Read Mountain Animal Hospital

05/24/2026

05/05/2026

Due to the rise in missed appointments we will have to start implementing a no call no show policy here at Read Mountain Animal Hospital.

We truly love each and every one of our Clients and Patients and hate to do this.

If we do not have at least 24 hours notice of cancellation or a request to reschedule your appointment a fee of $60 will be applied to your account.

04/23/2026

It is often said that prevention is the best medicine — and that’s especially true for pet vaccinations.

No pet owner wants to see a furry friend get sick, and as an added bonus, vaccinations are far less expensive than treating a disease.

Vaccines contain either partial or weakened versions of viruses and/or bacteria. Your pet’s immune system reacts to these antigens and creates antibodies. Once your pet’s immune system learns how to fight the virus or bacteria, the pet’s body can fight it off if it comes in contact with that same pathogen again. Over time, however, the effect of the vaccine grows weaker, which is why booster shots are needed to keep your pet safe.

The rabies vaccine is a core vaccine for both cats and dogs, and 39 different states require that cats and dogs be vaccinated against rabies. Virginia requires rabies vaccination for cats and dogs over the age of four months.

Complications from vaccines are very rare, and side effects tend to be mild, such as swelling at the injection site. In cats, the inflammation from vaccination has been known to cause sarcomas. However, this is very uncommon, occurring in one out of every 10,000-30,000 vaccinations. Furthermore, many feline vaccines have been modified to remove the majority of agents that resulted in injection site sarcomas.

Call us today to schedule your pets yearly visit and update their vaccines. 540-992-3470.

04/15/2026

With the hussle and bussle of everyday life every little convenience counts!

With Bravecto Quantum 12 month flea and tick preventative and Proheart 6, 6 month heartworm and hookworm prevention let us help you take one more thing out of the running.

These injectables are given in our clinic during a quick 10 min appointment so that you don't have to give your doggo pills every 30-90 days.

Quantum 1 year injectable and Proheart 6, twice yearly injectable can make your days run a little smoother without worrying if your pet is protected!

Give us a call today to schedule or inquire about pricing!

04/14/2026

We will be having some service work done this Friday, April 17, 2026 from 10am-12pm. During this time our Internet and phones will be down. If you have an emergency during that time please reach out to Emergency Veterinary Services of Roanoke.

Reminder that prescription requests can take 24-48 hours to be filled so please call or message us ahead of time for these requests.

Have a beautiful week everyone!
~Laura

04/06/2026

🌷 Springtime Pet Safety Reminder 🪻

As the weather warms up, many of us are enjoying spring flowers, gardening, and seasonal treats — but some of these can be dangerous for our pets.

🪻 Toxic plants – Common spring flowers such as lilies, daffodils, tulips and hyacinths can be harmful if pets chew or ingest them. These plants may cause symptoms ranging from stomach upset to more serious illness.

🍫 Chocolate and sweet treats – Chocolate is toxic to dogs and cats, and some sweets contain artificial sweeteners like xylitol which can also be extremely dangerous. Keep seasonal treats safely out of reach.

🌱 Garden chemicals – Fertilisers, w**d killers, and slug pellets may be toxic if pets walk on treated lawns or accidentally ingest them while exploring.

✔ Store chemicals securely
✔ Keep sweets and chocolate away from pets
✔ Check plants before bringing them into your home or garden

A little extra care helps ensure your pets can enjoy the spring safely too.

04/01/2026

Greetings Everyone!

A reminder that our clinic will be closed for Good Friday, April 3, 2026.
We will be back on Monday April 6, 2026.

Happy Easter to you and your pets!