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Beltsville Veterinary Hospital

Compassionate, quality veterinary care since 1966! By appointment only Our goal is to provide every animal with a lifetime of optimal health.
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We emphasize preventive medicine, including regular checkups, lab screenings, and vaccinations. We also have complete diagnostic and surgical suites to detect and treat any unexpected conditions. Every member of our professional family is committed to exceptional care. Most of our veterinarians, technicians, kennel workers, and administrative staff have been with us for many years. They are up-to-

date on the latest veterinary care practices and procedures. Everyone is familiar with advanced and modern diagnostic equipment. We proudly care for the pets of Beltsville and our surrounding communities of Calverton, College Park, Laurel, Greenbelt, Silver Spring, and beyond!

11/27/2024

Just a friendly reminder our hospital will be closing early today at 2pm in observation of the Thanksgiving holiday and will remain closed until Friday.
Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃🐾

11/22/2024

Attention all turkey lovers and people alike:

In observation of the upcoming holiday, our hospital will be closing its doors early on Wednesday 11/27 at 2pm and will remain closed for Thanksgiving on Thursday 11/28. We will reopen on Friday, operating on normal business hours.

Please check your pets medication supply and plan ahead if you'll need any refills, now is the time to contact our pharmacy.

Happy Holidays 🐾

11/21/2024

❄️ Just a few minutes of your time could save a life this winter ❄️

As the temperature drops during these upcoming cold winter months, our outdoor feline friends and creatures alike will be seeking warmth and shelter. One irresistible and dangerous place they love to sleep is under your car's hood in the engine bay. While this provides them warmth from your engine and shelter from the unforgiving weather, starting your vehicle while they are inside the engine bay can cause them serious injury and in most cases death.

To ensure the safety of any potential stowaways, there's a few things that can be done that only takes a few minutes of your time.

-- Tap, thump or bang on your car's hood and listen for any movements/sounds
-- Honk your horn (I'm sure your neighbor's will forgive you)
-- Check under your hood to guarantee it's clear.
-- Check your tires too! That's another cozy spot to sleep.

Taking a few moments to do those things can save a life! 🐾

11/19/2024

Basil was skeptical of the vet but was very easily coerced with treats. 😆 Such a beautiful gentle giant 💕

11/16/2024

Rinse and shine! 🌤️

We are starting our day here with two little energetic fluffs! Tango and Salsa are here for their puppy boosters and they sure did come in awake and ready to take on the day! 🥰😊🐾

11/12/2024

IMPORTANT NOTICE: We are having work done to the front of our building. Our front entrance and lobby are inaccessible for today as we are having our front door replaced. We ask that all clients coming in for appointments or to pick up medication please CALL IN upon arrival and a staff member will es**rt you into the building.

Thank you in advance

11/05/2024

Happy Tuesday to you all, here's Dr.Tuthill with his take on ear infections.

"Does your dog have an ear infection?

Ear infections in dogs are very common. They are basically a skin infection down in the ear canals. Obvious symptoms of an ear problem include excessive head shaking and scratching at the ears or the neck area, but signs can be as subtle as holding an ear down or seeming bothered by touching the ears. Sometimes you can see redness and inflammation in the outer canal.

Most dogs will have an incidental ear infection sometime in their life, but dogs that swim a lot or get bathed frequently may experience more ear infections, and recurrent or chronic ear infections in dogs often have underlying allergic skin diseases.

These infections are usually caused by an overgrowth of the normal yeast and bacterial flora that lives on the skin, and are not considered to be contagious. On occasion, especially with chronic infections, some unusual bacteria from the environment can take hold in the ear canal.

When presented with an ear infection the veterinarian will often swab the ear canal and perform a “cytology” to see if the infection is primarily yeast or bacterial, and to see if any unusual bacteria are present. In some cases where unusual bacteria are present, the doctor may recommend a culture of the ear to identify the type of bacteria and help decide on the best antibiotic to use.

In most cases we prescribe an ointment to put in the ears, and maybe a medicated solution to clean the ears. Sometimes an antibiotic or an anti-inflammatory medicine is prescribed to help with swelling and discomfort. We also have some long-acting ointment preparations for those pets who are uncooperative about treating the ears at home.

It is important to treat an ear infection promptly, and to treat until the infection is fully resolved. This may require a recheck or two to examine the deeper ear canals with an otoscope in order to decide if additional treatment is needed."

If you think your pet may have an ear infection, don't hesitate to call and schedule an appointment. We'll gladly take a look!

