Orchard Park Veterinary Medical Center

11/19/2025

🦃🐾 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸𝘀𝗴𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗲𝘁 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆: 𝗗𝗼’𝘀 & 𝗗𝗼𝗻’𝘁𝘀 🐾🦃

Thanksgiving is a time for family, gratitude, and delicious food — but some holiday favorites can be dangerous for our pets! Here are a few quick tips to help keep everyone safe and happy this season:

✅ 𝗗𝗢:
• Share the love — not the leftovers! Offer pet-safe treats or a small portion of plain turkey (no bones or seasoning).
• Keep trash secure — pets are clever when it comes to sniffing out scraps!
• Provide a quiet space for pets who get stressed by guests or noise.
• Stick to your pet’s regular feeding and walking schedule to keep routines calm.

🚫 𝗗𝗢𝗡’𝗧:
• Give turkey bones, skin, or gravy — they can cause digestive upset or serious injury.
• Share foods with onions, garlic, grapes, raisins, chocolate, or xylitol — all are toxic to pets.
• Leave alcoholic drinks or raw dough unattended.
• Forget that holiday decorations and candles can be tempting (and hazardous) for curious pets!

💚 𝗥𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 — 𝗢𝗣𝗩𝗠𝗖 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗯𝗲 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝗱𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸𝘀𝗴𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴.

If your pet gets into any of the “don’ts” or you need extra pet safety advice, give us a call at (𝟳𝟭𝟲) 𝟲𝟲𝟮-𝟲𝟲𝟲𝟬. We’re always here to help keep your pets safe and healthy — even during the holidays.

11/17/2025

🐾✨ 𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗕𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗖𝗮𝘁 𝗗𝗮𝘆! ✨🐾

Today we celebrate our sleek, mysterious, and utterly lovable black cats! 🖤

For centuries, black cats have carried a mix of myths and magic — in some cultures, they were symbols of good luck and prosperity, while in others, they were unfairly linked to superstition. Thankfully, times have changed, and we now know black cats are just as loving, playful, and full of personality as any other feline friend.

Sadly, black cats are still less likely to be adopted — so today’s the perfect reminder that every color of cat deserves love and a forever home.

If you share your life with a black cat, post a photo below — we’d love to see those shiny coats and golden eyes! 🐈‍⬛💛

11/12/2025

🐾 𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗔𝗻𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗹 𝗘𝗻𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗵𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗗𝗮𝘆! 🐾

Today we’re celebrating all the ways we help our pets live fuller, happier lives — through play, exploration, and mental stimulation! 🎾🧩

Enrichment isn’t just for the zoo — it’s for every pet at home too! Activities like puzzle feeders, snuffle mats, scent games, or even a new walking route can keep your furry friend’s mind and body active.

At OPVMC, we believe enrichment is an essential part of compassionate care — helping pets stay curious, confident, and content. 💚

✨ Tell us — what’s your pet’s favorite enrichment activity? Share a photo in the comments below!

11/07/2025

🎉🐾 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝗢𝗣𝗩𝗠𝗖 𝗖𝗼𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗺𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗪𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗿! 🐾🎉

A huge round of ap-paws to 𝗛𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘆 (𝗕𝗲𝗲) for taking home the title of 𝗕𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗗𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗣𝗲𝘁 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱! 👑🐶🐱

Your creativity, cuteness, and Halloween spirit truly stole the show! 🎃✨

Every year, our Costume Contest supports the 𝗣𝗲𝘁 𝗘𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗱, which helps local families in need afford life-saving veterinary care when their pets face unexpected emergencies. 🐾💚

From the bottom of our hearts — thank you to everyone who participated, voted, and contributed to this wonderful cause. Your compassion helps pets get the care they deserve and strengthens our community of animal lovers. 💕

We’re already looking forward to next year’s costumes! 👻🐾

11/05/2025

🎉❄️ Save the Date! ❄️🎉

We’re excited to celebrate the 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗿𝗱 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗲 𝗪𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗣𝗮𝗹𝗼𝗼𝘇𝗮 𝗖𝗿𝗮𝗳𝘁 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁! Join us for a fun, festive day supporting local vendors AND local pets in need. 🐶🐱💙

📅 𝗦𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟯𝗿𝗱
🕙 𝟭𝟬𝗮𝗺 – 𝟰𝗽𝗺
📍 South Buffalo Moose Lodge #1407
2019 South Park Ave, Buffalo, NY 14220
✅ Free Entry!

✨ What to Expect ✨
• Amazing 𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝘃𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗿𝘀 with unique holiday gifts 🎁
• A 𝗯𝗮𝘀𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗿𝗮𝗳𝗳𝗹𝗲 with tons of great prizes
• A 𝟱𝟬/𝟱𝟬 𝗿𝗮𝗳𝗳𝗹𝗲 to boost the excitement!

All event fees and raffle proceeds go directly to 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗲𝘁 𝗘𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗱 of Orchard Park Veterinary Medical Center — helping pets receive urgent medical care when their families need support most. 🩺❤️

Mark your calendars, invite your friends, and get ready for a winter wonderland of fun and community spirit! ⛄💙

We can’t wait to see you there!

