Read Mountain Animal Hospital

20/07/2025

20/07/2025

We do radiographs for hips and elbows.
Give us a call and we'll get you scheduled.

Looking to get some health clearances completed? Check out our Health Clinic Calendar to find upcoming OFA health clinics near you!

Calendar: https://ofa.org/health-clinics

16/07/2025

This Saturday, July 19 is Dr. Bruce's birthday!!

15/07/2025

09/07/2025

09/07/2025

🎉 The official event schedules for the 2025 Botetourt County Fair are LIVE! 🐄🎪

𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗡𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝗮𝗶𝗿 and 𝗦𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝗮𝗶𝗿 are shaping up to be full of fun, food, and community spirit. All it takes to be a card-carrying member of the Botetourt County Fair Social Club is your lawn chair, a smile, and a little cash for food, vendor goodies & the Livestock Auction! 😄🪑💵

📅 Check out the full schedule now by visiting www.botetourtcountyfair.com and clicking on the Fair Events tab.

🐄 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐁𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐭𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐲 𝐅𝐚𝐢𝐫 𝐢𝐬 𝐛𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐝 𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝟏 - 𝟐, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐢𝐧 𝐁𝐮𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐧, 𝐕𝐀. 𝐓𝐨 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐟𝐚𝐢𝐫 𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩, 𝐯𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐟𝐚𝐢𝐫 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬, 𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭 botetourtcountyfair.com

09/07/2025

We recommend Bravecto 3 month tablet for year around protection from Fleas a nd ticks.

Wet-Nose Wednesday - Adult fleas need blood at least twice a week to survive. Ticks are more challenging — they can wait months for a blood meal. Make sure to use flea and tick medication on LGDs regularly.

09/07/2025

Body look like a ski jump?⛷️
We need to recognise bows as more than just play.⬅️

"My dogs bows are because of pain"
Valid point and I am kicking myself a bit this isn't on the chart but it is really important.
This can be a position that can indicate illness or discomfort.

"She does this when she wants to leave"
Yup....because that position allows for fast movement.
An exit preparation when they find themselves overwhelmed.
Your dog wants to bolt away if needed.

"He shows this when the other dog is too energetic"
It can be a calming signal ....a way to show the other dog "hey, I need a breather"

Stalking
A classic pre stalk position.

If we only believe bows mean play.... we are closing the door on that deeper understanding.

They are communicating.
We just need to keep a more open mind and perhaps not assume or hope it "just means play".

09/07/2025

Wet-Nose Wednesday - Adult fleas need blood at least twice a week to survive. Ticks are more challenging — they can wait months for a blood meal. Make sure to use flea and tick medication on LGDs regularly.

09/07/2025

We recommend Bravecto 3 month tablets year around.

Wet-Nose Wednesday - Adult fleas need blood at least twice a week to survive. Ticks are more challenging — they can wait months for a blood meal. Make sure to use flea and tick medication on LGDs regularly.

03/07/2025

🚨 Attention Youth Livestock Show participants! 🚨

All forms and fees for the 2025 Botetourt County Fair Youth Livestock Show are DUE by July 19, 2025! 🐑🐖🐐🐂 Don’t wait—head over to botetourtcountyfair.com and click on the Youth Livestock Show tab to access the entry forms and download the required project book(s) for your animal.

Got questions? Reach out to Stefanie Manbeck at [email protected]. Let’s get fair-ready! 💛

🐄 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐁𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐭𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐲 𝐅𝐚𝐢𝐫 𝐢𝐬 𝐛𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐝 𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝟏 - 𝟐, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐢𝐧 𝐁𝐮𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐧, 𝐕𝐀. 𝐓𝐨 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐟𝐚𝐢𝐫 𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩, 𝐯𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐟𝐚𝐢𝐫 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬, 𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭 botetourtcountyfair.com

03/07/2025

Did you know that more pets go missing on July 4th than any other time of the year? They bolt from yards, homes, cars, backyard BBQs, and firework celebrations. Let’s change this now!

Join me in reimagining the way we celebrate! While fireworks may dazzle some, they pose a tragic risk for many, from our beloved pets to veterans and others who suffer from PTSD.

Keep your fur kids safe:

First and foremost, if you are attending firework displays—LEAVE your pets at home where they feel most secure. Or better yet…

Stay home and snuggle up indoors (don’t forget pet ID tags!) and shield them from the overwhelming noise.

Pets might resort to desperate measures to find safety, so take precautions—don’t leave gates and doors open, shut pets behind closed doors when answering the front door, crate and use a leash for more control.

Increase the ambient noise with soothing music or white noise to help drown out fireworks.

Close curtains to create a cozy and serene environment.

There are many natural calming remedies to help soothe an anxious pet’s nerves without reaching for pharmaceuticals with harmful side effects. It is very hard to recommend any particular one because every pet is unique. I’ve personally given my pups L-theanine, Bach’s Rescue Remedy, Melatonin, and CBD with varying degrees of success. I encourage you to do some research on any of the following: Valerian, L-Theanine, Bach’s Rescue Remedy, Calming treats and biscuits with a combination of calming supplements, CBD /H**p oil (which can also help with joint pain), and Melatonin. And PLEASE share your suggestions in the comments below!

Extreme anxiety cases may call for professional guidance‚ consult your veterinarian for prescription sedatives if necessary.

Let’s create a world where every celebration includes the happiness and security of EVERYONE, including our cherished pets. Together, we can make a difference. Choose love, choose safety, and make this year’s festivities a joyous occasion for all, both big and small! x0Amy