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National Pet Memorial Day 💕
Our pets are only with us for a short time, but live forever in our hearts and memories.
We'd love to hear fond memories of your beloved pets who are no longer with us. ❤️ How are you keeping their memories alive?
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🐾 Emotional Health For Your Pets 🐶
Over the next two months, we will be exploring how to keep our pets emotionally healthy!
Emotional health is an important part of your pet’s overall well-being. Just like humans, emotions can affect how your pet feels physically. Many people know that anxiety can cause gastrointestinal issues in their pets, but anxiety can cause more issues. It can manifest as aggression, inappropriate urination/defecation, self harming behaviors, and OCD behaviors such as licking or chewing areas and causing secondary skin infections. Our goal this month is to make owners more aware of the signs of anxiety in their pets, and to teach them how to give their pets the mental and physical enrichment that they need!
Obviously, every pet is different, and some pets may need more help with their anxiety than just enrichment. If your pet is dealing with severe anxiety, consider reaching out to us to set up an appointment with one of our doctors! We also have a dog trainer on staff who is happy to set up a consultation with you and your pet!
This month, we will be talking about our canine friends! Be on the lookout for posts about the signs of stress, environmental enrichment, and some fun games to play to stimulate your pet mentally! Next month we'll focus on our kitty friends and how best to help them emotionally.
What are you most looking forward to learning this month?? Are there certain activities or enrichment that works best for your dog? Let us know!! ☮
Happy National Holistic Pet Day! ☮🐾
We love providing an integrative approach to veterinary medicine for our patients! Being able to include modalities such as acupuncture, ozone therapy, laser treatments, and working with Chinese herbals, helps give our patients that extra layer of support. Focusing on treating the pet as a whole creates a better path to health and wellness throughout their entire life.
We'd love to hear your favorite ways of incorporating a more holistic approach to your pets care!
Today is the last day to pick up refills before the holiday weekend.
We're open until 6!!!
Please note that we'll be closed on Monday, September 2nd, in observance of the Labor Day Holiday. If you need any refills before the extended holiday weekend please be sure to let us know as soon as possible.
We are wishing our community a safe and wonderful weekend with their loved ones, and will see you when we return on Tuesday! ☮
Good Morning & Happy Monday!!
Our team will be in a staff meeting today from 12p-1p. Our phones will be off during this time.
If you have a nonurgent matter, feel free to leave a message or email the office.
[email protected]
804-325-1600
Have a good day! ☮
Have a great weekend!!
love,
Snickers
It is with a heavy heart we wish Dr. Cresta Jones all the best as she transitions from primary care medicine to working urgent care full time. IVC has been so fortunate to have her on our team for almost 2 years.
The doctors at IVC have been working collaboratively to ensure the smoothest transition possible for you and your pets. Doctors Dayton and Lord look forward to continuing to provide the compassionate, quality care you are used to.
If you have any questions about this change, please feel free to call or email the office.
Marlin is our newest patient from Richmond Animal League. He's the tiniest, cutest little kitten who was found at just 3 weeks old and unfortunately is demonstrating signs of a neurological disorder.
Marlin has already had a few acupuncture sessions and amazes us every single time we see him with how well he's doing.
Earlier this week Marlin had his very first physical therapy session with Gail, one of our LVTs, to focus on strengthening his hind legs and overall mobility. Here you can see this little rockstar balancing like a champ on the physioball, which really helps with core strength and limb control. Gail also went over excersises that can be done at home so his foster mom can work with him every day!
Everyone show Marlin some love!! 🩵 If you haven't done so already, be sure to like and follow our friends at RAL to support all the hard work they do for animals in need 🐾
FYI
***ATTENTION***
We are OPEN. We are still experiencing phone problems and our message currently incorrectly states that we are closed.
If you need to get in touch please call 804-248-1389 or email [email protected].
Happy International Cat Day 😸
We appreciate all of our cat patients and cat parents so much!!
Fill our comments with cute pics of your cats!! We'd love to see them 😻
🐟🥕🐄 NEW TREATS ALERT!! 🥦 🐖🥬
Our dear friends at gifted us these beautiful treat jars to display in our exam rooms. Each one is filled with a different protein option from their line of Whole Food Bites.
As described from their website:
"We’ve infused high-quality proteins with vibrantly colored organic fruits and vegetables to create irresistible freeze-dried whole food bites. Feed them as high-value treats or a nutrient-dense meal topper."
These are appropriate for dogs and cats alike, so be sure to offer them to your pet during their next appointment!!! Nutrition plays such an important role in our overall mission and we're elated to offer such high-quality choices for our patients.
We're working on adding products to our retail space 😃 Stay tuned ☮️
Heads up if you have a pet emergency on Sunday.
VVC Richmond will be closed for intake due to the Watermelon Festival 🍉
🍉 The 2024 Carytown Watermelon Festival will take place this Sunday, August 11th. VVC Richmond will be closed to all receiving. (Note: we will still see any rechecks for current patients who have been seen by ER or Specialty within the last two weeks).
Cary Street will be closed to through traffic from 7 am-6 pm. This will impact clients' ability to access our hospital.
