Fort Eisenhower Veterinary Clinic

12/03/2024

Cold weather has arrived ! Remember to bring your pets inside from the cold.

11/27/2024

*** Closure Notification ***
Community reminder: we will be closed today Wednesday November 27th 2024 for our end-of-month activities . We will re-open Monday December 2nd at 0800.

10/22/2024

Good Morning Fort Eisenhower Community we just wanted to let you know we are having computer and phone technical difficulties. We are unable to hear you when you call into us and the lines are disconnecting. Please be patient as we work through these issues .

10/15/2024

✨UPDATE: Our clinic is now fully operational again.

Our clinic is now partially open for over-the-counter sales, pet registration, and medication refills at this time.

🟢We are currently in the process of rescheduling appointments that were cancelled due to the storm.
🟢Appointments that are scheduled this week will remain as is. If this changes we will reach out accordingly.

We will keep this page updated to let clients know when this is complete and we are back to normal operations.

We thank you all for your patience and understanding during this difficult time🐾

10/12/2024

🎃 🍫 Of all candy, chocolate is one of the most toxic to pets. Over the past year, more than 1,100 calls to Pet Poison Helpline involved exposure to chocolate and 98 percent of them involved dogs. Many dogs are inherently attracted to the smell and taste of chocolate, making it a significant threat. In general, the darker and more bitter the chocolate, the more poisonous it is. The chemicals in chocolate that are dangerous to pets, methylxanthines, are similar to caffeine and more heavily concentrated in the darker varieties. In fact, a 50-pound dog can be sickened by ingesting only one ounce of Baker’s chocolate! On the other hand, it may take up to eight ounces, (half a pound) of milk chocolate to cause poisoning in that same sized dog. White chocolate contains very low amounts of methylxanthine and rarely causes poisoning. To avoid issues, keep Halloween candy well out of the reach of pets at all times. If you think your pet may have ingested chocolate, symptoms to watch for include vomiting, diarrhea, lethargy, agitation, increased thirst, an elevated heart rate, and in severe cases, seizures.

24/7 Animal Poison Control Center

855-764-7661

$49 per incident fee applies

09/26/2024

✨✨UPDATE 07 OCT✨✨
Our clinic will remain closed until further notice while we assess the damages from Hurricane Helene.

If your pet has an appointment for any of the days we are closed, we will contact you as soon as we are fully operational to reschedule.

We greatly appreciate everyone’s kindness & understanding during this difficult time and look forward to seeing y’all soon 🐾

If you have any questions you may email us directly at [email protected]

CLOSURE NOTICE

Due to the inclement weather caused by Hurricane Helene, our clinic will be closed for the remainder of today.
We are currently scheduled to reopen tomorrow, 27 SEPT, at 1000 as long as conditions are safe.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

08/29/2024

*** Closure Notification ***
Community reminder: we will be closing today at noon for our end-of-month activities and will re-open on Tuesday, September 3rd at 08:00 AM.

08/26/2024

We think it should be National Dog Day everyday ! Let's see your favorite dogs to celebrate!

08/07/2024

✨️NOW HIRING✨️
We are currently looking for 2 Animal Health Aides to join our team. If you, or anyone you know, are interested please apply through the link below!! Announcement closes on 08/12/2024

https://www.usajobs.gov/job/803214000

08/05/2024

*CLOSURE NOTICE*
Due to inclement weather, Fort Eisenhower Veterinary Services will be closed today, Tuesday August 7th. We will reopen tomorrow at 0800 and keep this page updated as needed.

07/31/2024

*** Closure Notice ***

Community reminder we will be closing today at 12 for our end of month activities. We will re-open Thursday August 1st at 0800 .

07/27/2024

Please give yourself extra time to get to your appointments. This will cause delays at Gate 6 and Gate 5 .

UPDATE 2: As of 2:55 pm, Saturday, July 27 the damaged section of the gate 1 shelter has been reinforced and both inbound lanes are open.

UPDATE 1: One lane at Gate 1 is now open for inbound traffic.

