Heritage Animal Hospital

06/22/2024

Some very important tips from our friends at CVCA for pet safety during these extreme temperatures!

Summer Safety For Pets:

☀️ NEVER leave your animals alone in a parked vehicle. Not even for a minute! Not even with the car running and air conditioner on. On a warm day, temperatures inside a vehicle can rise rapidly to dangerous levels. On an 85-degree day, for example, the temperature inside a car with the windows opened slightly can reach 102 degrees within 10 minutes. After 30 minutes, the temperature will reach 120 degrees. Your pet may suffer irreversible organ damage or it can lead to fatal heat stroke. 

☀️ Pets can get dehydrated quickly, so MAKE SURE they have plenty of fresh, clean water when it’s hot or humid outdoors. In heat waves, add ice to water when possible. Tree shade and tarps are ideal to protect from sun because they don't obstruct air flow. A doghouse does not provide relief from heat—in fact, it makes it worse.  

☀️ When the temperature is very high, don’t let your dog linger on HOT ASPHALT. Being so close to the ground, your pooch’s body can heat up quickly, and sensitive paw pads can burn. Limit exercise to early morning or evening hours, and be especially careful with pets with white-colored ears, who are more susceptible to skin cancer. (Dogs' temperatures should not reach over 104 DEGREES).

☀️ KNOW THE SYMPTOMS of overheating in pets, which include excessive panting or difficulty breathing, increased heart and respiratory rate, drooling, glazed eyes, excessive thirst, lethargy, stupor or even collapse.

☀️ Commonly used rodenticides or insecticides can be harmful to cats and dogs, so keep them out of reach. Call your Veterinarian or ASPCA Animal POISON CONTROL Center at (888) 426-4435 if you suspect your animal ingested a poisonous substance.

☀️ REMEMBER that food and drink commonly found at barbecues can be poisonous to pets.

☀️ Please leave pets at home when you head out to Fourth of July celebrations, and NEVER use fireworks around pets.

These simple precautions will not only protect your furry companions, but will allow you to enjoy your summer with peace of mind. Always reach out to a Veterinarian for any concerns or questions. Stay cool! 😎

06/19/2024

Good morning! How about a pancake and a waffle to start the day off right?❤️😺

06/06/2024

Missing a few, but good times at our staff Happy Hour at Plaza Mexico!

06/04/2024

05/24/2024

Enjoy a safe and Happy Holiday!

05/22/2024

Congratulations to Maddie, our high school intern, as she received her diploma from Walkersville high school earning the Highest honors and the Governor's certificate of Merit (top 5% the class). Maddie will be continuing her studies at Virginia Tech in the fall as she continues to pursue her dream of becoming a veterinarian! Maddie will be working as a veterinary assistant all summer until she heads down to Blacksburg! So proud of you Maddie! You have an exciting future ahead!👩‍🎓💙💛🐂🐶🐑🐈

05/14/2024

We have some of the nicest and appreciative clients! Thank you to the Easterday family and Copper for the “Boxer,” and the Staley family and Toby and Moxie for the “snack pack!” Your kind words and thoughtfulness are greatly appreciated! ❤️🐶🐱

05/02/2024

Isn’t Louie just the cutest! He visited today for a check up and vaccinations and stayed for a spa treatment! ❤️🐶

04/30/2024

Currently in a staff meeting. Thank you to Joe with Virbac for providing our staff with lunch and continuing education today!!!!

04/27/2024

Wishing Maddie, our intern and veterinary assistant, a fun and safe senior prom tonight! She looks absolutely gorgeous in her red gown shown here with Darla!

04/26/2024

These two cuties came to Heritage for their Spring clean! Looking good Lionel and Rhett Butler! 🛀 🫧 🐩

04/18/2024

Our “Bruise Crew” today! Dr. Barthlow, Jessica, and Bethany are dressed black and blue!

04/12/2024

Congratulations to this beautiful couple ! Bella and Kody are expecting in mid May! 🐶 ❤️🩷🩵

04/08/2024

Our staff took turns to safely view the eclipse this afternoon! Thanks to Ariel, Dr. Jaeger, and Aaron Keller, Danielle’s boyfriend, for allowing everyone to safely view the eclipse with glasses and a welding helmet! 🌞 🌖

03/27/2024

Twin Day! Danielle and Hannah model their matching spring scrubs after work!

03/13/2024

Heritage Animal Hospital cares for many of the local police canine officers. We love when they visit our office and want to thank them for their dedication and service to our community!!!❤️🐕

On K9 Veteran’s Day, we commemorate all of the four-legged Veterans out there. Thank you for your service and sacrifice.

02/17/2024

Opening at 9 am Saturday, February 17th! ❄️❄️❄️❄️

02/10/2024

Fun Fact! DR. BARTHLOW IS A SAN FRANCISCO 49ers Fan! She has always been a 49ers Faithful since the Joe Montana Era! Dr. B is excited for tomorrow’s Super Bowl. Here are some pics to prove how dedicated she has been to her favorite NFL team!!!!

02/06/2024

A big shout out to Suzy Q on the left and Daisy on the right. These two beautiful girls participate as blood donors. Suzy has donated over 2.5 gallons of blood, 1/2 pint at a time, to the Blue Ridge Veterinary Blood Bank in Purcellville, VA. Daisy has just been accepted into the program and pasted her screening blood tests. Thank these ladies for their service!

01/20/2024

Hello Heritage Peeps! Post your snow pics of your fur babies so we can see! Here is Bella in her Carhartt snow gear!!! She helped clean up around the farm today!☃️

01/18/2024

So our staff has more time to arrive tomorrow, we will open at 10 am. Thank you to all of our clients who rearranged their appointments to allow the staff some extra time in the AM!

01/16/2024

Extreme cold weather is in the forecast for many parts of the US this week. Here are a few tips to ensure you keep your pets safe.

You can find more information - including tips for livestock owners - at avma.org/ColdWeather.

01/16/2024

Our staff has braved the cold and snow to be here today! Thank you guys!

01/16/2024

Jessica, Ray, and Dr. B have arrived and our office is open this morning! Our staff is toggling in slowly, but we are here! Main roads are pretty good if your animal needs to come see us today! Be careful and drive slow!

01/06/2024

We rearranged our schedule for the weekend due to the pending inclement weather so our staff and clients can be safe. If you have an emergency, please call one of the following:
1) Vet Urgency
2)Mountain View Animal Emergency
3) Partner Veterinary Emergency
4) CARE Veterinary Center

12/29/2023

Wishing all of our clients and patients a very safe New Years! Happy New Year and thank you for your continued patronage!

12/03/2023

Our staff spent the night celebrating the start of the Holiday Season at Vintage in New Market! It was a grand celebration out of our scrubs to enjoy each others company outside of the hospital walls! We laughed and even cried a bit, enjoyed a wonderful meal, and exchanged gifts. It was the perfect way to kick off the Holiday Season!

11/28/2023

Do not panic, but be diligent!

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.

11/22/2023

Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Heritage! We appreciate all of our clients and love all of our furry friends!!

11/22/2023

This is super good advice! Please do not feed your companions from your Thanksgiving feast! Also, do NOT give them any of the trimmings either or left overs! Give them a pat on the head, a kiss, or one of their normal treats!

Please, no.