Colmar Veterinary Hospital

Happy Labor Day from Colmar Veterinary Hospital! ❤️🤍💙🐾

Please note that our hospital will be CLOSED Monday, September 7th, 2026 in observance of Labor Day.

We will resume normal business hours on Tuesday, September 8th from 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM.

If your pet experiences an emergency while we are closed, please contact one of the following emergency hospitals:

🚑 BluePearl Pet Hospital – Langhorne
📍 2010 Cabot Blvd W, Suite D, Langhorne, PA 19047
📞 215-750-2774

🚑 BluePearl Pet Hospital – Levittown
📍 301 Veterans Hwy, Levittown, PA 19056
📞 215-750-7884

🚑 BluePearl Pet Hospital – Conshohocken
📍 625 Ridge Pike, Building B, Conshohocken, PA 19428
📞 484-567-7999

🚑 Metropolitan Veterinary Associates
📍 2626 Van Buren Avenue, Norristown, PA 19403
📞 610-666-1050

We wish you and your pets a safe, relaxing, and happy Labor Day! 🇺🇸🐶🐱🐾

🐾 Staff Member Spotlight: Meet Dr. Amber Walker! ✨

Dr. Walker is one of our wonderful Associate Veterinarians here at Colmar Veterinary Hospital and has been working in veterinary medicine for 6 years!

Swipe through to get to know Dr. Walker, from her two dogs, Benny (aka Bagel) and Gerald, to the fact that she’s known she wanted to be a veterinarian since kindergarten. 🐶🩺

A few more fun facts about Dr. Walker: she especially enjoys dentistry and providing palliative care for senior pets. 🦷🤍

When she’s not caring for patients, you can usually find her gardening, reading, spending time with her dogs, or planning her upcoming wedding!

Back-to-school season is here!

A new school year means a new routine for the whole family, including our four-legged family members. 🐾

Wishing all of our students, teachers, parents, and school staff a happy, safe, and wonderful school year! 📚✏️💙

🐾 August is Itchy Pet Awareness Month!

Is your pet suddenly scratching, licking their paws, or dealing with another ear infection? It may be more than just an occasional itch.

Seasonal and environmental allergies are incredibly common in pets, especially this time of year. And while food often gets blamed first, what’s outside your front door may actually be the culprit. 🌿

👉 Swipe through for a quick guide to common allergy triggers, signs to watch for, and ways you can help your pet at home.

Persistent itching isn’t something your pet just has to live with. If you’re noticing red skin, paw licking, recurrent ear problems, hair loss, or nonstop scratching, give us a call so we can help get to the bottom of the itch. 🐶🐱

What are core vs. non-core vaccines, and does your furry friend really need them? 🐾 Swipe through to break down everything you need to know about protecting your pets, from puppy and kitten boosters to lifestyle-specific shots and titers!
Preventative care is always safer and more affordable than treating a severe illness. Are your pet’s vaccines up to date? Drop your questions below or give us a call at Colmar Veterinary Hospital to schedule their annual wellness exam today! 🩺✨

Dr. Walker’s pups, Benny and Jerry, are pros at staying cool in the summer heat! 🌊🐾 While swimming is a fantastic form of exercise and enrichment for dogs, it’s important to be mindful of a few potential risks to keep your furry friends safe and healthy.
Here’s what to keep an eye out for:
🐶 Ear Infections: Water trapped in the ear canal can create a perfect environment for yeast or bacteria to grow. Check your dog’s ears after every swim and dry them thoroughly with a soft cloth. You can also clean after swimming with an over-the-counter ear cleaner and some soft cotton balls or gauze! Signs of an infection include redness, odor, head shaking, or scratching.
🐶 Hot Spots (Pyotraumatic Dermatitis): Thick-coated breeds like Jerry (our Newfoundland) are especially prone to these. Trapped moisture against the skin can quickly lead to painful, inflamed, and infected sores. Ensure you rinse off any pond, river, or ocean water with fresh water and dry them completely, especially around the collar and dense fur.
🐶 Algae Ingestion: Keep a close watch for any signs of blue-green algae (often looks like pea soup, green paint, or scum) on the surface of the water. Ingestion is highly toxic and can be fatal. Never let your dog swim in or drink from water that appears discolored, murky, or has a suspicious odor.
🐶 Water Intoxication (Hyponatremia): Believe it or not, dogs can drink too much water while swimming! This dilutes sodium levels in the blood and can be dangerous. Limit intense fetching games in the water, and monitor your dog for signs like lethargy, bloating, stumbling, or vomiting.
If you notice any of these symptoms after your dog has been swimming, give us a call right away! 📞 Stay safe and have a wonderful summer! ☀️😎

Happy 4th of July from some of the furry friends here at Colmar Vet Hospital! 🐾🎆

Just a friendly reminder that our office is closed today for the holiday. We will be back to our regular hours (8 AM – 8 PM) on Monday, July 6. Stay safe and have a wonderful day! 🇺🇸

Happy 4th of July from Colmar Veterinary Hospital! ❤️🤍💙

Please note that our hospital will be CLOSED Saturday, July 4th, 2026 in observance of Independence Day.

We will resume normal business hours on Monday, July 6th, 2026 from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM.

If your pet experiences an emergency while we are closed, please contact one of the following emergency hospitals:

🚑 Blue Pearl Emergency Hospital - Langhorne
📍 2010 Cabot Blvd, Suite D Langhorne, PA 19047
📞 215-750-2274

🚑 Blue Pearl Emergency Hospital - Levittown
📍 301 Veterans Highway Levittown, PA 19056
📞 215-750-7884

🚑 Blue Pearl Emergency Hospital - Conshohoken
📍 625 Ridge Pike, Building B Conshohocken, PA 19428
📞 484-567-7999

🚑 Metropolitan Veterinary Associates
📍 2626 Van Buren Avenue Norristown PA 19403
📞 610-296-1050

We wish you and your pets a safe and happy holiday! 🇺🇸🐾