10/22/2024

We're introducing "Tuesday Tips with Dr. Tuthill" 🎉
Dr. Tuthill will be sharing his knowledge, covering a variety of topics here on our page, every Tuesday so stay tuned! There couldn't be a better time to start than now, with Halloween right around the corner... because what's scarier than an unexpected vet bill??? 😢

"As Halloween approaches we want to remind our pet parents that this time of year can be scary for us all and while candy is a sweet treat for us, it can pose a dangerous threat to our pet's health. Most of us have heard that Chocolate is toxic to dogs, but do you know the risks? Dark Chocolate is extremely toxic to dogs. In fact, the darker the chocolate, the greater risk it poses to your pet's health. Dark Chocolate ingestions should be evaluated by a veterinarian or Poison Control as soon as possible, as the effects it has on the body can take its toll rather fast. While Milk Chocolate is not as toxic to dogs in small amounts, the high amounts of fat and sugar can upset their gut leading to vomiting, diarrhea and in more severe cases Pancreatitis. Another toxins found in candy are artificial sweeteners, especially "Xylitol". This can be found in sweet candies, sugar-free gum, and even some Peanut Butters! Even consumption in small amounts should be avoided. Some other less common toxins that should be avoided are Macadamia Nuts as they contain toxins that cause weakness, depression, vomiting, tremors, low blood sugar, in more severe cases liver damage. Grapes and Raisins are also extremely toxic to dogs (even juices/extracts) as they contain a chemical that can be very damaging to the kidneys, the toxic consumption amount varies and can be unpredictable.

To avoid these dangers, please be mindful and keep your children's candy out of reach at all times. Also, keep your eyes peeled on the ground if your pet is walking around with you trick or treating as there's bound to be dropped candy laying around.

For more information on toxins and/or health risks, visit the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center's website. There is also a hotline available for use if you think your pet has ingested something toxic.
Their phone number is (888) 426-4435 with (a $95 one-time fee is charged per incident) or a similar resource is the Pet Poison Helpline at (855) 764-7661 with (a $85 one-time fee per incident)

As always, be safe and have fun! Happy Halloween" 🎃👻🕷

- Dr. Tuthill

10/15/2024

More friendly faces of our beloved vet techs!
Darlene, David and Autumn (with the help of Madison- not pictured) keep our boarding area running smoothly and they assist throughout the hospital floor. We wouldn't be able to function without them! Thank you for always lending us your helping hands with whatever the day may throw at us.

Happy Veterinary Technician Appreciation Week! ✨✨✨ Day 2 ✨✨✨

Additionally, HAPPY BIRTHDAY AUTUMN! 🎈🎉

10/14/2024

Happy Veterinary Technician Appreciation Week! To kick off the fun, our technicians had a scavenger hunt throughout the hospital today to find the wild (unvaccinated) animals. Mission complete! 🤣😎 Pictured below is most of our wonderful technicians with a few friendly faces missing.

Be sure to say thank you if you're stopping in this week to our techs, letting them know you appreciate them as much as we do! Their week will be full of fun surprises and tasty treats! 💙

09/30/2024

Tango and Salsa were very excited to help us welcome back Madison to the Beltsville family! 🐾🎉 We missed you very much Madison 🥹

09/24/2024

WELLNESS WEDNESDAY APPTS AVAILABLE!

Call and schedule a Wellness appointment for tomorrow for $25 off your visit! Limited slots available. 😁

09/16/2024

Irene's checking Coqui's heart rate because hers is sure elevated after seeing how stinking adorable Coqui is!!!! Only 1 lb at her 1st visit 😍

09/12/2024

Let's give a warm welcome back to Dr. Fink!
She has officially returned from her summer break and is excited to see all her patients again.

We missed you very much Dr. Fink ! 😊🎉

09/10/2024

WELLNESS WEDNESDAY $25 OFF

Receive $25 off your pet's Wellness Exam visit, if you call an book your appointment for tomorrow!

08/27/2024

Wellness Wednesday!
Call in to receive $25 off of your Wellness visit with us! Mention WellnessWednesday
*Limited slots available*

08/21/2024

Thor would like everyone to help us celebrate two of our Tech Assistants, Autumn and David!

David has recently received a promotion to Technician Assistant after reaching his 1 year work anniversary! All his hard work and fast learning skills are paying off! 🎉🎉🎉

Address

4246 Powder Mill Road
Beltsville, MD
20705

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 6pm
Tuesday	8am - 6pm
Wednesday	8am - 6pm
Thursday	8am - 6pm
Friday	8am - 6pm
Saturday	8am - 2pm

Telephone

+13019373020

Website

http://www.beltsvillevet.com/

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Founded by Dr. A.C. Brown in 1965, Beltsville Veterinary Hospital has been your neighborhood veterinarian for over 50 years. We grew up with this community, and we care for its pets like they are our own. Our goal is to provide every animal with a lifetime of optimal health. This means we emphasize preventive medicine, including regular checkups, lab screenings, and vaccinations. We also have complete diagnostic and surgical suites to detect and treat any unexpected conditions.

Every member of our professional family is committed to exceptional care. Most of our veterinarians, technicians, kennel workers, and administrative staff have been with us for many years. They are up-to-date on the latest veterinary care practices and procedures. Everyone is familiar with advanced and modern diagnostic equipment.

We love our community and pride ourselves on providing great, quality pet care. We often host veterinary school residents at our practice because we understand the importance of the mentorship to upcoming care providers. Each May you can also find us at Beltsville Day celebrating with our community and sharing health resources with area pet owners.

We proudly care for the pets of Beltsville and our surrounding communities of Calverton, College Park, Laurel, Greenbelt, Silver Spring, and beyond!