Fort Plain Animal Hospital

We are BEYOND thrilled to introduce you to our newest doctor, Dr. Rocco!!! Dr. Sierra Rocco grew up in Catskill, New York and currently resides in the Capital region. She received an undergraduate degree from the University of New Haven and earned her DVM degree from Tufts CSVM. Her special interests include cardiology, disaster medicine, and Fear Free Practices. Outside of work, Dr. Rocco enjoys creative writing, reading, kayaking, and all manners of puzzles. She looks f...orward to serving and working with clients and their beloved pets by providing countless tail wags and purr-fect moments for many years to come! Dr. Rocco will join Dr. Weaver and Dr. Chen starting Monday, April 26th. We can’t wait for all your furry friends to meet her!

A HUGE thank you to a dear friend of ours who made us these amazing surgical caps!! Marcy always makes sure we’re ready to go in style!!

Yearly reminder that lilies are highly toxic to your kitties!!

How handsome is Bain? He was here for an ear recheck and enjoyed some treats for being such a good boy!!

Today we honor all of the hardworking, courageous, and loyal military K9s and working dogs throughout history that have dedicated their lives to being of service to others. We appreciate you just as much as we appreciate your human counterparts. #K9VeteransDay

Seresto Collars (Spoiler: They're Safe!) Recently an article came out that raised concerns about the safety of Seresto collars. With over 25 MILLION sold, less than 1% of collars have had a reported reaction, mostly being mild skin irritation. 1. Unfortunately the authors of this article elected NOT to seek the advice of a veterinarian or veterinary toxicologist before publishing the article. If they had they would find that the toxicologists agree that the active ingredient...s in Seresto collars are safe for pets and would not explain the severe adverse reactions described in the article. 2. The article references Amazon sales.Did you know there are a LOT of counterfeit collars being sold from online pharmacies including Amazon? The counterfeit drug market is estimated to be in the 200 million dollar a year range. As you could presume, we see a much higher rate of reactions from fake collars and medications than from real ones. It's a sad reality that when something is such a good deal, you probably are getting what you pay for, but at your pets' expense. 3. We spend a LOT of time researching vaccinations, medications, preventatives and treatments, and are always working toward providing the BEST care possible. Rest assured that if evidence arises at any time that brings into question the safety of these collars, or any other product for that matter, we will let you know. Any owner who has a concern about a potential adverse effect reach out directly to Elanco using their veterinary hotline at 800-255-6826. As a reminder, when you purchase your products directly from your veterinarian you get the full support of the companies as well. Finally, we do understand that you want what is best for your pet. Therefore, it is important to prevent tick disease here in upstate NY. Unfortunately, we have seen more pets get sick from Lyme disease or Anaplasmosis over the years than from any of these aforementioned preventatives. Everyone has an opinion, but unfortunately not everyone has research or the knowledge to support their theories. Please consider the source of any medical opinion prior to making decisions that may have a significant impact on your pets health. As always, if you have any questions at all regarding your furry friend, please call our hospital at 518-993-3332!

Negan heard us saying he needs his vaccine boosters today

Please keep a look out for this sweet fella Bacon!!

It’s National dress up your pet day!! Do we have any cooperative patients out there? post a picture below!!

Look at those tap shoes!! Miss Coco is a regular who comes in for her monthly shot to manage her Addison’s disease. Do you think she has our staff trained by now for treats and cuddles?

Goober is staying warm!! Sweater season is in full swing

Wishing everyone a wonderful holiday shared with their furry friends!! Christmas Eve: 8-2PM Christmas Day: Closed New Year’s Eve: 8-2PM... New Year’s Day: Closed If your pet has an emergency, please contact Upstate Vet Specialties open 24/7 152 Sparrowbush Rd. Latham, NY (518)-783-3198

Please keep a look out for this sweet boy in the Salisbury area!!!

Tagging along with your brother always makes your doctors visit better, right?! Freddie J and Frankie Doo both had their wellness exams with Dr. Chen today

We hope you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving! And keep these tips in mind to make sure you and your pets have a safe holiday!

Miss Miley paid us a visit after her 14th birthday yesterday!! We’re so happy to celebrate another year with her!

It’s spotted tongue Saturday!! The wonderful miss Arya visited Dr. Weaver today for her annual exam & vaccines We hope you all have a great weekend!!

Daylight savings time is upon us! If you haven’t already noticed, your pets may be acting a little different. They have their own circadian rhythm, or biological clock, that can be affected by the time change just like us! Your furry friend may need a few days to adjust their sleep, eating, and bathroom schedules! If you have any questions, give our hospital a call at 518-993-3332!