Four Legs Animal Hospital

11/11/2026

A good samaritan recently notified us that a dog had been struck by a vehicle near our hospital.

Sadly, the dog, an unaltered male Pit Bull mix, was deceased when found. He was not wearing identification and was not microchipped.

We know how heartbreaking it is to lose a beloved pet, and we want to do everything we can to help reunite him with his family, even if only to provide some closure.

We will be holding his remains for the next few weeks in hopes of locating his owners.

If you recognize this description or know someone who may be missing a dog matching it, please reach out to us.

Please share this post to help us get the word out and hopefully bring his family some answers. ❤️

Our thoughts are with the family who may be searching for him.

10/31/2026

🎃👻 Happy Halloween from all of us at Four Legs Animal Hospital! 🐾🧡

Wishing all our furry friends and their families a spook-tacular Halloween filled with treats, tail wags, and lots of love!

Remember to keep the candy, chocolate, and other Halloween goodies out of reach of your four-legged family members. Their safety is always our favorite treat!

Have a safe, happy, and BOO-tiful Halloween!

10/27/2026

We know it’s hard, but it’s the best thing we can do to diagnose your pet with a food allergy.

A 2026 systematic review published in the Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association (JAVMA) evaluated diagnostic methods for canine adverse food reactions. The review included 59 studies from 16 countries, published between 1986 and 2025.

Key findings

• Serological and salivary tests: IgE-, IgG-, and saliva-based tests showed poor correlation with clinical outcomes, limiting their reliability for diagnosis.

• Cutaneous tests: Standardized patch testing demonstrated the best performance among cutaneous methods, particularly in terms of negative predictive value. However, its practical clinical utility remains limited.

• Cellular tests: Lymphocyte proliferation assays showed the closest agreement with oral food challenge results. These methods warrant further investigation as potential diagnostic biomarkers.

• Molecular and proteomic methods: These approaches have contributed to allergen characterization and our understanding of cross-reactivity but have not replaced established diagnostic methods.

Clinical relevance

The elimination diet test followed by an oral food challenge (EDT+OFC) remains the reference standard for diagnosing canine adverse food reactions. No alternative test has demonstrated sufficient reliability to replace this approach.

Although some diagnostic methods show promise, further research, standardized protocols, and well-designed prospective studies are needed to establish their clinical applicability.

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Reference

Morales-Romero R, Gonzalez-Dominguez MS, Roldán-Villalobos W, Correa-Valencia NM. Systematic review supports the idea that no alternative test presently replaces elimination diet test and oral food challenge to diagnose canine adverse food reactions. J Am Vet Med Assoc. 2026; published online October 23, 2026. doi:10.2460/javma.26.06.0456.

10/23/2026

🐾💚 Vet Tech Week Spotlight: Meet Sarah! 💚🐾

Meet Sarah and her cat, Pistachio! Sarah has been in the veterinary field for about 2 years and is a valued part of the team at Four Legs Animal Hospital.

Her favorite parts of the job are cuddling with our patients and helping clients at the front desk, whether it’s over the phone or in person! We’re so grateful for the kindness, care, and compassion she brings to our patients and their families every day.

When she’s not at the hospital, Sarah enjoys spending time with her sister and playing video games. Her favorite games are anything in The Legend of Zelda series! Her goals include finishing her degree and traveling to Japan and New Zealand.

This Vet Tech Appreciation Week, help us celebrate Sarah and thank her for all she does for our patients, their families, and our team. We’re so lucky to have her as part of the Four Legs team!

10/22/2026

Thank you to the Berlin family for the yummy treat!

10/22/2026

🐾💙 Vet Tech Appreciation Week Spotlight: Meet Chyna! 💙🐾

Meet Chyna, pictured here with her pup, Donnie! Chyna has been in veterinary medicine for 10 years and especially loves assisting our doctors in surgery. When she’s not at the clinic, she enjoys cooking and has two exciting goals on her bucket list: traveling to Greece and becoming a Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT)!

This Vet Tech Appreciation Week, we’re celebrating Chyna and the passion, dedication, and care she brings to veterinary medicine every day. We’re so grateful to have her on our team!

10/21/2026

🐾💚 Vet Tech Week Spotlight: Meet Kelda! 💚🐾

Meet Kelda and her buddy Axel! Kelda has been in the veterinary field for about 10 years, starting her career in shelters and low-cost veterinary care before joining the team at Four Legs Animal Hospital.

Her favorite part of the job is assisting and monitoring surgeries alongside our doctors! We’re so grateful for the care, dedication, and compassion she brings to our patients every day.

When she’s not at the hospital, Kelda loves hiking, attending concerts, and traveling to explore different states. Her big goal is to visit every National Park in the U.S. and she’s already checked 9 off her list!

This Vet Tech Appreciation Week, help us celebrate Kelda and thank her for all she does for our patients, their families, and our team. We’re so lucky to have her as part of the Four Legs team!

10/20/2026

🐾💚 Vet Tech Week Spotlight: Meet Glenda! 💚🐾

Glenda has been working in veterinary medicine for 6 years and loves being hands-on with patient care! Her favorite parts of the job include drawing blood, placing catheters, caring for our furry patients, and, of course, making everyone laugh!

When she’s not at the clinic, you can find Glenda crocheting, watching movies, spending time with her mom, or building adorable book nooks. Most importantly, she loves hanging out with her little old man, Chicken! 🐶❤️

Her big future goals? Continuing her education, expanding her skills, and making her dream trip to Japan a reality!

Help us celebrate Glenda and all the love, laughter, and dedication she brings to our team! We’re so lucky to have her!

10/19/2026

It’s Vet Tech Appreciation Week, and we’re celebrating the amazing veterinary technicians who make such a difference every day! 💕 This week, we’ll be giving each of our wonderful techs a special shoutout to show our appreciation for all their hard work and dedication.

First up, meet Natalie!

With 5 years in veterinary medicine, Natalie loves caring for all the kitties at Four Legs. She has a special soft spot for orange cats (and honestly, who can blame her?!?).

When she’s not taking care of her furry patients, you can find her spending time with her own kitty, Marty, or getting creative with arts and crafts! Her favorite color is pink, which is just as sweet as her love for animals!

We’re so lucky to have Natalie as part of the Four Legs family! Join us in celebrating Natalie and showing her some love this Vet Tech Appreciation Week! 🐾

10/14/2026

🐾 Meet Bryan, our Practice & Hospital Manager! 🐾

A lifelong local to the Broadneck Peninsula, Bryan has spent the last 20 years in veterinary medicine, starting out as a Kennel Technician and working his way through a variety of roles, including 16 years as a Veterinary Assistant in General Practice, Orthopedics, Holistic Medicine, and Emergency Medicine.

Today, Bryan brings his experience and passion for veterinary medicine to the management side of things, working closely with our doctors, assistants, and clients to ensure every patient receives the highest level of care, compassion, and medical attention.

But there’s more to Bryan than his love for animals! He’s a self-proclaimed super nerd who can talk your ear off about all things Lord of the Rings, Marvel/DC, Star Wars, anime, LARPing, and just about anything else in the nerd universe.

When he’s not at the hospital or geeking out over his favorite fandoms, Bryan is enjoying life in Annapolis with his two young sons and their beloved pups, CeCe and Lasagna (aka Zani)!

We’re so lucky to have Bryan leading our team! Help us give him a warm welcome in the comments below!