Aquia-Garrisonville Animal Hospital

07/05/2024

05/20/2024

Call us today with questions about arthritis!

04/08/2024

The short answer to the question is yes. Your pet can be outside today.

Can dogs safely be outside during the solar eclipse today? Yes! (domesticated cats should never go outside of course) See humorous info-graphic below 😹

Summary: There is NO need for animal protective eyewear during today's solar eclipse.

How will your pets react during the eclipse? A solar eclipse is a rare event that may lead to anomalous behaviors in many species of animals. However, veterinary experts say there are precautionary measures that can be taken to keep companion animals safe and free of stress during the eclipse forecasted for Monday, April 8, 2024.

For more information, read this article "Understanding Animal Reactions to a Solar Eclipse" by DVM360: https://www.dvm360.com/view/understanding-animal-reactions-to-a-solar-eclipse?fbclid=IwAR09gg_oOKg9Y8qadU1RgIQ4rByP-QLYqysJCIHDl17N_yr6lTN7WKMNSFI

01/23/2024

We are currently changing to a new app that has texting abilities however in the process of changing over to the new platform we are experiencing some technical difficulties. If you need to reach us please give us a call at 540-659-8140. Things should be back to normal tomorrow!

12/23/2023

Aquia Garrisonville Animal Hospital will close at 12pm on Saturday December 23rd and remain closed until Monday December 25th in observance of Christmas. We will open for normal operations Tuesday December 26 at 7am.

If you have an emergency please call Virginia Veterinary Center at
540-372-3470. Located at 1301 Central Park Blvd, Fredericksburg, VA.

You can also call Med Vet of Manassas at 703-361-8287. Located at 8614 Centerville Rd, Manassas.

12/15/2023

Murphy O'shea is a 9 week goat being raised by Angry Duck Farm, LLC. They are a local farm that specializes in raising chickens, ducks and goats! They sell chicken & duck eggs at the local farmers market or from the farm and breed their goat for pets. Murphy is in the holiday spirit!

12/05/2023

Aquia-Garrisonville Animal Hospital will be closing early tonight at 6pm. We will re-open Wednesday December 6th at 7am. If your pet is experiencing a medical emergency, please contact either Virginia Veterinary Centers at (540) 372-3470 or MedVet Northern Virginia at (703) 361-8287.

11/28/2023

There are some scary reports of a potential new respiratory disease affecting dogs in the country. Virginia is not one of the states reporting cases, but in truth, we do not know if we are seeing it or not. We see cases of respiratory diseases quite often, and we treat for kennel cough or canine influenza. Perhaps some of these cases are actually this new disease? We will continue to monitor and do our best for your pets.
As part of that, if you are bringing your dog in to see us with symptoms of respiratory disease, please call us from your car and we will bring you in one of the side doors to prevent spread of disease among other dogs in our waiting room. Thank you for your cooperation!

As more cases of canine respiratory disease pop up throughout the U.S., we want to share a few best practices to ensure your dog stays healthy and safe this holiday season.

11/18/2023

We had a great evaluation with AAHA this week! AAHA is an organization that inspects veterinary hospitals to ensure they are up to standards of great medicine and surgery. If you want more information about AAHA, here are some links!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LfhuQY6bpto&feature=youtu.be
https://youtu.be/pSAc3yJqnAo

10/23/2023

On Saturday, October 28th, we will be closing early at noon for some maintenance on our building. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

10/17/2023

Happy Vet tech Week to our incredibly talented LVTs! We just want to say thank you for everything they do- Krystin, Jackie, Erica, Becky and Robyn

National Veterinary Technician Week is finally here! I'll be at your "tech and call" all week with Vet Tech-specific posts. So if you're "hunt and tech-ing" for some relatable content, this is the place to find it! I'll warn you now: I'm gonna have a "tech of a time" getting through this week without dropping any more Vet Tech puns. But I thought I'd start by "teching in": How's the week kicking off for you so far? (Extra points if your comment includes a pun 😏)

09/04/2023

Our office will be closed on Monday September 4th in observance of Labor Day. We will re-open Tuesday at 7am.

08/12/2023

We will be closing at 12pm today for some maintenance work on our building. We apologize for any inconvenience.

08/04/2023

Good Morning... Please excuse our front appearance today as we have contractors on-site working...

07/19/2023

Aquia Garrisonville Animal Hospital is an AAHA accredited facility seeking a Full-Time receptionists. We are looking for stellar candidates that are customer service driven with a love for pets. To apply for this position, please submit your resume to https://www.indeed.com/jobs?q=Aquia+Garrisonville&l=Stafford%2C+VA&from=searchOnHP&vjk=f857ae44ac3ab10e

Please feel free to share!

