Longtime clients of The Folly Road Animal Hospital are already aware that we began vaccinating dogs boarding in our kennel for the H3N2 and H3N8 viruses last year. These are both strains of Canine Influenza which have caused troublesome outbreaks across the nation throughout the last few years. While we are not in the midst of an outbreak in our area today, the viruses are extremely contagious and an outbreak could occur at anytime. In some instances these viruses can be fatal. Because of this, we want to maintain our strict health standards at the Folly Road Animal Hospital kennel by requiring all dogs joining us for Playcare are vaccinated for the dog flu as well. Dogs that come to play for the day are just as much at risk of contracting Canine Influenza as dogs boarding in our kennel, so we do not want to risk the health of our clients’ pets. We ♥ our Playcare dogs! We never want to see them sick and in our hospital, so call our front desk to ask more about the Canine Influenza vaccine and schedule your appointment today.

The Canine Influenza vaccine that we administer is bivalent, meaning it protects against both the H3N2 and H3N8 viruses. Like a puppy shot, this vaccine needs to be boosted one time before it is effective for a year. After the booster, your pup can begin receiving the vaccine annually just like their other core vaccines.

Many of our patients are already vaccinated for Canine Influenza. To confirm your dog is protected, give us a call or send an email anytime.

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Dental care is as important to your pet’s health as it is yours! To encourage our clients to practice good dental health habits with their pets, The Folly Road Animal Hospital is offering 15% off all dental procedures throughout the month of February. Additionally, all dental related products are 10% off! We are opening up an extra surgery morning every week to accommodate the demand, so now is definitely the time to schedule that dental cleaning you’ve been putting off! 🙂

Appointments are booking up fast, but we do still have spots available! Give our front desk a call so we can answer any questions you have and set up your appointment today.

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The holidays are right around the corner and we have brand new festive Lupine patterns just in time! Get your dog or cat in the holiday spirit with an adorable new leash and collar from Lupine. Lupine products are GUARANTEED for life! If your Lupine leash or collar breaks, bring it into our clinic to exchange it for a new one! They make great stocking stuffers! 🙂 Come by our clinic and check out the selection!

The Folly Road Animal Hospital is thrilled to announce that we are once again proud sponsors of the Charleston Scottish Games! We would like to cordially invite all of our clients, family, and friends to join us Saturday November 3rd, 2018 at Boone Hall in Mount Pleasant to enjoy traditional Scottish food, drink, and activities! It will be quite the céilidh and we would love to see everyone there!

Click here to purchase admission tickets and to see the complete fun-filled schedule for Saturday, November 3rd!

We are especially proud to share the impressive Border Collie demonstration! Come and check out the incredible way Border Collies herd flocks as they have in Scotland for hundreds of years. Please remember to leave your own pets at home, lest they try and take up herding themselves! 🙂

We will have free samples of pet food and treats as well as other goodies to give away at The Folly Road Animal Hospital tent!

Contact our front desk with any questions!

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The Folly Road Animal Hospital was very lucky to have sustained no damage due to Hurricane Florence. Our thoughts are with those effected by the storm.

It is business as usual around here! Our boarding facility and hospital hours are normal starting Monday, September 17th.

Monday: 8:30am-8:00pm

Tuesday: 8:30am-6:00pm 

Wednesday: 8:30am-6:00pm (no appointments, retail and boarding purposes only)

Thursday: 8:30am-6:00pm

Friday: 8:30am-8:00pm

Saturday-Sunday: CLOSED

We look forward to helping you with all your pet care needs!

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Yikes! Welcome to hurricane season! We sincerely hope everyone is as prepared as possible for Hurricane Florence. The Folly Road Animal Hospital has been watching the radar closely, and we have determined that we will be closed the following hours for everyone’s safety:

Wednesday September 12th we will be OPEN for retail purposes at 8:30am. Dr. Sheridan will not be available for appointments, but we will continue to help our clients prepare and stock up on food and medicine before the storm. At this time it is uncertain how long we will be able to safely remain open. Please contact our front desk for updates.

Thursday September 13th we will be CLOSED.

Friday September 14th we will likely be CLOSED, pending the effects of the storm. It is too soon to tell, and we will certainly notify our clients as soon as possible regarding our hours. We will do everything in our power to get back open as quickly as possible!

We want to help you get your pets ready for a hurricane in any way we can! It is not too late to stock up on prescription food and medications before you leave town or hunker down! Contact our office if you have any questions about hurricane preparations.

Should you need to access your pets’ veterinary records at any time, remember you can utilize our online Pet Portal! 

Everyone please stay safe out there!

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We just thought everyone should know that today was Marley’s LAST DAY OF CHEMO! She has been such a wonderful patient (bravely submitting to a tedious 25 weeks of chemotherapy!), and we can’t thank her and her loving parents enough for trusting us with her care. We are beyond thrilled that she is feeling well! WE ♥ YOU, good girl!

Just another note to keep an eye out for hot pets this summer!

