Ashburn Veterinary Hospital

🥳 A big Congratulations to our 2018 Annual Photo Contest Winner Clyde, our cowardly lion!! Also congratulations to Clyde's mom Kaycee who has won our Prize Basket filled with goodies, plus bragging rights until next year 😉 Start saving those super adorable pet pictures now!

Leo Junior Bulldog French

Are you sleighing into any holiday fun this weekend?

Wagon sleigh ride..❄️🦌🎅🏼

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FDA Alerts Pet Owners about Potentially Toxic Levels of Vitamin D in Several Dry Pet Foods

Did you know there has been a large dog food recall this month? Make sure to check this updated list from the FDA.

www.fda.gov The FDA is investigating the presence of elevated, potentially toxic levels of vitamin D in several dry pet foodsVitamin D in very high amounts can cause serious health problems like kidney failure or death.

Interested in learning Basic Pet First Aid? Don't miss your opportunity this weekend!

This event is being rescheduled. To join our list for upcoming events, email animals@loudoun.gov

Little nicks, cuts and bruises happen every day. We get them and our pets get them, too. Do you ever wonder what to do if your pet needs first aid? Or if there are band aids for dogs, cats, and guinea pigs?

LCAS staff have answers!

Join us at the LCAS animal shelter on Saturday, December 15th at 11:00 a.m. for a one hour program about Basic Pet First Aid. Space is limited so be sure to register for the program online at http://bit.ly/2QsFY0n

This program is recommended for children ages 10 years and up. Those under 16 will need a parent or guardian to attend. A small fee of $10 per participant helps support LCAS pets.

20 Fun Christmas Gift Ideas For Your Dog - Puppy Leaks

Still in need of a fun gift for your pets? Here are a few ideas to get the creative juices flowing!

puppyleaks.com Looking for something fun to get your for for Christmas? Here's 20 fun Christmas gift ideas for your dog. From treat dispensing toys to tough chew toys,

Hot Spots and Pets: What You Can Do to Help Your Furry Friend

As Winter months go on, you and your pets are subject to being around a lot of dry heat, which can aggravate or even cause skin irritations for you and your fur buddy.

Treating hot spots promptly will help your pet avoid serious infections. If you notice a sore on your pet's skin, give us a call. We'll arrange a convenient appointment and offer treatment to ease your furry friend's pain and address the underlying cause of the condition.

ashburnvet.com Does your pet frequently develop hot spots? Find out how to prevent and treat the painful spots.

Our contest will be closing in only short 5 days 😮 Please go vote for your favorite pet photo by December 16th! 👍 The Winner will be announced on December 17th! 🏆

We’ve collected your photo submissions and now it’s time to vote! We’ve moved all entries to this Voting Album so you can get friends/family to cast their votes by “liking” your special picture. The photo with the most “likes” will be our winner! Voting will be open from November 16th - December 16th. Winner announced December 17th.

Want a new addition to the family for Christmas?

Day 8 - All MISTY wants for Christmas is her very own forever home. This gorgeous kitty is an expert snuggler and gets along well with dogs.

Misty is already spayed, vaccinated and microchipped. If you have a lap to spare, please consider adopting this lovely leg warmer!

To schedule a meet and greet, please contact us at helpanimals@humaneloudoun.org.

Try Not to Laugh

Start out your week with some of the best pet videos 🤩

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Happy Wednesday! Friday will be here before you know it!

Happy Hump Day everyone! The weekend is almost here!

It's time to shake those Monday blues for some fun! No cheating! Jump to the comments and share the last pet photo you have on your phone - photo bombs count!

We want to see the last picture you took of your pet! Show us in the comments.👇🏼

Have some #FridayFun and check out these super cute animal pictures from our Annual Photo Contest! Make sure to Like your favorites because voting ends December 16th! Who's YOUR favorite?

We’ve collected your photo submissions and now it’s time to vote! We’ve moved all entries to this Voting Album so you can get friends/family to cast their votes by “liking” your special picture. The photo with the most “likes” will be our winner! Voting will be open from November 16th - December 16th. Winner announced December 17th.