We will be posting VVC signs on Ellwood Avenue and N. Crenshaw Ave. to direct clients to VVC through the back alley entrance.
📍 Directions on how to get to the hospital depending on what direction clients are coming can be found here: https://bit.ly/46DTaar
Is there anything cuter than a kitten in a laundry basket?!
We didn't think so 😸
Have a wonderful weekend!!
Jake came in for his annual exam today with Dr. Lord and this heat is really starting to get to him. Megan, one of our amazing assistants, gave Jake a quick shave on his belly to help keep him cool!!!
Can you guess what kind of dog Jake is?
It's National Mutt Day!!!
A day so special it's celebrated twice a year!
Mixed breed dogs are often overlooked at shelters and rescues, so this day is meant to highlight them and raise awareness. If you're not able to adopt or foster, donating to or volunteering at your local animal shelter is always helpful!!
Do you have a mutt? We'd love to see them!!!
What's your favorite way to celebrate how special they are? 🐾
Heads up pet parents!
We have a complete list of surrounding ERs and urgent care clinics pinned on our page should you find yourself in need of medical care this weekend.
**Partner Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Center Richmond will also be closed on Saturday, but reopening again on Sunday 7/21 at 8a for intake. Please be sure to follow their page for any updates to this information.
***ATTENTION***
VRCC will close tomorrow, Saturday, July 20th at 8am and will reopen as usual on Monday, July 22nd at 8am.
We will not be able to receive emergencies after 8pm this evening (7/19).
Thank you for your patience and understanding.
☮ Gretel ☮
Sweet Gretel has started getting acupuncture treatments with Dr. Lord to help with weakness and overall mobility as she's getting older.
As you can see, she was a little hesitant to get started, but got to sit with her mom during her treatment and felt like a brand new lady leaving!!
We look forward to many more successful appointments with you, Gretel! 🥰
Drs. Lord and Dayton had the pleasure of attending the Pet Wellness Summit put on by in Williamsburg today! We were able to listen to some great speakers sharing a wealth of knowledge for raising a healthier pet 🐾🐾 It was also great to see so many familiar faces. Thank you Nautical Dog for a great day of learning!
It might be raining and dreary outside, but Rudder was all smiles for his appointment today!!! 😎
Rudder's mom noticed him limping this afternoon. After doing x-rays, we did a laser treatment to help with inflammation and sent home pain medications for the next few days.
Rudder was a total rockstar in his doggles for his laser treatment!!
Feel better, Rudder!! ☮
🥦🍎 TONIGHT!! 🥕🫐
If you haven't RSVP'd, it's ok!!! This is a free event that's open to the public.
If you ever wanted to learn more about whole-food nutrition for your pets, this is going to be a great discussion to attend.
Doors open at 6p and the event starts at 6:30p.
https://ivcrva.com/about-green-juju/
(space is limited, but we'll do our best to accommodate everyone)
🥦🥕 Tomorrow's the big day!! 🍎🫐
Here are some highlights about our speaker for tomorrow night's wellness discussion. We're so excited to be hosting such an informative event for the public.
If you haven't done so already, be sure to RSVP today!
https://ivcrva.com/about-green-juju/
Billy Hoekman is Vice President of Nutrition and Communication for Green Juju. He is involved in formulation, product development, working with farmers, science education, and sales and marketing. He participates frequently in expert panels and speaks nationally and internationally in venues ranging from universities and conferences to public libraries. He has served on the board of directors for multiple organizations, attends AAFCO meetings, and has numerous published articles. He is a trusted pet health advocate that specializes in turning hard to understand nutrition concepts into plain English. He lives in Lancaster Pennsylvania with his wife Emily, their daughter Maple, and their dog Huckleberry.
We hope to see you there!!! ☮
🌸🦟 New Product Alert!🦟🌸
Summertime in RVA means bugs are out in full force!
We get asked all the time for natural ways to prevent and repel bugs as more people are wanting to stay away from using chemicals on their pets. While there are already some great products on the market, we wanted to create something we knew firsthand would be safe to use for our patients.
Our Flea & Tick Repellent Spray is blended in house, using quality pet-safe essential oils from animalEO
This is a cedarwood oil based product and is meant to be used topically on dogs and cats. It can be used alone or as an added layer of protection.
Be sure to ask about it at your next appointment!! Or buy a bottle when you're picking up a refill ☮️
Watch out for your pup's paws this summer!!!!
🐾 Asphalt, metal, concrete, and rocky surfaces can get hot very quickly. Walk in grassy, shaded areas as much as possible.
🐾 Take walks earlier in the day or later in the evening.
🐾 Test surfaces by pressing your hand to the ground for 5-10 seconds. If it's too hot for you, it's too hot for them!!
🐾 If you see your pet lifting their feet regularly and shifting their weight that's a sign their feet are too hot.
🐾 Seek veterinary care immediately if your dog's feet are burned.
Have a fun & safe summer 🌞
We're just ONE WEEK away from our nutrition discussion with Billy Hoekman of Green Juju !!!!
We'll be discussing how a whole-foods approach to your pet's diet can make a lasting difference.
