Elizabeth Animal Hospital


For Your Dog's Safety, We Appreciate It Being on a Leash!

Lindsay is modeling a muzzle. We supply them at the hospital if they are needed. If you are concerned about your dog's actions toward others, a muzzle is suggested. Muzzling is not harmful to your dog, nor does it hurt them (Lindsay's reaction is not because of the muzzle but because she's a little nervous about seeing a vet). Muzzles take away the opportunity for your dog to behave unexpectedly or bite other dogs or people. It is much safer for you and all concerned.
Even if your dog reacts well to other dogs, it is still safer for everyone if you bring them in on a leash. If you forget to bring a leash with you, we are happy to provide one. Please get one from a receptionist before bringing your dog into the hospital.
Thank you for sharing our concern for your dogs.

An example of excellent dog restraint: Cassie Jones was brought into our hospital on a leash.


For Your Cat's Safety, We Appreciate It Being in a Secure Carrier!
Transporting cats is often a challenge because they are escape artists. You should place a cat into a secure container. The ideal is a kennel or carrier made for transporting animals. It is important the cat is not able to roam your vehicle. Your cat might jump out of the vehicle when you open the door. Even if your cat travels well, you do not know what other animals will be in the reception area of our hospital when you arrive. Carrying your cat into the hospital without a carrier might result in the cat suddenly jumping out of your arms and getting injured.
Thank you for sharing our concern for your cats.

Please bring your cat to the hospital in a secure carrier...no matter how much they complain.


For Your Exotic Pet's Safety, We Appreciate It Being in a Secure Carrier!
Besides the many dogs and cats we see, we also occasionally have the opportunity to care for more exotic pets. No matter how secure you feel with your pet in your arms or on your shoulder, a veterinary office is a very stressful place for them. They could react in unexpected ways and try to escape, causing injury to themselves or several moments of panic as they are chased around. For example, birds can fly out an open door, making recapture very difficult if not impossible. Nothing makes a bird owner's heart sink like the sight of seeing those tail feathers disappearing off into the blue. Ferrets, rabbits, rats and other pocket pets should be safely secured in carriers, too.
Thank you for sharing our concern for your pets.

Please bring your birds in a cage to ensure they don't escape the hospital!