The Ridge Animal Hospital is a full service small animal facility, with special interests in orthopedics, dermatology, ophthalmology and internal medicine.
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We know that the summer brings BBQs, fireworks, and other fun gatherings, but oftentimes, pets get spooked and run away.
As your trusted vet hospital, we wanted to remind you to ensure that your pet is microchipped. Microchipping your pet will help keep your furry family members protected all year round. Reach out to us today if you need your pet microchipped!
Prevention is the best medicine. Keeping your companions safe and healthy involves upkeeping your pet’s vaccinations.
From puppies & kittens to senior pets, we're here to ensure your pets receive the protection they need. Consult our team regarding your pet's lifestyle and discuss upcoming travel and interaction with other animals. We will recommend the most effective vaccines and vaccination timetable to safeguard your pet’s lifelong well-being.
From loud fireworks to thunderstorms, summer brings its own set of stressors for our beloved companions. Our team is here to help ease your pet’s worries and promote a calm and happy summer season. Reach out to us for our treatment options and support!💙
Keep those paws safe in the summer sun! 🌞🐾
As temperatures soar, it's crucial to keep pets cool and comfortable. From staying hydrated to avoiding hot pavement, we've compiled 5 essential summer safety tips to ensure your pets stay happy and healthy. Check them out and share this post to spread awareness!
Ridge Animal Hospital will be closed on Wednesday, June 19th for the holiday. We will reopen on Thursday. Happy Juneteenth!
We are currently experiencing phone issues. If you cannot reach us by phone please email us at [email protected]
Tomorrow is Father’s Day! We hope all of our pet parent fathers paws & relax - you deserve it!
Give a shoutout to an amazing dad in the comments below!
Ridge Animal Hospital is excited to welcome Dr. Victoria Marshall to our team! Dr. Marshall is originally from Prospect, VA and first joined our hospital as a student shadow before returning as an associate veterinarian. She completed her undergraduate degree at Virginia Tech and graduated from the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine in 2024. We are thrilled to welcome her back to our local community.
Ridge Animal Hospital will be closed on Saturday, June 15th. We will reopen on Monday, June 17th.
Is your pet coughing, wheezing, sneezing, and scratching? They may be dealing with seasonal allergies.
Reducing your pet’s exposure to allergens may help to reduce symptoms and provide relief. Check out some of our tips. If your pet is exhibiting symptoms, please contact us to discuss our treatment options!
Happy National Best Friends Day!
Today, we celebrate the unbreakable bond between pets and parents. We cherish every wag, purr, and cuddle shared. 🐾❤️
Share a photo of your BFF in the comments below!
Life is better with a loyal, furry friend by your side. Like if you agree! 🐾❤️
Happy Pet Appreciation Week! Join us in celebrating by sharing a photo of your pet in the comments!
Kicking off the new month celebrating the best way possible – hugging our fluffy feline friends. 🐾❤️
It’s and we want to thank all of our lovely pet parents that have made their home a forever home to their cats.
Do you have an adoption story? We’d love to hear it in the comments below!
With summer festivities kicking off, we want to remind you about the symptoms of heatstroke and prevention tips:
-Never leave your pet unattended in a car
-When hot/humid, keep your pet’s time outdoors limited
-Keep your pet hydrated
-Ensure your pet has ventilation and a cool environment
-Dogs with short noses are at higher risk due to their condensed facial anatomy and restricted ability to cool themselves
-If any signs of heat stroke appear, contact our team immediately.
Please help us spread awareness by tagging your pet parent friends in the comments and share this post!
Ridge Animal Hospital will be closed on Monday, May 27th, for Memorial Day.
As we kick off Memorial Day weekend, we wanted to share some pet safety tips to remember! Please share this post to spread awareness.
-Keep alcohol and table scraps away from your pet
-Never leave your pet unsupervised around bodies of water
-Keep your pet hydrated
-Limit time in the sun and heat
-Keep your pet away from fireworks
-Make sure your pet has an ID tag or is microchipped
Did you know that less than 10% of the pets that are unchipped will return home each year?
A microchip is a secure, reliable, permanent identification for your pet and the process is simple and affordable. Microchipping your pet can help ensure that if your pet goes missing, they can be identified and find their way back to you.
