Due to the increase in numbers of COVID-19 we are requiring masks inside our building for all clients (vaccinated and unvaccinated).  We ask that no more than 2 people per family to enter building.  Curb-side appointments are still available for clients who prefer to remain outside. Thank you again for you patience and understanding.   

Below is the recent release from Elanco in regards to the safety of the Seresto Collars.

As you may be aware, USA Today recently released an article claiming a link between Seresto^® Flea and Tick Collars and adverse events in pets, which prompted an Illinois legislator to request additional information about the claims and made a request to Elanco for a temporary recall.

All data and scientific evaluation used during the product registration process and through our robust pharmacovigilance review supports the safety profile and efficacy. Therefore, no market action such as a recall is warranted, nor has it been suggested by any regulatory agency. As a result, Elanco continues to stand behind the safety profile of Seresto. It remains available to consumers across the US and around the world as a trusted option for protection of pets from fleas and ticks which can negatively impact quality of life and, further, may act as vectors of dangerous disease.

Seresto is a globally marketed product. As such, more than 80 regulatory authorities around the world, including the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, rigorously reviewed safety data collected over the course of its development. Further, the safety and efficacy of Seresto are continuously monitored by several regulatory authorities around the world as well as via internal processes.

Providing quality products for pets and the people who love them is our number one priority at Elanco Animal Health. We work tirelessly to ensure that pet owners and veterinarians have access to proven, regulated technology to repel and kill fleas and ticks that transmit disease and can impact a pet’s quality of life. We are also working tirelessly to ensure consumers receive accurate information on Seresto, based on robust scientific data from trusted sources such as veterinarians.

Covid-19 update:

Once again, the entire staff at Central Veterinary Hospital would like to thank our clients for their patience and understanding during this pandemic.  Our team has been working very hard during this time to remain open and being able to provide veterinary care for your pets. We are looking forward to getting back to normal.  To ensure we can continue to stay open we will start with a small step.  Starting June 8^th, we will allow doctor appointments only into exam rooms.  Social distancing is very difficult in the veterinary field so we will be abiding by the CDC guidelines for safety.  If you are sick, have been around someone who is sick, or tested positive for COVID-19 or around someone who has tested positive for COVID-19 we will ask you to reschedule your appointment.  When you arrive for your appointment please call the hospital to let us know you are here.  A technician will bring you and your pet directly into an exam room.  Only one person per room and a mask must be worn at all times.  Once the visit is finished please remain in the exam room. A receptionist will notify you when your invoice for your pet’s visit is complete and will have you move directly to the front desk.  The main lobby will still be closed to the public so we will assist you in exiting the hospital.   Be assured each room is thoroughly disinfected in between use.  Please let us know if you feel more comfortable with a curbside appointment and we can accommodate for that.   Non-doctor appointments and food/rx pick up will still remain curbside. In hopes that the numbers keep going down and we continue to move into the next phases our protocols will change.  If you have any questions please give us a call.  Stay safe.

Key Points

• Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses. Some cause illness in people, and others cause illness in certain types of animals.
• Some coronaviruses that infect animals can sometimes be spread to people, but this is rare.
• We do not know the exact source of the current outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). The first infections were thought to be linked to a live animal market, but the virus is now primarily spreading from person to person.
• At this time, there is no evidence that animals play a significant role in spreading the virus that causes COVID-19.

• Based on the limited information available to date, the risk of animals spreading COVID-19 to people is considered to be low.

• We are still learning about this virus, but it appears that it can spread from people to animals in some situations.

• The first case of an animal testing positive for the virus in the United States was in a tiger that had a respiratory illness at a zoo in New York City.
• CDC is aware of a small number of pets, including cats and dogs, reportedexternal icon to be infected with the virus that causes COVID-19, mostly after close contact with people with COVID-19.
• Treat pets as you would other human family members – do not let pets interact with people or animals outside the household. If a person inside the household becomes sick, isolate that person from everyone else, including pets.
• Further studies are needed to understand if and how different animals could be affected by the virus that causes COVID-19 and the role animals may play in the spread of COVID-19.
• This is a rapidly evolving situation and information will be updated as it becomes available.
• For more information, see COVID-19 and Animals Frequently Asked Questions.