Ashburn Village Animal Hospital

09/23/2022

Taki has the right idea! Its time to feel the wind in your fur! 😎

09/22/2022

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Its almost time to bask in the leaves, with your pup cup!

09/22/2022

Unlike most dogs, Arya likes to be carried. Which is fine... if you not 55 lbs.

09/21/2022

Ashburn Village Animal Hospital updated their business hours.

Ashburn Village Animal Hospital updated their business hours.

09/21/2022

I mean if Sophie had a choice, she would prefer air conditioning.

09/20/2022

First step: Get a dad that lets you ride shotgun
Second step: Sunglasses
Hank on his way to achieving all his puppy plans!

09/19/2022

Lily prefers to spend her Monday's swaddled, I mean can you blame her?

09/15/2022

One of these days, we will master the group photo... but not this day! to Dr. Germann's last day!

09/13/2022

September is also animal pain awareness month!
Cats are professionals on hiding how they are feeling, here some signs that may indicate that your cat is in pain.
-your cat may sit hunched over with their head lowered and back curved higher than normal
- They may appear as if they are trying to curl up in a tight ball
- cat sometimes remain compressed with their legs tucked underneath themselves while lying down instead of stretching out
- Additionally, cats may make facial expressions that are out of the ordinary, such as closing their eyes, squinting, or flattening their ears, and their cheeks, nose, and mouth may appear more tense than usual

09/09/2022

You may already have many items on the emergency kit list, but they are probably stored in different
places in your household. Here is a quick list
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09/07/2022

This is one of the many ways that we practice , we use ear thermometers whenever possible to help eliminate distressing situations at the vet office!

09/05/2022

Happy Labor day! Ashburn Village Animal Hospital will be closed in appreciation of Labor day, but will resume normal business hours on Tuesday Sept. 6th!

09/03/2022

September is national disaster preparedness month!
Being prepared can reduce fear, anxiety, and losses that accompany disasters.

09/01/2022

Its national ginger cat appreciation day!
Did you know that orange cats come in four different patterns, and none of them are solid orange!
-Mackerel (striped), which makes the kitty look like a tiger, with an “M” shape appearing on the forehead
-Classic (swirled, blotched, or marbled), which gives the kitty a tie-dyed look
-Ticked (stripeless), which breaks up the tabby patterning into a “salt-and-pepper” or “sand” appearance
-Spotted, which breaks up the tabby patterning so the stripes or swirls appear as spots

08/31/2022

Have everyone gather for a team photo ☑️
Have everyone wear the same shirt ☑️
Get everyone's face in the shot before the camera falls (well almost mission achieved)

08/29/2022

Breaking News: There has been a Parvo-like illness outbreak in northern Michigan and since this is a popular vacation spot, out of town dogs are possibly bringing in this illness and spreading it. This can happen anywhere when you travel with your dogs, so this is how you can best keep them safe:

- Keep your dog up to date with all annual vaccines, including the distemper parvo vaccine.
- Make sure your dog is fully vaccinated before interacting with other animals. This means waiting 2 weeks post vaccines to ensure complete safety.
- Avoid high traffic dog areas like dog parks, pet stores, etc. where they may interact with other dogs of unknown vaccine status.
- Always clean up after your pet when you are walking them out in public.

08/26/2022

Something worth keeping in mind when walking your dog and encountering other dogs!

08/24/2022

We like to have our surgery patients wake up as comfy as possible 😊😻

08/22/2022

What do you do when Nick brings his adorably snuggly puppy “Hank” to work? Snuggle it while you’re working!!! 😁 He likes to help you do what you’re doing but he has to be on your lap! Kristen had a very cute office assistant…

08/19/2022

This beautifully fluffy Ragdoll “Chai” is such a chill kitty. We had her cuddle like this while we have her a vaccine in her back leg. This is how we practice Fear Free visits, which minimizes stress and any forceful actions that causes fear. She didn’t even notice the shot! 🤗

08/17/2022

CBD is a great supplement to add to your pet's regimen, especially in cases of anxiety. PLEASE be cautious in purchasing any products online, since you don't always know the quality, safety and effectiveness of a lot of them. Some can be contaminated with heavy metal toxins, contain a higher than acceptable THC content and have an inadequate concentration of CBD to actually work. Vets do offer veterinary grade chews that not only work but we guarantee our products, so if your dogs don't like the taste or you don't like how it works, you can return it for a refund! Ask us if you have any questions about this, we are happy to help!

08/16/2022

Thank you to my wonderful staff for celebrating me with some yummy potluck food and homemade cupcakes! You keep me young and I will miss you all dearly! Working with great people make all the difference!

