Claremont Animal Hospital Inc

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Welcome to the Claremont Animal Hospital
We recognize the special bonds and emotional attachments that form between humans, pets and live.
Our goal is to provide the most comprehensive and advanced veterinary care in the region, treating large and small animals as if they were our own. At the same time we seek to bring added comfort to animal owners by keeping them well informed with regard to preventative practices, treatment procedures, proper nutrition and grooming, always remaining sensitive to the financial concerns of our clients.

The colder weather and barren trees hasten our steps to get ready for the upcoming winter months. We are sending this note to reach out to our horse owners about several topics that are pertinent to your horse’s well being. More and more of our horse clients are using the round hay bales during the winter months and studies have shown that feeding round bales increases a horses risk of developing botulism. According to Dr. Robert Whitlock, DVM, PhD, of the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine, about 90% of botulism cases are in no way associated with dead animals baled into the hay. Most horses have type B botulism and type B comes from the soil, not from deceased animals (which are linked to type C) baled into the hay.
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Chocolate may be one of the most popular treats in the world but it can be toxic to dogs, cats, horses, parrots and some rodents. Chocolate contains theobromine and caffeine, ingredients that animals are unable to metabolize effectively. A dose as low as 1 ounce of milk chocolate per pound can be lethal to a dog. Dark chocolate and baking chocolate contain more theobromine and caffeine and can be fatal at even lower doses. Both theobromine and caffeine can cross the placenta and be toxic to the fetus if a pregnant animal ingests chocolate.
Signs of chocolate toxicity occur within 6 to 12 hours after ingestion and can include vomiting and diarrhea, followed by heart beat irregularities, tremors, seizures and death. As the holiday season approaches, be sure to keep all chocolate treats out of reach of your pets. If you suspect your pet has consumed chocolate, call your veterinarian immediately. Note how much chocolate was consumed and whether it was milk chocolate, dark chocolate or bakers chocolate. A timely call to your veterinarian can avert a potential holiday disaster.

Although most of us do a good job of protecting our pets from preventable infectious diseases with vaccinations, regular veterinary visits, and yearly heartworm testing and prevention, there is one very serious disease that is often overlooked. Leptospirosis is a bacterial disease that can infect many species of animals and can cause very serious health problems in both dogs and humans.

Pets are living longer these days as nutrition and veterinary healthcare become more informed and effective. With longevity comes more opportunity for age-related diseases to raise their ugly heads. One of the most common diseases seen in geriatric (over age 7 years) dogs is osteoarthritis (OA).

Lyme disease is an infectious disease transmitted by the deer tick. The disease has been reported in cats, dogs, horses, cattle and humans.

Payment is expected at time of service. We accept cash, checks, and major credit cards for your convenience.
We also offer Care Credit with No Interest and low monthly payment options, no up front costs, no pre-payment penalties and no annual fees to keep your pet healthy and happy.

If you are new to the Claremont Animal Hospital, the doctors and staff invite you to call or stop by our facility. We will be happy to give you a tour of our facility and meet our staff. To make an appointment, please call us at 603-543-0117.
Download, print and complete our New Client Information form to bring with you to your appointment.
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