If your pet is chipped, make sure their information is up to date. To help keep pets close to their loved ones, share this post and remind your friends to !
Due to a temporarily reduced doctor capacity, Ridge Animal Hospital will be closed on the following Saturdays:
May 18th
June 15th
August 17th
We will be open all other Saturdays with our normal hours of 8am-12pm.
🤧 Uh oh, you might not be the only one in your house dealing with allergies!
Pets may be susceptible to seasonal and environmental allergies. Thankfully, there are several treatment options available.
Common symptoms our patients exhibit include excessive itching, red/inflamed skin, as well as recurring ear infections.
If you think your pet may be dealing with allergies, give us a call!
Dog moms, cat moms, human moms, and more –thank you for all that you do. Where would we be without you?!
Join us in celebrating Mother’s Day this weekend by giving some special moms a shoutout in the comments below! 💛
Is your pet scooting or licking their rear? It could be their a**l glands.
A**l glands are located on the rear of dogs and cats. The glands produce an oily, fishy-smelling fluid that helps with scent marking. Sometimes these glands can get impacted or infected.
Soft, consistent stool, as well as allergies, are common causes of irritation. If your pet is scooting, licking excessively, or showing signs of discomfort around their rear end, contact us! We will help to identify the cause and determine the best course of treatment.
“Strike me down and I will become more powerful than you could possibly imagine.” – Obi-Wan Kenobi
Happy May the Fourth! Is your pet a Jedi or a Sith?
We are currently experiencing trouble with our phone lines. We are still able to receive calls, but on a limited basis. If you try to reach us and are not able to, please leave a voicemail, or call back. We hope that this will be resolved quickly.
Today marks a very special day fur our very special patients. 💙
Specially-abled Pets Day sheds light on the exceptional companions with unique needs. If you have a specially-abled pet, or know someone who does, tell us about them in the comments below!
Today is World Veterinary Day! 🩺🐾
Veterinarians are an integral part of a pet’s well-being – and we can’t thank our team enough for their commitment and dedication to our community’s animals.
Join us in thanking our vets in the comments below!
With tomorrow being Hairball Awareness Day, we wanted to remind our cat parents about the importance of preventing hairballs.
Accumulated from excessive grooming, hairballs can build in your cat’s digestive system and either get coughed up or in some cases, need surgical removal.
If your cat is excessively vomiting, lethargic, loses their appetite, or has diarrhea or constipation, these may be signs of a blockage and you should contact our team immediately.
Share this post to help spread awareness!
April is – and with instances on the rise – we are sharing what you need to know as a pet owner!
Heartworms are life-threatening parasites, transmitted by mosquitoes, that can live in your pet’s system and can lead to heart failure, liver damage, or worse. Heartworm disease is 100% preventable. Annual testing and year-round prevention can provide a lifetime of protection.
If your pet is due for their annual heartworm test or needs a refill on prevention, contact us today! For more info on heartworms, click here: https://bit.ly/3Tpuo7L
➡️ Help us spread awareness by sharing this post!
We will be closed this Saturday, April 20th. We will reopen on Monday, April 22.
🤧 Just like humans, pets can experience the troubles that allergy season can bring. Common symptoms of allergies in pets include:
-Excessive scratching and biting their skin
-Red, inflamed, or infected skin
-Paw licking
-Excessive shedding
-Inflamed, itchy ears
If your pet exhibits any of the mentioned symptoms, contact us today! We can rule out any underlying conditions, address allergies, and discuss our available treatment options.
Did you know tick exposure can occur year-round, but are most active during warmer months?
Ticks can carry many diseases, such as Lyme disease, which can lead to many health complications. It's important to remain as vigilant and preventive as possible!
To find out if Lyme disease is a concern in your area, view the Companion Animal Parasite Council map: https://bit.ly/4aejw3o
To discuss tick preventives, please reach out to our team.
🙅 Help remind other pet parents of the importance of tick prevention by sharing this post!
1913 E 3rd Street
Farmville, VA
23901
| Monday | 8am - 6pm |
| Tuesday | 8am - 6pm |
| Wednesday | 8am - 6pm |
| Thursday | 8am - 6pm |
| Friday | 8am - 6pm |
| Saturday | 8am - 12pm |
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