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HUGE Blood Testing Special!

Fri, 2012-03-30 12:33 |  Dr. Olson

Due to an overstocking of non-returnable blood testing supplies, we are running a super special on compete blood test profiles in April (and possibly longer if supplies last). These tests check your pet's CBC (Complete Blood Count), Chemistry panel (tests liver, kidneys, pancreas, electrolytes, and more), and Thyroid level.

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I'm Baxter!

Sun, 2012-05-13 14:17 |  Dr. Olson

Hi! I’m new to this family. I just came home with them yesterday. It was a LONG trip but I did pretty well in Mom’s or Dad’s lap (we were in the back seat for airbag safety). I miss my littermates (there are 5 of us and we did everything together)! My new big sis, Madison, looks a lot like the other dogs where I was born, but she doesn’t like me much. Yet. She’ll warm up. How could she not? I’m so cute! I had my first official walk with Mom today – just around our court. It was a little scary but fun, too – I followed her really close.

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Baxter?!?

Sun, 2012-05-13 14:13 |  Madison

So THIS is what they meant when they said we were getting a Baxter! I did not understand. I’m not sure I do yet, but so far I think I’ll be OK with him. I’m still getting my daily walks with Dad, and I got to sleep in the bed like usual while he was in his playpen. Last night, running around in our backyard, I actually tried to play with him a little.

 

He’s very noisy when he doesn’t get his way. And a little pushy, but sweet. When I needed to sniff his butt for a few minutes to be sure he was OK, he wagged his tail the whole time. I may decide to like him. We’ll see.

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Newer Treatment for Constipated Cats

Thu, 2012-05-10 17:30 |  Dr. Olson

Does your cat have problems with constipation? There are new treatments and new foods that can really help keep your cat healthy and regular. Constipation is a progressive and serious disorder and many cats suffer with this on an ongoing basis. How to tell if your cat has constipation issues? Cats should have a daily stool, and the stool should be in ‘logs’ not in ‘marbles’.

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Pet food recall - Salmonella?

Wed, 2012-05-09 16:19 |  Dr. Olson

Several popular foods have been recalled due to possible contamination with Salmonella bacteria.  Wellness, Kirkland, and Natural Balance are involved (as well as other brands).  If you think your pet may have eaten some of the recalled food, or you have questions about which specific foods are possibly affected (including production codes and expiration dates), go to the FDA.gov web site and check out your food's brand name. 

There will be frequent updates so check back often!  Call us if you have questions or concerns.

 

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What we learned at the CVC

Mon, 2012-05-07 14:41 |  Dr. Olson

On Friday and Saturday, April 27th and 28th, we closed the hospital and went to the Washington CVC (Central Veterinary Conference). Dr. Olson, Barb, Rachel, and Melissa enjoyed both the lectures and all the new veterinary information (Michelle had an out-of-town wedding so she missed the conference this year)!

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Gobie Needs a New Home

Tue, 2012-04-24 13:29 |  Dr. Olson
My name is Gobie

My name is Gobie.  It's a guy's name!  I'm about 6 1/2 years old. I need a new home and my Doctor said she would put out the word. Call the office at (703) 378-8813 are send an email to gahpets@gahpets.com if you are interested.

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I wasn't feeling so hot

Fri, 2012-04-20 16:49 |  Dr. Olson

A few days ago we all noticed that Madison was not her usual self. She was a bit subdued. She also did some things that are way out of character for her - curled up on the easy chair by herself when a lap was available, did not want to be covered up like usual, and she was doing a lot of shivering. She gets cold easily so she often shivers, but this seemed excessive. Plus, she has had a small, soft hernia for several years now, and suddenly it had a tiny hard knot at the base of the old soft area. So of course we worried.

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We Recycle!

Fri, 2012-04-20 16:26 |  Dr. Olson

Greenbriar Animal Hospital works hard to deserve the 'green' in our name. We like to keep our footprint in the local ecology as small as possible.

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Doggie Pheromones?

Fri, 2012-04-20 15:42 |  Madison

If your dog gets stressed and/or upset when visitors come over, at veterinary visits, or during car rides, we can help! DAP or Dog Appeasing Pheromone is a calming spray (you spray it on a bandanna, or in your dog's carrier). It relieves some anxiety without drugs, and is terrific for car trips.

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