Edinburgh Pet Health Center

17/02/2026

🩵 Everyone, meet Buddy! He may be tiny but he’s got a huge heart and this little guy has overcome many obstacles. From a back injury that left him paralyzed, to a recently broken tail, nothing stops this little guy. With the help of his very dedicated family and a fancy set of wheels, Buddy is living life to the fullest! We are so proud of you Buddy! 🐶🐾🩵

23/01/2026

We hope you are staying warm today. We wanted to share with you how some of our staff pets stay warm at home.
Please show us how your pets are staying warm today.

16/01/2026

🎉🐾 Happy New Year from your January Pets of the Month—Maverick & Piper! 🐶💫

We’re kicking off 2026 with double the cuteness and ALL the personality! Say hello to Maverick and Piper, the beloved pups of our amazing vet tech Alecia! These two bring joy, mischief, and heart to every single day. 🥰

🐾 Maverick is a 2-year-old bundle of energy with a brain to match! A mix of Pomeranian, Alaskan Klee Kai, Shiba Inu, and Siberian Husky, he loves running around the dog park, cruising on the boat, and being right by his people. His loyalty runs deep—and so does his curiosity… like the time he shredded a wool dryer ball in his kennel and left his humans searching everywhere for the source of the mystery fluff. (Spoiler: it was not the pillows.)

🎣 One of Maverick’s most memorable moments? His first fishing trip—he got so excited over a lake trout that he nearly flipped the canoe! There’s even photo evidence of him nibbling the fish on the stringer like a proud little angler.

💛 Nicknames: Mav-Boy, Bubba, Little Man, My Boy

🐾 Piper, at 12½ years old, is the sassy senior queen of the house. Named after Piper Chapman from Orange Is the New Black, this loyal Chihuahua loves belly rubs, crinkle toys, long naps, and being carried like royalty. But don’t let her diva side fool you—this girl LOVES the farm! From chickens to cows to goats, Piper thrives when she’s outdoors living her best barnyard life.

🦴 One of her sneakiest moves? Hiding six bones around the house without anyone knowing—until her family moved and started finding them stashed in couches, closets, and mystery corners. A true mastermind.

💛 Nicknames: Pips, Piper Dog, Tiny, Little Girl

These two might be opposites in size and energy, but together they’re the perfect pair to start the new year off right: a little wild, a little wise, and full of love. 💙🐾

18/12/2025

📣 Announcement! Please note that we will be closed today from 12PM - 3PM for our annual staff holiday party! 🎄🎁💚

13/12/2025

🐾 Behind the Scenes! Episode #5: Our patients LOVE our low-stress and Fear-Free atmosphere. Without these measures, hospitalized pets are typically whining, pacing, panting and barking; leading to a noisy and stressful environment. But at EPHC they can simply just rest, heal and embrace the calm! ❤️💚❤️

11/12/2025

And the winner is: #5 - Mandy!!!! She loves gymnastics and being a gymnastics coach and her prize was this cool color-changing night light. ❤️🤸🤸🤸

02/12/2025

🎄✨ December Pet of the Month: Henry! ✨🎄

This month’s spotlight goes to Henry, a 3-year-old golden retriever with the soul of a lazy old man and the heart of pure holiday cheer. From the moment he arrived, Henry carried himself like a wise grandpa in a fluffy golden coat — so naturally, he needed a name that matched! 🧡🎅

Henry’s favorite things include:
✨ Napping (a LOT)
✨ Balcony lounging
✨ City walks
✨ Boat rides
✨ Hanging out with his many aunties
✨ And most importantly… eating cheese

When he’s not being adorable, Henry is known for one mischievous habit:
🧶 He has chewed one corner of every single rug his family has ever owned. Every. Single. One.

