Current
Events and News:
We
have officially moved to our new location!
19463 James Monroe Highway on Route 15 South
(1.5 miles south of Leesburg).
Our
move was very smooth converting 25 years of practice collectibles
into 4 days of rearranging - all because of our dedicated staff. We
are now organized into providing our patients with state of the art
care.
Please
come by for a tour. We are very proud of our hospital.
Caring for your pets requires a teamwork approach between your observations
and our care. Here's to long lives for our animal family.
To hear more about the new hospital, please check out our interview
in the Leesburg
Patch!
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Pet
Remembrance
Candle Lighting Ceremony
Did
you join us for an evening of celebrating and
remembering your beloved pet?
Click
here to download the flyer.
March
5, 2011
Doors opened at 6pm
Ceremony started at 6:30pm
St James Episcal Church Fellowship Hall
14 Cornwall Steet, NW
Leesburg, VA 20175
Questions?
Please contact: petcandlelightceremony@gmail.com
571-438-0339
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LVH
on Facebook!
Did you know
that Leesburg Veterinary Hospital is now on Facebook? Be sure to check
out our page and see what's going on! For example, this was just posted:
A
Dental Procedure- Step By Step Portrait of Your Pet's Day
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Thank
you so much
for the vote of confidence!
We
love our customers
and it shows!
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LVH
Explains Canine Influenza Virus
By this time we are sure you have heard some things about canine influenza.
We are taking this time to provide you with some accurate information
to help you better protect your beloved pet.
What
is canine influenza? Just like the human “flu”, canine influenza
is highly contagious. Virtually every dog exposed to the virus will
be infected. This is because the virus is fairly new, and unless a
dog has already had the illness and recovered, there is no natural
immunity to it. Currently 30 states have reported cases of canine
influenza. The virus does ONLY affect dogs.
The canine influenza virus is spread through direct contact (kissing,
licking); through the air (coughing or sneezing), and via contaminated
surfaces (you touch a contaminated surface or dog and then pet your
dog).
Asymptomatic
dogs can be carriers.
Does your dog:
- Board at a kennel (Some kennels are requiring the vaccine)?
- Attend doggie
daycare or group training?
- Visit a groomer?
- Go to the dog
park?
- Come in contact
with other dogs?
If
you answered yes to any of the above, then your dog may be at risk.
We recommend that if your pet receives a kennel cough vaccine, then
your pet should be vaccinated against the canine influenza virus.
Canine influenza causes non specific upper respiratory symptoms including
coughing, fever, nasal discharge, and lack of energy or appetite.
The most common sign is a persistent cough which can be moist or dry,
similar to what is seen with kennel cough. It can often be difficult
to diagnose due to the similarity. Therefore, the best treatment is
prevention.
We are now carrying the Canine Influenza Vaccine H3N8. The initial
vaccination requires 2 doses, 2-4 weeks apart, followed by annual
revaccination. It is our goal to keep you informed so that you may
provide the best health care for your pet as possible. Please contact
us if you are interested in learning more, or scheduling an appointment
for vaccination.
