Highlands Veterinary Center

Highlands Veterinary Center We are a full service small animal veterinary hospital in Chesapeake, VA Stromlund as Highlands Pet Clinic in the Norfolk Highlands section of Chesapeake.

About Our Veterinary Center

Highlands Veterinary Center was established in July 1972 by Dr. E.V. In May of 1980, Dr. Wayne T. Springer purchased Highlands Pet Clinic from Dr. Stromlund, who was retiring. The clinic grew over the next 20 years.

Mega Mutt Mondays!The breed of the week is the SWEDISH VALLHUND !!! 🐾 The Swedish Vallhund, also known as the Viking Do...
06/30/2025

Mega Mutt Mondays!

The breed of the week is the SWEDISH VALLHUND !!!

🐾 The Swedish Vallhund, also known as the Viking Dog, originated in Sweden and were used by the Vikings to help herd cattle over 1200 years ago. They were also known as the Swedish Cattledog and the Vastgotaspets.

🐾 Swedish Vallhunds were used to help create the corgi!

🐾 These hardy, pint sized dogs almost went extinct! With the help of Bjorn von Rosen and K. G. Zettersten in 1942 the breed was slowly brought back.

🐾 The Swedish Vallhund is a friendly, outgoing, and spunky breed who are known to be somewhat stubborn so early training is recommended.

🐾 Swedish Vallhunds are a generally healthy breed, but may suffer from hip dysplasia, patellar luxation, and Swedish Vallhund Retinopathy - an eye disorder.

Who's the coolest cat in town? It's Lady, our Pet of the Day! She has an affinity for shoulder perching and will just re...
06/28/2025

Who's the coolest cat in town? It's Lady, our Pet of the Day! She has an affinity for shoulder perching and will just rest there calmly. Give some love to this sweet little baby! ❤🥰😍❤

06/26/2025

Let’s play a game! Put A Finger Down if you’ve ever done any of these - Vet Edition.

Vet Tip Tuesday!🎵 "Cause she's so HI-II-IGH!!" 🎵We're talking about Ma*****na ingestion. First thing first, please be u...
06/24/2025

Vet Tip Tuesday!

🎵 "Cause she's so HI-II-IGH!!" 🎵

We're talking about Ma*****na ingestion. First thing first, please be upfront and honest if your pet got into your stash. We are not cops and it has been legal in Virginia for a few years now. We just want to be able to treat your pet accordingly.
Toxicity differs between the actual plant vs. edibles, which include other ingredients that can be potentially more toxic than the drug itself (i.e. xylitol). Size also matters as well as the amount ingested!

V**e pens are also extremely toxic to your pet and include lithium batteries which can kill your dog! Keep them far away!

Common signs of ma*****na toxicity include:
- ataxia (stumbling, uncoordinated)
- dribbling urine
- dilated eyes
- severe fatigue

Depending on the severity, treatment involves supportive care including:
- inducing vomiting (to remove any drug out of their stomach)
- anti-nausea and anti-emetic medications (after stomach has been emptied)
- charcoal to bind residual drug from being absorbed into their system
- fluids to help flush the drug through their system

Additional treatment may be required depending on what was ingested, including additional toxins (i.e. xylitol), and severity of reaction. It'll take several hours for the effects of the ma*****na to subside so your pet should be monitored closely.

*****natoxicity

Oops! Facebook Fail 😭 Our post never made it up yesterday so without further ado....Mega Mutt Mondays! (on a Tuesday)The...
06/24/2025

Oops! Facebook Fail 😭 Our post never made it up yesterday so without further ado....

Mega Mutt Mondays! (on a Tuesday)

The breed of the week is the BORDER COLLIE !!!

🐾 The quintessential herding dog, the Border Collie, originated on the borders of England and Scotland and are likely a cross between Roman dogs and Vikings dogs. The result of this intermixing brought us the swift, agile, and incredibly intelligent dog we know today as the Border Collie. They were bred to herd sheep and boy, do they excel at it!

🐾 The Border Collie is ranked as the most intelligent dog breed. That paired with their intensely high energy makes them not a good fit for most families. This is a dog who needs a job and lots of mental stimulation. These dogs thrive on having a purpose and love learning new skills and tricks.

🐾 Borders can be found in several colors, most commonly being black and white. They can also come in red, blue, blue merle, red merle, sable, gold, ticked, and lilac. They don't require excessive grooming, but a good brushing a few times a week is essential to keep away matts.

