Ballston Animal Hospital

11/13/2024

It’s Veterinary practice manager recognition week!
This week-long celebration honors the hard work and dedication of practice management professionals all across the world.
Wishing our very own practice manager Suzie a happy celebration week! We couldn’t be more grateful for all of the hard work you do! We are so lucky to have you!

11/10/2024

Always a fun appointment when we get to see Storm! What a sweet boy!

11/07/2024

Important Update: Leptospirosis Now a Core Vaccine for all dogs starting at 12 weeks of age – regardless of lifestyle, location, or breed. If your pet is not vaccinated for Lepto, this can be discussed during their next wellness exam. The Leptospirosis vaccine needs to be boostered 3-4 weeks after the initial booster. From there it should be boostered annually. If you have any questions or would like them to be vaccinated earlier, please give us a call! Follow the links below if you would like to learn more.

🚨 Important Update: Leptospirosis Now a Core Vaccine for ALL Dogs
The 2022 AAHA Canine Vaccination Guidelines have been updated to classify the leptospirosis vaccine as CORE for all dogs starting at 12 weeks of age – regardless of lifestyle, location, or breed.
Why the change?
🌆 ALL dogs are at risk—urban, suburban, and rural.
⚠️ Potentially fatal, even with treatment.
🔄 Zoonotic—it can spread from pets to humans.
🏢 Dogs in daycare and kennels also face exposure risks.
You can find the full update in the Nov/Dec issue of JAAHA, or check out the full 2022 Canine Vaccination Guidelines here: aaha.org/canine-vaccinations

11/04/2024

November is Adopt-a-Senior-Pet Month and we hope, with your help, to improve the adoption rate for older pets by spreading awareness about how great senior pets can be. If you are considering adding someone to your home, please consider a senior pet!

11/01/2024

Happy Birthday Ryder! Enjoy playing ball outside and running around with all of your friends sweet boy!

10/31/2024

Happy Halloween! Comment below if your pet joined in on the fun this year! We would love to see them in their costumes!

10/30/2024

Halloween is right around the corner! We hope everyone is getting ready for a fun (and safe) week!

10/29/2024

Happy National Cat Day to all of the amazing feline friends out there! 

10/22/2024

Happy 17th Birthday to the best boy! We love you Kiefer! We hope you have a great day sun bathing and snoozing!

10/21/2024

Looks these two are ready for spooky season!

10/19/2024

We had an amazing time celebrating our staff for Vet Tech Appreciation Week! Thank you to everyone who made our staff feel so special!

10/18/2024

Ballston Animal Hospital will be closing early at 2:00pm today Friday October 18th. We will remain closed through the weekend as usual. We will reopen Monday, October 21st at 7:30 am for normal business hours.

If you are in need of urgent veterinary care today please reach out to the local veterinary emergency hospitals.
SouthPaws Veterinary Emergency: 703-752-9100
Hope Advanced Veterinary Center: 703-281-5121

10/16/2024

Ballston Animal Hospital will be closing early at 2:00pm on Friday October 18th. We will remain closed through the weekend as usual. We will reopen Monday, October 21st at 7:30 am for normal business hours.

If you are in need of urgent veterinary care today please reach out to the local veterinary emergency hospitals.
SouthPaws Veterinary Emergency: 703-752-9100
Hope Advanced Veterinary Center: 703-281-5121

10/13/2024

National Veterinary Technician Week is an opportunity to recognize the contributions of veterinary technicians, who are essential members of the veterinary medical team. They do so much and we can't thank our LVTs enough for all they do! Please join us in thanking our amazing veterinary technicians!

10/11/2024

Today is National Pet Obesity Awareness Day.
Follow the link to learn more, and give us a call if you are concerned about your pet's weight!

Use our interactive tool to determine your pet's ideal weight, learn what questions to ask your vet about pet obesity, and how to support your overweight pet's weight loss.

10/02/2024

October is Adopt-a-Shelter-Dog Month, a time to help animals in shelters find loving homes. Here are some ways to participate:
Adopt a pet: Adopt a dog or cat from a local shelter or rescue group.
Spread the word: Educate friends and family about the importance of adopting shelter pets. Share your story about your adopted pet to encourage others to do the same.
Fundraise: Host a fundraiser for dogs.
Foster a pet: Become a foster caregiver for a dog in need.
Volunteer: Volunteer at your local shelter.
Donate: Donate to an animal shelter or rescue organization.
Celebrate this month by helping a local shelter in need!

10/01/2024

Happy October! As festivities begin, keep these tips in mind!

09/28/2024

World Rabies Day is celebrated annually to raise awareness about rabies prevention and to highlight progress in defeating this disease. Do your part by making sure your pet is up to date on their Rabies vaccine today!