The Folly Road Animal Hospital will be OPEN on Tuesday, September 3rd, 2019, from 10:00am until 2:00pm to continue assisting our clients with hurricane preparations.

We are monitoring the storm’s path as well as additional issued warnings to make sure everyone stays safe. At this time the rest of our hours of operation for the week are uncertain. Please stay tuned!

During these business hours our front desk is available to answer any questions you may have. If you are unable to reach us on the phone outside of these hours, we will respond to emails as we are able.

Don’t forget to log into your Pet Portal now to make sure you have no issues accessing your pet’s medical records in case you need them during an evacuation.

Thank you for your continued patience!

843-762-4944

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Seasonal Lupine collars and leashes are available at The Folly Road Animal Hospital!

Beat the heat with a fresh new look for your fashionable pup.

Stop by anytime to check out our selection and get your dog or cat fitted for a collar, harness or leash from Lupine. They are made in the USA and guaranteed, so if any Lupine product is ever damaged, bring it back to us and we will replace it for free!

Don’t forget that this weekend, July 12-14, 2019 is PickMe!SC, a statewide event that waives adoption fees at shelters throughout South Carolina. For more information, visit PickMeSC.com.

We would love to see lots of new wagging tails in our clinic thanks to this event! 🙂

The Folly Road Animal Hospital

1038 Folly Road

843-762-4944

thefrahfd@gmail.com

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A grain-free diet – is it a good or a bad idea? 

Our animal hospital strives to stay educated regarding advancements in veterinary medicine and in turn keep our clients well informed. We always keep an ear to the ground regarding what diets are passing fads and which are truly beneficial for our pets. The bottom line is always that every pet is different and thus has different dietary needs. Trust well established pet food brands that have been approved by veterinarians rather than small time specialty diets that come and go. We have formulated an outline on the latest concerns regarding grain-free and “boutique” diets which can be viewed here.

Stay cool out there!

It’s the time of year to keep an eye on the rising temperatures! Keep your pets cool as you would yourself, and monitor for signs of overheating in dogs like excessive panting and drooling, dark red or purple gums and lips as well as red eyes. Dogs suffering from heat stroke may also vomit, seize, or have a staggering gait. If your dog exhibits any of these symptoms, cool them down immediately by use of a garden hose or shower, get them in a cooler environment like shade or air conditioning, apply ice packs to armpits and chest, offer cool water and contact your veterinarian.

Heading out of town on vacation?

Our kennel is open and ready to keep your dog, cat, or exotic pet happy and entertained while you kick off your summer with a big trip! Contact our front desk to set up a reservation.

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While you may be ignoring the thick green film of pollen on your car, there is no denying spring has sprung.

As we welcome warmer weather in 2019, The Folly Road Animal Hospital would like to take this time to talk parasite prevention.

Heartworm prevention is important year round. Despite humanity’s best attempts, hungry mosquitoes continue to plague our community.

Luckily, FRAH has many tried and true methods as well as awesome new products for preventing the spread of heartworm disease caused by these tiny winged villains.

Coraxis™

• Coraxis is a new topical heartworm prevention for dogs. In addition to preventing heartworm disease, Coraxis treats AND prevents hookworm, roundworm and whipworm infections – that’s huge! This product is a great option if your dog is difficult to pill, or has food allergies and reacts to oral medication. It is easy to use in conjunction with a product that prevents fleas and ticks. Remember, for each flea you do not see in your house, there are three mosquitoes sneaking in your screen door – always protect your pet from parasites monthly!

Proheart 6®

• On the subject of convenient heartworm prevention, what if you didn’t have to bother your dog at all? Proheart 6 is an injection administered here at our hospital, and ensures your dog’s resentment is directed towards us, so you can continue to be the “cool mom”. We will send you reminders just like we do with vaccines to make sure you don’t miss doses. Proheart 6 is also the most economical option, with weight-based pricing as low as $27 for six months of protection.

Revolution PLUS

• Finally, a truly inclusive topical product for cats exists. The all new Revolution Plus protects cats from fleas, ticks, ear mites, roundworms, hookworms, AND heartworms. Six parasites are thwarted in one ointment applied to your cats neck monthly.

Trusted products like Trifexis, Heartgard, Nexgard, Bravecto, Advantage Multi, Simparica and Seresto all have great rebates for summer! Check out the great deals on our online pharmacy.

Consider adding tick protection this year! Cases of tick borne illnesses are on the rise in South Carolina. Check out this graph on Lyme disease. Ask our staff what they recommend for your pet!

Springtime is a great time for Play-care! Dogs love socializing in our reinforced play yard. Call or stop by our office today to ask us about our Play-care packages so your dog can burn off some energy during the week!

We welcome any questions via 843-762-4944 or thefrahfd@gmail.com!

Happy Spring!

Wednesdays have previously been reserved for retail and boarding purposes only. Beginning March 6th, we will have the help of the wonderful Dr. Jennifer Stepp, allowing our clinic to accept appointments on these days!

Wednesday schedules have been enabled on our online portal so our clients can easily request an appointment!

We are so excited to welcome Dr. Stepp to our FRAH family. With her help we hope to evolve with our growing island community and expand our services.

We look forward to caring for your pets!

843-762-4944

thefrahfd@gmail.com