Client/Team Member Pet Halloween Costumes

Senior Wellness

Did you know that a dog over the age of seven years or a cat over age nine are considered seniors? This means they need a little extra care than a junior pet. Once your pet is considered a senior, it is recommended that they visit us every six months for a wellness exam, so that we can catch any potential problems early. Help us to keep your pet healthy. Call us at 757-547-1600 to schedule your senior pet's senior wellness exam.

Happy Work Anniversary to Stephanie!

Stephanie is a Receptionist at Great Bridge Veterinary Hospital and has been a part of our team for one year. She LOVES her Chihuahuas A LOT...they are her babies. 

Photographs by N.A. Barrett Photography

Wackiest Pet Names of 2011

Ozzy Pawsbourne and Almost-A-Dog top this year's list of quirkiest monikers.
Fido, Spot or Fluffy? For some peculiar pet owners, these names are just too traditional. Although "Bella" and "Max" currently lead the pack as the nation's most popular pet names, thousands of other four-legged friends have much more distinctive names.

So drumroll, please... the 10 Most Unusual Dog and Cat Names for 2011:
Dogs

1. Almost-A-Dog
2. Franco Furter
3. Stinkie Mcstinkerson
4. Sir Seamus McPoop
5. Audrey Shepburn
6. Dewey Decimell
7. Knuckles Capone
8. Beagle Lugosi
9. Shooter Mclovin
10. Uzi Duzi-Du

Cats

1. Ozzy Pawsbourne
2. Mr. Meowgi
3. Murderface
4. Fuglee
5. Scruffernutter
6. Corporal Cuddles
7. Cat Masterson
8. Spam
9. Tape W. Orm
10. Louisiana Purchase

I miss my Mommy!

I love to go camping and hiking and on all kinds of fun trips. My friend, Raven sometimes comes along with me. She is a German Shepherd who is very adventurous. She ran off after a deer on our last hiking trip. I must have taken a wrong turn. I couldn't find Raven and was lost in the mountains for a few days. Someone found me and took me to the shelter. They scanned me for a microchip, but the scanner never beeped to tell them I had a mommy. I wonder why they haven't given me my allergy medications or my pain pills. I'm so itchy and my hips hurt so bad. I want to go home, this is no fun. I bet my mommy is looking for me.... Will I ever go home? 

 

When will we be able to go home?

This is where we belong, in our mommy’s arms or on a soft, fluffy bed. We get our nails done, regular brushing, and perfume galore!

We are spoiled little girls who get our way even though our mommy won’t admit it. We love her so much and the two of us have never been separated! There was one time mommy had to work all day. She dropped us off at grandma’s house but we did not feel like listening to her. She opened the door to get the mail and we ducked out just in time! She tried to catch us, but we are so fast! We chased squirrels, other dogs, people, the mailman… so much fun!

I guess we weren’t fast enough to outrun the dog catcher. We have been separated and told we may not be adopted out together. They keep saying, “Who will want two Chihuahuas who bark and growl at everyone?” They keep saying what bad girls we are because we keep growling, but we are just scared. This is not what we are used to and it’s a frightening place. We are alone now.

When will we be able to go home?

We are sad to announce that Dr. Britt Cohen will be leaving Great Bridge Veterinary Hospital. Dr. Cohen is moving out of the area and we wish him the best of luck! Dr. Britt Cohen received his undergraduate degree in biology pre-veterinary from James Madison University. In 2003, he received his DVM from Ross University. He is a member of several associations including the Greater Peninsula Veterinary Medical Association and the Virginia Academy of Small Animal Medicine. After graduation, Dr. Cohen practiced in Williamsburg, Virginia for 6 years prior to joining the team at Great Bridge Veterinary Hospital in 2009. He enjoys all aspects of general practice but does have special interests in animal behavior and counseling and surgery, particularly soft tissue and orthopedic surgical procedures. Best of luck to Dr. Cohen in his new ventures!