Watch for us tonight on WTNH 8 News!! Renee Chmiel and her cameraman Tom were here talking with Dr. Julia Shakeri about cold weather hazards for pets when they ran into little Zelda, wearing her brand new winter coat, waiting for Dr. Dan Dorbandt to recheck her eyes!!

All systems go ..... WE REMAIN OPEN and our staff is here! please stay safe but if you have an emergency we are here to help. 203-865-0878.

Central Hospital is ready for whatever Mother Nature decides to bring us!! The 7am crew is already here tucked in watching movies in our conference room to relieve the overnight crew in the morning!! We are truly blessed with dedicated staff that help us keep our decades old promise to ALWAYS be here when you need us!! We are open throughout the storm!! Stay safe everyone!! And stay warm!

This is not a scare tactic.... we are seeing animals with these problems every, single day! It’s too cold for prolonged exposure right now folks. Make the necessary arrangements for your animals!!!

Wishing you all a blessed Christmas! We will be open throughout the holiday fulfilling our 40 + year promise to always be here when you need us. 203.865.0878.

We’re so glad that Texas, the missing police Bloodhound, has been found safe and sound!! Hope he doesn’t get fired!

PLEASE SHARE!! Monday night- WE ARE OPEN BUT CENTRAL HOSPITAL PHONES ARE DOWN!!! IF YOU HAVE AN EMERGENCY PLEASE PROCEED DIRECTLY TO THE HOSPITAL SO WE CAN ASSIST YOU!! Spread the word!!

Bug was up walking (with support) less than 24 hours after Dr. Pond did TPLO surgery on BOTH of her knees. Thanks to his use of a NEW pain medication called NOCITA®, an extended-release medication, it helps better manage post-operative pain in dogs who have had cranial cruciate ligament surgery. Nocita is a long-acting, local anesthetic that lasts up to 72 hours post-surgery by releasing the medication over time. LESS pain means FASTER recovery times!! ♥️GET WELL SOON BUG♥️

Congratulations to Dr. Julia Shakeri!! Recently boarded in Avian Medicine and Surgery and continuing our tradition of posing under the surgeon in our famous mural. We are all very proud! Dr. Shakeri sees birds, reptiles and other exotic animals by appointment.

Central Hospital continued its assistance with the CT DEEP Bobcat Project today when a bobcat was trapped in a nearby yard in North Haven. He was given a sedative and Vicki Landau, one of our senior technicians with advanced experience in dental work, went there to assist in the extraction of a small tooth. This is the best way to determine the cats age. They also collect fur samples and a whisker for other types of analysis. This big boy was very healthy and weighed in at 32 pounds. DEEP fitted him with a tracking collar so they can monitor and gain an understanding of his habitat usage and home range. We are honored to be part of this important initiative to learn more about these beautiful animals and how best to protect them as their populations continue to grow in our state. You can read more about the Bobcat project and report your own sightings at the DEEP website. https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/ct-bobcat-project

We are truly THANKFUL for the trust you put in us to care for your pets year after year and for our DEDICATED staff who will be here all day tomorrow to make sure we fulfill our promise to be available to you whenever you may need us! Happy Thanksgiving!! Enjoy the day!!

We were honored to be there when one of our patients crossed off one of his Bucket List items!! Arlo was born with a heart defect and was only expected to live a couple months. But thanks to his loving family, the Hamden Police Department and his bucket list ... he became an honorary K-9 officer today!!