At VCA East Penn Animal Hospital, we've helped pets live long, healthy and happy lives for more than 50 years. We deliver the best medical care for pets and the best experience for pet owners.
Located in Emmaus, our veterinarians, technicians and support staff are trained to the highest standards. Their thorough knowledge of the latest procedures and medicines ensures that our patients receive the best preventive and healing care.
VCA East Penn Animal Hospital has been offering quality health care to the dogs and cats of Emmaus and the Lehigh Valley for over half a century. We're proud to be serving the following communities: Fogelsville, Macungie, Alburtis, Allentown, East Texas, Salisbury, Orefield, Center Valley, Coopersburg and Limeport. Our practice was started in a small building here on Chestnut Street and has grown over the years into its current size. We have been through several additions and renovations, to help us keep up with the changing standards of veterinary care. At VCA East Penn Animal Hospital, our top priority is to strengthen the human-animal bond by focusing on high quality, comprehensive health care for all stages of your pet's life. We look forward to caring for your pets throughout their lives.
Local Medical Issues
There are numerous medical issues that can impact your pets' health, it is important to remember these year round. For example, heartworms, can affect both dogs AND cats. Heartworms can cause serious respiratory disease and even be fatal. There is no treatment for cats with heartworm, only prevention. Since it is transmitted by mosquitoes, which thrive in our region, it's a serious cause for concern. Winter temperatures do not get cold enough in this area to kill mosquito eggs; it is a year round risk. Don't be fooled, strictly indoor pets are at risk too as it is common to find mosquitoes in our homes. Likewise the potential for flea infestation is also common. Fleas irritate everyone in the household. They often transmit intestinal parasites to our dogs and cats; this is why yearly intestinal parasite screening is important, even for our indoor only pets. Fleas can also be the cause of skin allergies and other blood borne diseases. Another problem affecting both humans and pets is Lyme disease, which is transmitted by ticks. Lyme disease can cause serious health issues such as, joint pain, kidney failure, neuropathies, and other fatal complications. Due to the mild weather in this region ticks live through the winter, putting everyone at risk year round. Allow our staff to educate you on the preventative health care products we carry.
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ACCT Philly
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Brandywine Valley SPCA (BVSPCA)
Founded in 1929, the Brandywine Valley SPCA exists to end animal suffering and to involve the entire community in the welfare and well-being of animals. Their mission is to put the "human" back in humane animal treatment and advocate on their behalf. Their vision is to be the recognized leader in animal welfare that empowers communities to treat life with respect and dignity. We participate in various spay-neuter programs for our local Humane Society and offer free post adoption examinations and provide covered care for their illnesses.
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Griffin Pond Animal Shelter
Griffin Pond Animal Shelter's mission is to investigate, help prosecute and prevent cruelty to animals while also promoting adoption awareness and humane education plus responsible pet ownership. They promote this all while caring for the animals surrendered to their shelter to the best of their ability every day until they find new loving homes.
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Humane Animal Partners
Humane Animal Partners’ mission is to connect people with animals, build strong relationships to better the community, and prevent cruelty to animals. These pillars are brought to life through programs that provide shelter and adoption for unwanted and homeless pets, reduce pet overpopulation through low-cost spay/neuter, and enable pet retention by providing low-cost veterinary services, free community pet food pantries, and more.
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Humane Society of Harrisburg
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Lehigh County Humane Society
Lehigh County Humane Society is a 24/7 organization caring for over 200 animals a day. They provide food, medical care, foster homes, adoption services, lost pet services, cruelty investigations, community outreach, and education.
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Pennsylvania SPCA
The PSPCA’s mission is to protect animals, prevent cruelty and to improve the health and quality of life throughout Pennsylvania. They do this through four physical locations – North Philadelphia, Danville, Lancaster and Main Line Animal Rescue, as well as through their Humane Law Enforcement Department which covers 18 counties throughout the state.
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Philly PAWS
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Providence Animal Center
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