Monday, March 26, 2012
Readers vote for the best of Burke's four veterinary practices.
Update Friday, March 30, Noon Patch readers are loyal to thier local veterinary clinics. Voting and comments were highests for this "Best Of" category than all previous. And the winner? Village Veterinary Clinic received the most votes, comments and reviews combined to make it our Patch Readers' Choice for Burke's Best Veterinary Clinic. Running neck and neck for second place were all three other Burke clinics: Next week's Readers' Choice voting will be for "Burke's Best Hair Salon." _________ Which Burke veterinary practice provides the best service? Patch wants you to tell us in this week's "Patch Readers' Choice" survey. You have until Friday at 9 a.m. to tell us what you think about your favorite veterinary practice by voting for it …
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Village Veterinary Clinic
9544 Burke Lake Rd, Burke, VA
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Parkway Veterinary Clinic
5743 Burke Centre Pkwy, Burke, VA
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Burke Veterinary Clinic
6401 Shiplett Blvd, Burke, VA
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Burke Animal Clinic Ltd
6307 Lee Chapel Rd, Burke, VA
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Friday, December 16, 2011
Take simple precautions to keep your pet safe during holiday celebrations.
With all the hustle and bustle, it is easy to forget that some of the festivity surrounding the holidays can pose potential dangers for our dogs and cats. Here is a quick list to help you keep your pets safe, and avoid spending precious time in an emergency room. The Christmas Tree • Make sure it is securely seated and not easily toppled over by curious dogs and cats • Place your fragile ornaments high on the tree above the reach of playful pets. Broken glass and swallowed ornaments can cause serious injury • Keep the tree water covered and inaccessible. Decorations • Shiny, moving things can be irresistible to pets and people, alike. Pets and young children often like to put these treasures in their mouths. Keep these temptations …
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9544 Burke Lake Rd, Burke, VA
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Burke Veterinary Clinic
6401 Shiplett Blvd, Burke, VA
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Parkway Veterinary Clinic
5743 Burke Centre Pkwy, Burke, VA
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Burke Animal Clinic Ltd
6307 Lee Chapel Rd, Burke, VA
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Wednesday, November 23, 2011
Pets may share in holiday treats if special care is taken.
When a client asks what dangers lurk for pets on Thanksgiving, my first thought is turkey strings. Beware the ties that bind! My colleagues and I have removed countless turkey strings lodged in the intestines of dogs and cats. The strings that bind a turkey while roasting become soaked in fats and turkey juices, and are irresistible to a pet. When placed in a trashcan on ground level, that’s an invitation to disaster. When you remove the string from your roasted bird, put it inside a plastic bag and in the freezer. Throughout the day, immediately place discarded skin and bones into that plastic bag, and store it in the freezer until trash day. Other dangers that lurk on Thanksgiving Day include the irresistible urge of the humans in the…
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PETCO
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Burke Pet Nutrition Center
9546 Burke Rd, Burke, VA
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Village Veterinary Clinic
9544 Burke Lake Rd, Burke, VA
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Parkway Veterinary Clinic
5743 Burke Centre Pkwy, Burke, VA
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Burke Veterinary Clinic
6401 Shiplett Blvd, Burke, VA
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Burke Animal Clinic Ltd
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Thursday, November 17, 2011
Feeding our pets can seem more complicated than feeding the humans in our families. Dr. Lemke offers these guidelines.
The options for feeding our dogs and cats can seem overwhelming. Nutrition advice comes from all corners. While there are no easy answers, there are important considerations. GUIDELINES • Cats are obligate carnivores, which means their diets must contain meat. • Dogs are carnivores with an ability to adapt to grains and vegetables, and are therefore considered by many to be omnivores. Meat, however, is considered to be the major nutrient for the canine body. • The quality of a food is only as good as the quality of the ingredients For example, if the protein in a food cannot be broken down and effectively absorbed and utilized by the body, then it simply goes in one end and out the other. It doesn’t matter how high a …
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PETCO
9230 Old Keene Mill Rd, Burke, VA
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Target
10301 New Guinea Rd, Fairfax, VA
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Walmart
6000 Burke Commons Rd, Burke, VA
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Burke Animal Clinic Ltd
6307 Lee Chapel Rd, Burke, VA
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Village Veterinary Clinic
9544 Burke Lake Rd, Burke, VA
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Parkway Veterinary Clinic
5743 Burke Centre Pkwy, Burke, VA
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Burke Veterinary Clinic
6401 Shiplett Blvd, Burke, VA
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Burke Pet Nutrition Center
9546 Burke Rd, Burke, VA
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Wednesday, November 2, 2011
Special care for aging pets can identify health issues in the early stages.
Today our dogs and cats are healthier and live longer than ever before. Often living active and happy lives well into their teens, our pets will begin to experience signs of aging just as we humans do. Many of our area animal clinics offer wellness programs for seniors. This usually means that the routine exams are more thorough and perhaps more frequent, in an effort to identify health issues in the early stages when they are more easily managed. Dental health is important at any age, but the aging pet is more vulnerable to cumulative oral problems that cause pain, infection, tooth loss and poor general health. Heart disease, vision and hearing loss, degenerative joint disease, loss of lung elasticity, and skin and coat abnormalities…
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
Our pet's health depends on how we feed them.
One of the major health issues facing our dogs and cats is obesity. Overweight pets are more prone to joint disease, heart disease and a host of other health conditions. As with humans, excess fat visible from the outside means there's probably fat surrounding the heart and kidneys, infiltrating the liver, and adding excess stress on joints and spine. Excess fat often means that muscles are not as strong and conditioned as they should be, because exercise is not comfortable and stamina and strength are greatly diminished. One way to tell if your pet is overweight is by gently feeling for the ribs. If you cannot feel the individual ribs without burying your fingertips in fat, then your pet is probably overweight. You also want to be …
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
A little extra attention goes a long way in preventive medicine.
In the normal course of daily handling of your pet, you can do a fairly thorough preventive exam. You might find something that needs attention before it becomes a problem. Safety for both you and your pet is important, so don't force any part of the exam if your pet becomes nervous or fearful. Sometimes wrapping a soft blanket around them will make them more comfortable. Use soothing words and caresses, and go slowly. First look your friend in the eye, face to face. Are his eyes equal in size? Is there any redness or discharge? Is there any excessive blinking? Now check the mouth. Can you safely lift his lip on each side of his mouth? Look at the teeth. Is there excessive tartar? Look all the way to the back, if you can. You …
Thursday, September 8, 2011
Second in Dr. Lemke's series on making the most of your visit to the vet.
It can be difficult to know what to do when you suspect that your pet has a problem. Should you wait and see if it goes away on its own? Or should you get it checked out early, before it gets worse and could be more difficult to treat? If you're at all concerned, make an appointment and have the problem checked. Life threatening situations that demand immediate attention can include: Infections and injuries often need immediate attention, such as: Be aware of the following abnormalities, should they appear: If in doubt whether you have an emergency, or if you aren’t certain if something requires a visit to the vet, don’t hesitate to call your vet’s office and ask. If it’s after hours, the local emergency clinics are always helpful, …
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8:31 am on Friday, March 30, 2012
Village Vet is the only place i"ll bring my animals! Not only are the Doctors and staff very knowledgable, but they are so kind and treat us like part of their family! more ›