Funniest memory? Easy. He once inhaled an entire Pup Cup and all in a single bite — so the ice cream shop owner tossed him a scoop like a snowball… and Henry caught it mid-air like a holiday miracle. ❄️🍦

Nicknames include: Hank, Hen, Henny, Henny Boy, Bubby, and Hank Tank — all fitting for the sweetest, most stubborn golden boy around. If Henry wants something, you’ll know. But if you meet him? He’ll love you instantly. 💛

Happy December, Henry! Thanks for bringing the festive golden glow to EPHC this month. 🎄🐾✨

26/11/2025

🍗 Here’s a special reminder that we will be closed tomorrow for Thanksgiving! We hope you have a wonderful time with friends, family and your beloved pets! We will resume normal business hours on Friday. Please remember to avoid feeding your pets turkey bones, turkey skin and anything with raisins, onions, garlic, Xylitol or heavy amounts of dairy in it! So….just about everything!! 🐾🍗🐾

21/11/2025

🐾 Behind the Scenes! Episode #4. Here’s to small local businesses supporting each other! Thank you Habanero Tacos Food Truck for the amazing lunch yesterday! 🌶️🧡🌶️

15/11/2025

🎉🌾 SCARECROW SHOWDOWN TIME!!! 🌾🎉
Y’all… it’s that time again. The staff have been CRAFTING. GLUING. STAPLING. Summoning the ancient spirits of fall décor itself. And now our EPHC Scarecrow Contest is officially LIVE! 👻🎃✨

You have until November 28th to vote for your FAVORITE scarecrow — and trust us, these creations have personality. 👀
🗳️ Vote on Facebook
🗳️ Vote on Instagram
🗳️ Vote in clinic (where you can see them in all their chaotic glory)

Who will win? Who will cause mayhem? Who will haunt our breakroom forever?
YOU DECIDE. 🍂👑🤣

12/11/2025

❤️ Behind the Scenes! Episode #3. Random acts of kindness! Yesterday a wonderful client stopped by for no other reason than to bring Nadia hot chocolate. A thoughtful and kind gesture that did not go unnoticed by any of us. Here’s to spreading cheer this holiday season! 🥰☕️🎁

06/11/2025

🏨🩺 Behind the Scenes! Episode #2

At EPHC we are PROUD to be INDEPENDENTLY OWNED for over 34 years! 🎉 Dr. Lisa Carpenter built this little clinic from the ground up in 1991 and in 2020, ownership was proudly passed on to Dr. Andi Nelson.

But did you know that privately owned veterinary clinics are becoming fewer and farther between? Per an AVMA study, at least 25% of general practices and 75% of specialty practices are now corporate-owned. Astoundingly, they estimate that corporate consolidators "control around 50% of all US veterinary hospital revenue." And according to sources cited by the American Animal Hospital Association, fewer than 15% of corporations put their brand on the practices they buy, resulting in unsuspecting pet owners thinking they are still doing business with independent clinics.

This day and age, it is nearly impossible to know if a veterinary clinic is privately or corporate-owned just by looking at it. And their websites may or may not help in revealing this. The best way to know for sure is to simply call your veterinary clinic and ask. You might be surprised by the answer!

There are some pretty big and even unexpected names when it comes to corporate ownership. While well-known for their candy, Mars Incorporated has a division called Mars Veterinary Health that owns thousands of veterinary clinics across the globe. And large retail chains such as Walmart and Chewy now provide one-stop-shop veterinary services in certain areas of the country.

Lastly, there are numerous Private Equity groups on the rise that are buying up independent clinics all over the US. They are constantly knocking on the doors of privately owned practices as their acquisitions continue. In fact, they reach out to our clinic countless times per year. But each time they are met with a resounding NO.

We are putting the spotlight on this subject to let you know how hard we work behind the scenes to remain privately owned in a world where it is ever more difficult to do so. In the end, small clinics like ours cannot always compete with these corporate entities and often end up selling out to these same groups. So supporting your small local clinics (and knowing who they are!) is the best way to help keep their doors open and in private hands. 🩵 To learn more about how corporatization is impacting independent vet clinics, please click on the link below.

Written by:
Andi Nelson, DVM
Proud Independent owner of Edinburgh Pet Health Center 🐾

This article explains what corporate consolidation is, how corporate consolidators operate, and how to be informed while working with them.