Read Mountain Animal Hospital

27/07/2025

Why do dogs overheat? Here are signs of overheating in dogs to look out for, as well as ways to help prevent overheating in dogs.

27/07/2025

26/07/2025

We are hiring! We have two positions open.
Receptionist full or part time and Veterinary Assistant full time. The starting pay is $17.50 HR. No weekend work.
Please contact Chase Staffing at 540-798-0963.

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".