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Waxhaw Animal Hospital We Love Being Your Other Family Doctor! We'd love to be your other family doctor!

Dr. Tanya Burtis and the Doctors and Staff at Waxhaw Animal Hospital are happy to help all pets and their families in Waxhaw and from beyond! We value the relationships that we are able to build with our clients, and want to provide the best for the pets that we help take care of.

🐾💕 Just a little Saturday reminder! We’re here for you and your furry family every Saturday from 8 AM–12 PM. We can’t wa...
10/24/2026

🐾💕 Just a little Saturday reminder! We’re here for you and your furry family every Saturday from 8 AM–12 PM. We can’t wait to see you and your pets! 🐶🐱💙

🎃🐾 Happy Friday from all of us at Waxhaw Animal Hospital! Wishing you and your furry family members a weekend full of lo...
10/23/2026

🎃🐾 Happy Friday from all of us at Waxhaw Animal Hospital! Wishing you and your furry family members a weekend full of love, cuddles, and happy tails! 🧡🐶

10/22/2026

🐢🦎 A quick update about reptile & Small Mammal Boarding! 🐹🐰

Moving forward, we will no longer be able to accept full enclosure setups, including tanks, enclosures, and lighting equipment.

However, we are still happy to accept individual items to help your pets feel more at home! These include:
🌿 Plants and habitat décor
🥣 Food and water bowls
🪵 Hammocks, hides, and other enrichment items
🥕 Food and other appropriate supplies

We will have enclosures available for our patients, so there is no need to bring in your pet’s entire setup. We simply ask that you bring any smaller items you would like us to use to help keep them comfortable during their stay.

Thank you for your understanding and for continuing to help us provide the best care possible for all our scaly, furry, and tiny patients! 🐾❤️

— Your Waxhaw Animal Hospital Team

‼️MISSING CAT‼️ Please be on the lookout for this sweet baby, her name is Pickles and she is 8 years old. She was last s...
10/22/2026

‼️MISSING CAT‼️

Please be on the lookout for this sweet baby, her name is Pickles and she is 8 years old. She was last seen October 20th near the apartment buildings on
601 N Church Street in Waxhaw, NC 28173

If you see or hear anything please give a call at 704-843-2269 so that we can relay to the Owner.

Thank you!

Don’t forget!! It’s Reptile day! 🦎📸 Drop a picture of your reptile in the comments below. We’d love to meet your little ...
10/21/2026

Don’t forget!! It’s Reptile day! 🦎

📸 Drop a picture of your reptile in the comments below. We’d love to meet your little (or not-so-little!) friends and see all their unique personalities!

‼️RESULTS BEING POSTED TODAY @ 3pm‼️Think you know your Halloween pet safety? 🤔🎃Pick a myth and tell us…❓ TRUE or FALSE?...
10/21/2026

‼️RESULTS BEING POSTED TODAY @ 3pm‼️

Think you know your Halloween pet safety? 🤔🎃

Pick a myth and tell us…
❓ TRUE or FALSE? ❓

🍫 1️⃣ Chocolate is safe in small amounts.

🍬 2️⃣ Sugar-free candy can be dangerous.

🎃 3️⃣ Pumpkin decorations are always pet-safe.

👗 4️⃣ Pets can wear costumes all night.

🕯️ 5️⃣ Halloween decorations can’t hurt pets.

🔔 6️⃣ Doorbells and visitors can cause pet anxiety.

🏠 7️⃣ A quiet room can help pets feel safer.

🍭 8️⃣ Halloween candy is okay if my pet seems fine.

🐾 9️⃣ Pets should be outside during trick-or-treating.

🚨 🔟 I should wait for symptoms before calling the vet.

👇 COMMENT YOUR ANSWERS! 👇
You can answer one, a few, or ALL 10! 🎃🐾

🎁 BONUS: Participate for a chance to WIN A FREE NAIL TRIM! ✂️🐶🐱

❤️ Halloween should be spooky for us—not scary for our pets!

🐍 Happy Reptile Day!Celebrating our scaly, slithery, shelled friends on October 21stReptiles come in all shapes and size...
10/21/2026

🐍 Happy Reptile Day!

Celebrating our scaly, slithery, shelled friends on October 21st

Reptiles come in all shapes and sizes, from tiny geckos to giant tortoises and today is all about appreciating how amazing they truly are. Whether you share your home with a beardie, a snake, a turtle, or a gecko, here are some fun facts and safety tips to celebrate responsibly.

