Mountain Brook Home Veterinary Care, Victoria Jardon DVM

13/07/2024

Roxie and Sweet Pea aren't happy to hear that I will be away again either! I will be not be available for house calls from Wednesday, July 24th through Tuesday July 30th. I won't be able do do many refills that week so please plan accordingly! Thanks for understanding!

29/06/2024

I will not be available for visits and away from my office from July 4-7th. Please plan your refill needs accordingly.

I will be braving the heat in Dallas as my daughter has made the step to professional and will be joining Ballet Papillon!

https://www.balletpapillon.org/artist-bio/helen%20jardon

Happy 4th of July!

03/06/2024

At our trip to the Cincinnati Zoo we were wondering how closely related Galopagos Tortoises are to Giraffes! (wish I had a better picture)

I will not be seeing visits from Wednesday through Sunday this week. I will respond to emails daily and fill prescriptions but no additional visits will be available.

Thank you!

13/05/2024

Taking my last trip to Cincinatti to watch my daughter dance at Cincinatti Ballet. Because of that I will be closed from Thursday, May 16-Tuesday, May 21st. Be sure to reach out in the next two days if you are needing refills. I will try to keep up with email, but responses may be a little slower than normal! (photo courtesy of Hiromi Platt Photography)

09/04/2024

Though I plan to respond to emails and messages, I will not be around for visits or refills this weekend (4/13-4/15). Please plan accordingly! Happy Spring!

07/01/2024

Here's a corny post to make you all smile for the New Year!

Too corny? Probably.

15/12/2023

Be sure to take stock of your medications this week and get your refill requests in. I will be traveling to visit family from December 21-Dec 27th and won't be available to fill medications after Wednesday! Email/phone responses will be limited during that time as well. Merry Christmas!

23/11/2023

Wishing you all a Happy Thanksgiving. Please note that I will be closed for visits until Monday, November 28th.

22/11/2023

Mystery Dog Illness? Should I be concerned?

This is a question that has been asked a few times the last few days. Here is a little of what we know and a little of my own thoughts. I don’t have extensive science to back all of this up, but will use my experience the best I can.

What we do know….
• Recent press is alerting people to a “mystery illness that is spreading nationwide”. The reports note it began in Oregon and numbers of cases vary.
• The illness starts with respiratory symptoms and can include a nasal discharge.
• NH experienced a similar “mystery illness” two years ago. This illness often had a long course and could progress to a pneumonia. The University of NH diagnostic lab collected samples and ran many tests. They found one organism (a bacteria) that was most common. This bacteria is difficult to cuture and is resistant to our typical first line antibiotics.

My take on what this means...
• We should practice any preventative measures we can. This could include, but is not limited to…
o Kennel cough vaccine and other recommended vaccines (to minimize secondary issues)
o Keeping sick dogs isolated and home from day care and public places
o Talking with our day care to see if they have any monitoring programs in place that will allow you to be more vigilant if dogs have become ill while at day care.
• We need to continue to use antibiotics wisely. Most respiratory infections start as a viral infection and do not require antibiotics. Let’s leave our antibiotics for the infections we know that need it.
• We need to remember that many illnesses (ie dog flu, kennel cough, distemper) can have similar symptoms just as the common cold, flu and covid in people can have overlap of symptoms.
• If you have a dog that has respiratory symptoms (or none) and is lethargic or inappetant, seek veterinary care promptly. If you are treating an infection and the dog is not improving or seems more listless then check back in with a veterinarian as soon as possible.
Spreading infections are particularlys tough to hear when we rely on boarding and social visits during the holiday season, but with vigilance (not panic) we can care for our pets no matter what the illness is and better their chances of improvement.

15/11/2023

17/10/2023

A cute little cartoon to draw your attention to the fact that I will be away Friday, Oct 20th through Monday, October 23rd. Feel free to call or email if you have a need and I will get back as soon as I can. Refill requests may not be ready until Tuesday!

08/09/2023

Always wonderful to work with people who love their pets. And does Mama Lu have a story! Thank you to everyone who takes a part in her care!

We are all feeling an incredible sense of relief as our girl Mama Lu made it through ANOTHER surgery…that’s 5 times under anesthesia in 3 years.

Some of you may remember that Lu went into cardiac arrest in April during a procedure to attempt to remove her eye…at that time, with that provider, we decided to try and keep the eye healthy….but that is not easy with a pitbull who insists on throwing herself around and slamming into things 🤦‍♀️

As the health of the eye got increasingly worse, it became clear that surgery was the only option to give Lu the quality of life she deserves….but I was so scared. With the guidance and support of her vet, and our friend , Mountain Brook Home Veterinary Care, Victoria Jardon DVM, last week we made the call to try surgery again with a good plan in place based on the medical notes from all of her procedures. Endless thanks to Dr Patey and Northwood Veterinary Hospital and Hugh Davis, DVM Veterinarian who were willing to help Mama Lu again (they did her first surgeries when she was rescued in the fall of 2020, and then spring 2021).

Lu and I feel “at home” with the team there and though I hope to never need their surgical services for Lu EVER AGAIN, I’m so grateful for the care she received.

She’s so tired she can’t keep her tongue in her mouth, but she’s home and she’s going to feel so much better!

I added a Daisy to the photo for anyone with a weak stomach but the incision looks amazing!

Goodnight Mama Lu followers and supporters.

