake, Sitka, Tia, Spooky, Tommy, Puma, Buddy, Meggy, Cheyenne, Stitch, BC, Libby , Pretty Boy, Joe, Cuddles, Einstein, Harper, Smokey, Princess, Silver, Andy, Riley, Peter, Kitty Cat, Sinatra, Tooter, Gabriel, Candy, Ace, Lola, Wally, Hightower, Cherokee, Shannon, Gypsy, Mushu, Dmitri, Leo, Caesar, Lucky, Sophie, Gracie, Milo, Louie, Laila, Josie, Allie, Scout, Keira, Julius, Sally, Sammy, Blossom, Charlie, Wilson, Marley, Raven, Gus, Casey, Annie, Fred, Desi, Frazier, Lilly Blossom, Skipper, Nigel, Whiskers, Kaiser, Rusty, Lexi, Hissy, Roscoe, Harry, Nick, Fergus, Maggie, Jasper, Mystic, Toby, Omey, Amy, Harley, Emma, OC, Morris, Molly, Ivan, Jamie, Fuzzy, Emily, Sandy, Bailey, Spot, Twitch, Susie, Ava, Sydney, Holly, Rascal, Suds, and many others.

Their families miss them, we miss them, and may they rest in peace.

The holidays are approaching fast.    Here is our schedule for the upcoming holidays:

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 26th:  THANKSGIVING DAY:   CLOSED

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 24th:   CHRISTMAS EVE:   8AM-12N

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 25th; CHRISTMAS DAY:   CLOSED

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 31st:  NEW YEARS EVE:  8AM-5PM

FRIDAY, JANUARY 1st:  NEW YEARS DAY:  CLOSED