🐍 Fun Reptile Facts

• Cold‑blooded magic — Reptiles rely on the environment to regulate their body temperature.
• Shedding scales — Snakes and lizards shed their skin as they grow and to stay healthy.
• Shell superpower — A turtle’s shell is part of its spine — not just a “house” it hides in.
• Tongue tricks — Many reptiles “smell” with their tongues by collecting scent particles in the air.

🦎 Reptile‑Friendly Care Tips

• Proper heating****: Reptiles need the right temperature gradient to digest food and stay healthy.
• Safe handling****: Always support their body and avoid sudden movements.
• Clean habitats****: A clean enclosure prevents stress and illness.
• Species‑appropriate diets****: Each reptile has unique nutritional needs — never assume one diet fits all.

🐢 Why Reptiles Make Amazing Pets

They’re quiet, fascinating to watch, full of personality, and help teach responsibility and respect for wildlife. Plus, their unique behaviors — like basking, burrowing, and climbing — make them endlessly entertaining.

🦎 Weird but True Reptile Facts

• Chameleon eyes — They can move each eye independently, meaning they can look in two different directions at once.
• Gecko feet — Gecko toes have microscopic hairs that let them stick to glass like tiny suction‑cup ninjas.
• Komodo dragon saliva — Their saliva contains over 50 types of bacteria, giving their bite a serious punch.
• Turtle breathing — Some turtles can absorb oxygen through their butts during winter hibernation. Yes… really.
• Snake ribs — Snakes can have 200–400 ribs, which help them move, climb, and swallow huge meals.
• Bearded dragon communication — Beardies wave their arms to say “I’m friendly!” or “Don’t fight me.”
• Crocodile tears — Crocs really do cry — but only to release salt, not because they’re sad.
• Blue‑tongued skinks — Their bright blue tongue is used to scare predators.
• Snake smell — Snakes don’t just smell with their noses — their tongues “taste” scent particles in the air.
• Tortoise speed — They’re slow on land, but some tortoises can float surprisingly well in water.

A special guest “Kanga” will also be in for the day brought by one of our employees !

🦎🐢 Happy Reptile Day from Waxhaw Animal Hospital! 🐍💚Today, we’re celebrating the amazing reptiles that make our world a ...
10/21/2026

🦎🐢 Happy Reptile Day from Waxhaw Animal Hospital! 🐍💚

Today, we’re celebrating the amazing reptiles that make our world a little more fascinating! From turtles and geckos to snakes and anoles, every scaly friend is special. 🌿

Let’s see your scaly babies! 📸 Drop a picture of your reptile in the comments below. We’d love to meet your little (or not-so-little!) friends and see all their unique personalities!

❤️🐾 While our after-hours clinic is temporarily closed, our commitment to the pets and families we serve never changes. ...
10/20/2026

❤️🐾 While our after-hours clinic is temporarily closed, our commitment to the pets and families we serve never changes. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding. Thank you for being part of our Waxhaw Animal Hospital family. ❤

A Thank You to Our Community ❤️🐾With heavy hearts, Waxhaw Animal Hospital shares the passing of Howie.We would like to e...
10/20/2026

A Thank You to Our Community ❤️🐾

With heavy hearts, Waxhaw Animal Hospital shares the passing of Howie.

We would like to extend our sincere gratitude to everyone who donated, shared his story, and offered support toward Howie’s medical care. Your generosity and compassion meant so much to our team and helped us provide care for him during his time with us.

Although we are saddened by this outcome, we are deeply grateful for the kindness our community showed Howie. Every contribution made a difference and reminded us of the incredible support that surrounds the animals in our care.

Donations also help us continue providing medical treatment and support for other stray animals and hospital patients in need.

Thank you for standing with us, supporting our mission, and helping us care for those who cannot speak for themselves.

For those who didn’t get to follow along with us on Howie’s journey, he was a stray brought to us after being hit by a car and found in a sewer. He was microchipped but when we got into contact with the owner we got no further response confirming that Howie had been abandoned. He was the sweetest cat and he fought as hard as he could to get through but his injuries were too extensive even for a fighter like him.

Rest peacefully, Howie. You will be remembered. ❤️🐾

— The Waxhaw Animal Hospital Team

Address

601 N Church Street, PO Box 275
Waxhaw, NC
28173

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 6pm
7pm - 9pm
Tuesday 8am - 6pm
7pm - 9pm
Wednesday 8am - 1:30pm
3pm - 6pm
Thursday 8am - 6pm
Friday 8am - 6pm
Saturday 8am - 12pm

Telephone

+17048432269

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