07/10/2023

Please be on the look out!

07/03/2023

Aquia Garrisonville Animal Hospital will be closed in observance of the 4th of July. We will open for normal operations on
Wednesday July 5, 2023.

If you have an emergency please call Virginia Veterinary Center at
540-372-3470. Located at 1301 Central Park Blvd, Fredericksburg, VA.

You can also call Med Vet of Manassas at 703-361-8287. Located at 8614 Centerville Rd, Manassas.

05/31/2023

The weather has been really nice, but even on nice days, it can get hot in the car!

With summer around the corner, today's theme of "Travel with Care" is an important reminder on the dangers of leaving your pet in an unattended car.

Your vehicle can quickly reach a temperature that puts your pet at risk of serious illness and even death, even on a day that doesn't seem hot to you. And cracking the windows makes no difference. Find out more here ⬇️ https://bit.ly/2W5nDLH

05/20/2023

We would like to congratulate 2 of our employees that are graduating this weekend.. Anna & Samuel, you both rock cats and dogs! Also, a paw-gratulations to all all graduates near and far!

04/03/2023

We are experiencing issues with our phone & internet services. Please be patient with us while we work thru these issues.

12/17/2022

Today, we received tasty bagels🥯 from Panera Bread addressed to AGAH and the staff loved them😍😍! Unfortunately, there was no information for who sent them to us! To the secret Santa, we appreciate your kindness and thoughtfulness.. Happy Holidays

12/16/2022

Have you met Debbie B. 🐾 at Aquia-Garrisonville Animal Hospital? If not, then please allow me to tell you a little about her! This year at our Annual Holiday Party, Deb was declared "Employee Of The Year". Deb has worked at AGAH for the past wonderful 18 years. Deb exemplifies our Core Values and our Promise. She takes the initiative to do things accurately and precisely while focusing on her patients and Doctor's needs. Deb communicates to her peers clearly while treating each pet she encounters as if they were her own! Deb gets the job done and does it well!! AGAH is what it is because of employees like her." Can we all take a moment to congratulate Debbie? 👏🐾👏🐾👏🐾👏🐾👏

11/21/2022

10/17/2022

It's Veterinary Technician Week! They are incredibly valuable, and we love them all year long! But especially this week, when we have some special things planned for them. If you are here, come say thank you to our technicians!

National Veterinary Technician Week is finally here! I'll be at your "tech and call" all week with Vet Tech-specific posts. So if you're "hunt and tech-ing" for some relatable content, this is the place to find it! I'll warn you now: I'm gonna have a "tech of a time" getting through this week without dropping any more Vet Tech puns. But I thought I'd start by "teching in": How's the week kicking off for you so far? (Extra points if your comment includes a pun 😏)

07/01/2022

10 summer safety tips for clients

Summer Safety Tips for Pet Owners

1. When the fireworks start, keep your pet confined indoors.
Animals have been known to leap through glass windows and even eat through crates, harming themselves, to get away from the noise of fireworks.

2. Pets will seek out small spaces to hide – such as behind the couch, under the bed, etc. Make sure you make "safe" places available to them to reduce their stress.

3. Consider administering an anti-anxiety medication to your pet prior to festivities involving fireworks. You can get such medications from your veterinarian.

4. If possible, stay with your pet during the fireworks, soothing and reassuring him to keep stress down.

5. Make sure your pet’s collar has a tag with your phone number and that your pet has been micro-chipped with up-to-date address and contact information. In case your pet runs away, this will make reuniting easier.

6. If a wasp or bee stings your pet be on the watch for vomiting, itchiness, hives, swelling or diarrhea.
If they occur, contact your veterinarian or emergency clinic immediately.

7. Keep your pet from foraging through leftover picnic foods in the backyard. Corncobs, ribs, hot dogs and other picnic fare can cause gastrointestinal distress to animals.

8. With guests coming and going from the backyard, make sure gates stay closed so your pets don’t slip away unseen.

9. If multiple dogs from different households are present, monitor their play and separate them as needed to avoid fights and injuries.

10. If the party is at someone else’s house, keep your pet at home and inside. It can also help to create "white noise" by turning on the TV or radio. This can distract your pet from the firework noise and help keep the animal calm.

06/30/2022

Aquia Garrisonville Animal Hospital will be making the following changes beginning July 1st.
• Mondays: Our hours of operation are from 7am-7pm. (Urgent Care 6p-7p.)

• Beginning July 3rd, 2022, we will be CLOSED on Sunday.

• Our office will be closed on Monday July 4th, 2022 in observance of Independence Day. We will resume normal business hours on Tuesday July 5th, 2022.

• Beginning July 3rd, 2022, we will be CLOSED on Sunday.