Catoctin Veterinary Clinic

06/22/2024

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!💙

06/21/2024

Please keep an eye on your pet’s health in this summer weather we are having!! They can overheat very quickly!!

Brachycephalic dogs(Bulldogs-American and English, French Bulldogs, Boxers, Pugs, Shih Tzus, Boston Terriers, Pekinese) are dogs with short noses and flat, wide skulls, are at a higher risk of heat stroke due to their respiratory tract structure. Their shortened skulls can make it difficult to breathe, and they may not be able to pant as well as other dogs. This can lead to them overheating quickly in hot weather.

Please be use extra precaution if you have any if the breeds above! If you sense that your pet is in trouble; don’t hesitate to get them to a vet’s office right away!

06/20/2024

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!

06/20/2024

📣📣📣📣📣📣📣📣📣📣📣📣📣📣The hot summer days have arrived!! Please be mindful of your pooches paws when you go for walks!! Early mornings and late evenings are the best!! 🐾🐾

06/16/2024

We want to wish a Happy Father’s Day to all the pet parents! Have a great day with your fur kids!

06/15/2024

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!

06/14/2024

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Welcome Dr. Jessica Surman!

Our current staff of veterinarians: Dr. Keith Robbins, Dr. Brian Carson, Dr. Christy Trinidad, Dr. Tatiana Robinson and Dr. Marta Acha are excited to welcome Jessica back to the team!

You can schedule an appointment with her today! Dr. Surman's hours will be expanding to full-time Tuesday - Friday starting July 22nd.
Dr. Surman has been working as a small animal general practitioner for the past nine years. Her family recently relocated from Herndon to Leesburg and was looking for a new adventure closer to home when she found Catoctin Veterinary Clinic in 2022. Dr. Surman is loved and adored by our clients. She is excited to be back again full-time!

Dr. Surman is a graduate of the University of Maryland and completed her Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania.

She has a passion for surgery, dentistry, dermatology, and preventative care. When she is not at the clinic, she spends time with her family and three beautiful children. Together they have 2 dogs (Rex and Alba), three cats (Batman, Penny and Georgie), a bearded dragon (Queen Elizardbeth) and many chickens. She is excited to return and help pets and their owners thrive at Catoctin Veterinary Clinic.

Please help us in welcoming her to the team!

"Keeping Your Pets Happy & Healthy!"

06/11/2024

Today is World Pet Memorial Day! A day to celebrate the wonderful pet’s that have been a part of your life. Please share pictures of your pet’s that live in your heart and memories❤️🌈🐶🐈🐈‍⬛🐕‍🦺🐰🐇🫏🐴🐎🐾🐾

06/10/2024

Happy Monday! Hope everyone had a great week!

06/08/2024

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!

06/06/2024

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!

06/05/2024

Today is also International Corgi Day! We let the cat’s have their time, but now the stumpers have the spotlight!
Show us the corgis of Catoctin Veterinary Clinic!

06/04/2024

It’s National Hug Your Cat Day!!! Make sure to give your cat’s some extra love today to celebrate them! Not all cats like the attention, though as we know! They have their own fursonalities! Some would rather have treats than hugs!
Let’s see the cats of Catoctin Vet Clinic!

05/30/2024

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!

05/30/2024

Thank you Py and Py’s mom! I’m sure you have saved some lives!

05/30/2024

Ticks! Ticks! Ticks!

They are nasty little creatures that carry diseases that are harmful to pets and humans!

We see them year-round here in Virginia.
Tick season in Virginia is generally considered to be April through September, when ticks are most active in warmer weather.

We strongly recommend using preventatives on your pets year round, as well as vaccinating for Lyme disease.

We have preventives in the office at all times. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions or concerns about your pets!

We are happy to help!

05/24/2024

A reminder that Catoctin Veterinary Clinic will be closed on Monday, May 27th 2024 in observance of Memorial Day.
We will be re-open Tuesday morning at 7:30 a.m.
Thank you. 🇺🇸

05/24/2024

Just an FYI for the weekend!

⭐️Our ER Department will be CLOSED from Midnight - Friday 05.24.24 until Monday 05.27.24 at 6:00 AM.
They are OPEN on Memorial Day, open 24 hours/day M - F weekdays, and close again on Friday night(s) at Midnight.

