Harmony Hill Animal Hospital

07/16/2024

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07/15/2024

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07/15/2024

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07/11/2024

I did mention some exciting news in our anniversary post, well... 🥁 here it is!

We're thrilled to introduce the newest addition to our veterinary family, Dr. Freeman! 🎉

Dr. Freeman started his veterinary journey in 2017 in the wild and crazy town of Las Vegas 🌆 before moving back to Northern Virginia recently and was looking for his next adventure. By chance we found him just when we were starting to look and found what we think is a perfect match! 🐾

We’re so pleased to add him to our team. We’ve already had amazing feedback and clients appreciate his thorough approach, gentle touch, and caring demeanor. 😻

In his free time Dr. Freeman enjoys weightlifting, reading, cooking, and watching movies. He’s a fan of dark chocolate and dark coffee (if you need any gift ideas 😉).

Please join us in giving Dr. Freeman a warm welcome! 🎉 Feel free to stop by and say hello, or book your next appointment to meet him in person. We know you'll love him just as much as we do!

07/01/2024

We will be closed Thursday July 4th, normal hours will resume Friday July 5th. 🐾

06/24/2024

🎉🐾 We're celebrating a milestone this month at Harmony Hill 🐾🎉

It's our 5-year anniversary, and we couldn't have reached this incredible milestone without the unwavering support of our amazing clients! 🌟 From trusting us with your beloved pets to spreading the word about our services, your loyalty means the world to us.

Thank you for being part of our journey, for letting us care for your furry family members, and for making each day here so fulfilling. Here's to many more years of providing compassionate care and building lasting relationships with our community. 🐶🐱💕

Cheers to you, our wonderful clients! 🎉✨

Stay tuned for some more exciting news later this week...

06/20/2024

It’s that time of year again, we’ve got high heat warnings this week and weekend. Please take steps to keep you and your pets safe!

🌡️ Never leave them in a parked car, even for a minute, temperatures can increase super fast.
🌡️ Avoid hot surfaces like asphalt and sand.
☀️ Make sure they have access to cool fresh water and provide shade if they are outdoors.
☀️ Try to keep them indoors during the hottest part of the day, opt for early morning or late evening walks.
☀️ High humidity can make heat worse by hinder their ability to cool by panting, be extra cautious.
🧊 Cooling mats and damp towels to lay on can provide a cool surface to rest on, you can even give them a cooling soak after a walk.
🧊 Offer frozen treats like frozen Kongs, licky mats, or homemade popsicles. Freezing food toppers or mix-ins like chicken broth or pumpkin can be an easy way to do this!
🧊 Some dogs may benefit from cooling vests which help with evaporative cooling.
🧊 For cats provide cool spots like tile floors, or fans where they like to relax.

Signs of heat stroke include: Extreme temperatures can cause heatstroke. Some signs of heatstroke are heavy panting, glazed eyes, a rapid heartbeat, difficulty breathing, excessive thirst, lethargy, fever, dizziness, lack of coordination, profuse salivation, vomiting, a deep red or purple tongue, seizure and unconsciousness.

Please seek immediately medical attention for your pet if you are concerned.

☀️ More info on heatstroke in pets: https://www.aaha.org/.../how-can-i-prevent-heatstroke-in.../
🐶 Indoor boredom busters: https://www.oodlelife.com/35-games-to-play-with-dogs-inside/ | https://www.rescuedogs101.com/11-fun-easy-indoor-dog-games/

06/04/2024

We will be closed Thursday, June 6th. If your pet has an emergency please check our list of local ERs and urgent care clinics here: https://harmonyhillhospital.com/pet-emergency-urgent-care-sterling/

05/14/2024

The same could be said for some of our ✨spicier✨ kitties at home. 😼

Pspspspsps responsibly.

Making the pspspspsps noise around wild animals is not recommended. You may think you’re an animal whisperer, but you just insulted their mother and are now surrounded by a horde of angry squirrels.

In conclusion, pspspspsps pspspsps pspspsps psps pspspspsps! Translation: “Your mother was a hamster and your father smelt of elderberries.” Sorry, we heard that wrong. It’s “Remember to treat wildlife with proper caution and respect.” Our apologies to the hamster.

Learn more at: https://www.nps.gov/subjects/watchingwildlife/index.htm

Image: Graphic of NPS posts with text, “Pspspspsps responsibly. Making the pspspspsps noise around wild animals is not recommended. You may think you’re an animal whisperer, but you just insulted their mother and are now surrounded by a horde of angry squirrels.”

04/22/2024

This week is Veterinary Receptionist Week! 🥳This is the week we celebrate one of the hardest jobs in the business with some of the hardest working people. 💖

Behind every successful veterinary practice stands an incredible team, and we want to take a moment to express our gratitude for their dedication and hard work. 😻

They're the friendly voices you hear when you call, the welcoming smiles when you walk through the door, and the efficient organizers ensuring everything runs smoothly behind the scenes. From scheduling appointments to answering inquiries with expertise, they're the heartbeat of our clinic. 💕

Veterinary receptionists play a crucial role in ensuring the well-being of our beloved pets. They're the first point of contact for pet owners seeking care, offering reassurance, guidance, and support during what can often be stressful times.

Let's take this opportunity to thank our amazing veterinary receptionists for their tireless efforts in making a positive difference in the lives of our furry friends and their families. Your dedication does not go unnoticed, and we appreciate everything you do! 🐾

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04/19/2024

URGENT

Any of our cat families have a cat that is known to be B blood type, and eligible for donation?

