Rolling Hills Animal Hospital

Rolling Hills Animal Hospital Small animal practice opened in April 2008 Personal one on one care for your pet is what we are very proud to provide.

Our staff is here not only for your pet, but for you too.

Coming in the top spot for 2025 reported dog pet poison incidents was Chocolate🍫Alternate Names for Chocolate: chocolate...
03/23/2026

Coming in the top spot for 2025 reported dog pet poison incidents was Chocolate🍫

Alternate Names for Chocolate: chocolate-covered espresso beans, milk chocolate, Baker's chocolate, white chocolate, dark chocolate, semi-sweet chocolate, cocoa mulch, cacao mulch, cocoa hull, caffeine, theobromine, methylxanthine, xanthine, cocoa powder, chocolate candy, Halloween candy, Easter candy, Valentine’s Day Candy, Christmas candy, Hanukkah candy

Why is Chocolate Toxic?
Chocolate contains chemicals called methylxanthines, specifically theobromine and caffeine. Ingestion in toxic amounts can result in vomiting, diarrhea, hyperactivity, elevated heart rate, abnormal heart rhythm, tremors, seizures, and possibly even death (though death is rare in pets who receive prompt and appropriate treatment). Dogs make up 95% of our chocolate calls, as cats are usually too discriminating to eat large amounts of chocolate.

Source: Pet Poison Helpline

Happy Super Sleuth Sunday!!!This gorgeous girl is our next DNA mystery! 🕵 Everyone, meet Ellie! She is a 2-year-old, 35 ...
03/22/2026

Happy Super Sleuth Sunday!!!

This gorgeous girl is our next DNA mystery! 🕵 Everyone, meet Ellie! She is a 2-year-old, 35 lbs pup.

Ellie's family kindly shared her DNA results with us. We challenge you to take your best guess as to what breeds you think she shares her DNA with.

Let us know in the comments below and we will share the results next Sunday. And if you've done a DNA test on your pet and would like to have your pet featured in a future Super Sleuth post, please email or text a link of your pet's DNA results and a few clear photos of your pet to Rolling Hills Animal Hospital!

Happy sleuthing!

E: yourpets@rollinghillsanimal.com
P: 410-857-5757

Rolling Hills is looking for its next Pet of the Month!Scroll through your phone for the cutest, funniest, and/or most b...
03/21/2026

Rolling Hills is looking for its next Pet of the Month!

Scroll through your phone for the cutest, funniest, and/or most beautiful pic of your fur family and post it here for a chance to have it chosen for our profile picture for the Month of April. 📸☔🌷

Coming in at number 2 for the most reported dog pet poison incident of 2025 was grape🍇Alternate Names for Grapes: Vitis,...
03/20/2026

Coming in at number 2 for the most reported dog pet poison incident of 2025 was grape🍇

Alternate Names for Grapes:
Vitis, raisins, currants, sultanas

Why are Grapes Toxic?
Ingestion of even a small amount of grapes, raisins, or currants can result in severe, acute kidney failure. Most, if not all, products that contain grapes or raisins may cause toxicity – this includes grape juice, trail mix with raisins, raisin bread, and possibly even wine. Additionally, some cookies and bars (including protein and snack bars) may contain raisin paste and some breads contain raisin juice. All grapes and raisins, seeded and seedless, organic and conventionally grown, can cause toxicity. The exact way these foods cause toxicity is still unknown and toxicity does not necessarily appear to be dose dependent. This unknown toxin can cause vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, anorexia, and acute renal (kidney) failure.

Source: Pet Poison Helpline

Coming in at number 3 for the most reported dog pet poison incident of 2025 was Bromethalin🐀There are no alternative nam...
03/19/2026

Coming in at number 3 for the most reported dog pet poison incident of 2025 was Bromethalin🐀

There are no alternative names for Bromethalin. This chemical can be found in many rodenticide products.

Why is Bromethalin Toxic to Dogs?
It causes swelling of the brain by interfering with normal cell function. Depending on the amount ingested, the main clinical signs of bromethalin poisoning include lethargy (sluggishness), weakness, hindlimb paralysis, difficulty walking (ataxia), tremors and seizures. Immediate medical care is key when it comes to bromethalin exposure.

Source: Pet Poison Helpline

Happy Birthday to Dr. Gividen! 🎉🐾 Wishing you a day full of well‑behaved pets, zero mystery messes, and maybe even a mom...
03/18/2026

Happy Birthday to Dr. Gividen! 🎉

🐾 Wishing you a day full of well‑behaved pets, zero mystery messes, and maybe even a moment to sit down. You’ve earned it! 🎂

Happy St. Patty’s Day! May your pets find all the luck… and none of the leprechauns chewing on things they shouldn’t. A...
03/17/2026

Happy St. Patty’s Day! May your pets find all the luck… and none of the leprechauns chewing on things they shouldn’t.

