Comfort and Care During Hospital Stays
Many illnesses begin their treatment in the hospital, with follow-up care continued at home. At Hudson Highlands Veterinary Medical Group’s Hopewell Junction facility, our doctors and staff are always here to guide and support you through every step of your pet’s recovery—both in the hospital and once you’re back home.
Some conditions require your pet to remain in the hospital for fluid therapy, metabolic stabilization, wound management, or other procedures that need continuous veterinary supervision. Our Hopewell Junction location is fully equipped with advanced diagnostics and state-of-the-art monitoring technology to handle post surgical or ill patients.
Throughout your pet’s stay, our doctors provide daily updates on their progress. At Hudson Highlands Veterinary Medical Group, our team is committed to making your pet’s hospitalization as comfortable as possible while ensuring you feel informed, supported, and at ease.
Microchipping
A microchip is a small electronic device—about the size of a grain of rice—implanted just beneath your pet’s skin between the shoulder blades. The process is quick, safe, and as simple as a routine vaccination.
Each microchip contains a unique identification number that is linked to your contact information in a national pet registry. Most veterinary hospitals and animal shelters can scan these microchips, making it easy to reunite lost pets with their families.
At our Hopewell Junction location, we use the HomeAgain® microchip system, recognized nationwide for its reliability. We recommend maintaining an active membership with their Pet Recovery Service. Membership includes valuable benefits, such as complimentary access to poison control specialists.
If your pet ingests something potentially harmful, poison control experts can guide you through next steps and provide a case number. With that information, our veterinarians can consult directly with toxicology specialists to provide the most informed care for your pet.
Microchipping is a simple step that offers lifelong identification and peace of mind for you and your pet.
Prescription Diets
At our Hopewell Junction location, we offer a wide selection of Hill’s Prescription Diets, with the ability to special-order any formula recommended by our veterinarians. Over the years, our team has developed strong confidence in these therapeutic diets as valuable support in managing conditions affecting the kidneys, heart, liver, and more.
We also provide prescription nutrition plans for obesity, allergies, joint disease, diabetes, and cancer. These diets have been shown to significantly support the management of underlying health issues, and we incorporate them regularly into our treatment recommendations.
With the right prescription diet, we can help improve your pet’s health, comfort, and overall quality of life.
Pharmacy and Pet Supplies
At our Hopewell Junction location, our in-house pharmacy allows us to provide a seamless connection between your pet’s exam and the medications they need. This ensures your pet receives the correct medication, in the proper dosage and form, as quickly and safely as possible. Our team is always available to explain how to administer each medication and to monitor your pet’s response.
We stock a comprehensive inventory of pharmaceuticals, vitamins, shampoos, flea and tick preventatives, and heartworm medications to support your pet’s ongoing health. We also carry a full range of prescription diets to complement your pet’s treatment plan.
Convenient, timely access to fairly priced medications is an important part of the care we provide.
Refilling prescriptions is simple—just give our Hopewell Junction office a call.
Puppy and Basic Obedience Training Classes
Welcoming a new puppy into your home is exciting—and the right training early on helps set the stage for a happy, well-behaved companion. At Hudson Highlands Veterinary Medical Group’s Hopewell Junction facility, we offer puppy and basic obedience training designed to build good habits and strengthen the bond between you and your pet.
Our classes cover essential topics, including:
- Introduction to basic cues like sit, stay, and come
- Good manners and polite behavior
- Socialization with people and other dogs
- Fun, relationship-building games
- Prevention of common behavior issues
- Tips on puppy health, grooming, and nutrition
While obedience training won’t resolve every behavior challenge, it lays the foundation for clear communication and a confident, well-adjusted dog. Training should also be enjoyable for both you and your puppy, enriching your relationship and helping make daily life easier. A well-trained dog can safely enjoy more freedom and may even reduce long-term care costs.
Our team of licensed veterinary technicians and certified dog trainers leads the program. To learn more or register for a class, please call (845) 221-2244 or email us. (You can also download our registration form in the Client Forms section.)
