Mapleshade Animal Hospital

03/05/2025

🤢🚑☠️☠️ March is Pet Poison ☠️☠️Prevention Month! Great reminder of what is safe and what isn’t from the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center. Print out and keep on the fridge to remind everyone what is safe and what isn’t. The list is just a fraction of unsafe products but great list of everyday foods we eat that they may or may not be allowed. Stay way from high fat foods as well can cause pancreatitis and can be life threatening, the threat is worse as they age.

🌺🌺🐰 Don’t forget with Easter coming in 40 days to be careful with the Easter Lilly’s/ any Lilly unless researched. . Be sure your pets can’t reach them. Cut the pollen stamens off especially with cats around, (dogs too) but especially toxic to cats. (The whole plant).

The Lilly likes to make a mess, cats/dogs can inadvertently walk on the pollen that falls everywhere then lick their paws. 🐾🐾🐾🎉

The water in the vase is toxic as well. Most cats wouldn’t mess with the Lilly due to its smell, so either don’t have it around or just be sure it not accessible, while removing the stamens. (Pollen ends). Many florists remove it since it does make such a mess, but double check if you have the plant. Not all Lilly’s are toxic, but the Easter, tiger, Peace and many more are. It can cause severe kidney failure.

Cats usually are discerning, but if really thirsty they could drink from the vase, or as stated walk through the pollen that drops. Any questions feel free to call Mapleshade Animal Hospital at 703-670-7668! Stay safe! ❤️🐾

02/27/2025

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02/21/2025

🐾🐾❤️This is very true, makes some noise on your car hood especially if you know you have strays around. Open the hood do a double check. Many cats have not been very lucky once the engines belts are turning. 😞😭

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1182231553460797&id=100050218911504

This is a public service announcement. Please be aware that it is getting cold everywhere and that cold makes especially cats get into warm engines. Even when the car is turned off that is a very warm spot for them to be. As an example we have a car that we do not use and we are extremely aware that some of the feral cats get into that car when it gets cold. I never turned it on without checking. You also need to check for kittens because they have no idea what's going on even when the car turns on. So please be careful be safe and always be cautious. Our furry little friends deserve our best intentions always.

02/18/2025

Cute story, ….”no good deed goes unpunished” as the sayings goes. lol

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1037255121775583&id=100064733140859

02/14/2025

Happy St. Valentine’s Day! The boys aka micromanagers were gifted by Cupid with lovely Valentine’s Day robes and an awesome water toy to play with today. Aren’t they adorable in their robes!

02/11/2025

🐾🐾❄️❄️Mapleshade Animal Hospital closed early due to the snow, and will be closed tomorrow. Stay safe and warm! ❄️❄️🐾🐾

02/05/2025

🦮🐈🐈‍⬛🐈🐕‍🦺 🐾🐾. Due to bad weather ❄️🌬️that is forecasted for this week and next, with the possibility of having to close for obvious safety reasons, we ask you to check your pets medication 💊 supply’s. If they have any refills due you will want to let us know asap. We don’t want you to run out of anything they need if we are all trapped at home. 📞☎️Please give us a call and we will have it ready for you. 703-670-7668 MapleShade Animal Hospital. We will let you if you had an appointment etc that day if canceled and on here as well. If any questions and you haven’t heard from us, give a quick call before heading out. We don’t want any one trapped on injured on the roads. Stay safe! 🐾❤️🐾❤️

01/31/2025

https://www.newsweek.com/woman-across-street-vet-front-row-seat-when-dog-chaos-unfolds-2023665

This is funny, yes some dogs act like they are going to camp, and others like this German Shepherd…… No, mom! ❤️🤣

The owner needed to call for backup when the German shepherd refused to go inside the vet.

01/27/2025

When brushing your cats or dogs teeth only brush the outside of their teeth, not the inside (tongue side). If you find this difficult you can discuss alternatives at your pets next visit with Mapleshade Animal Hospital staff, Technicians or doctors.

Learn how to brush your dog's teeth with our tips and step-by-step instructions. Discover why you should brush your dog's teeth, what to use, and how often to do it.

01/21/2025

https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/general-pet-care/cold-weather-safety-tips

Exposure to winter’s dry, cold air and chilly rain, sleet and snow can cause chapped paws and itchy, flaking skin, but these aren’t the only discomforts pets can suffer. To help prevent cold weather dangers from affecting your pet’s health, please heed this advice from our experts.

01/21/2025

https://www.aaha.org/resources/cold-safety-for-pets/ #:~:text=Pets%20left%20outside%20for%20extended,dog%20rather%20than%20long%20excursions.

Keep pets safe in the cold with AAHA's winter tips, from preventing frostbite to ensuring warmth and comfort in freezing temperatures.

01/08/2025

Mapleshade is back to normal working hours! Yay!

01/07/2025

We are opening around 11:00 am for sick appointments only. You can call and leave a message or keep trying till we are officially open. We will be short staffed as not all staff can get out of their neighborhoods. The shopping center has not fully plowed the parking lot so it will be slippery. We ask unless your pet really needs to be seen to stay home and safe. Slipping and falling is a real threat out there and we want everyone to be safe.

We ask for patience as we try and accommodate everyone that needs to be seen, we will get to everyone but there will be delays. If you are unsure if your pet really needs to be seen you can call and ask prior to heading over.
Any appointments that can wait till tomorrow please do. Even if you have an appointment for today call and verify that you still intend to come in that way we can try and accommodate everyone.

If you do head out please take blankets in your car for you and your pet if you get stuck. Be properly prepared to walk in this weather if anything should happen on the way.
Stay safe and hopefully everything will be back or close to a normal schedule tomorrow.

01/06/2025

❄️❄️Baby, it’s Cold Outside ❄️❄️❄️☃️☃️ Due to the severe winter weather Mapleshade Animal Hospital will be closed today. Stay tuned for tomorrow, hoping for a delayed opening but depends on the weather. Everyone stay home and safe. ❄️❄️⛄️

12/30/2024

https://www.aaha.org/resources/preparing-to-celebrate-a-pet-safe-new-years-eve/ #:~:text=Keep%20your%20pet%20indoors%20on,them%20to%20panic%20and%20escape.

Reminder to be prepared for all the merry makers if your pets are frightened by fireworks etc. Here is some other great reminders to have a wonderful New Year’s Eve. Reminder…We will be closed for New Year’s Day. Stay safe and enjoy the coming of a new year, 2025! 🎉

Discover tips to ensure a pet-safe New Year's Eve celebration, from reducing stress to preventing hazards. Keep your furry friends happy!

12/19/2024

Everyone at Mapleshade Animal Hospital wishes everyone a Blessed and Merry Christmas and Happy New years!

12/08/2024

🎄🎄🎉🕍⛪️🕌 Few reminders to remember with Christmas and the holidays coming soon. Watch the tree water of course no tinsel as it can become dangerous and life threatening to name a few. Watch your pets around cords and of course treats and candies.

December abounds with holiday celebrations, and nothing can spoil good cheer like an emergency trip to the veterinary clinic. These tips can help keep the winter holiday season safe for pets.

11/28/2024

🐾🎉🦃Happy Thanksgiving, from everyone at Mapleshade Animal hospital! 🐾🐾❤️