Happy Friday, #CPHPhaithful! With the commonwealth’s latest restrictions update, we need to amend again the types of appointments we are permitted to perform. In keeping with the guidance from PAVMA: Grooming services are suspended, effective immediately. We can, however, accommodate medical grooms, when necessary. We can no longer perform “elective” procedures, including most spays and neuters, dental cleanings, or elective mass removals. We can, however, perform these surgeries when medically emergent. We can no longer schedule nail trims. We can, however, accommodate patients that have broken/bleeding nails. We are still open to see sick patients. This includes (but is not wholly limited
We have made the decision starting today, March 19th, to follow AVMA suggestions and practice strict social distancing in an effort to flatten the curve and mitigate the spread of COVID-19. Only employees and your pets will be allowed in the building. We will continue offering curbside appointments for your pets for sick visits only; no wellness/annual/routine exams will be scheduled at this time (with the exception of new puppy or kitten visits who might be on a vaccine schedule). You will be greeted by a staff member when you arrive, at which point your pet will be escorted to an exam room and awaiting veterinarian. Cats must be in carriers; we will not accept them any other way. Pet owner
A Note on COVID-19 With news of novel coronavirus breaking every minute, we wanted to take a moment to update our #CPHPhaithful as to the steps we are taking to keep our staff, you, and your companions safe while you’re in our practice. To be clear, our number one priority is always the safety of our staff, our clients, and our patients. We’ve increased the frequency we clean all areas of the hospital, from our front lobby, the CSR counter, our exam rooms, treatment areas, offices, and break room. We use KennelSol (a pet-friendly solution designed specifically with your dog’s sense of smell in mind - it doesn’t make them “nose blind” the way that bleach does, but is similarly disinfectant),
