Lexington Animal Hospital has seen a big spike in dogs with lyme disease and another tick-borne disease called Ehrlichia in the last 30 days. Deer ticks, which carry the bacteria that causes Lyme Disease, are entering their most active season. These ticks are most active between the colder, wetter months of October through February. TheRead More
Summer vacation is coming to its end for Rockbridge County, but the sweltering heat and humidity will stick around long into August and September. During these muggy days, it’s best to exercise your dogs early in the morning and late in the evening. Unlike people, dogs do not sweat (much) and primarily release heat throughRead More
The Fourth of July is a wonderful time to spend with friends and family. However, the loud cracks and pops from the fireworks can be terrifying for many pets. Each year, animal shelters take in more animals on July 5th than any other day of the year. Unfortunately, many animals will get spooked and runRead More
May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month. In 2018, 1 in 5 dogs tested positive for Lyme in Rockbridge County. Lyme is spread through Deer Ticks (Ixodes scapularis) that are most active October through February. To help screen for lyme disease in your pet, we are offering 10% off the SNAP 4dx test, which screens forRead More
April 2019 Heart Care Promotion Heart disease is hard to detect in cats and dogs. For April 2019, we are offering a promotion of $15 off the cardiopet test to help owners evaluate heart disease in their cats and dogs. Please read on to learn more about heart disease in cats and dogs. Have you ever beenRead More