Due to a structure collapse, Gate 1 inbound lanes are closed until further notice for safety reasons.

Out bound traffic is open at Gate 1.

Please use gates 5 or 6 to access the post.

Updates will be shared here as they become available.

07/08/2024

✨️NOW HIRING✨️
We are currently looking for a Clerk to join our team. If you, or anyone you know, are interested please apply through the link below!! Announcement closes on 07/10/2024

https://www.usajobs.gov/job/798504000

07/04/2024

*Closure Notice*

We will be closed tomorrow Friday July 5th and will reopen Monday July 8th at 0800 for regular clinic hours .

Have a safe and happy holiday weekend!

06/28/2024

Reminder we will be closed today for end of month inventory . We are closed the last duty day of the month to complete these activities. We will reopen Monday July 1st at 0800.

06/23/2024

Heat stroke is an emergency and requires immediate treatment. Because dogs do not sweat (except to a minor degree through their foot pads), they do not tolerate high environmental temperatures as well as humans do. Dogs depend upon panting to exchange warm air for cool air. But when air temperature is close to body temperature, cooling by panting is not an efficient process.
Common situations that can set the stage for heat stroke in dogs include:
Being left in a car in hot weather
Exercising strenuously in hot, humid weather
Being a brachycephalic breed, especially a Bulldog, Pug, or Pekingese
Suffering from a heart or lung disease that interferes with efficient breathing
Being muzzled while put under a hair dryer
Suffering from a high fever or seizures
Being confined on concrete or asphalt surfaces
Being confined without shade and fresh water in hot weather
Having a history of heat stroke

Heat stroke begins with heavy panting and difficulty breathing. The tongue and mucous membranes appear bright red. The saliva is thick and tenacious, and the dog often vomits. The re**al temperature rises to 104° to 110°F (40° to 43.3°C). The dog becomes progressively unsteady and passes bloody diarrhea. As shocksets in, the lips and mucous membranes turn gray. Collapse, seizures, coma, and death rapidly ensue.

06/22/2024

You might know that cold weather poses health risks to your pets, but so does warm weather – even on days that don’t seem that hot to you. Knowing the risks and being prepared can help keep your pet safe.

https://www.avma.org/resources/pet-owners/petcare/warm-weather-pet-safety

06/21/2024

They're creepy, they're crawly...and they can carry diseases. Fleas and ticks are not just a nuisance, but pose animal and human health risks. They suck your pet's blood, they suck human blood, and can transmit diseases. Some of the diseases that fleas and ticks can transmit from animals to humans (zoonotic diseases) include plague, Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, bartonellosis and others. That's why it's critical to protect your pets from these pesky parasites and keep the creepy crawlies out of your home.

Fortunately, there are many effective flea and tick preventives on the market to help control the pests and prevent the spread of zoonotic diseases. Knowing what kind of product to use, and how to use it, is critical to the health and safety of your pet. Many are spot-on (topical) products that are applied directly to your pet’s skin, but there are some that are given orally (by mouth). Although medicines and pesticides must meet U.S. government-required safety standards before they can be sold, it is still critical that pet owners carefully consider their flea and tick preventive options (and closely read the label) before they treat their pets with one of these products.

Ask your veterinarian

Consult your veterinarian about your options and what’s best for your pet. Some questions you can ask include:

What parasites does this product protect against?
How often should I use/apply the product?
How long will it take for the product to work?
If I see a flea or tick, does that mean it's not working?
What should I do if my pet has a reaction to the product?
Is there a need for more than one product?
How would I apply or use multiple products on my pet?

Parasite protection is not “one-size-fits-all.” Certain factors affect the type and dose of the product that can be used, including the age, species, breed, life style and health status of your pet, as well as any medications your pet is receiving. Caution is advised when considering flea/tick treatment of very young and very old pets. Use a flea comb on puppies and kittens that are too young for flea/tick products. Some products should not be used on very old pets. Some breeds are sensitive to certain ingredients that can make them extremely ill.

They're creepy, they're crawly...and they can carry diseases. Fleas and ticks aren't just a nuisance, but pose animal and human health risks.