District Veterinary Hospital

Bringing your Cat to the Vet- here’s what you need to know! 😻 •All feline patients need to arrive in a carrier! (We recommend to also them in the carrier until your vet nurse comes in- this is so we don’t lose them under the table or furniture!) •If your cat typically becomes stressed by vet visits, one of our veterinarians may prescribe pre-visit meds for the next visit. Make sure to give these as directed, as they are time-sensitive! •When bringing multiple cats at a time, we recommend they each have their own carrier. (We aim to avoid one of the cats getting upset, upsetting the other, and then having two angry cats smooshed into one carrier together 🫠) •If you anticipate one or more of your pets may become easily stressed at their visit, we may also recommend you schedule one at a time instead of bringing both pets at the same time. This is to ensure the best chances of keeping stressors low. Give any of our locations a call to schedule! We are happy to answer any questions, should you have any!📞

As the temperature outside heats up, keep in mind our pets aren’t used to this drastic change in heat! ☀️🔥 Be aware of the signs and symptoms of heatstroke! 🥵 Check out this video for tips!🐾 #HeatStrokeAwareness#heatstroke#vetmed#veterinarymedicine#beattheheat#springishere#signsandsymptoms#dogs#protectyourpet

Uh-oh! My pet ate weed! What do I do??? 😮🍃 Check out this video from Dr. London about signs and symptoms and how we can help treat your pet!

Cherry Blossoms and Pets🌸- what you need to know!!! #cherryblossom#cherryblossomseason#toxic#toxicity#signsandsymptoms#petsafety#petcare#petwellness#spring#dogs#cats#veterinarian#betmed#veterinarymedicine#washingtondc

Holiday Pet Tips from Dr. London! 🎄❤️💚••• #holidays#happyholidays#pettips#petadvice#vetadvice#dogs#cats#vetmed#veterinarian#vettech#vettechlife#safetytips#petsafety#educational#themoreyaknow#clienteducation#christmas#hanukkah#washingtondc#brookland#easternmarket#brookland

Does your pet have a microchip? 🐾 Here’s some great info about them! Fun fact: microchips can travel throughout the body over time- this is why we scan the entire body of a pet when looking for one!

Thats a wrap on Oktoberfest Wiener500 Dachshund Dash 2023! 🌭🏁🐾 Big congratulations to Willow on winning first place!!! 🏆 We have so much fun sponsoring this event every year! ❤️ Thanks to all that stopped by our tent for treats, fun freebies, and a splash in our doggy pool! 💧 Until next year! #thewharfdc #dcevents #eventsindc #wiener500 #dachshund #dachshunddash #dachshundrace #samueladamsbeer #washingtondc #vetmed #veterinarian #vethospital #eventsponsor #eventsinwashingtondc #dogevents #petevents #petfriendly #dcdogevents #cute #wienerdog #hotdogdog

Iykyk😂☠️- All jokes aside, Pet Parents: if your pet’s main caretaker is not the one able to bring them to their visit, please ensure your pet’s chaperone knows about your pet’s day-to-day care- including but not limited to: diet, daily meds, and details about concerns. Veterinary care is a team effort! The more detail and information we have, the better we can assist with your pet’s care! 🐾•••#vetmed#vetmedhumor#vettechhumor#patienthistory#patientintake#blackcatcapcut#capcut#vethospital#animalhospital#veterinarymedicine#funny#silly#satire#comedy#weloveourpatients#dc#washingtondc#petcare#vetcare

We’re back with more water safety tips for our canine friends this summer! 💧🐾 Dr. London gives us the inside scoop on Salt Toxicosis. Avoid letting your dogs drink from lakes or oceans- fresh water only!

Have you heard about our happy visits? 😊 We HIGHLY encourage those with pets that get anxious and scared at the vet to stop in for happy visits from time to time! These visits include lots of love, treats, and staying in our lobby area- we go at your pet’s pace and ensure they are as comfortable as they can be! These visits help your pet understand that the vet hospital doesn’t have to be a scary place. Lennox here has been to DVH a few times- each visit, Lennox was terrified, fearful, and on edge. He would display very guarded behavior- growling, and not allowing anyone to touch him or get near him without vocalization-for fear of getting poked/prodded. We sent home some pre-visit meds to assist with Lennox’s anxiety but also recommended he stop by for a happy visit! ~LOOK AT HIM NOW!~ He was happy as can be to receive love and treats from our staff, without any fear. We hope that Lennox remembers these happier times when he comes back in the future💞 Happy visits are at no cost to clients, and can be done at any of our 3 locations! Give us a call to schedule one for your pet❣️

Does your pet take monthly prevention to protect against fleas/ticks and heartworm? ❤️🪱 Even pets that are primarily indoors are exposed to the outdoors: opening windows, doors, and walking in and of the house, all allow the outdoor environment inside. Protect your pet from these pesky bugs and mosquitos! Contact us at District Vet if you have any questions about Simparica Trio and/ or other options for prevention for your pet. Help your pet stay safe this summer and year round!☀️