Animal Medical of Chesapeake

11/20/2024

Tell us if you ever got a Pal for your Pet????

11/17/2024

A big thank you to everyone who has helped us support Blankets for the Homeless Hampton Roads over the years! Your purchases of T-shirts has added up to $2,650!! And several of you have also dropped off supplies - Mariah just collected blankets, warm socks, & a variety of toiletries you dropped off with us to distribute to our homeless.
Please remember them during this season of giving and sharing!

In addition, one of our clients donated $350 of her Loyalty points, in the name of her cat, Louise, which helped us give them a total of $3,000!!!!

11/11/2024

A big THANK YOU!! to all for your service!

11/06/2024

Hump Day Slump? Share some Happy with us!

11/01/2024

Some of our staff had a blast dressing up today!!
Lea- Fierce Cat
Melissa- Beautiful Red Devil
Mel- Karen from Mean Girls "What are you?
Duh, I'm a mouse."
Elias- Chunk from The Goonies

Show us your costumes from today! 😁👻

10/31/2024

Happy Halloween! Some of our favorite parts of today's fun events can be scary & dangerous for our pets, so don't forget to plan a way for them to be safe too! Feel free to share some of these tips to help our furry friends!

10/30/2024

Halloween is fun for humans, but it can be stressful & even dangerous for our pets! Here are a few safety tips to help our pets not stress out so much!

10/29/2024

😻 Happy National Cat Day! We all love a cozy cuddle session & the fun playtimes, so let’s appreciate all the joy our kitties bring into our lives. Here's some of our favorite staff kitty moments. Please be sure to share with us your favorite kitty photos or memories in the comments! 🐾

10/24/2024

UPDATE #2 - Our Power is restored! We anticipate being open as usual for tomorrow (Friday).
Many thanks to Dominion Power for restoring our power so promptly!

UPDATE: OUR POWER IS COMPLETELY OUT NOW!
So, we will be closing for the afternoon.
2 more transformers have blown, now leaving us completely without power or phone lines / internet.
Virginia Power is already on scene and telling us it will be another 3 - 5+ hours before we have power restored.
We do anticipate being open and having power by morning; but not for this afternoon.
We are very sorry for how this inconveniences everyone today - your patience is much appreciated!

Sorry if you are having difficulty reaching us - we have a partial power outage and our internet phones are down. You can still leave a message for us; but we cannot access them just now. We are still open and doing what we can without internet and with limited power on in our building!
We will update you as things change!

10/16/2024

Big Shout Out to our AMAZING Licensed Veterinary Technician, Melissa this week! LVT's are the animal / veterinary version of an RN; except they are also so much more! Nurse, Dental Hygienist, Anesthesiologist, Patient Advocate, Phlebotomist, Client Educator, Nutritionist, X-Ray Technician, Pharmacist, and Sooo Much More!!

10/10/2024

Tobias is getting some extra loving after his neuter today - poor baby also needed several baby teeth removed, because his adult teeth are already coming in; but several baby teeth think he's just too adorable to leave him!

10/09/2024

🦮 It's Pet Obesity Awareness Day! 🐈‍⬛

Maintaining a healthy weight is crucial for everyone's well-being and longevity.
Not sure if your pet is overweight? We'd love to help! We can help assess your pet’s body condition score (BCS) - and if weight loss is needed, we can also help by calculating an appropriate weight loss food & treat schedule.
Together, we can help our pets live happier, healthier lives!
Who's willing to share weight loss tips that helped your pet; or maybe just photos of your active pets enjoying their best life below?

For further information check out: https://www.petobesityprevention.org/






Photo Credit - Association for Pet Obesity Prevention

09/25/2024

Hera and Dr. Silberberg enjoyed the last Bark in the Park of the year with the Norfolk Tides last weekend - who else takes their pets to fun events around town?

09/22/2024

09/17/2024

☔️Feeling down because of the weather? We have some exciting news to brighten your day - Librela and Solensia are now part of the Zoetis Petcare Rewards Program. Earn points for every dollar spent on these products with us and redeem for veterinary services & other petcare needs! Other rewards products include Simparica Trio, Apoquel, Proheart, Cerenia and more! Not a Zoetis Pet Health Rewards member yet? Sign up here:
https://www.zoetispetcare.com/rewards
and keep your furry friends at their best! 🌈

09/13/2024

🐈‍⬛ Happy Friday the 13th! Today is also Pet Birth Defect Awareness Day and we want you to meet ‘Ovi” – a very determined 5-month old kitten with ‘Wobbly Cat Syndrome’, caused by Cerebellar Hypoplasia. This is a birth defect where the portion of the brain that coordinates movement & balance does not fully develop. In cats, it is usually caused when a cat gets infected with the Panleukopenia Virus while pregnant, and then passes the infection to her unborn kittens while the brain is still being formed. Severity of symptoms depend on how significantly the brain development was affected.

Ovi is in no pain and will learn to adapt to his disability over time. Some kittens may need modifications in their care, like raised dishes and preventing access to stairs; but they are all able to live a normal life with a little extra tender loving care. This is not a problem for Ovi - he was lucky enough to meet our treatment team leader, Becky, who fell in love with him!

While there is no treatment, it could have been prevented with vaccination – Panleukopenia is one of the components of the ‘Feline Distemper’ vaccine.

Today, we’re raising awareness for pet birth defects. Let’s celebrate these resilient pets and spread the word about their unique needs and joyful lives! 🐾💙

09/10/2024

How are we doing out there?

🌍 On this World Su***de Prevention Day, let's take a moment to appreciate the profound impact animals have on mental health. 🐾

Studies show that pets can reduce stress, anxiety, and depression, offering a sense of companionship and unconditional love. Their presence often provides comfort during tough times and encourages us to stay active and engaged. Whether it's a loyal dog or a playful cat, these wonderful creatures can play a crucial role in our well-being.

Today, let's acknowledge and celebrate the incredible bond between humans and animals. If you or someone you know is struggling, remember that support is available, and sometimes, the presence of a furry friend can make a big difference. 🐕🐈

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