Cold Weather Safety Tips

As winter brings on the cold weather, make sure you are keeping your pets safe and healthy from the discomforts and dangers that may come.

aspca.org Exposure to winter’s dry, cold air and chilly rain, sleet and snow can cause chapped paws and itchy, flaking skin, but these aren’t the only discomforts pets can suffer. To help prevent cold weather dangers from affecting your pet’s health, please heed this advice from our experts.

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Wouldn't puppy love brighten up your Wednesday?!

This kid's living the life I wanna live 😭😁

Hoping your Thanksgiving is filled with family, love, happiness and pet snuggles! Happy Thanksgiving!

**Please note our offices are closed today.**

#HappyThanksgiving #Thanksgiving2018

Ashburn Veterinary Hospital has the following shortened hours for the holiday season.

Thanksgiving, November 22nd: CLOSED

Christmas Eve, December 24th: 7 am – 2 pm

Christmas Day, December 25th: CLOSED

New Year’s Eve, December 31st: 7 am – 6 pm

New Year’s Day, January 1st: CLOSED

We can't contain our excitement over the pawesome photos submitted for our 2018 Photo Contest! Make sure to check them out and vote for your favorites by Liking them! Voting ends December 16th! http://ow.ly/yaM330mH3uR

Don't forget there are many things that dogs should avoid this Thanksgiving.

We’ve collected your photo submissions and now it’s time to vote! We’ve moved all entries to this Voting Album so you can get friends/family to cast their votes by “liking” your special picture. The photo with the most “likes” will be our winner! Voting will be open from November 16th - December 16th. Winner announced December 17th.

Dog Friendly Hiking Trails in Ashburn, VA

This Saturday is #TakeaHikeDay! If the weather cooperates you can take fido on one of these local dog friendly trails!

www.bringfido.com Want to bring Fido hiking? You've come to the right place! You'll find information on hundreds of dog friendly hiking trails in Ashburn, VA here.

Loudoun County Sheriff's Office

‪Who doesn't like to play in the snow !? LCSO K9 Heritage can't get enough of the snow! Hmmm.....what better way to enjoy a #SnowDay then catching snowflakes. Snow day = work day‬

6 reasons why adopting a senior dog is so rewarding

One of the most rewarding pet choices you ever make can be adopting a senior dog. Here is why...

#AdoptASeniorPetMonth

mnn.com Older dogs often get passed up at shelters, but they're full of surprising benefits for someone seeking a pet.

📢 Don't forget November 16th is the last day to submit your pets photo for the annual photo contest! Feel free to share your creative pet picture to the comment section on this post. 📸 👇 Enter now!

See our page for all the details!

31 Random Acts of Kindness

We are so lucky to have some of the kindest people and pets as clients! Here are a few ways you can continue to spread the love this #WorldKindessDay

pawsandclawsphotography.com Even though pets can't verbalize their feelings the same way humans can, there is no denying the love a pet feels for their owner/family member. Pets love

Happy Veterans Day! Thank you to all those who served!
#VeteransDay #VeteransDay2018

Major Drama Unfolding At The National Zoo: Report

Did you hear about the "voting" going on at the DC Zoo? There could be future challengers, but right now there is a front-runner! 👑

patch.com The naked mole-rat colony is choosing their queen, and a frontrunner reportedly as emerged.

This week was National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week and we would like to say Thank You to all the animal shelters and staff that work hard and care for the animals in our community!
#NationalAnimalShelterAppreciationWeek

National Canine Lymphoma Awareness Day | I Love Veterinary

Today is National Canine Lymphoma Awareness Day. A good day to remember to bring in your pets for their regular checkups so any issues can be detected as early as possible.

Canine lymphoma accounts for approximately 20-24% of all tumor cases and is mostly detected in middle-aged and elderly patients.

#NationalCanineLymphomaAwarenessDay

iloveveterinary.com November 7th is marked as the National Canine Lymphoma Awareness Day. Raise the awareness about this condition. Learn more!

