The West Greenwich Animal Hospital is located on Route 102 in 
West Greenwich, Rhode Island, near the Coventry town line. 
Since opening in January of 1995, we have been happy to help 
care for pets from West Greenwich, Coventry, Exeter, Foster, and
Scituate.  We have some clients who bring their pets to us from as far 
as Providence and Newport, Rhode Island, as well as 
Plainfield, Connecticut.
                                     
                  

            
                                                       
  The time for fireworks and celebrating is here, please remember to keep your pets 
  and children out of harms way.  Don't leave dogs outdoors when you know someone
  is going to use fireworks.  The bright lights and the loud noises may frighten your dog. 
  Dog's ears are far more sensitive than a human's so the sound of the fireworks may 
  even hurt your dog's ears. Here are some helpful hints to keep you and your dog safe 
  and secure this Fourth of July:

  1. Crating your dog in a dark and quiet area, with his/her favorite toy may help.  Closing all 
      shades and doors may make your dog feel safer.
 
  2. Leave music playing or the tv turned on to create "normal" background noise.

  3. If you do have to leave your dog alone, make sure he/she is securely confined; some dogs
      have been known to dig, chew, climb or jump through windows in a state of panic.

  4. Make sure your dog is wearing the proper identification. Even the most well mannered, calm dog
      can become frightened and hysterical during a fireworks display. In the event your dog were to
      get loose, identification will help him/her find their way home. 

  Leaving your dog at home is the best way to protect your dog! 
  On the other hand some firework phobias are so severe that a Veterinarian may need to help you evaluate
  the situation. If your believe your dog may have a phobia to fireworks please call for an appointment 
  and one of our Veterinarians would be happy to decide on an appropriate behavior modification program with you.

                                             
                                                                   

                  Please feel free to contact us:
                  Linda Andriote -Office Manager LMA@wgah.net  
                  Melissa Harrington - Website Administrator mlharrington@wgah.net

                  At this site, you will find information about our practice philosophy, our services, and links to sites to assist you, 
                  as well as an extensive Pet Medical Library for you to search for additional pet health care information.          
                                                       
                  Please feel free to send us any photos (pets only, no people please) that you would like shared 
                  on our website. Send photos including your name and the name of your pet(s) to mlharrington@wgah.net.
                  Thank you,
                         Happy Summer                                                    Melissa Harrington