Poland Animal Hospital

02/23/2026

Due to inclement weather, Poland Animal Hospital will be closed today. All appointments scheduled for today are canceled, and our team will reach out soon to reschedule. Please note that we will not be available for phone calls or medication pickups during the closure. Thank you for your understanding, and please stay safe. We will resume normal business hours tomorrow at 8 am.

If your pet requires urgent medical care, please contact Portland Veterinary and Specialty Care at 207-878-3121 for immediate assistance.

02/22/2026

We are continuing to closely monitor weather updates regarding the incoming nor’easter. At this time, there is a possibility that we may not open tomorrow due to expected conditions.

The safety of our staff and clients is always our top priority, and we want to ensure everyone can travel safely.

We will make our final decision by 6:00 AM and will post updates here as soon as that decision is made. Please stay tuned and stay safe!

02/22/2026

We’re celebrating Veterinary Assistant Appreciation Week! Have our assistants made a difference for your pet? Let them know in the comments. 💌

02/20/2026

We wanted to let you know we will be closing at 4:30 pm tonight. Thank you!

02/20/2026

Love Your Pet Day is here! Share a photo of your pet with us! 📷

02/20/2026

When we renovated, we knew wall-mounted cat furniture was a must. A comfortable pet makes the veterinary visit better for everyone involved.

It’s clear Charlie is a big fan of our wall-mounted bubble bed. Mission accomplished!

02/20/2026

‼️‼️LOST DOG - OXFORD, MAINE‼️‼️

Jake is missing from his home in Oxford. He went missing on Tuesday night from his home near the Oxford Casino! He is wearing a purple collar and is extremely shy and timid. Please if you see Jake DO NOT CHASE OR CALL OUT TO HIM, HE WILL RUN.
Call his mom or dad immediately at (760)450-7328 or (207)880-9228!

Please share!!

02/18/2026

🐾 Credelio Quattro coming soon! 🐾

At Poland Animal Hospital, our doctors regularly review and update our recommendations for heartworm, intestinal parasite, and flea & tick prevention. Safety and effectiveness are always our top priorities — along with cost and ease of administration.

The most important thing you can do for your pet is maintain year-round protection against ticks, fleas, heartworm disease, and intestinal worms. With the latest advancements available, we’re excited to announce that we have upgraded our recommendation to Credelio Quattro.

Why the switch?

✔️ Comprehensive protection against 6 parasites: ticks, fleas, heartworms, hookworms, roundworms, and tapeworms — the first all-in-one product to include tapeworm coverage.

✔️ Faster tick kill — studies show Credelio kills ticks twice as fast as Simparica Trio or NexGard, helping reduce the risk of tick-borne diseases like Anaplasmosis.

✔️ Highly palatable — 9 out of 10 dogs willingly accept this beef-flavored tablet (give with a small amount of food).

✔️ Safe for puppies 8 weeks and older, weighing 3 lbs or more.

✔️ Cost savings — instant rebates applied at checkout (no forms to fill out!).

We will no longer be reordering Simparica Trio. We do have a limited supply remaining in the hospital, and it will continue to be available through our online pharmacy.

We’re confident you’ll be just as excited about this upgrade as we are! If you have any questions, please give us a call — we’re always happy to help you choose the best protection for your furry family member.

Thank you for trusting us with your pet’s care! 🐶💙

02/17/2026

Meet Kirby! He’s a great reminder that dental disease often hides quietly beneath the gum line. Here’s a little veterinary dental show-and-tell to share what we found, and why routine dental care is so important.

In his “before” photos, you can see tartar buildup on the teeth. Overall, they don’t appear severely diseased at first glance — except for the lower incisors (the front teeth). Those teeth show significant gum recession, which is why you see that white film at the base. That buildup is a combination of hair, plaque, and debris collecting where the gum has pulled away from the tooth.

However, what we see above the gum line is only part of the story.

Once we took dental radiographs, a much more serious issue became visible. There is significant bone loss caused by periodontal disease. If you look closely at the space between the roots of the teeth, you’ll notice a dark (black) area. That space should normally be filled with healthy bone. Instead, the bone has deteriorated.

When this happens, the tooth roots become exposed. This creates a pathway for bacteria to enter the root system, potentially leading to painful root abscesses. Even more concerning, if bone loss continues, it can weaken the mandible (lower jaw) enough to result in a fracture.

This is why dental X-rays are so important. Dental disease isn’t just what you see on the surface — much of it occurs below the gum line, where it can silently cause pain and damage.

Regular dental check-ups and professional cleanings are crucial for detecting these problems early and ensuring your dog stays comfortable and healthy. A big thank you to Kirby for being such a brave patient and helping raise awareness by sharing his story. Good boy!

02/16/2026

Theodore Roosevelt kept a small zoo of pets in the White House, which included at least one cat named Slippers, along with dogs, birds, reptiles, and even a badger.

02/16/2026

Busted! A for effort?

When a 360 degree camera went missing during a shoot in the Arctic circle, the AP crew eventually found it among sled dogs they'd been filming with earlier. ...