💜🦄

26/07/2023

What? Leaving again? So sorry for the late notice, but I have another trip to Cincinnati to see my daughter dance. My office will be closed tomorrow until Monday, July 30th. If you need an urgent refil, please contact me today!

06/06/2023

Just a heads up! I will be traveling to Ohio again to see my beautiful daughter dance. I will be gone June 15th-June 19th. If you need refills of medications please try to get them to me before the 14th so I can fill them. Email ([email protected]) is the best place for questions and I will respond as soon as I can!

16/05/2023

I will be traveling this weekend to see my daughter dance! If you need refills of medications, please be sure to contact me by Thursday, May 18th. I will answer emails as I am able. I will resume visits on Tuesday May 23rd.

08/03/2023

Many of you have seen, but I am sporting a new look these days! I retired the trusty van in favor of All wheel drive. I love the way it handles and the improved gas mileage (as I am sure you will to when I doon't have to raise housecall fees!). i really miss the abundance of space and really wanted to make it to 300000 miles, but things fell into place and it was time to make the switch! Hope it doesn't create too much confusion!

22/02/2023

Glasha and Harper’s litters had their vet checks today! Thank you Mountain Brook Home Veterinary Care, Victoria Jardon DVM for always providing excellent care to our dogs and puppies.

19/01/2023

Vet Visits are a real challenge for some dogs. Making them less challenging doesn't just happen in the vet visit. Here is a great opportunity to gain the skills that you might need to help your dog "prepare" for their visits and make it a more positive experience.

Does your dog struggle at the Vet or Groomer? ​Do you work with dogs who struggle with handling? This workshop is designed to meet your dog and your client's dogs where they currently are

23/12/2022

Merry Christmas! For those fortunate enough to get a little more time "sleeping in" this holiday weekend, remember it is the cat in our lives that rules our home!

22/11/2022

Wishing everyone a wonderful Thanksgiving!

Just a reminder to be careful what you feed your pets (and what they may get accidental access to) We don't want any upset tummies for the weekend! Here is an article with good information on what foods may be safe (but do remember moderation!)
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/nutrition/thanksgiving-foods-to-share-with-your-dog-or-avoid/ #:~:text=Turkey%20meat%2C%20sweet%20potatoes%2C%20and,should%20be%20avoided%20by%20dogs.

Also remember, if you are having guests you should provide a safe place for your pet to retreat. They may not be as up to being social as you are!

I will resume visits on Monday! Have a great weekend!

25/10/2022

I will be away from Friday to Monday this week! If you are in need of a refill, please be sure to contact me as I will not be able to get one together over the weekend! Enjoy this beautiful fall we have been having!

27/08/2022

I got a good laugh when I saw this this morning so I had to share!

Thank you all for being patient while I am away. I will be back to a regular schedule after labor day. Please be patient as I try to catch up with everyone's needs. Routine and non urgent visits are booking at the end of September. I will continue to do my best to accomodate my clients urgent needs. Unfortunately, I will not be accepting new clients for the foreseeable future. End of life visits will be accomodated when I am able to do so. Thank you again for your patience!

26/07/2022

As many know Veterinary Clinics always seem to be busy! I have had to make the difficult decision to not accept new clients for the time being. I will reevaluate this decision at the end of the year. I will continue to provide home euthanasia (evaluated on a case by case basis as I am available) I feel this is an important service that I have not been able to provide during the last month due to the increasing patient load. Thank you for all the referrals and kind words. I want to continue to provide the best service I can to my current clients and am hoping this will help me do that!

30/04/2022

It's that time of year where I get a much needed break and travel to see family! I will not be seeing visits from May 11-28th. I will not be able to provide medicaiton refills during this time so please think ahead and contact me prior to the 11th so I can meet your needs. Other than end of life visits, I will not be scheduling new client visits until Mid June.

17/04/2022

Easter is a lovely holiday that can celebrate Spring, new growth, and the hope of sunny days. But the real hope came when Jesus rose from the dead. He provided a way for us to enter Heaven. Enjoy today and remember the Hope He provides! Happy Easter!

11/04/2022

A good reminder to monitor puppies with new toys. Sometimes the unexpected happens! Rose was given a kong toy filled with treats. It was just a little too big for her and she managed to get it stuck on her jaw. Her tail never stopped wagging and she was the picture of cuteness however, she did not want to sit still to allow it to be removed. A little sedation and we were able to cut it off carefully. She was swollen, but once awake from the anesthesia she was ready to eat and play!

14/02/2022

Happy Valentine's Day!
photo credit https://www.facebook.com/alleyrocklabradors

24/12/2021

Wishing you all Merry Christmas! I feel very blessed and appreciated this year. Thank you all! I will be spending a little more time with the family and not focusing as much on calls, texts and emails for the weekend. If you have a question, feel free to leave a message and I will respond on Monday.

22/11/2021

HAPPY THANKSGIVING! The office will be closed from Wednesday, November 24 to Sunday, November 28th for the holiday. Unless prearranged, I will not be available for refills or emergencies. If you have an emergency please contact call Capital Area Veterinary Emergency Service in Concord at 603 227-0472 or Port City Veterinary Referral hospital in Newington at 603 422-0056. Have a wonderful holiday with your families furred and otherwise!

10/11/2021

I have had soo many visits the last two days, but have truly enjoyed the beautiful drives in this gorgeous weather. But it's important to carve out some time to take care of my dog and get her out for a much needed walk and some training, even if it was for a short time!