Armstrong Animal Clinic

03/16/2026

This week is Animal Poison Prevention Week! Many household items are toxic to dogs and cats. A great resource to use at home is the ASPCA website - they do a great job laying out what is toxic to pets and what is not. We use the pet poison control hotline frequently here at AAC. Check out this article on the most comomon toxins of the last year, per their calls. If you ever have questions, we are just a phone call away at (704) 334-1996.

-Dr. Joey Aquino and the AAC Team

This week is National Poison Prevention Week, which makes it the perfect time to share our top 10 pet toxins of 2025. See the list!

02/01/2026

Hey all,

Armstrong will closed tomorrow, February 2nd. We have concerns about the continuing freezing temps with melting snow causing icy conditions, especially in the parking lots. We plan to be open normal 7:30am - 6pm on Tuesday and will send correspondence if that changes. If you have an appointment scheduled, we will call to reschedule as soon as we are all back in the office safely. We apologize for the inconvenience. Stay safe.

With Love,
Dr. Joey Aquino and the AAC Team

01/30/2026

Hey all,

Due to the inclement weather that is expected to impact our community, Armstrong Animal Clinic will be operating with altered business hours tomorrow, Saturday, January 31st. This decision is being made to prioritize the safety of our patients, clients, and staff members to minimize any risk associated with hazardous weather and driving conditions. If you have an appointment scheduled for tomorrow, you should have already received communication to reschedule your appointment via call, text, and email. Please feel free to call any time during our regular business hours to reschedule, or request a new appointment online.

As of now, our schedule will be as follows:

Saturday, January 31st: Closed
Sunday, February 1st: Closed
Monday, February 2nd: 7:30 AM-6:00 PM

Weather permitting, we plan on keeping our Monday appointments. We will continue to monitor weather conditions closely and will communicate promptly if these plans need to change. However, we understand that some individuals may not feel comfortable making their way to the clinic on wintry roads. If you have an existing appointment on Monday, February 2nd, and cannot make it to your scheduled visit, please let us know at your earliest convenience so that we can reschedule.

If your pet is experiencing a life-threatening emergency while we are closed, please contact Charlotte Animal Referral and Emergency at (704) 457-2300.

We apologize for any inconvenience this change may cause and we thank you for your patience, flexibility, and continued trust in Armstrong Animal Clinic.

Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or concerns. We hope you and your loved ones stay safe and warm during this time and look forward to seeing you when the weather passes.

Thanks,
The AAC Team

01/03/2026

Yesterday was National Pet Travel Safety Day! If you're thinking of traveling internationally with your furry companion, check and see what the requirements are for both the country to which you're traveling and the airline / ship with which you're embarking. International travel (almost always) requires a health certificate submitted by a USDA-certified veterinarian. Dr. Joey keeps his USDA certification up to date and can help you and your pet get abroad in a cinch! If you're thinking of taking a trip, give us a call and we will guide you in the right direction 🐶🐱🛫🛳️🏝️

12/23/2025

Happy holidays to all from one of our favorite patients, Finn! We are open today until 6pm and tomorrow from 7:30am to noon. We will be closed Friday to Sunday to allow the team to rest and spend some time with friends and family. Tidings of comfort and joy to all 🤶🎅🙂❤️

11/11/2025

Today, we celebrated our beloved assistant Courtney’s upcoming birth of her baby boy with a sprinkle at our monthly staff meeting! We had food and cake, reminisced, and played a bunch of games together, including making our own babies out of Play-Doh (Judge Courtney deemed Trish the victor). Courtney will be out for a bit on maternity leave starting next week. We wish her a smooth and happy birthing of our next employee (just kidding).

10/31/2025

Happy Halloween AAC family! Not to be too spooky, but recently, the 8th bat to test positive for rabies in Meck County hit the news. Rabies is required by law for a reason - it is always fatal for both animals and people and it is not able to be diagnosed by any means other than post-mortem.

If your beloved furry vampire is due, overdue, or coming due, give us a call and we will get them up to date (and maybe trick them with a treat 😉).

https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/bat-tests-positive-for-rabies-in-mecklenburg-county/275-18cff1b9-0c95-466e-9105-b48f78c9486ase slk

One dog was exposed to rabies by a bat, according to Charlotte-Mecklenburg officials.

10/29/2025

Happy National Cat Day! Did you know cats are obligate carnivores? Might explain why they’re always vomiting up leaves if they eat your houseplants 😑 Here are Willow and Magnolia, Dr. Joey Aquino’s angels. Share your kitties in the comments and give them some spotlight!

10/14/2025

This week is Veterinary Technician Week! Here at Armstrong, we like to take this week to celebrate our entire team of assistants and receptionists alike. We are so thankful for everything they do for our clients and patients. There is no AAC without them! Learn about our wonderful team below and if you feel so inclined, give some praise and love!

09/24/2025

This week is Deaf Dog Awareness Week! It's tough to confidently assess hearing in our furred companions (have you witnessed Dr. Aquino trying to squeak the rubber chicken yet?), but deafness is not so uncommon amongst our canine friends. It can take some adjustment, but our deaf buddies are capable and worthy of love! Check out this infographic made by our own Amélie for more information. 🐶👂🦻🐶

08/26/2025

Happy International Dog Day to all! 🐶🐶🐶Drop pictures of your treasured pooches here in the comments and share them with the world! 👇Here are Finn and Lilo, Brittaney's babies, and Theo, Dr. Ellie Dolan's adventurous companion!