For the foreseeable future, due to the national shortage of veterinary staff, our ER will continue the weekend closures. They are doing all they can to return to full 365-day services as soon as possible.
Please see the comment section for a list and links to other local ER and Urgent Care locations.
⭐️ We recommend saving this information should you need it in an Emergency. You may want to add their phone numbers to your contacts.
⭐️ Please familiarize yourself with their locations should you need to go to the closest ER's in - Frederick, MD, Vienna, Fairfax, or Wi******er, VA - The closest Urgent Care clinics are: Leesburg, Ashburn & Falls Church, VA
⭐️ Please CALL them before heading to their location to alert them of your arrival, and ensure they're available to see your pet!
⭐️ All the local ER and Urgent Care hospitals are busy and facing high demands on their teams. Calling hospitals before you arrive, and being patient with hard-working team members is greatly appreciated!

05/20/2024

Today is National Rescue Dog Day! We are a little late to the party getting a post out! Let’s see all the rescue dogs of Catoctin!

05/18/2024

Maybe you and your pet will soon be kicking your paws up poolside, or maybe you’re relaxing with your toes in the sand. 😎 In honor of , we wanted to share some of our top water safety tips.

To help promote water safety, please share this post!

05/16/2024

🤧 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!

05/16/2024

These creatures are year-round in our area! More people think about prevention this time of year though! Please consider using prevention for your dogs and cats!

05/15/2024

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05/15/2024

Well this was exciting! What a beautiful dog that got picked to be best in show!

05/11/2024

Happy Mother’s Day to all the dog and cat Mom’s out there! We hope you have an enjoyable day with your best furiends!

05/10/2024

Heads Up!

Our ER Department will be CLOSED from Midnight tonight - Friday 05.03.24 until - Monday 05.13.24 at 6:00 AM.
Please see the comment section for a list and links to other local ER and Urgent Care locations.
⭐️ We recommend saving this information should you need it in an Emergency. You may want to add their phone numbers to your contacts.
⭐️ Please familiarize yourself with their locations should you need to go to the closest ER's in - Frederick, MD, Vienna, Fairfax, or Wi******er, VA - The closest Urgent Care clinics are: Leesburg, Ashburn & Falls Church, VA
⭐️ Please CALL them before heading to their location to alert them of your arrival, and ensure they're available to see your pet!
⭐️ All the local ER and Urgent Care hospitals are busy and facing high demand due to a nationwide shortage of experienced veterinary staff. Calling hospitals before you arrive, and being patient with hard-working team members is greatly appreciated!

05/10/2024

Tomorrow starts “Westminster Week” with the Masters Agility Championship, Obedience, and Dock Diving! There are many teams from Virginia/Maryland area competing this weekend! Dogs have to qualify in order to compete this weekend! As long as they have a canine partners or a purebred alternative listing number, they can qualify.
Next week starts the confirmation shows! Always a fun thing to watch about the different breeds!

05/09/2024

Some very helpful information here! It’s so easy for our pets to pick up pounds! The problems that come with obese pets are serious ones! It’s never too late to help your pet’s drop those excess pounds!

It’s probably no surprise, but there’s no one-size-fits-all approach or magic remedy to help your pet shed excess pounds. What works for one pet doesn’t necessarily work for another pet.

During today's theme of "Nutrition and exercise matter," here are 6️⃣ helpful tips to keep in mind if you're looking to reduce your pet's weight: http://bit.ly/39G82HB

05/09/2024

We pulled the winners of our raffles this week! They are as follows:

1. Dog Lovers Basket - Breckanne Ocampo
2. Cat Lovers Baskey - Emilie Collins
3. Gift Certificate - Sara Eikalban
4. Gift Certificate - Grace Pierucioni

Congratulations and thank you for participating!
Our next raffle baskets will be offered in September to celebrate the Loudoun Pet Expo!

05/05/2024

Today is Cinco De Mayo and the very last day to vote for the “Best Of Loudoun!”
Thank you for getting us to the final round of voting!!
Please stop in and sign up for our free raffle! We have a dog and cat basket, and some gift certificates to CVC! No purchase necessary!
Click on the link below to vote for us one last time! Thank you!!

https://ogden.revfluent.com/bestof/nominee/5vmj7zd468/o49vdjw910