Botetourt Veterinary Hospital

10/18/2025

🎾 World Fetch Day is coming… and your dog has been training their whole life for this moment.
Whether they bring it back… or just run victory laps with the ball in their mouth…we celebrate all styles of fetch. 😅
📸 Share a video of your dog’s best fetch in the comments!

10/16/2025

October is National Pet Wellness Month!

Along with vaccines and regular screenings wellness visits help us to proactively keep your pet healthy and give you peace of mind!🩺💙

Learn more about how annual visits positively contribute to your pet’s life. bit.ly/4mCu1mS
From nose to tail, we’re here to help! Contact us today to book their wellness visit!

10/11/2025

Osteoarthritis affects 40% of pets — but most go undiagnosed.
If your pet seems stiff, less playful, or hesitant to jump or climb, it could be more than just aging.
🔁 Share this post to help other pet parents spot the signs.
Learn more here: bit.ly/429EEGr

10/09/2025

There is still time to sign up!

🐾 Shout out to Botetourt Veterinary Hospital for always taking such great care of our K9 partners 💙🐕‍🦺 and for supporting us as a sponsor at the upcoming FOBK9 Golf Tournament. Oct. 18th, Ashley Plantation ⛳️🐾

Register your team at FOBK9.org.

10/09/2025

Small steps today = comfort tomorrow. 🐶🐱
Your pet’s urinary health impacts more than you think—hydration, diet, stress, and regular checkups all play a role.
🚨 Red flags for urinary trouble in pets:​
1️⃣ Difficulty or straining to urinate​
2️⃣ Increase in urination (including accidents if indoors)​
3️⃣ Noticeable change in urine color​
4️⃣ Excessive licking​
5️⃣ Appears uncomfortable or vocalizing

If you notice any of the above symptoms, we can help. Contact us today!

10/08/2025

Give Botetourt Vet a call to schedule your appointment for the Rabies Clinic October 20-24th!

10/04/2025

Fall has arrived, and you know what that means… coffee orders with extra personality! ☕🍂

If your pet were ordering a drink, what would they get? Swipe to see our favorite fall-inspired coffee orders based on pet breeds.

10/02/2025

October is Pet Obesity Awareness Month, and what better way to kick it off than with National Walk Your Dog Week!

Regular walks support your dog’s physical and mental health, and combined with balanced nutrition, they can help prevent obesity-related issues like joint pain, heart disease, and diabetes.

🐾 If you need guidance on managing your pet’s weight, we are here to help. Contact us today!

09/27/2025

🦊 Tomorrow is World Rabies Day. Rabies is deadly, but 100% preventable with vaccination. It spreads through the bite of infected wildlife like raccoons, bats, skunks, and foxes, and once symptoms appear, is fatal.

Protect your pets (and family) by staying up to date and book their vaccine with us today!
Help us spread awareness by sharing this post.

09/25/2025

It’s Deaf Dog Awareness Week.💙Dogs hard of hearing are just as loving, playful, and trainable as any other pup, they simply speak a different language. With a little extra support, they can live happy, full lives.
If you’re considering adoption, don’t overlook these incredible pets. 🐾

09/20/2025

🦸‍♂️ If your pet had superpowers… what would they have? Here is our take by breed!

09/13/2025

Football season is here! 🏈
Your pet might not care about the score, but they’re here for the snacks. 😅
Before your tailgate turns into a snack heist, check out these tips: https://bit.ly/4mrwEbB
Tag a friend who you can’t wait to tailgate with!