If so, please call Harmony Hill Animal Hospital at 571-200-8500.

04/18/2024

This might seem like an odd post on a cat/dog clinic page, but many of our family and friends are hunters, and this is important stuff. We believe in helping our community stay educated and stay safe.

Even if you aren't a hunter, it's important to be aware of the impacts of feeding or baiting, as it's sometimes known, any and all wildlife. Population density matters in disease transmission.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/other/study-hunters-die-after-consuming-cwd-infected-venison/ar-BB1lNvEl?ocid=socialshare&pc=U531&cvid=04710b37754543428505326b585b9d76&ei=37&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR0uVYHXVkMuq2CHtRoeitQDduCaEqJhc_bt--tMFAQGN2v42qLm_cAIXCs_aem_AdPrsHwOnqXsKuARGxFqo0-9DXYozrCG30p-f9lBfigS4v9CTnmEqxI1w8y6MVW4L93Z7QppL6vve5v2CPYPxmxi

Please share this article far and wide. So many hunters don't know the risk that exists. Deer population management is critical to the control of such diseases, and deer feeding or baiting is a huge risk for spreading all diseases. Anything that increases local concentrations and gathers larger than normal numbers of any animal in one space increases disease transmission. It's true for all infectious disease. COVID, bird flu (from bird feeders), CWD, bovine tuberculosis in the deer population--it's all based on population densities.

It's really cool to see large numbers of fauna gathered at feeding and bait stations, but in my opinion, it's not worth the risk.

A recent study in the journal Neurology says two hunters may have contracted the human form of Chronic Wasting Disease after eating CWD-infected deer meat

03/25/2024

Zuppa Toscana was adopted by CJ in August 2023 along with her siste… Courtney Gelety needs your support for Zuppa Toscana ER Neurology Consult and Diagnostics

02/15/2024

We are closed Monday, February 19th. We'll be back normal hours for the rest of the week. 🐾

02/14/2024

Happy Valentine's! 💘

01/19/2024

Woooooooooow that's a lot of snow 🌨, sorry folks we are going to be closed today . Please stay home and stay safe. We'll reach out to our appointments today to reschedule them. ❄️❄️❄️

CLOSED 1/19 DUE TO WEATHER.

01/18/2024

Good afternoon! We will be:

❄️ Opening late 1/19 at 10am due to the snow and weather.

❄️ Closing early 1/19 at 4pm so we can get everyone home safely.

Than you for your understanding and stay safe and warm inside if you can! We will likely be running short staffed tomorrow so your patience is appreciated. We'll be reaching out to our scheduled appointments with an updates needed.

01/15/2024

We will be:

❄️ Closing at 4pm today (1/15) for the safety of our staff and clients travelling home.

❄️ Opening at 10am tomorrow (Tuesday 1/16) in anticipation of more icy and snowy conditions.

Thank you!

01/15/2024

We'll be officially opening on a 2 hour delay this morning (January 15th, 2024) to allow our staff to get in when it's a little safer to drive. We'll be reaching out to our early appointments to adjust timing, but our phones will be off and doors will be closed until 10am!

01/15/2024

Be careful out! The roads are slick and we are running on a bit of snow delay today. Most of our team commutes a long way, and we don't want to put them at risk. Slow is safe.

12/24/2023

We are running on a bit of a skeleton staff this short holiday week, Dec 26-29.

Bear with us as we get everyone cared for this week.

Sending everyone light and love in this holiday season.

~Team Harmony Hill

12/11/2023

11/30/2023

Found Cat - Urgent - Critical Condition

This older, female, calico cat was found by Willard Middle School in Aldie, VA. She is now at Loudoun County Animal Services. She is receiving medical attention but is in critical condition - can you help us find her family?

Call 703-777-0406 Reference # A284562

11/30/2023

Good morning!

Today, Nov 30 and tomorrow Dec 1, we will have a staff shortage due to illness. Please be extra patient and kind as the rest of the staff does our very best to meet needs and get people and their beloved fur (or furless, we see you Loris, Wednesday, Morticia) babies taken care of this week.

Much love,
Dr Werden

11/23/2023

Wishing you a happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Harmony Hill Animal Hospital. We're are incredibly thankful for our wonderful team, our amazing clients, and the animals that continue to enrich our lives everyday. 🧡🐾🦃

11/20/2023

Don't ruin your holiday with a trip to the emergency vet! Keep a close eye on your critters and keep them away from dangerous foods and items. See Pet Poison Helpline's more in depth article here. 🥓

https://www.petpoisonhelpline.com/uncategorized/thanksgiving-pet-safety-tips/

What can you give your pet? Lean turkey meat (no skin or bones), potatoes and sweet potatoes (before the butter and salt get thrown in!), green bean, plain peas, and pumpkin are all OK! 🥔🦃

10/31/2023

Happy Halloween! 🎃👻 Stay safe out there and remember, no chocolate and candy for the critters! 🍫

10/21/2023

TODAY!!

From 2 until 5 pm at Ocelot Brewing Company

Come join The Cats at Longstreet for our 3d annual BarBooque, featuring What The Heck Barbecue with pitmaster Sir Kevin Heck working his smokey magic.

We have raffles, the silent auction, and a special guest tarot card reader, as well as games for the kiddos.

Proceeds help The Cats At Longstreet continue to work their own special magic helping Cats and Families in need.

10/17/2023

Who are these mystical veterinary technicians? ✨Well, they are everything! Vet techs wear many, many hats and for multiple species at a time. See below for some of the many jobs that they perform. 🐱🐾