Parkdale Pet Care

09/21/2026

❌ Myth: “All pets are given the same vaccine dose, so they must be unsafe.”

✅ Truth: Vaccines don’t work like pain meds or antibiotics where dosing is based on body weight. Instead, they’re designed to deliver the right amount of antigen to trigger the immune system. A Chihuahua and a Great Dane both need the same amount of immune stimulation to develop protection.
A small dose in a little dog may not create enough immunity.
A bigger dose in a large dog won’t make the vaccine “stronger”, it would just increase the risk of side effects without any added benefit.
Decades of research go into setting vaccine concentrations, and they’re studied for safety and effectiveness before being approved.

🚩 So if someone tells you vaccines are unsafe because the dose is the same across all pets, that’s a red flag. It shows they don’t understand how immunology or vaccines actually work; and that they’re not a credible source of advice for your pet’s health.

💉 Trust your vet. Protect your pet.

07/01/2026

Just a reminder that we will be closed Friday and Saturday of this week. Please have a safe and happy holiday!

06/29/2026

☀️ Whew! Summer has finally arrived! 🐾

Help your pets beat the heat by making sure they always have plenty of fresh water and access to shade.

🐶 Flat-faced (brachycephalic) breeds—like Bulldogs, French Bulldogs, Pugs, Boston Terriers, and Shih Tzus—are especially sensitive to hot weather. On warm days, it's best to enjoy couch naps, air conditioning, and only very short trips outside.

🌅 If your dog needs a walk or exercise, wait until the cooler evening hours and keep the outing shorter than usual. Hot pavement and high temperatures can quickly lead to overheating.

06/23/2026

Firework season is quickly approaching! Help us make your pets as comfortable as possible and request any needed medications early!

06/11/2026

Summer if finally here and it is HOT! Please remember to leave your pets at home and not in your car.

06/03/2026

05/22/2026

Parkdale Pet Care will be CLOSED for Memorial Day 🇺🇸

Wishing everyone a safe and happy holiday weekend as we remember and honor those who served. ❤️🤍💙

We will reopen with normal business hours the following day.

05/20/2026

We occasionally get calls about baby animals. Our general recommendation is to leave them be, but here's just a few more tips.

Between now and July, you'll probably find a baby animal somewhere on your property. On the lawn, in the garage, under a bush. It will look helpless. It will look abandoned.

Most of the time, it isn't. Here's what to do for each one 🌿

🐦 Baby bird — feathered, hopping, alert:

- That's a fledgling. It left the nest on purpose. The parents are nearby, feeding it on the ground. Leave it where it is. If a cat or dog is nearby, move it to the nearest shrub — that's all it needs

🐦 Baby bird — naked, eyes closed:

- That's a nestling. It fell too early. If you can find the nest, put it back. The parents won't reject it — most birds have a poor sense of smell. Human scent on a baby bird is not a problem

🐇 Baby rabbit — fur-lined nest in the lawn:

- The mother visits only at dawn and dusk to avoid drawing predators. Her absence is the protection, not a sign of abandonment. Re-cover the nest gently and mow around it. The kits leave on their own within a few weeks

🐿️ Baby squirrel — on the ground:

- Place it near the base of the nearest tree. The mother usually retrieves it within a few hours. If it's cold, keep it warm in a soft cloth near the tree. If she hasn't come back by evening, contact a wildlife rehabilitator

🦌 Fawn — lying alone in grass:

- The mother left it there deliberately. Fawns are nearly scentless and lie motionless — that's their defense. She returns to nurse a few times a day. Don't touch it, don't move it. If it's still there after 24 hours with no sign of the mother, then call a rehabilitator

🐢 Baby turtle — crossing a road:

- Carry it to the side it was heading toward. Don't relocate it to a "better" spot — she knows where she's going. Never carry a turtle by the tail

For anything else — injured, visibly sick, or a species you can't identify — contact a licensed wildlife rehabilitator through your state wildlife agency.

The most helpful thing you can do for most baby animals this season is leave them where they are 🌿