11/03/2025

🎃🐾 𝗩𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝘀 𝗡𝗼𝘄 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗢𝗣𝗩𝗠𝗖 𝗖𝗼𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗺𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁! 🐾🎃

Our annual Costume Contest entries are in — and now it’s your turn to vote for your favorite! 👻✨

Check out the creative, spooky, and downright adorable costumes submitted by our OPVMC community. From bees to baristas, every pet brought their A-game this year! 🐶🐱💚

🗓 𝗩𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆 — 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆, November 𝟯𝗿𝗱!
🏆 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗯𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗱 𝗼𝗻 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆, November 𝟳𝘁𝗵!

Show your support by commenting on your favorite costume photos with the pet's name— every comment counts as a vote! 👍

Let’s see which pet will take home the title of Best Dressed 2025!

11/01/2025

🐾💚 𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝘀 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗿 𝗣𝗲𝘁 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵! 💚🐾

Our senior pets hold a special place in our hearts — they’ve been our loyal companions through every stage of life. This month, we celebrate the wisdom, love, and calm joy that come with gray muzzles and gentle purrs. 🐶🐱✨
𝗔𝘀 𝗽𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗴𝗲, 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱𝘀 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲. Regular wellness exams, bloodwork, dental care, and nutrition adjustments can make a world of difference in keeping them comfortable and thriving. Early detection of age-related changes helps us provide the best possible care — so your senior friend can keep enjoying every moment by your side. 💕

✨ Schedule your senior pet’s checkup with us at Orchard Park Veterinary Medical Center!

𝗚𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝘂𝘀 𝗮 𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗮𝘁 (𝟳𝟭𝟲) 𝟲𝟲𝟮-𝟲𝟲𝟲𝟬 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗮𝗻 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗲𝘁 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘆 𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆, 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝘆, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗳𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲.

10/31/2025

🎃👻 𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗛𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗼𝗳 𝘂𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝗢𝗣𝗩𝗠𝗖! 👻🎃

Our team had a blast getting into the spooky spirit with costumes today, and we couldn’t resist sharing the fun with you! 🐾✨

𝗔𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘁𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁, 𝗱𝗼𝗻’𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗲𝘁:
🐶🍫 Keep candy (especially chocolate and sugar-free treats with xylitol) away from pets.
🐱🚪 Watch doors and trick-or-treat traffic so curious pets don’t slip outside.
🦇👒 Costumes are fun, but make sure your pet is comfortable and able to move freely.

We hope you and your furry friends have a safe, treat-filled, and fun Halloween! 🍬🐾

Share your pet’s costume in the comments – we’d love to see them! 🧡

10/27/2025

🎃👻 𝗞𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝘀𝗮𝗳𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗼𝗸𝘆 𝘀𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻! 🐾

While Halloween is all about fun, costumes, and candy, it can bring some hidden risks for our furry friends. 🍬🐶🐱

Check out our 𝗛𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗣𝗲𝘁 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆 𝗧𝗶𝗽𝘀 below to help your pets enjoy the holiday safely — no tricks, just treats! 🧡✨

10/24/2025

⏱️ Last call for our Pet Costume Contest entries!
Send us your pet’s spookiest, cutest, or funniest Halloween photo by Saturday, November 1st to pef@opvmc.net 👻🎃🐾

Let’s see those costumes — we can’t wait! 🧡

👻🎃 It’s officially spooky season… and that means it’s time for our 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗲𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗺𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 to benefit the 𝗣𝗲𝘁 𝗘𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗱! 🧛‍♂️🐾

Think your furry friend has the cutest, silliest, or spookiest costume? Here’s your chance to show it off 𝗮𝗻𝗱 support a great cause. 💜

👉 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗰𝗸 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿!

10/16/2025

☕🎃 𝗣𝘂𝗺𝗽𝗸𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝗽𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝘀 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲! While we love our lattes, remember—pumpkin spice treats are for humans only. Spices like nutmeg and allspice can be harmful to pets.

🍂 But good news: 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗰𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗽𝘂𝗺𝗽𝗸𝗶𝗻 (no sugar, no spices) can actually be a healthy treat for dogs and cats in moderation!

Keep the lattes to yourself and share the plain pumpkin love with your pets. 🐾💛

10/08/2025

🐾 𝗗𝗶𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗼𝗯𝗲𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗶𝘀 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗼𝗻 (𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲!) 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗶𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗽𝗲𝘁𝘀?

The 𝗔𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗔𝗻𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗹 𝗛𝗼𝘀𝗽𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 (𝗔𝗔𝗛𝗔) encourages veterinary teams to make nutrition and weight management part of every exam—because nutrition is just as vital as checking temperature, pulse, respiration, and pain.

📊 Regular monitoring of body weight, body condition score, and muscle condition score helps us catch health concerns earlier and create personalized nutrition plans that keep pets healthy, happy, and active.

Conversations about weight and nutrition aren’t always easy, but they’re an important step in preventing disease and improving quality of life. Let’s work together to keep our pets at their healthiest—starting today. 💙🐶🐱

📖 Learn more from the 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟭 𝗔𝗔𝗛𝗔 𝗡𝘂𝘁𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗪𝗲𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗗𝗼𝗴𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗮𝘁𝘀: aaha.org/nutrition

📌 Source: American Animal Hospital Association, 2021