Feathers, Scales and Tails Veterinary Hospital

09/11/2026

09/01/2026

🇺🇸In observance of Labor Day, our office will be closed Monday, September 7th and will reopen Tuesday, September 8th at 8 am.

We hope everyone has a safe, happy, and relaxing Labor Day!🇺🇸

08/22/2026

For immediate release: Raccoon in Westminster Tested Positive for Rabies.

According to the Carroll County Health Department, a raccoon in the Westminster area has tested positive for rabies. Animal Control was called to the Meadow Creek apartments on the morning of August 17, 2026, for an aggressive raccoon that came out of the woods near a small play area at the end of the parking lot. The raccoon was captured and euthanized, and tested positive for rabies.

The Health Department is concerned that other pets or people in the area may have been exposed to the infected raccoon before its death.

“Rabies exposure occurs through bites and scratches or saliva from the infected animal getting
into the eyes, nose, mouth, or a wound of a person or another animal,” said Joe Mancuso, Rabies
Program Manager at the Health Department.

Anyone who may have been exposed or whose pet may have been exposed to bites, scratches, or
saliva from this raccoon can call the Health Department at 410-876-1884 for a risk assessment.
Rabies is most often seen in raccoons, cats, skunks, foxes, groundhogs, and bats in Maryland, but
can sometimes be seen in other animals such as dogs, ferrets, deer, and even cows and other farm animals. “Observe wildlife and animals you don’t know from a distance, and keep your pets
vaccinated,” advised Mancuso. “If you see a sick or wounded animal, or one that is acting
strangely, call Animal Control at 410-848-4810.”

To keep yourself, your family, and your pets safe from rabies:
-Do not approach, handle, pet, or feed wild or stray animals.
-Have your dogs, cats, and ferrets vaccinated against rabies and keep their vaccinations
up-to-date. The Health Department’s next low-cost rabies vaccination clinic is Sunday,
September 20, 2-4 pm, at the Ag Center in Westminster. Learn more and register at
https://health.maryland.gov/carroll/Pages/Rabies.aspx
-Do not leave pets outside unattended or allow them to roam free.
-Cover garbage cans tightly and do not leave pet food outside.
-Teach children to stay away from wild animals and any animals that they do not know.
-Prevent bats from entering your home by using window screens and chimney caps.
Bats found in the home should be safely collected, if possible, and tested for rabies.
-If you or your pet have been bitten or scratched by a wild or stray animal, wash the
area with soap and water for several minutes. Keep your pet away from other people
and pets. Then call your physician or veterinarian and contact the Health
Department (410-876-1884).

For more information: https://phpa.health.maryland.gov/Pages/rabies.aspx.

08/11/2026

⚠️🚨🚨Adequan Recall⚠️🚨🚨

💉American Regent Inc. issued a nationwide recall of Adequan Canine Injection (100mg/mL,5 mL multidose vials)and Adequan i.m. Injection for horses (500mg/5 mL single-dose vials) due to visible glass fibers detected during routine testing.

🛑STOP USING IMMEDIATELY IF YOU HAVE THE AFFECTED LOTS BELOW:

🐶Adequan Canine

*Lot 3369- distributed May 22, 2024; expires Oct. 31, 2026

*Lot 25011- distributed April 14, 2025; expires Dec. 31, 2027

🐴Adequan i.m. ( Horses)

*Lot 24416- distributed May 8, 2025; expires Nov. 30, 2027

*Lot 25265P- distributed Jan. 22, 2026; expires March 31, 2027

🧪Injecting medication contaminated with particles may result in the following complications:

•Local irritation

•Swelling

•Inflammation

•Injection-site pain

•Infection or abscess formation

📞Contact your veterinarian if an animal shows any adverse symptoms.

🏢Manufacturer customer service : 800-645-1706 or [email protected]

07/02/2026

We will be open tomorrow, Friday July 3rd, from 8 AM to 7 PM and closed on Saturday, July 4 th.
We wish everyone a happy and safe Fourth of July ! 🇺🇸🎆

06/27/2026

🎆 Fireworks season is here! If your pet gets anxious during fireworks, please don’t wait until the last minute to request anxiety medication or prescription refills. Give us a call ahead of time so we can help your furry friend stay as calm and comfortable as possible. 🐾

06/10/2026

Stewie the peacock had some exam requirements: gentle handling , plenty of compliments, and good lighting. 🦚

06/01/2026

🎓A big shoutout to our amazing employees, Bridget and Mirah on their college graduation-we are so proud of you both! Your hard work truly paid off.🥳

05/28/2026

🐣 It’s that time of year again — baby bird season! Here is some helpful information before stepping in.
Please share to help keep our tiny feathered friends safe this spring and summer! 🌿 🐦💚

At some point, nearly everyone who spends time outdoors finds a baby bird—one that is unable to fly well and seems lost or abandoned. Your first impulse may be to help the young bird, but in the great majority of cases the young bird doesn't need help. In fact, intervening often makes the situatio...

05/25/2026

🇺🇸We thank the brave men and women who gave everything for our freedom.🇺🇸