Gentle Care Animal Hospital PC

Gentle Care Animal Hospital PC Dr. Barbara Stevens, Dr. Jennifer Taylor, Dr. Samantha Davenport and staff truly treat your pets like part of the family.

They offer comprehensive preventative maintenance, dental care, surgical expertise, nutritional and behavioral guidance. If your loving pet needs a night's stay, their loving staff will ensure they are cared for while you're away. Please contact them today for an appointment at (434) 534-9894.

09/09/2021

Behavior problems lead to the highest death toll in dogs in the United States. Due to behavioral problems, over 20 million dogs are killed in shelters and pounds every year, and unknown numbers of dogs are abandoned.

09/07/2021

If you notice your pet is experiencing difficult or unusual breathing, or you hear sounds that are not normal when it is breathing, don't wait and hope it passes. Bring it in as soon as possible.

09/02/2021

If an emergency situation with your pet arises, try to remain calm (or give the appearance of being calm). While your pet’s natural healing defenses will come to bear, if you appear overly anxious or panic, your pet’s anxiety level will increase.

08/31/2021

For dogs whose gums have black pigment, check the pink tissue of the lower eyelid for signs of problems by gently pulling it down. It should be pink; if it is blue, white, yellow or any color other than pink, there is a health problem that needs treatment.

08/26/2021

To avoid injuries, always keep your pet on a leash when you walk it, regardless of how well it's been trained. You never know how other animals are being walked or what may cause your pet to bolt.

08/24/2021

One of the most common problems we see is heat exhaustion and stroke caused by leaving a pet in a car on warm or hot days. If the weather is warm, or going to be warm, leave your pet at home. Simply cracking the windows open is not an effective preventive measure.

08/19/2021

A study, from 2019, has shown that lean dogs live significantly longer than overweight dogs. The difference was particularly noticeable among normal weight Yorkshire Terriers, who lived to an average age of 16.2 years, versus 13.7 years for their overweight counterparts.

08/17/2021

If you notice your dog or cat has white gums, it may be a sign of hypoxia (low blood oxygen levels), blood loss, hock, dehydration or some other problem. You should bring it in immediately for diagnosis and treatment.

08/12/2021

Keep chocolate out of reach as it is highly toxic to many pets – especially dogs; as little as one-half ounce can seriously harm or kill a five-pound animal. If your pet has ingested chocolate, or you believe it has, contact us immediately for help.

08/10/2021

When it's time to pick up your pet, you'll meet with the veterinarian in charge of its care. The doctor will review the nature of the problem, explain the at-home care to provide, and go over any medications you need to administer.

08/05/2021

If you are not quite sure if your pet has a medical problem, call us and describe the symptoms or conditions. After we get your information we will let you know if you should come on in or monitor the situation at home for a day or two to see if things improve.

08/03/2021

Certain birds, such as those in the parrot family, can live for several decades. However, as they age, they face increased health risks. If you have quetions or concerns about your feathered friend(s), schedule a visit to discuss them.

Address

1365 Thomas Jefferson Road
Forest, VA
24551

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30am - 6pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 6pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 6pm
Thursday 7:30am - 6pm
Friday 7:30am - 6pm
Saturday 8am - 12am

Telephone

(434) 534-9894

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