Rivers Veterinary Urgent Care

10/19/2026

It's National Veterinary Technician Week, and we couldn't do what we do without our incredible techs. ❤️ They're the gentle hands during exams and the calm voices during tough moments. Join us in thanking them for everything they do in the comments!

10/14/2026

October is Adopt-a-Shelter-Dog Month. 🐾 Every rescue has a story, and every one of them deserves a lifetime of health, comfort, and love. We're proud to care for adopted pets at every stage of their journey. Did you welcome a shelter dog into your family? Share their story (and photos) in the comments. ❤️

09/22/2026

🚨 IMPORTANT CLOSURE UPDATE 🚨

Unfortunately, Rivers Veterinary Urgent Care will be CLOSED again on Wednesday, September 23.

We sincerely apologize for the continued inconvenience and appreciate everyone’s patience and understanding.

We will reopen Thursday, September 24 for our normal walk-in hours:

9:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Thank you for bearing with us, and please help us spread the word by sharing this post.

The Rivers Veterinary Urgent Care Team

08/06/2026

07/31/2026

07/16/2026

With wildfire smoke creating poor air quality across the U.S, the AVMA is reminding the public that wildfire smoke can pose serious health risks not only to people, but to pets and livestock as well.

Smoke from wildfires contains fine particles that can cause respiratory issues in animals, especially those with pre-existing heart or lung disease. Pet owners should keep a close eye on their animals during poor air quality events and contact their veterinarian if any of the following signs appear. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4wqddp3

07/15/2026

🐾 We’re in Need of Towel Donations! 🐾

Our furry patients go through a lot of towels every single day from keeping them warm and cozy after treatments to cleaning up during emergencies. We’re currently running low and would be so grateful for your help!

If you have any gently used or new bath towels or hand towels that you no longer need, please consider donating them to Rivers Veterinary Urgent Care. Every towel helps us provide comfort and care to the pets who need us most.

📍 Donations can be dropped off during our regular business hours.

From all of us at Rivers Veterinary Urgent Careand especially from our patientsthank you for your kindness and generosity. ❤️🐶🐱

07/10/2026

***PUBLIC ALERT***
We have received confirmation from the PA Game Commission of a stray cat in Ruffsdale that tested positive for rabies on 6/25/26. This cat did bite a dog and a human, who are both currently receiving treatment.

We would like to remind our clients and our community that rabies is a very real and present threat in our area, and urge you to update all your pets' and livestock's rabies vaccines ASAP.

Pennsylvania law requires all dogs and cats over 12 weeks of age to be current on their rabies vaccines. This includes barn cats, and stray cats that you may be feeding. Please check your paperwork for up-to-date rabies certificates to keep yourself legal. Remember, rabies can be spread to humans, and is fatal if contracted.

Please call our office if you have any questions about rabies, vaccines, rabies law, or want to schedule a vaccine appointment at 724-887-6820.

The more local animals that are vaccinated, the less the rabies virus will be able to spread in our community. Keep yourselves and our community safe!

07/08/2026

🐕 La amplitud de distribución de los glóbulos rojos puede ayudar a distinguir el linfoma gastrointestinal canino de la enteropatía inflamatoria crónica y ser un indicador pronóstico.

Se diagnosticó linfoma gastrointestinal a 56 perros y enteropatía inflamatoria crónica a 60.

La amplitud de distribución de los glóbulos rojos (variación en el tamaño y volumen de los eritrocitos) fue significativamente mayor en el grupo con linfoma gastrointestinal en comparación con el grupo con enteropatía inflamatoria crónica.

En el análisis de regresión logística, la amplitud de distribución de los glóbulos rojos y el Índice de Actividad Clínica de Enteropatía Crónica Canina se identificaron como predictores independientes de linfoma gastrointestinal frente a enteropatía inflamatoria crónica.

El análisis de supervivencia de Kaplan-Meier para el linfoma gastrointestinal mostró que la mediana del tiempo de supervivencia global fue significativamente menor para los perros con una amplitud de distribución de los glóbulos rojos >18,3 % (134 días).

En el análisis multivariable de riesgos proporcionales de Cox, la amplitud de distribución de los glóbulos rojos se mantuvo como un factor pronóstico independiente para el tiempo de supervivencia global en el linfoma gastrointestinal.

07/08/2026

RECALL ALERT - Mars Petcare US, Inc. is issuing a voluntary recall for two lots of PEDIGREE® Can High Protein Chopped Chicken & Duck Flavor 13.2oz for dogs. The recalled product may contain metal and plastic foreign material.

For more information, visit https://bit.ly/4vNUO4Z