~ Dr. Germann

08/15/2022

How cute is this Chihuahua??? “Zeke” is 16 weeks old and if he’s not careful a gust of wind might swoop him up by those cute ears! 😁 He’s a very good, sweet, brave puppy for his shots! He wishes you a great Monday 😉

08/12/2022

“Roman” is a 7 year old Shepard mix and Dr. Germann has been his vet since he was a puppy. He’s had a long road of “therapy” to get over his fear of coming to the vet and he’s come so far!!! He underwent lots of training, cuddle visits at the vet, positive reinforcements with yummy treats and always Fear Free handling which involved slow and patient techniques and never forceful or scary tactics! It’s taken this long for Roman to give the doctor kisses, tail wags and paw shakes but it’s all worth it to see this positive process!!! Roman is no longer scared to come in through these doors!!!

08/10/2022

Klee Kai dogs are “miniature Husky” dogs and they are a fairly new breed. They mixed a Husky, American Eskimo and Schipperke to get this cute, small, energetic new breed.

08/08/2022

Did you know today is ? Be sure to go home and give your feline friends some extra TLC.

08/03/2022

August is ! Immunizations are important year round! Vaccines are essential to eradicate dangerous diseases and they help protect our pets from illness and even possible death.

08/01/2022

Happy ! August 1st is designated as the universal birthday for shelter pets and we want to wish all our shelter friends out there a very happy birthday! 🥳🤩

07/27/2022

It’s a cat in a bag! “Marie” loooooves her backpack and her Mom takes her everywhere in it!

07/25/2022

5 Fast Facts to Not Give your Dog Sherbet (this holiday weekend)

1. Lactose - Sorbet is made of fruit with no dairy. But Sherbet is made with fruit and dairy, like milk or cream, so it's not lactose friendly. It's closer to ice cream. Many animals are sensitive to dairy. Sherbet may cause cramping, bloating, and inappetence in some animals.

2. Pancreatitis. - Some top rated sherberts - like Watermelon Sherbet - are made with heavy cream so it feels super indulgent and rich in texture. High fat foods can cause acute pancreatitis - vomiting, diarrhea, pain, hospitalization.

3. Diarrhea - The gut microbiome can be sensitive. When a dog eats a high volume of sugar this causes the bacteria in the gut (microbiome) to multiply and it throws off the sensitive balance leading to diarrhea.

4. Xylitol - Artificial sweetener. Life-threatening blood sugar drop (hypoglycemia) in dogs and rapid liver failure. Read all labels before giving any sweet products.

5. Calories - The average human in North America weighs about 177lbs (includes everybody). That means a 20lb dog is about 11% the size of the average human. That Eskimo puppy should only be eating 11% of what his human ate. Pet obesity is a real concern.

Better Options: Just freeze bananas and blend them (and add apples); Freeze applesauce; or freeze pumpkin puree.

07/22/2022

The goal of confinement training is for the puppy to be comfortable in their crate or other safe haven, such as an exercise pen or behind a gate. This area should not be used as a punishment but as a place to go for nap time or playtime.

07/20/2022

“Sugar” was helping her Dad fill out the new client survey! We hope she filled it out correctly 😉😻

07/15/2022

The cutest little kitten came in for his first vet visit and was a champ for a little blood draw that made sure he was negative for Feline Leukemia and Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV)! These are both serious viruses that can seriously affect their health and is very contagious through cat bites and scratches (from cat to cat only). It’s important to be sure your newly adopted cats are negative for these before introducing them to any fellow kitty housemates

07/13/2022

07/11/2022

Meet “Hillary”, she’s a 14 year young terrier mix who has had quite the ride of life! She is a cancer survivor and has needed to go to many vet visits but despite all that, she’s still the most patient and sweetest dog! She still has a lot more life in her! 🤗 Let’s show her some love and support for being so brave throughout everything she’s faced recently!

07/08/2022

Cats have better memories than dogs. Tests conducted by the University of Michigan concluded that while a dog's memory lasts no more than 5 minutes, a cat's can last as long as 16 hours—exceeding even that of monkeys and orangutans.

07/06/2022

Sometimes we also have fun…and I’d say we get along pretty well! 😁

Old Ox Brewery

07/04/2022

Happy 4th of July from all of us at AVAH! In observance of Independence Day, we are closed today. We will be happy to see you again tomorrow.

07/01/2022

Intestinal Parasite Awareness Month! We are offering 10% off fecals to make sure your pet does not have any parasites that could also potentially be shared with you and your other pets. Did you know that 85% of dog parks have intestinal parasites in the soil? That would make 1 in 5 dogs positive for parasites!

06/24/2022

It’s Take Your Dog to Work Day and if you’re working from home, you know what it’s like to have your furry BFF steal the spotlight during Zoom meetings, start barking at the worst time possible, and want to play a game of fetch when you’ve got a deadline to meet.

Now let’s see a picture of the spoiled pooch who runs your home office.