This is a free event for all to join. Space will be limited so RSVP today 😍
https://ivcrva.com/about-green-juju/
Happy 4th!! ☮️
We'll be back in the office again tomorrow starting at 8a!
have a happy & safe holiday
🎇🧨 4th of July safety tips 🧨🎇
Shelters around the country fill up during this time of the year because of frightened animals trying to escape the loud noises. More pets go missing during the 4th of July than any other time of the year.
Here are some things you can do to keep your pet safe:
🌟Most pets don’t enjoy loud noises, but if your pet becomes extremely anxious, drools excessively, hides, or trembles, they likely suffer from true noise aversion. If your pet has an extreme reaction to loud noises, we may be able to help with medication or herbal remedies.
🌟If possible, take your pet on a long walk earlier in the day or have activities planned to help tire them out before evening festivities. Keep your pets at home, inside, with white noise playing or loud music. Do your best with the timing of medications and/or supplements. Pet-safe chews, snufflemats, and treat puzzles are a great distraction!
🌟Make sure your pet is wearing ID and has a microchip that is registered with your current information. Having a microchip means that should your pet escape, there’s a far greater chance he or she will be returned to you.
🌟Make sure you have a clear, current picture of your pet just in case they do get loose and go missing.
🌟If you are the one setting off fireworks please think of your neighbors and give them a heads up! Not knowing when/if fireworks are happening makes it incredibly difficult for pet owners to plan in advance.
🌟Clean up fireworks debris in the yard before letting your pet out. Many animals will try to eat anything with an interesting smell, and that includes chemical-laden paper and plastic pieces from burst fireworks.
If you think your pet might need help managing this noisy holiday, call us at (804) 325-1600.
🧨 Our office will be closed Thursday 7/4/24, so be sure to plan ahead! 🧨
Good Morning & Happy Monday!!
Our team will be away from the phones for a bit today while we're in a meeting. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Please feel free to leave a message or email the office during this time and we'll respond as soon as we can.
Thank you! ☮
TGIF!!!
We started our day seeing sweet baby Quill 😍 who is growing up too fast 😞
Need any refills before the weekend? Give us a call.
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Richmond, VA
23238
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Marlin is our newest patient from Richmond Animal League. He's the tiniest, cutest little kitten who was found at just 3 weeks old and unfortunately is demonstrating signs of a neurological disorder. Marlin has already had a few acupuncture sessions and amazes us every single time we see him with how well he's doing. Earlier this week Marlin had his very first physical therapy session with Gail, one of our LVTs, to focus on strengthening his hind legs and overall mobility. Here you can see this little rockstar balancing like a champ on the physioball, which really helps with core strength and limb control. Gail also went over excersises that can be done at home so his foster mom can work with him every day! Everyone show Marlin some love!! 🩵 If you haven't done so already, be sure to like and follow our friends at RAL to support all the hard work they do for animals in need 🐾
To follow up from our post earlier today, here's a video of Janie in action doing her physioball exercises 🤩
Happy Veterinary Technicians Week to our wonderful LVTs! 🥳🐾🥳 Did you know that LVTs undergo an additional 2-3 years of specialized schooling/training and have to pass a rigorous licensing exam? LVTs play a vital role in veterinary medicine and wear a lot of "hats" throughout their day including anesthesiologist, phlebotomist, dental hygienist, critical care nurse, surgical assistant, patient and client advocate, laboratory techniques and many more hats. We appreciate our technicians every day but look forward to celebrating them extra this week! Emily, Kat & Gail - Thank you for all you do for our team, clients and patients! #veterinarytechniciansweek #lvts #veterinarymedicine #vetmed #integrativeveterinarymedicine #theintegrativeveterinarycenterofrichmond #ivc #vettechweek #wellnesscare #wellnessveterinarycare
Happy National Holistic Pet Day! We love being able to provide an integrative approach to veterinary medicine for our patients, focusing on treating the pet as a whole to create a better path to health and wellness throughout their lives 🐾🐾💕. #nationalholisticpetday #integrativeveterinarymedicine #integrativevet #ivcrva #holisticvet #holisticveterinarymedicine #veterinarywellness #veterinaryprimarycare #ozonetherapy #plateletrichplasma #veterinaryacupuncture #veterinaryphysiotherapy #veterinarylasertherapy #veterinarychiropractic #veterinaryozonetherapy
Calmer Canine is a drug free treatment for canine separation anxiety. Tuck shows us how easy this device is to use. We would love to meet you and your pet if they are suffering from anxiety to further discuss the Calmer Canine as well as other treatment/supplement options to use with behavior modification plans at home! 🐾🐾 #vetmed #wellnesscareforyourpets #anxietytreatmentfordogs #integrativevet #integrativemedicine #primarypetcare #holisticpetcare #ivcrva #calmercanine #assisiloop #assisianimalhealth
Did you know that we do Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) injections at IVC? PRP is a non-surgically, minimally invasive option to treat inflammation and/or injuries of joints, tendons and ligaments. Watch the process with Nadia who we treated due to right sided elbow osteoarthritis. 🐾🐾
Thank you, Britney, for the delicious Crumbl cookies!!! They're the perfect treat for such a dreary day 😍
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