🐾 Border Collies are known for their hard stare, otherwise known as "the eye" which they use when herding sheep. This is an effective tool they use to aid them when herding.

🐾 The Border Collie, while a generally healthy breed, can be prone to hip dysplasia,
neurological issues including epilepsy, eye problems, and a possible gene mutation called MDR1 which can make them more sensitive to certain medications.

06/18/2025

This or That - Exotic edition! What exotic critters do our staff prefer?

Pets of the Day!!!They say the eyes are the window to the soul. 💕 And what beautiful souls they have! Today we're sendin...
06/17/2025

Pets of the Day!!!

They say the eyes are the window to the soul. 💕 And what beautiful souls they have! Today we're sending some love to sweethearts Edith and Blue! ❤️❤️

06/17/2025

Vet Tip Tuesday!

🐶 Floppy eared friends and chronic ear infections. 🐶

👂 Have you noticed your dog excessively shaking their heads or scratching their ears? These are telltale signs of an ear infection. Unfortunately, floppy eared dogs tend to have a higher instance of getting these infections due to their anatomy,

🦠 Most bacteria and fungus love dark, damp, & humid settings and a floppy eared dog has all three. These infections can be exacerbated in dogs that also have a lot of hair in their ear canals (i.e. Poodles, King Charles Cavalier Spaniels, Shih-Tzu's, etc.).

💈 It is recommended to pluck hair from the canals & trim excessive hair from the inner pinna (ear flap) to increase airflow to the ear canals, as well as routinely cleaning the ears once to twice weekly to keep their ears happy and healthy. DO NOT use hydrogen peroxide, vinegar, or water to clean the ears as these can cause irritation and even burns to the inner ear, leading to increased inflammation and worsening the infection. Instead get a quality ear cleaner from your local pet store or veterinarian. Some dogs that are prone to chronic ear infections may benefit from a prescription ear cleaner specifically formulated to target the root cause of the infection (i.e. yeast infections require anti-fungal products).

Ears should also be cleaned every time after swimming or baths. Maintenance is the key to prevention.

Mega Mutt Mondays!The breed of the week is the XOLOITZCUINTLI!!! (pronounced "show-low-eats-QUEENT-lee")AKA: The Mexica...
06/16/2025

Mega Mutt Mondays!

The breed of the week is the XOLOITZCUINTLI!!!
(pronounced "show-low-eats-QUEENT-lee")
AKA: The Mexican Hairless Dog

🐾 The Xoloitzcuintli, or more commonly known as the Xolo is an ancient dog breed, thought to have been around over 3000 years, originating in Mexico, and associated with the Aztec empire. According to Aztec legend the Xolo was created by the god Xolotl, the god of death. The legend states that the Xolo was created from a piece of the "bone of life" and were highly regarded. Xolos were often given the role of leading or guiding the dead to the underworld.

🐾 The Xolo, while famous for it's lack of hair, actually can be found in a coated variety. While much less common, their coat is very short and can be found in several colors including black, gray, liver, and red. The Xolo also comes in three different sizes: toy, miniature, and standard.

🐾 Due to their hairlessness, Xolos can be prone to sunburn and occasional skin problems. Owners should be aware of this and be sure to have special dog specific sunscreen.

🐾 Xolos make fantastic personal heaters! The Xolo was also thought to possess healing powers or gifts and were highly regarded. This may be because of the amount of heat they give off as a result of their hairlessness.

🐾 Xolos are a fairly easy-going breed and while they can have a high prey drive, they don't require a large amount of exercise.

🐾 Fit as a fiddle! Xolos are known to be a fairly healthy breed! They can be prone to hip dysplasia, luxating patellas, and skin problems.

06/13/2025

Someone’s teddy bear has come to life!! What a minute, it’s just Maxx the beautiful Bichon Frise! Looks like he’s ready to party! Give some love to our Pet of the Day!! ❤️❤️❤️

06/13/2025

What dog breeds are my coworkers?

Oh my Gracious! Look at that precious punim (that's Yiddish for "face")! 🥰 Meet Ventus, our Pet of the Day! He is so ado...
06/12/2025

Oh my Gracious! Look at that precious punim (that's Yiddish for "face")! 🥰 Meet Ventus, our Pet of the Day! He is so adorable! 💕

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1615 Volvo Pkwy
Chesapeake, VA
23320

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 6pm
Tuesday 8am - 6pm
Wednesday 8am - 6pm
Thursday 8am - 6pm
Friday 8am - 6pm
Saturday 8am - 12pm

Telephone

+17575498609

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