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Welcome to Fort Plain Animal Hospital

Dr. Yanxin (Robert) Chen and our team are committed to bringing you and your pets better health through state of the art veterinary medicine. Fort Plain Animal Hospital based in Fort Plain, NY was established in 1975 . Since then, our staff has been providing compassionate animal care in the Fort Plain area. Fort Plain Animal Hospital is a full-service animal hospital whose mission is to provide the highest standard of quality medicine and compassion in veterinary care for our patients and clients, while maintaining a superior working environment for our employees. Fort Plain Animal Hospital offers the Fort Plain animal community emergency veterinary services in addition to providing standard medical, surgical, and dental care. Because we have an in-house pharmacy,  laboratory, surgical suite, radiological facilities, ultrasound appointments, microchipping capabilities, and an intensive care unit, our hospital enables you to make one stop for all your pet's medical care. We are open for appointments during normal business hours, occasional evenings, and Saturdays. We are also available for many emergencies, just call us, day or night.

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How to Take Care of Your Pet’s Nails

Many pets dislike having their feet touched and their nails trimmed. Owners worry that they may hurt their pets especially if the pet struggles when having their nails cut. This is probably why ma ...

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Multiple Pets Benefit Families

Just like humans, furry family members need to have company, playmates and social interactions to be happy. Sometimes it is hard to remember that our pets are animals first and family second. Th ...

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Take Preventative Measures When Sleeping With Pets

Adults and children oftentimes enjoy sleeping with household pets. They can keep us warm, feel comfortable, make us feel safe and loved. They may lick our faces, hands or other exposed areas bef ...

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Fitting Fiber into Fido's Food Bowl

Fiber is important because it helps dogs feel full, supports natural, healthy digestion and aids in moving material through their digestive tract. Is there fiber in your pet's food bowl with each ...

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Family Cats and Pregnant Women: Take Measures to Prevent Toxoplasmosis Infection

Dr. Chen recognizes toxoplasmosis is a disease that can be transmitted from cats to humans by ingestion of undercooked meat products or contact with the stool of a contaminated cat and suggests pr ...

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Does Your Family Have a Dog Theft Prevention Strategy?

Officials at the American Kennel Club have been paying particular attention to stolen dog reports made by owners about dogs stolen from cars, yard and homes. Fort Plain Animal Hospital knows that ...

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Veterinary Topics

• We Help Your Pet With
  • Arthritis
  • Bloat & Gastric Torsion
  • Canine Distemper
  • Cancer
  • Canine Parvovirus (CPV)
  • Dentistry
  • Diabetes Mellitus
  • Epilepsy
  • Feline Distemper
  • Fleas
  • Parasites
  • Obesity
  • Mites
  • Luxating Patella
  • Leptospirosis
  • Hookworm
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • Heartworm
  • Rabies
  • Roundworms
  • Salmonella
  • Tapeworms
  • Ticks
  • Vertigo or Old Dog Vestibular Syndrome
  • Gastric Dilation Volvulus (GDV)
  • Hypothyroidism
  • Liver Shunt
  • Ruptured Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL)
  • Seizures
• Choosing Your Pet
  • Birds
    • African Grey Parrots
    • Budgies
    • Canaries
    • Cockatiels
    • Lovebirds
    • Zebra Finches
  • Cats
  • Dogs
  • Ferrets
    • Ferret Health
    • Food & Housing
    • Behavior & Training
  • Horses
    • Examining Your Horse
    • Horse Health
    • Food & Nutrition
    • Barns to Pastureland
  • Rabbits
    • Food & Housing
    • Handling & Restraint
  • Reptiles
    • Lizards
      • Bearded Dragons
      • Blue Tongued Skinks
      • Green Anoles
      • Leopard Geckos
    • Snakes
    • Turtles
      • Box Turtles
      • Red Eared Sliders
      • Tortoises
• Finding Your Pet
  • Animal Shelter
  • Breeder
  • Pet Shop
  • Rescue Agency
• Bringing Your Pet Home
  • Bringing Your Pet Home
  • Exams, Vaccinations, Etc.
  • Obedience & Training
• Living With Your Pet
  • Grooming
  • Mealtime
  • Seasonal Care
  • Recognizing Illnesses
  • First Aid
  • Travel
    • Planning and Preparation
    • Travel by Airplane
    • Travel by Car
    • Travel by Bus or Train
    • Camping with Pets
  • Saying Goodbye
    • The Decision
    • The Next Step
    • Help & Support
• Today's Veterinarian
  • What We Do
  • What We Learn
  • You & Your Vet
  • The Veterinary Approach
• Vetopedia
• Video Newsroom
  • Health Topics
    • Itching Pets
    • Veterinary Ophthalmology
    • Generic Flea Products
    • Down & Dirty on Fleas
    • Dental Care For Pets
    • Senior Pets
    • Overweight Pets
    • Pain Management in Pets
    • Controlling Ticks
    • High Blood Pressure in Dogs
    • Battling Canine Cancer
    • Feline Retro Viruses
  • Technology and Science
    • Cloning Pets
    • Stem Cell Relief
    • Hi Tech Veterinary Medicine
    • Laparoscopic Surgery
    • Pet Microchips
    • Veterinary Acupuncture
    • The Cutting Edge... Laser Surgery for Pets!
    • Fresh Breath and Straight Teeth
  • Other Interests
    • Online Pet Pharmacies - Saving Money or Risk to Your Pets?
    • LabraDoodle
    • Pet Proofing Your Home
    • Avoiding Dog Bites
    • People Food for Pets
    • Puppies and Kittens as Holiday Gifts?
    • Strange Things in Pets Stomachs
    • How Pet Food Is Made
    • Traveling with Pets
    • Winter Dangers for Pets
    • Helping Your Pet Keep His Cool This Summer
    • Pet Internet Sources
    • Purebred Rescue Groups

Member Topics

• Newsletter Library

• Pet Wellness Program
• Client Survey
• Pets4Kids
  • Online Games & Quizzes
  • Printable Games & Puzzles
  • Wellness Coloring Book
• PetTV
  • Talking Pets
  • Boxer on Trampoline
  • Dog Dancing like Travolta
  • The Bird Dance
  • Star Wars Pets

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