Rhinebeck Animal Hospital

04/26/2026

What an amazing day this is going to be. A Rhinebeck Animal Hospital staff trip to NYC. 1st stop Stardust to eat and then to Stranger Things on Broadway.
Will post more pictures later.

04/23/2026

Happy CCR week to all our dedicated receptionists.
It can be challenging being a CCR. Answering phones, following up on that phone call all while having a waiting room full of clients.
If you come in this week make sure to give a shout out to our CCRs.
💙Thank you for all you do💙

04/16/2026

Dr. VanDemark, licensed veterinary technician, Lexi, and remote veterinary assistant, Sidney, did an amazing job today with this beautiful Barred Owl 🦉. She was brought to us by Ravensbeard Wildlife Center with a broken wing. Dr. VanDemark pinned her wing and now the healing begins!

03/27/2026

Please join us in congratulating Nicole on her 10-year anniversary!! 🥳🤩🐾

03/26/2026

Please read. Import information

Spring is here! And with that comes a warning about Leptospirosis, a disease caused by infection with Leptospira bacteria.

All dogs are at risk of leptospirosis, regardless of age, breed, lifestyle, geographic location, time of year, and other factors. The following situations can increase that risk:

➡Exposure to or drinking from slow-moving or stagnant water sources, like ponds, rivers, lakes, or streams
➡ Roaming on rural properties (because of exposure to potentially infected wildlife or farm animals or urine-contaminated water sources)
➡ Exposure to wild animals (especially rodents) or farm animals, even if in the backyard
➡ Contact with other dogs (such as in urban areas, dog parks, or boarding or training facilities)

For more information on the signs of leptospirosis, how to prevent it, and more visit: https://bit.ly/4rHvtrq

03/25/2026

https://www.nationaldaycalendar.com/march/manatee-appreciation-day-last-wednesday-in-march

MANATEE APPRECIATION DAY Manatee Appreciation Day on the Last Wednesday in March focuses the world's attention on an herbivore with no known natural enemy. Also

03/25/2026

For anyone that does not know what goes into a dental on a dog or cat.
Here are some pictures of before, during, and post dental w extractions. ( Mass removal as well but that will be for a different post)

This is Finlay, he is an almost 12 year old golden that was rescued by one of our technicians Heather back in July 2025.

The dental and mass removal was done in October 2025.

Finlay had a lot of tarter and with reviewing previous records had a tooth root abscess on his left P4 molar.

Here is the process of a dog that is having a dental cleaning and extractions.

*** Pictures are of mouth, teeth, blood, extractions,***

03/25/2026

https://vcahospitals.com/know-your-pet/dental-disease-in-dogs

This article has a lot of nice visuals!!!!

Learn about the causes, symptoms, and treatment options for dental disease in dogs on vcahospitals.com -- your trusted resource for pet health information.

03/25/2026

A few visuals about dental disease in pets.
Any questions feel free to call us to discuss and schedule an exam for your furry one.

03/25/2026

https://lovenewfoundlands.com/the-first-national-newfoundland-dog-day/

11/17/2025

Thanksgiving is around the corner. Please make sure that you do not feed your pet foods they should not have.

Also make sure to have them out of the kitchen when you are prepping all that food so they are not tempted to get something they are not supposed to.

Take the garbage out!!! So many clients will say that their dog got into the garbage and is not feeling well now. They don't really remember what was in that garbage but it was from Thanksgiving.

Learn which Thanksgiving foods are unsafe for pets. Keep your furry friends healthy by avoiding common holiday foods that could harm them.

11/02/2025

Daylight savings time ends.
Make sure your clocks are set back 1 hr.

Change the batteries in your smoke detectors

Make sure to give your monthly flea, tick, and heartworm prevention