Loudoun Urgent Vet

03/17/2025

🍀🐾 Feeling a little "ruff" this St. Patrick's Day? 🍀🐾

Don’t worry, if your pet gets into a bit of green mischief today, we’ve got you covered! Our team at LUV is ready to help your pet faster than a leprechaun running from a rainbow! 🌈💚

We’re here for those "oops" moments and urgent needs—because even the luckiest pups and kitties need a little help sometimes! 🐾✨

Stay safe, and may your pets avoid any accidental pot of gold snacks! 🍀


Care when your pet needs it most! ♥️🐾

03/10/2025

Today marks 2 years since we first opened our doors! 🎉🐾
In two years, we have helped almost 9000 pets. Yes, you read that right, 9000! That’s an average of about 12 pets a day! Dr. Dunn saw where the options in our community were lacking and she closed the gap for our pet owners. Because of her, we are able to help SO MANY pets every single day, and no pet will have to wait and go without care. We are so proud to be a part of this community and to be able to help in a time of need!


Care when your pet needs it most 🐾♥️

02/28/2025

Just us popping in for your daily reminder to give us a vote! There are only 4 days left to cast your daily vote!

Vote in any or all categories once per day February 21st through March 4th EST!

02/27/2025

Why should you vote for LUV for Best of Loudoun? 🏆
Reason #4: our convienent evening and weekend availability! 🕰️

We know that illness and injury doesn’t always happen during normal business hours, and waiting to have your pet seen may prolong pain and suffering. LUV is open every single day during the week, including over the weekend, to ensure your pet does not have to wait for medical care. We offer hassle-free evening availability, because lets be real - not everyone can take off of work for an appointment! We are here for you and your pets until 10pm every day (with the exception of 6 major holidays).

You can show us your support and give us your daily vote by clicking the link below! ⬇️

https://ogden.revfluent.com/bestof/og/8wjo0w6kjp/1w7elglr9e

02/26/2025

Why should you vote for LUV for Best of Loudoun? 🏆
🐾 Reason #3: we are one of few privately owned, small business veterinary clinics in the Loudoun County area. 🎉✨
LUV started with Dr. Dunn’s dream, and has quickly turned into being one of the areas most recommended veterinary urgent care facilities.
We are PROUD to be a woman owned small business, and we are committed to providing top tier medicine and exceptional client service.
LUV would be honored to have your daily vote for Best of Loudoun, just click the link below!

https://ogden.revfluent.com/bestof/og/8wjo0w6kjp/1w7elglr9e

02/25/2025

Happy World Spay Day! 🐈🐩
That brings us to reason #2 of why you should give us your vote for Best of Loudoun! ✨ LUV holds TNR and spay/neuter clinics almost weekly, helping out many rescues in our community! ♥️🐾 We are proud to be a partner to our rescue friends and to help end the rising homeless pet population. You can show us your support by clicking the link below and giving us your vote! ⬇️

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02/24/2025

Why should you vote for us for Best of Loudoun?
Reason #1: Because we are passionate about what we do!

Every single one of us on the LUV team has a strong sense of purpose and dedication to helping animals, that’s why we chose this career path to begin with! 🐾♥️🩺 From our client care/front desk staff to our doctors and nurses in treatment, that feeling of committment and excellence is palpable the moment you walk through our doors! ⭐️🎉 We LUV what we do and the difference we make!

We would LUV your support! You can quickly and easily give us your vote by clicking the link below! ⬇️

https://ogden.revfluent.com/bestof/og/vmj7q5xq46/1w7elglr9e

02/23/2025

This is your daily reminder to vote for us for Best of Loudoun! We appreciate each and every one of you that gives us your vote!


Care when your pet needs it most ♥️🐾

Vote in any or all categories once per day February 21st through March 4th EST!

02/22/2025

We would appreciate your vote for Best of Loudoun! Please consider supporting us by clicking the link below to cast your daily vote!

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Care when your pet needs it most 🐾♥️

02/21/2025

🎉🎈 TODAY IS THE DAY! Best Of Loudoun voting begins today, and we would LUV to have your vote! 🥳♥️ Please consider giving us your support by giving our practice your daily vote! You can click the link below for a seamless voting experience, or scan the QR code in the comments if you are using another device!

https://ogden.revfluent.com/bestof/og/8wjo0w6kjp/1w7elglr9e


Care when your pet needs it most 🐾♥️

Vote in any or all categories once per day February 21st through March 4th EST!

02/20/2025

We heard it’s ! Of course, we love our pets and yours EVERY day, but we couldn’t pass up the opportunity to show off our fur babies ♥️

02/13/2025

Care when your pet needs it most! 🐾♥️

02/12/2025

LUV will be open today during our normal business hours of 3pm-10pm!

Care when your pet needs it most 🐾♥️

02/12/2025

If your pet is microchipped, please read!

The closure of a pet microchip company sparks confusion, but AAHA's microchip registry lookup tool can help.