Signs of heatstroke in dogs: 

Excessive panting and salivation

Unsteady or swaggering gait

Deep red or purple tongue

Muscle tremors

Glazed eyes

Rapid pulse

Vomiting

What to do if your dog seems overheated:

Contact your veterinarian immediately, veterinary care may be required

Move your dog indoors or to a shaded area and apply cool water to their body (outside you can use a garden hose if the water is a cool temperature, or stick them in the tub or shower inside!)

Apply ice packs or cold towels to head, chest, and neck of your dog to bring down their temperature

Offer ice cubes or cold water to drink

With summer comes hurricane season, and we want everyone to be prepared! While you get your house and family ready for an emergency, keep your pets in mind as well. Here are some helpful hints to keep you prepared for an emergency:

Have an evacuation preparedness kit ready for your pet. Include medications, instructions, sealed prescription food, bags to pick up waste, bottled water, and updated proof of vaccinations.

Remember you can access your pet’s records any time by using our online portal called Rapport. If you have not created an account, we encourage you to do so by clicking the icon for the Pet Portal in the right hand column of our website. You never have to worry about keeping up with copies of proof of vaccinations, because you can always access them online! Of course, we are happy to print off copies or email copies any time you need them! It is a good idea to have hard copies or constant access to these records in case you need to travel over state lines or board your pet during a natural disaster.

If your pet needs prescription food, keep a bag in your freezer in case your veterinary hospital is closed in an emergency. If you use our online pharmacy to order prescription food, keep in mind delivery may be delayed during an emergency.

In addition to keeping specialized diets handy, during hurricane season it is important to keep all prescription medications filled. Try and keep at least three weeks worth of medications that you know your pet will need in your hurricane preparedness kit.

Is your pet microchipped? Between travel, celebrations, spending more time outdoors, and big storms, summer tends to be the time dogs and cats stray the most! Microchips give your pet a chance to find their way home! Contact our front desk to set up a time to make sure your pet is properly microchipped.

Make sure your pet is comfortable in a crate. He or she may need to spend a lot of time in one in the case of a hurricane or other disaster.

Have an evacuation plan that accommodates your pet. We always urge our clients to plan on taking their pets with them when they evacuate. Never leave them at home unattended where they will be exposed to hazards. If you do need to board your pet, have a kennel reserved where you will be evacuating rather than leaving them in the storm zone. Contact our clinic where we have an updated list of pet friendly hotels and kennels we recommend along the Charleston evacuation route.

FRAH Good News of the Month!

♥ After traveling many miles to his new home with one of our clients, a Boston Terrier puppy named Slick was brought into our clinic. On top of fighting internal parasites like hookworms, he was ultimately given the grave diagnosis of Canine Parvovirus (you may have heard it called Parvo). Slick was very sick! Luckily, with the expertise of Dr. Sheridan and intensive care of our hospital, Slick pulled through! We couldn’t be happier that this little guy gains strength every day. 

♥ Mary Jane is a feisty but sweet little 11 lb terrier mix who was protecting her home from a venomous snake. Unfortunately, the snake sunk its teeth into Mary Jane’s cheek! After a lengthy stay in our hospital, we were thrilled to send Mary Jane home today! She earned the tough nickname “Snakebite” while she was here. 🙂 What a tough cookie! We are so happy she feels better!

**Remember our boarding facility will be CLOSED for maintenance from July 20th to August 6th. Sorry for any inconvenience! 

Contact our Front Desk at any point with any questions at thefrahfd@gmail.com or 843-762-4944

Many of our Folly Road Animal Hospital clients have already noticed the warm weather has brought with it fleas!Stay ahead of the problem and buy your flea, tick, and heartworm prevention now!

Heartworm prevention is especially important here in the Lowcountry. Heartworm disease is transmitted through mosquitoes, of which we have many! Often we see mosquitoes year-round, so always remember to protect your dog or cat with one of our recommended heartworm preventatives.

Advantage Multi®

Advantage Multi® is a topical product (an oil that is applied monthly directly on the skin between the shoulder blades) that protects both dogs and cats from fleas, heartworms, and other intestinal parasites. Right now when you buy 6 doses of Advantage Multi® you receive a $25 mail-in rebate! The rebate is $60 when you buy a years worth!

Trifexis®

Trifexis® is an oral pill given monthly to protect dogs from fleas, heartworms, and other intestinal parasites. Right now when you buy 6 doses of Trifexis® you receive a $10 mail-in rebate. When you buy a years worth, receive a $25 rebate!

While ticks are not usually a huge problem in our warm climate, it is never a bad idea to add tick protection for your dog or cat, as ticks can spread diseases such as Lyme and Ehrlichia. Consider an oral product for dogs like Nexgard® or Bravecto®, or a Seresto® collar (which lasts 8 months and works for cats, too!) All of these products treat and prevent fleas as well.

Even if you never see fleas on your pet, remember that mosquitoes can get inside your house. Always use heartworm prevention for your dog or cat: Heartgard® and Tri-Heart Plus® prevent heartworms and intestinal parasites.

We want to make sure you get the best flea, tick, and heartworm prevention at a great price! Don’t hesitate to contact our front desk with any questions.

P.S. Remember we are having a Proheart 6® Clinic this Saturday March 24th from 9am-1pm! We still have some appointments available so give our front desk a shout to inquire.