Beneva Animal Hospital

10/15/2026

🐾 BIG dogs, BIG personalities, and BIG love! 💚🐶

Whether they take up the entire couch, steal your spot in bed, or think they’re still lap dogs, we wouldn’t have it any other way! 😂❤️

Large breed pups may come with some extra needs when it comes to nutrition, exercise, joint health, and routine veterinary care, but they sure give us plenty of love in return!

We love our gentle giants here at Beneva Animal Hospital! 🩺🐾

10/14/2026

😻 PET WELLNESS MONTH GIVEAWAY!🐾🎉
We're celebrating Pet Wellness Month by giving back to our amazing pet community! 🧡 We're giving away TWO FREE WELLNESS EXAMS- one for a lucky dog and one for a lucky cat! 🐶😻
Preventative care is such an important part of keeping our pets happy and healthy. Regular wellness exams help us check in on their overall health, catch potential concerns early, and keep those tails wagging for years to come. 🩺
🐾HOW TO ENTER:
✨Complete the survey using the link below
✨Enter by October 30th
✨You must be at least 21 years old to enter. You must currently live in our service area.
🧡GIVE AWAY DETAILS:
🐶One dog wellness will be awarded.
😻One cat wellness will be awarded.
🐾Both new and existing clients are welcome to enter!
🎉Prizes are redeemable at Beneva Animal Hospital for a wellness exam only. Any additional services, diagnostics, treatments or medications are not included and will be the responsibility of the pet owner.
Whether you have a curious kitty or a goofy dog we're here to help them live their happiest, healthiest lives. 😍
Good luck, everyone! And thank you for trusting us with your favorite four-legged family member.🐾

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10/12/2026

👂🔬 What is your veterinary team looking for during an ear cytology?

Ever wonder what we’re looking at when we take a sample from your pet’s ears? 👀 It’s more than just ear wax!

An ear cytology allows us to look at a sample under the microscope to help identify what might be causing your pet’s ear irritation. 🦠🔬

From yeast and bacteria to inflammatory cells and other findings, these little samples can tell us A LOT about what’s going on inside those ears!

Swipe through to learn what we look for, why it matters, and how these findings help guide treatment for your pet. 🐶🐱

Because when it comes to ear infections, knowing what we’re treating is just as important as treating it! 💙

10/09/2026

Apparently Seamus and Meggie have different ideas of a Halloween party 🎃🤣

10/08/2026

🐝🚨 Bee Stings & Anaphylaxis in Dogs

That curious nose can get dogs into some sticky situations… 🐝😬

Dogs love investigating things they probably shouldn’t, which means bee and other insect stings can happen quickly. While some stings cause only localized pain and swelling, an allergic reaction can become serious very quickly.

🚨 Watch for:
• Facial, muzzle, or throat swelling
• Hives or sudden skin irritation
• Excessive drooling
• Vomiting or diarrhea
• Weakness or collapse
• Difficulty breathing
• Pale gums or extreme lethargy

🐾 When in doubt, come see us!

If you suspect your pet has been stung by a bee or another insect, we recommend seeking veterinary care, even if they initially seem okay. Reactions can vary from mild to severe, and we would much rather evaluate your pet and make sure they’re safe than have you wait for symptoms to worsen.

And if you notice difficulty breathing, significant facial/throat swelling, collapse, or other signs of anaphylaxis, seek emergency veterinary care immediately. 🚨

🐝 Don’t wait it out when it comes to a suspected allergic reaction. Your pet’s safety comes first!

10/05/2026

Mondays are hard enough… so sometimes you just need to be held like the precious little baby you are. 😂🐾

This sweet face may have come in for some veterinary care, but clearly decided cuddles were the most important part of the appointment. 🥹

At Beneva, we believe good veterinary care is about more than exams and treatments—it’s also about making our patients feel safe, loved, and maybe just a little spoiled while they’re here. 💙

Because if this is how we’re starting the week… we’ll take it. 🐱✨

10/01/2026

😂🥜 Peanut butter face: activated.

Sometimes the easiest way to make a blood draw feel a little less scary is to give your patient something much more important to focus on… SNACKS. 😂

We use high-value treats like peanut butter as a form of positive reinforcement and distraction during things like blood draws, injections, nail trims, and other handling. The goal is to help create a more positive association with veterinary care while keeping pets engaged and as comfortable as possible. 🐾💉

Peanut butter: 10/10
Blood draw: 0/10
Peanut butter during blood draw: suddenly acceptable. 😂

And yes… sometimes the patient leaves with a little peanut butter mustache. We consider that part of the medical record. 🥜

09/30/2026

09/30/2026

🛁🚿 Wash Wednesday at Beneva! 🐶

Seamus would like to formally file a complaint about his Wash Wednesday experience. 😂

But whether your pet is giving you this look after a bath or acting like they’ve just survived the worst betrayal imaginable, regular bathing and grooming are an important part of keeping them healthy! 🧼🐾

🩺 Medical baths can be prescribed to help manage things like allergies, skin infections, parasites, excessive oil, or other dermatologic conditions. These baths often require specific shampoos, contact times, and frequency to actually help the skin.

🛁 Non-medical baths are important too! Regular bathing and grooming can help remove dirt, allergens, debris, loose hair and odors while keeping coats and skin clean and comfortable.

Just remember: more bathing isn’t always better! The right shampoo and bathing schedule depends on your pet’s coat, skin, lifestyle, and individual needs.

And yes… sometimes the hardest part of a bath is convincing your pet that the towel afterward is NOT, in fact, a form of torture. 😂

09/29/2026

😴🐾

When you’ve had a very long day of being cute, getting attention, and doing absolutely none of the things your humans asked you to do… sometimes you just need to lie down and become one with the floor. 😂

10/10 nap position.
0/10 plans for the rest of the day. 💜

Who else is ready to clock out? 💤