02/11/2025

LUV is open! We will tentatively be closing at 8pm due to impending weather.
Please call ahead of time to check our wait times and to get more information.
We hope everyone stays safe and warm! ❄️🧤

02/03/2025

Let's Talk: Avian Influenza (Bird Flu)

At this point, you've probably heard at least some information regarding the Bird Flu outbreak in the U.S. and around the world. We are going to break down some facts for you today, and hopefully help you better understand some risk factors as well as keys to prevention.

What is Avian Influenza?
Bird flu is caused by a strain of the influenza virus (H5N1, H5N8, etc.) that predominantly affects wild birds, but domestic poultry such as chickens and ducks can also become infected. While cats are not as susceptible to bird flu as birds are, there are still precautions you should take if you live in an area with known bird flu outbreaks or if you have access to outdoor spaces where wild birds may be present. The virus spreads when infected birds shed it in their saliva, nasal secretions, and f***s. Cats usually wouldn't catch bird flu from other cats, but they could be exposed if they come into contact with infected birds or contaminated environments. With the rising numbers of cases being reported across the world, including at least one human death, it is imperative we help educate our community members on risk factors and keys to prevention.

Clinical Signs in Infected Poultry:
- Sudden death
- Swelling of the head, neck, and eyes
- Difficulty breathing or nasal discharge
- Discolored legs and feet
- Diarrhea
- Decreased egg production

Clinical Signs in Infected Cats:
- Respiratory distress (coughing, sneezing, difficulty breathing)
- Fever
- Lethargy (lack of energy)
- Loss of appetite
- Gastrointestinal symptoms (vomiting, diarrhea)

It's important to note that these clinical signs are not unique to bird flu and could indicate other illnesses, so it’s essential to contact your vet if your bird or cat shows any signs of illness.

Risk Factors for Cat Owners:
- Outdoor Cats: Cats that roam outside are at the highest risk of encountering infected birds or bird droppings.
- Hunting Cats: If your cat hunts birds or other wildlife, it may be more likely to come into contact with infected animals.
- Contaminated Environment: Cats that walk in areas where infected birds have been, or where their droppings are present, could become exposed.
- Feeding a Raw Diet: If you feed your cat raw poultry meat (chicken, duck, etc.) that comes from infected birds, there's a potential risk of bird flu transmission. If the poultry was infected with a bird flu virus, handling or consuming the raw meat could expose both you and your cat to the virus.
- Contamination with unpasteurized milk products.

Let's get the facts straight:
- Per the CDC, there have been over 149,964,521 birds affected from Avian Influenza, including wild aquatic birds, commercial poultry and backyard or hobbyist flocks in 623 different counties.
- Also in a report from the CDC, there have been over 11,000 reports of WILD birds infected with H5N1 in over 1,200 counties across the States.

Keys to Prevention and Protection:
- Avoid direct contact with wild birds and observe them only from a distance, if possible.
- Avoid contact with wild or domestic birds that appear ill or have died and call to report sick or dead birds.
- People and pets should not eat or drink raw milk or products made with raw milk.
- Ensure your poultry products are cooked thoroughly and practice good hygiene when preparing meals and handling raw meat.
- Do not feed a raw diet to your pets, as this can increase your risk of exposure to Avian Influenza and other bacterial infections to both you and your pets, as well as anyone else in the household, including children.
- Hunters who handle wild birds should dress game birds in the field when possible and practice good hygiene to prevent any potential disease spread. If possible, wear gloves, an N95 respirator and eye protection when dressing birds. Afterwards, throw away the gloves and facemask and then wash your hands with soap and water.
- Keep Cats Indoors: The best way to protect your cat is to keep them indoors, especially during times when bird flu outbreaks are reported in your area. This limits their chance of coming into contact with wild birds or infected environments.
- Remove bird feeders and birdbaths to reduce the chance of exposure to infected wild birds.

For more information and to see our resources:
https://www.cdc.gov/bird-flu/situation-summary/index.html
https://www.cdc.gov/bird-flu/situation-summary/data-map-wild-birds.html
https://www.cdc.gov/bird-flu/situation-summary/data-map-commercial.html
https://www.avma.org/resources-tools/animal-health-and-welfare/animal-health/avian-influenza/avian-influenza-companion-animals
https://www.cdc.gov/bird-flu/prevention/index.html

01/25/2025

Heartworms are no joke. They can cause serious, permanent, life threatening, and even fatal complications. Luckily, they CAN BE prevented! Talk to your veterinarian about the best heartworm prevention for your pet. Remember, it only takes ONE mosquito to make a difference in the life your fur baby.

Our most recent AHS Heartworm Incidence Survey revealed some sobering stats. Heartworms are on the rise--in areas where they've always been and also in NEW areas.

01/20/2025

Whether you love it or hate it, I think we can all agree it sure does make for a gorgeous backdrop! 😍 We hope everyone is staying warm and cozy these next few days. 🧣🧤 We will be seeing dangerously low temperatures, with highs in the teens! Brrrr! ❄️☃️

LUV will be open on time today from 3-10pm for all of your urgent care needs. If you are traveling, please drive safe and watch for black ice!


Care when your pet needs it most! 🐾❤️