Oronoque Animal Hospital

01/07/2026

🐕✨ National Train Your Dog Month | Building Confidence Matters ✨🐕

Training isn’t only about commands it’s also about helping dogs feel safe, confident, and secure in their world. Confidence-building activities can be especially helpful for puppies, newly adopted dogs, and pets that feel anxious in new situations.

This week, we’re sharing a vet-approved article from Dogster that highlights fun, low-pressure games designed to boost your dog’s confidence while strengthening your bond.

🎾 8 Confidence-Building Games for Dogs: Vet-Approved Activities
👉 https://www.dogster.com/dog-training/confidence-building-games-for-dogs

These activities focus on positive reinforcement, enrichment, and meeting dogs where they are small wins can make a big difference! Keep following along this month as we continue sharing trusted training tips and resources for dogs of all ages.

🐾💙

While some dogs thrive on being the center of attention, others become anxious and shy away. Build up confidence in your dog by incorporating one of these activities daily.

01/05/2026

🐕🚶 January Is Walk Your Pet Month 🚶🐕

Regular walks do more than burn energy they support physical health, mental enrichment, and overall well-being for our pets. Even short, consistent walks can make a big difference.

As we move into Walk Your Pet Month, we’re sharing a trusted resource from the AVMA that highlights:
• Health benefits of daily walks
• Safety tips for pets and people
• Ways to make walks more enjoyable year-round

📘 Walk Your Pet Month – AVMA Pet Owner Resources
👉 https://www.avma.org/resources-tools/pet-owners/petcare/walking-your-pet

Whether you’re braving winter weather or enjoying a mild day, safe and routine walks help keep pets happy and healthy. Stay tuned this month as we share more tips to support active, enriched lifestyles for your pets!

🐾💙

Walking is healthy for you and your dog. These tips can help keep you both safe from injury or illness while you're out and about.

01/02/2026

🐾 January is Train Your Dog Month! 🐾

Training isn’t just about good manners it’s about safety, communication, and strengthening the bond you share with your dog. One of the most important skills every dog should learn is a reliable “come” when called.

We’re kicking off National Train Your Dog Month by sharing a great resource from PetMD on recall training, including step-by-step tips to help your dog come when it matters most whether at the park, in the yard, or in an emergency situation.

📘 How To Teach a Dog To Come: Recall Training Guide
👉 https://www.petmd.com/dog/training/how-to-teach-a-dog-to-come

Training takes patience, consistency, and positive reinforcement but the payoff is a happier, safer pup. Stay tuned throughout January as we share more training tips and trusted resources to support you and your four-legged family members!

🐶❤️

Learn how to teach a dog to come, an important, life-saving training cue, with expert advice on dog recall training from a professional trainer.

01/02/2026

🧳🐕 Pet Travel Safety Day | Quick Reminders 🐕🧳

Before you hit the road with your dog, take a moment to plan for their safety and comfort.

✔️ Secure pets with a harness or travel crate
✔️ Never allow pets to ride unrestrained
✔️ Pack food, water, meds, and ID
✔️ Schedule breaks for hydration and potty time

We’re sharing a trusted PetMD resource with more in-depth guidance for safe and stress-free travel:

📘 How to Travel With Your Dog: The Ultimate Guide
👉 https://www.petmd.com/dog/general-health/how-to-travel-with-your-dog-the-ultimate-guide

Smart planning helps protect your pet and gives you peace of mind wherever the road takes you. 🐾💙

To travel safely with your dog, talk to your veterinarian first, research airline or car travel rules, prepare your pup with practice sessions, pack a dog-specific travel kit, and book pet-friendly places ahead of time.

01/01/2026

🎆 Happy New Year! 🎆

Our hospital is closed today in observance of New Year’s Day.
We will reopen tomorrow for our normal business hours.

If your pet experiences an emergency while we are closed, please contact one of the following local emergency hospitals:

🐾 VCA Shoreline Veterinary Referral and Emergency Center
🐾 Newtown Veterinary Specialists
🐾 Central Hospital for Veterinary Medicine

We hope you and your pets enjoy a safe, peaceful start to 2026. 💙✨
Thank you for trusting us with your pets’ care!

12/30/2025

🎆🐶 New Year’s Eve Safety Tips for Dogs

As we get ready to ring in the New Year, remember that celebrations can be overwhelming for our pups. Loud fireworks, unfamiliar visitors, and festive foods all pose potential risks.

Dogster put together 11 helpful New Year’s Eve safety tips to keep your dog calm, safe, and comfortable through the night. From creating a quiet space to avoiding dangerous treats, this guide is a great reminder for all pet parents.

👉 Check out the full article: https://www.dogster.com/dog-health-care/new-years-eve-safety-tips-for-dogs

Wishing you and your pets a safe, cozy New Year’s Eve! 🎇🐾

New Year's Eve celebrations are fun but can get very loud for dogs. Plan ahead of time on how to keep your dog safe during these holidays.

12/29/2025

🎆 New Year’s Day Closure Notice 🎆

The hospital will be closed on New Year’s Day so our team can enjoy the holiday with their families.

We will reopen on Friday, January 2nd for our normal business hours.

If your pet needs medication refills, prescription food, or special orders, please contact us before the holiday so we can make sure everything is ready for you. 🐾

Thank you for your understanding, and we wish you and your pets a safe, happy New Year! ✨🐶🐱

12/26/2025

❄️ Weather Closure Notice ❄️

Due to the impending snowstorm and for the safety of our staff and clients, the hospital will be closed tomorrow.

We plan to reopen on Monday, 12/29, with normal business hours, weather permitting.

If you have an emergency during this time, please contact one of the following Emergency hospitals:

-VCA Shoreline Veterinary Referral and Emergency Center
-Newtown Veterinary Specialists
-Central Hospital for Veterinary Medicine

Thank you for your understanding, and please stay safe and warm!

12/26/2025

🕯️ Happy Kwanzaa!

To our clients who celebrate, we wish you a joyful start to the holiday and a week filled with reflection, unity, and light.

May each day bring moments of peace, community, and celebration with the ones who matter most. ❤️💚🖤

From all of us at the hospital, we wish you a meaningful and beautiful Kwanzaa.

12/25/2025

🎄 Merry Christmas from all of us at the hospital! 🎁

Thank you to our amazing clients and their pets for the love, trust, and kindness you’ve shown us this year. We’re grateful for every wagging tail, purr, and smile you’ve shared with our team. ❤️

Wishing you and your families a peaceful, cozy holiday filled with joy.

12/24/2025

🎄 Merry Christmas Eve from Oronoque! 🎄

Just a reminder that our hospital is closed today, December 24th, and tomorrow, December 25th for the Christmas holiday. We will reopen with normal business hours on December 26th.

As you celebrate, please keep your pets safe and comfortable during the festivities. We’re sharing a helpful AVMA article below with important winter holiday pet safety tips from hazardous foods and decorations to travel reminders and cold-weather precautions. 🐾❄️

https://www.avma.org/resources-tools/pet-owners/petcare/holiday-pet-safety

We hope you and your pets have a warm, safe, and joyful Christmas. ❤️🎅🐶🐱
Stay cozy, stay merry, and give your pets an extra snuggle from us!

December abounds with holiday celebrations, and nothing can spoil good cheer like an emergency trip to the veterinary clinic. These tips can help keep the winter holiday season safe for pets.