Orchid Springs Animal Hospital

10/19/2026

Happy National Vet Tech Week to the best team around! 🎉 Our incredible techs pour their hearts into caring for your pets like their own. Help us say thank you for everything they do in the comments! ❤️

10/16/2026

Another reminder that Rabies is not like the other vaccines, in fact, this one is to protect you and others from certain death! Do not skip it!

The CDC has issued a nationwide health advisory after reporting a noticeable rise in human exposures to rabid or potentially rabid animals across the United States.

From July through August 2026, the CDC received 17% more rabies-related inquiries than during the same period in 2025. Importantly, this does not mean human rabies cases increased by 17%. The figure reflects increased reports, consultations and potential exposure events, including several mass-exposure incidents.

The advisory comes as multiple U.S. jurisdictions report increased encounters with animals suspected or confirmed to have rabies. At least eight state health departments also reported increases in rabies post-exposure prophylaxis — or problems with how those treatments were administered.

Pharmacy data through September 2 showed an estimated 33% increase in rabies vaccine use and a striking 76% increase in human rabies immune globulin use compared with the same period last year.

Rabies remains one of the deadliest infectious diseases known: once clinical symptoms appear, it is nearly always fatal. The good news is that infection can be prevented when appropriate post-exposure treatment is given before symptoms begin.

The CDC advises anyone bitten, scratched or potentially exposed to a rabid animal to wash the wound thoroughly and seek medical or public-health guidance promptly rather than waiting for symptoms.

Source: CDC Health Alert Network, 2026 — Nationwide Increase in Reported Human Rabies Exposures.

10/14/2026

It's Adopt-a-Shelter-Dog Month! 🐶 Many of our best adventure buddies, couch companions, and park-day partners started out in a shelter. If you've got a rescue pup, we want to celebrate them. Share their story (and a photo!) in the comments. ❤️

10/08/2026

This cute family is up for adoption! Mama cat is 8 months, all babies are 13 weeks 3 boys 1 girl plus mom. All super sweet! Call the office for more information!

10/08/2026

Booking your pet's next visit takes seconds. 📱Reserve online, anytime! Consistent care is the foundation of a long, healthy life for your furry family members.

10/08/2026

🐾We’re excited to introduce Amy, our new AI assistant, who is here to help us better serve you and your pets!

Don’t worry—Amy is NOT replacing any of our amazing team members! ❤️ She’s simply here to help us manage our call volume and make sure we don’t miss you when things get busy.

Amy can help with things like:
📞 Making some appointments
💊 Helping with prescription refill requests
📝 Taking messages
📋 Answering common questions
🐾 And more!

Is Amy perfect? Nope! 😉 She’s still learning, but she’s already proving to be a helpful extra set of hands (or should we say, an extra set of digital ears? 🤖🐾).

We invite you to give Amy a try! If she can’t help with something, our team is still here for you.

We’re always looking for ways to improve your experience and make it easier for you to reach us. We’re doing this because we want to better serve you and your pets.

Thank you for your patience, support, and for trusting Orchid Springs Animal Hospital with the pets you love. 💙🐶🐱

Welcome to the team, Amy! 🤖🐾

10/05/2026

Spooky season is here! 🎃 Before the fun starts, swipe through for a few Halloween hazards to keep in mind. Save & share these tips with fellow pet parents to help keep our furry friends safe this spooky season!

10/01/2026

It's Walk Your Dog Week! 🐾 Every walk is good for their body, their mind, and that tail-wagging happiness we love to see. Getting out for a park day or an evening stroll? Snap a photo and share it in the comments!

09/30/2026

Your pet's next appointment is just a few taps away! 📱 Easy online booking means more time for the things you love: walks, playdates, and cozy fall cuddles!

09/29/2026

To our clients, we are experiencing intermittent internet and phone outages. Please leave a voicemail when prompted to and we will call you back as soon as we can. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause you.