COVID-19 Updates
Due to COVID-19, we are currently providing services curbside.
When you arrive for your appointment please stay in your vehicle and call the office at 860-434-8387. A technician will then come out and bring your pet into the office.
Please stay in the parking lot. The doctor and technician will call you at the number you provide. Check that it is on and not on silent.
*Updated 01.19.2021
High Call Volume Alert:
Due to high call volume, you may be bumped to an inactive voicemail when calling during peak hours. If you call during business hours and are put through to a voicemail, please try calling back in 5 minutes, this voicemail is not monitored.
(860)434-8387
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Itchy Pets and Allergies
To help prevent some types of allergies, OLVH generally recommends keeping pets on year-round flea and tick preventatives, as well as keeping their food consistent. Fleas can still be present in the home during the winter, so keeping your pet on year-round flea and tick prevention can help stop an infestation before it starts. Also, keeping your pet’s food consistent can help you identify the cause of food allergies if your pet starts showing symptoms.
Some allergies can also be seasonal, or seasonally aggravated. If your pet has been diagnosed with chronic allergies, monitoring pollen can help with management. Using resources like this allergy map from pollen.com can help you plan in advance for allergic pets.
These articles from Veterinary Partner explain allergies and their causes in more detail:
If you suspect your pet may have chronic allergies, we can help come up with a plan to determine their cause and management strategies that are best for both you and your pet. Contact us if you’d like to schedule an appointment for your pet.
This information is not a substitute for a medical diagnosis, and may not be applicable to all situations. If you suspect your pet has allergies, please contact us to schedule an appointment. |