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read moreWe are fully prepared to handle emergencies during our normal business hours, but we know that emergencies can happen anytime of the day. If you have an emergency outside of our normal business hours, please contact one of the 24 hour emergency clinics listed here.

read moreDr. Robert Brown was born in Harrisonburg, Virginia, and raised in Luray, Virginia on a small dairy farm. He attended Virginia Tech and graduated from the University of Georgia's College of Veterinary Medicine in 1971 along with his wife, Donna, a 1971 graduate in the College of Secondary Education. Just one year after graduation, in June 1972, Dr. Brown founded Cherrydale Veterinary Clinic. With Mrs. Brown as his receptionist, bookkeeper, and secretary, it was truly a "mom-and-pop" operation. Dr. Brown has expanded the Cherrydale "family" to include a skilled and dedicated team that carries out his vision of quality veterinary medicine to provide compassion and care to your pets on a daily basis.

read moreAt CVC, we utilize both in-house laboratory diagnostics (complete blood counts, blood chemistries, urinalysis, tick born disease/internal parasite testing, and specified disease testing) for rapid results with sick patients as well as reference laboratory results (usually with next day results) for more comprehensive screenings through Antech Diagnostics. We have partnered with PetRays, a telemedicine consulting company that consists of a team of board certified radiologists. All images taken at Cherrydale Veterinary Clinic will be reviewed by PetRay's radiologists using the latest digital imaging technology to provide a second opinion and more precise diagnosis for your pet.

read moreWe know that your first response when dealing with an emergency is to head straight to our clinic, but calling ahead gives us time to prepare our facility to provide the best care for your pet as quickly as possible. For after-hours emergencies, please refer to the following clinics based on your location.

read moreDog and cat microchipping is a simple procedure. A veterinarian simply injects a microchip for pets, about the size of a grain of rice (12mm), beneath the surface of your pet's skin between the shoulder blades. A HomeAgain microchip is a permanent pet ID. The microchip itself has no internal energy source, so it will last throughout your pet's entire life. It is read by passing a microchip scanner over the pet's shoulder blades. The scanner emits a low radio frequency that provides the power necessary to transmit the microchips unique cat or dog ID code and positively identify the pet.

read morePreventative care is the most effective and least expensive way to maintain your pet's health. Keep in mind that our pets age at a much faster pace than we do, which is why we stress the importance of physical examinations at least yearly and recommend a check up every six months. These nose to tail exams combined with vaccines and preventative care can help us diagnose health related problems early and keep your pet in good health.

read moreDental health is a very important part of your pet's overall health, and dental problems can cause, or be caused by, other health problems. Your pet's teeth and gums should be checked at least once a year by your veterinarian to check for early signs of a problem and to keep your pet's mouth healthy (AVMA). The most common dental condition in dogs and cats is periodontal disease. Early detection and treatment are critical, as periodontal disease doesn't just affect your pet's mouth. Tartar and plaque build up below the gums can cause health problems associated with the kidney, liver, and heart muscle changes as well.