Mossy M. is a charming 9-year-old Labrador mix.
Mossy's owners reported that she began to have a limp in her rear leg, which had lately become worse. Mossy was found to have a cranial cruciate ligament injury (CCL) , and surgery was advised. On Monday, Mossy had a tibial plateau leveling osteotomy (TPLO) operation to alter the stifle joint's load-bearing force. Mossy's owners stated that she is doing well and is getting enough rest when asked for an update on Mossy's condition. This surgery was performed by our talented Dr. Marcelo and outstanding technical staff. If you ever notice limping or change of pace in your loved one please give us a call. It’s National Veterinary Technician Week!
Each year, during the third week of October, we celebrate our veterinary nursing team and give special recognition to our Licensed Veterinary Technicians (LVTs). On various days this week, we enjoyed a coffee bar and pastries, bagels, Panera sandwiches, and a dessert and mocktail bar! What do LVTs do? They wear many hats that include but are not limited to anesthetist, pharmacy technician, oral hygienist, surgical assistant, radiologist, and phlebotomist. LVTs are essential to providing high level veterinary care at Meadow Branch Animal Hospital. LVTs have graduated from a veterinary technology program accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) and in Virginia, must pass the National Veterinary Technician Exam to earn their certification. LVTs in Virginia are required to complete a minimum of 8 hours of approved continuing education each year to maintain their licensure. Please join us in celebrating our LVTs and veterinary assistants this week and every week! #vettechweek #vettechlife #vetmed Wilson is gladly demonstrating a post-operative surgical covering option for our patients. He was dressed by Holly, LVT in a bodysuit to optimize recovery of his surgical wounds. He is healing well and his owner, our own Dr. Melivilu, is happy.
Don't forget, Meadow Branch Animal Hospital we're happy to be able to provide the community with much needed veterinary urgent care services (by appointment). If your regular vet is booked and you have an urgent need for veterinary care give us a call. We'll get your fur baby taken care of ASAP and work with your regular vet for continuing care. Dipper C. is a 3 year old domestic shorthair cat. Dipper was brought to the hospital due to the inability to urinate. Meadow Branch Animal Hospital staff quickly sedated, placed a urinary catheter, and sterile saline was used to flush out his bladder. After the procedure, Dipper was kept in the hospital for a few hours to be monitored and given fluids. The owner notes that Dipper is back to his joyful, lively self a few weeks later. Owner also mentioned Dipper has had regular bowel movements. This patient was seen as an urgent care referral; at Meadow Branch Animal Hospital, we are able to see your animals in any urgent care-based circumstances if your regular veterinarian is unable to do so. An appointment is needed, so please feel free to call (540) 450-8090 to set up an appointment.
The veterinarians at Meadow Branch Animal Hospital identified Moe R., a domestic longhair cat who is 14 years old, as having diabetes. Moe receives insulin injections twice day, and his appetite and weight are monitored closely by is owners. Moe is taken to Meadow Branch Animal Hospital every six months for test work that is used to evaluate his health and make sure his insulin is being adjusted correctly. Following an insulin adjustment that was required a few months ago, Moe's owners say that he is eating well and is back to his playful self. Please read the information provided in the link below if you recently learned that a feline loved one has diabetes.
https://www.vet.cornell.edu/.../feline.../feline-diabetes Stop by for the Pet Adoption Fall Fest with Hampshire County Pet Adoption Program (HCPAP) and Dakota's Dream Animal Rescue today from 12:00-4:00pm! Proceeds from the event benefit HCPAP!
Dexter J., a vivacious 1 year old German Shepherd. He was brought in the Meadow Branch Animal Hospital due to significant weight loss, lethargy, and decreased appetite. After radiographs were taken, a possible foreign body was discovered. Dr. Marcelo and staff carried out an endoscopy, which facilitated that retrieval of the foreign body. Dexter made a great recovery after surgery. The owners updated the hospital letting us know that Dexter is doing terrific and is back to his spunky self.
One tasty chew, once a month, protects your dog from fleas, ticks, heartworms, and intestinal parasites.* We are excited to offer this new one-and-done product! If you would like more information, please call us at (540)450-8090. #oneanddone #heartwormprevention #fleaprevention #tickprevention #deworming *Annual negative heartworm test and physical exam are required. Dogs over 7-months-old must have been on a heartworm prevention product year-round.
Please note: Once our current stock of Heartgard Plus and NexGard are depleted, we will not be restocking at MBAH. These products (and other parasiticides and medications) are always available to purchase on our online pharmacy for home delivery! https://meadowbranchanimalhospital2.securevetsource.com/... On July 11, 2023, Minx M., an Australian Shepherd who is 10 years old, arrived at Meadow Branch Animal Hospital for a sedated ultrasound and fine needle aspirate cytology. This was due to the patients primary veterinarian finding a mass on the lung. After the appointment it was determined that surgery would be required. Both Dr. Swisher and Dr. Marcelo performed a lung lobectomy on July 19, 2023. To completely remove the tumor, a lung lobe had to be resected. The patient was then brought in for their recheck appointment. At the appointment we were informed the patient was doing great and healing well. The Owner then informed the clinic a month later that Minx was back to being her happy, silly self. Meadow Branch Animal Hospital strives to perform above and beyond for ours patients.
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