To enter to win this incredible AVH gift basket, simply share a special photo of your pet on our page and then get your friends and family to vote starting November 16th! 🍁 See our page for details. 🎃 🎅

This Saturday don't forget to come out and help support the Forever Home Rescue Foundation! Register now!

It’s the season of giving and we’ve found a pawtastic way to give back!

A Forever Home Rescue Foundation is a non-profit, all-breed rescue group located in the Northern Virginia area that works to find homes for abandoned and abused pets.

Ashburn Veterinary Hospital is proud to have donated $500 to support this group and now you can help too!

Join us at Algonkian Regional Park on November 3rd for a 3 mile walkathon to raise money for this organization. Enjoy a beautiful fall day, support animals in need, and raise money to save dogs. Sounds perfect to us!

Register here for the walkathon and save a dog in need today! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScZMJAJV2EXN6ZulSc39neuLfDhGO20KzJ9BbJH1GU_vjU3IQ/viewform

🎃 Happy Halloween! Wishing you and your family spooktacular fun today!

With Fall in full force and the Holidays not far away, don't let those super cute pet photos go to waste. Make sure to enter our Annual Photo Contest to win our AVH Basket Grand Prize!

Post a Halloween/Thanksgiving/Christmas/Fall photo of your pet to our page (here, there or anywhere!). Use your imagination, we love creativity! 🍂 🎃 🎅

See our page for all the details.

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Today is National Cat Day! Make sure to share some extra cuddles as a thank you for all their unconditional love and friendship ❤️🐈

#NationalCatDay

These cat siblings can't stop cuddling 😭❤️️

It’s the season of giving and we’ve found a pawtastic way to give back!

A Forever Home Rescue Foundation is a non-profit, all-breed rescue group located in the Northern Virginia area that works to find homes for abandoned and abused pets.

Ashburn Veterinary Hospital is proud to have donated $500 to support this group and now you can help too!

Join us at Algonkian Regional Park on November 3rd for a 3 mile walkathon to raise money for this organization. Enjoy a beautiful fall day, support animals in need, and raise money to save dogs. Sounds perfect to us!

Register here for the walkathon and save a dog in need today! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScZMJAJV2EXN6ZulSc39neuLfDhGO20KzJ9BbJH1GU_vjU3IQ/viewform

Humane Society of Loudoun County

Happy #NationalPumpkinDay!

Happy National Pumpkin Day! Have you carved a dog-o-lantern (or cat-o-lantern) before or will you do so this Halloween?

What's Your State's Flea-and-Tick Season? – American Kennel Club

Do you know when peak flea and tick season is for the DMV area?

akc.org It’s about that time again. Although fleas and ticks pose a threat to pets year-round, they become most active during the warmer months, starting as

Our perfect puppy patient this evening!

Don’t let your dog be a scaredy cat this Halloween!

You might be taking your fur buddy out trick-or-treating or maybe staying home to hand out treats to kids in costumes. Either way, make sure to keep these things in mind for a safe and happy Halloween.

Thank a Vet Tech

Vet techs love your pet when you can't be there so make sure to give a special thank you next time in honor of National Veterinary Technician Week!

10 Reasons Adopted Senior Dogs and Cats are Great for Kids | petMD

It seems like puppies get all of the adoption love, but senior dogs can provide years of love and joy to the right family. Senior dogs may require a bit more care than younger dogs, but they can provide some unforeseen benefits.

petmd.com While your kids may want to take home a puppy or kitten, there are lots of good reasons to consider adopting a senior dog or cat. Here are just a few of the many reasons older pets are great for families.

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Something you may not have seen before - a brave chicken!

This is the most adventerous chicken you'll ever see 😂
Credit: Sammi Chicken

*****Contest Time***** 😊 Are you ready to fall in love with our Annual Holiday Contest? Embrace the season, snap a photo of your pet and win a gift basket just for them! 🍁 See the comments section for details. 🍂

Ashburn Veterinary Hospital

National Veterinary Technician Week is October 14-20! Veterinary technicians fill so many roles and we are very thankful for all the things you do everyday! 🐾💗🐾💗

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When you realize it's almost Friday and you start to relax 😁 💆 🦉

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