Schulhof Animal Hospital, LLC.

12/24/2025

Wishing everyone a happy and healthy holiday season!🎄🕎❄️

12/10/2025

December is Safe Toys & Gifts Month 🎁

December is Safe Toys & Gifts Month, a great reminder that not all toys are safe—especially for our pets. Between wrapping paper, stuffing, ribbons, bones, and holiday treats, there are lots of tempting “playthings” around. Here are some helpful tips to keep your pet safe and happy this season.

🧸 Choose Pet-Friendly Toys
Pets should only receive toys designed specifically for animals. Look for:
* Durable construction that can’t be easily chewed apart�
* Non-toxic materials�
* Appropriate size—avoid anything that could be swallowed or lodge in the throat�
When in doubt, skip toys with easily removed parts like squeakers, bells, and buttons.

🔍 Size Matters
A toy should be large enough that it can’t accidentally be swallowed.�When selecting toys:
* Avoid tiny balls for big dogs.�
* Skip plushies with small stuffed limbs for curious chewers.�
* Make sure chew treats are larger than the pet’s mouth.�

🧵 Beware of Strings, Ribbons, and Tinsel
These shiny objects may look harmless, but they can cause intestinal blockages if swallowed. Keep them out of reach and never encourage play with:
* Tinsel�
* Decorative ribbon�
* String lights�
* Yarn�

🦴 Skip Bones and Hard Treats
Hard chews like cooked bones or antlers can splinter or cause tooth fractures. Safer alternatives include:
* Rubber chew toys�
* Dental chews approved by your veterinarian�
* Sturdy nylon toys labeled for heavy chewers�

🐾 Supervise Playtime
Supervision is especially important for new toys. Watch for:
* Pieces coming loose�
* Excessive chewing�
* Signs of swallowing or choking�
If a toy starts to break down, toss it and replace it.

🧼 Keep Toys Clean
Toys can harbor bacteria, especially if they get wet or slobbery.
* Wash plush toys regularly on a gentle cycle.�
* Wipe hard toys with soap and warm water.�

🎄 Store Toys Safely
Keep pet toys in a basket or bin nearby so they stay out of the holiday clutter.�This helps your pet know what’s “theirs” and reduces chewing on presents, cords, and décor!

🚑 Know When to Seek Help
If your pet swallows something or is showing signs of distress—vomiting, choking, abdominal pain—call TAC or an emergency clinic immediately.

11/13/2025

Lupe wants to know- have you made your holiday boarding reservation yet?! She's been practicing her hostess skills and is excited to see her friends! 🎉
We are open for half the day on Wednesday 11/26, closed on Thanksgiving 11/27, and open regular hours on that Friday. 🦃
Give our office a call at (203) 226-1231 to plan your furry friend's stay!

11/10/2025

Monday blues? Not here! Loki keeps busy working with our enrichment toys. 😻

10/31/2025

🎃 Happy Halloween! 👻 Thank you to everybody who sent in pictures for our costume contest! Please applaud our top 3 costumes for clients and staff!
🏆 For our clients, 1st place goes to Dr I.M. Pip, 2nd is Lola Bear, and 3rd is Cowboy Milo! Followed by our honorable mentions 😊
🏆 For our staff, 1st place goes to Brownie (aka Wednesday), 2nd Tikka the ghost, and 3rd to Milo the chicken!

10/30/2025

T’was the night before Halloween… when 7Brew dropped off some sweet and caffeinated treats for our staff 👻☕️

10/29/2025

Happy National Cat Day from ours to yours! 🥰🐾🐱

10/23/2025

Up for adoption! 😊

10/18/2025

✨ Meet Grismel, our vet tech! ✨ She started at Schulhof in 2017 as a Pet Care Coordinator (PCC) and also worked as a vet assistant. She truly got her hands into all aspects of vet med that she could! Her love for science and animals were perfectly combined for when she became a vet tech in 2022. 🔬
Gris is a hard worker herself, but she mentions how she has the most supportive team she could ask for at every opportunity she gets. Needless to say, we are certainly prideful in the commitment that she brings to work every day! We also live for her interactions with our clients and their pets- When she's not hands on with an animal, she is most commonly seen at the front desk educating pet parents on how to provide the best care possible. 📋
She has fur (and scaly) babies of her own- doggos named Cain and Oreo, Kiba the ferret, and Genie the leopard gecko! She's also been known to foster snakes temporarily! Fun fact- If your pup has ever boarded here, there's a good chance that they got to meet Cain if signed up for a social! 🐾
Thank you for your dedication, Grismel! ❤️

10/17/2025

✨ Meet Lindsey, our vet tech! ✨ She came to Schulhof in August of 2023 and has been a vet tech for 8 years now. Her interest in animals almost led her to pursuing a career in marine biology, but she ultimately decided to work with our furry friends. 🐾
Lindsey is a big team player and is always willing to offer a helping hand. She's also very well known for getting everybody to smile and laugh- there is never a dull moment with her! This is especially needed as we see a lot of complicated and emotionally taxing cases. When she's here, we feel that much more confident that we will get through the day, together, in good spirits. Side note- we also love when her and Dr. Westerfield are scheduled together. That's what we call Lindsey² 😋
She has fur babies of her own, of course, and they are as follows- her pups Bowser and Grace, Omelette the leopard gecko, and Cat the cat!
Lindsey- we are so grateful that we get to share our days with you. Thank you for everything! 🧡

10/16/2025

✨ Meet Kaylee, our vet tech! ✨ She came to Schulhof in December of 2022 with years of experience in the field, which shows in the care she takes with her patients. She became a vet tech in May of 2016 after graduating from Becker College with a Bachelor’s Degree in pre-vet and Associate's Degree in veterinary technology. 🩺
When asked what she wanted to be when she grew up, she always answered with "a veterinarian". She has said that "I was always the kid trying to save the birds or squirrels, or even little mice pinkies (not knowing at first that they were mice, thought they were squirrel babies)". Her interest with animals and medicine were brought together in vet med and was a win win. Kaylee's love to help animals is what makes this job very fulfilling. This is especially true when she plays a part in figuring out some of the more complicated and challenging medical cases! 🔬
Kaylee goes the extra mile when an animal is in need and treats them as if they were one of her own. Speaking of, let's meet her own fur babies! Her dogs are Baroness (almost 13), Kia (almost 12), Kobe (7), Bailey (4), Oliver (4), and Livie (1)! There is never a dull day when they're around, and we all love to see their outfits when they come in/go home. 🐾
Thank you for sharing your unconditional love for animals with us, Kaylee! 💚

10/16/2025

✨ Meet Taise, our head surgical technician! ✨ She has been at Schulhof for about 9 years and started here as a veterinary assistant. She became a vet tech in 2018 and, as of 2023, she took on the title of head surgical tech! But she doesn't stop there! She will be graduating with her Bachelor's Degree in Veterinary Technology and Management in May of 2026 🥳
Taise is best known for her positive attitude, willingness to teach, and advocating for her patients. She has two dogs at home, Lucky and Abby, and a cat named Roscoe. Fun fact- a WASA dog came in a couple of years ago and we found out that she was pregnant! Taise, along with her daughter, helped the dog give birth and took care of the puppies until they were ready for adoption through WASA. She adopted the mama (Abby!!) and still sees some of the puppies for appointments. 🐾
Thank you for everything that you do, Taise! 💙