Culpeper Animal Hospital

Chelsea is such a smart girl! 💕🐾 #bordercolliesofinstagram #tricks

McGee gets his cherry eye repaired! “Cherry eye" is a common term for prolapse (or popping out) of the third eyelid gland. In some dogs, especially certain breeds and often in younger animals, the gland of the third eyelid can become swollen and pop out of its normal position, making it visible as a reddish-pink mass in the corner of the eye, resembling a cherry. That's why it's called a "cherry eye." In this case, surgical repositioning was needed to correct the cherry eye. This is the most common treatment; veterinarians surgically tack the gland back to normal. This approach is favored because it preserves the gland's function while maintaining healthy tear production. McGee is expected to make a full recovery in just a few weeks!

Annual wellness exams are essential for pets to detect illnesses early, stay up to date on vaccinations, obtain parasite prevention and control, dental health, and much more! As pets age, their needs change. Regular exams help tailor care recommendations to the appropriate life stage, whether it's puppy/kitten, adult, or senior. Knowing that a trained professional has examined your pet and given them a clean bill of health (or provided guidance on managing any health issues) can provide significant peace of mind to pet owners. Give us a call to book your pet’s wellness exam today!

When selecting bones and chews for dogs, it's essential to consider the size, age, health, and chewing habits of your dog. Raw, cooked, or smoked bones, hooves, antlers, and ice cubes are NOT recommended as they are too hard and notorious for damaging teeth and the GI tract. Be aware that many other options on the market are damaging to your dog's digestive health as well due to rich flavors and high calories. The general rule for chew toys and treats is that they are safe if they soften up while being chewed on or if the toy indents when you push your fingers into it. Here's a list of some generally safe chews, along with things to keep in mind: - Dental Chews: Various dental chews on the market are specifically designed to clean a dog's teeth while they chew such as Greenies, Tartar Shield, OraVet Chews, VeggieDents, and CET chews. - Artificial Bones: These are often made of rubber and try to avoid nylon or plastic bones due to their hardness which can break teeth. A good example is Kong Toys. Ensure the chew is size-appropriate for your dog and isn't wearing down too quickly. - Raw Hides: rawhide strips or rolls without a knot on the end are great, just remember there are a lot of calories in these so give them to your pup in moderation. Happy chewing!

Gypsy healing up and blending in 🤣 thank you to the Anderson Family for the picture. We are so glad she is doing well ❤️ #nobodyisgoingtonotice

Kodak & Diesel adding to our National Puppy Day! (these puppies live together, we don’t allow patients to mingle) 🐾

And it being National Puppy Day….we got plenty of puppy time in today!! ❤️🐾

Chewy is a loud chewer 🤣❤️ and she loves us! #dachshundsofinstagram #loudchewer

#fathousecat #catsofinstagram #pluck #funny 🤣😂

Bella is keeping her feet warm today ❤️ #dogsocks #warmfeet #socute😍

🤣😂 #dachshund #dachshundsofinstagram #greatcommercial #laughing

Ouch 🙀 #sewing #needle #string #puthingsaway #cats #catlover #catsfollowers