And if you spot a very tall “leprechaun” roaming the clinic today — that’s just Gilly, our Office Manager, Dana's Irish Wolfhound, a truly Irish gentle giant known for big hearts, long legs, and legendary charm. 🍀🪙🐾

Coming in at number 4 for the most reported dog pet poison incident of 2025 was Xylitol🧁Xylitol is a low‑calorie sugar s...
03/16/2026

Coming in at number 4 for the most reported dog pet poison incident of 2025 was Xylitol🧁

Xylitol is a low‑calorie sugar substitute used in many “sugar‑free” or “low‑calorie” products. It’s safe for people, but dogs process it very differently. The trouble with Xylitol is that it can be found in thousands of products including but not limited to gum, peanut butter, cough syrups, vitamins, toothpaste, and skin care products.

Why is Xylitol Toxic to Dogs?
Xylitol is absorbed very quickly, causing a sudden surge of insulin that can drop a dog's blood sugar to dangerously low levels. This can lead to vomiting, weakness, tremors, seizures, or collapse. With larger amounts, xylitol can also damage the liver and cause acute liver failure within a day or two. Any exposure is considered an emergency because symptoms can escalate fast and become life‑threatening.

Source: Pet Poison Helpline

Last week we challenged you to guess sweet Nicholas' breeds and now it's time to see how you did!!!DRUM ROLL PLEASE...Ni...
03/15/2026

Last week we challenged you to guess sweet Nicholas' breeds and now it's time to see how you did!!!

DRUM ROLL PLEASE...

Nicholas is an adorable mash up of hound and working dog. His three breeds are Great Pyrenees, Bloodhound, and American Fox Hound.

The Great Pyrenees is a majestic, slow‑moving cloud of a dog who was bred to watch over flocks in the mountains — and they’ve never forgotten it. Calm, steady, and quietly confident, they patrol their home with the serene energy of someone who has been doing this job for a few thousand years.

They’re famously gentle with their families, especially kids, and they carry themselves with a kind of old‑soul wisdom. Independent thinkers by nature, they like to consider your requests before deciding if they agree — not stubborn, just thoughtful. Their glorious coats shed generously, and they’re known to alert you to anything they deem noteworthy, from a visitor to a slightly suspicious breeze.

In short: a noble, affectionate mountain guardian wrapped in a fluffy coat, devoted to keeping their world safe and peaceful.

How did you do? Did you guess any of Nicholas' breeds???

If you've done a DNA test on your pet and would like to have your pet featured in a future Super Sleuth post, please email or text your pet's DNA results and a few clear pet photos to Rolling Hills Animal Hospital! We'd love to feature you!

P: 410-857-5757
E: yourpets@rollinghillsanimal.com

Coming in at number 5 for the most reported dog pet poison incident of 2025 was onions🧅Alternate Names:Allium, Alliaceae...
03/14/2026

Coming in at number 5 for the most reported dog pet poison incident of 2025 was onions🧅

Alternate Names:
Allium, Alliaceae, chives, leeks, disulfides, thiosulfates, garlic, garlic powder, onion powder, dehydrated onions

Why is Onions Toxic to Dogs?
Onions are toxic to dogs because they contain compounds that damage red blood cells, making them fragile and prone to bursting. This can lead to anemia, weakness, pale gums, and lethargy. Signs don’t always appear right away—symptoms may be delayed for several days. All forms count, including raw, cooked, powdered, and dehydrated onions, and some breeds (like Akitas and Shiba Inus) are even more sensitive.

Source: Pet Poison Helpline

03/13/2026

🐾We've been nominated! 🐾

Rolling Hills Animal Hospital has been nominated for Best Veterinary Hospital in the 2026 Carroll Magazine Reader's Choice Awards, and we would be honored to have your vote!

Our team loves caring for you pets like they're our own, and your support means the world to us. ❤️

👉Vote here: https://carrollschoice.com/ or through the link in our bio!

Thank you for trusting us with your furry family members!

🎉🐾 Wishing a very happy Rolling Hills birthday to our amazing Office Manager, Dana! 🎂 She keeps Rolling Hills running sm...
03/13/2026

🎉🐾 Wishing a very happy Rolling Hills birthday to our amazing Office Manager, Dana! 🎂 She keeps Rolling Hills running smoother than a cat sneaking onto the counter — and that’s saying something. 😹

Thanks for juggling schedules, phone calls, and the occasional cookie raid in the break room. We wish you a day filled with laughter, treats, and zero paperwork! 🐶🐱🥳

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2027 Suffolk Road Ste 7
Finksburg, MD
21048

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 6pm
Tuesday 8am - 8pm
Wednesday 8am - 6pm
Thursday 8am - 6pm
Friday 8am - 6pm
Saturday 8am - 1pm

Telephone

+14108575757

Website

https://rollinghillsanimalhospital.ourvet.com/, https://carrollschoice.com/

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