Churchland Animal Clinic

read moreOur Portsmouth veterinary hospital has been committed to caring for local animal companions since 1968. We are a small, privately owned animal vet clinic with two locations to serve the needs of you and your pets in Portsmouth, Chesapeake, Suffolk, Hampton Roads and Tidewater areas. Our veterinarians focus on providing personalized care that meets your pet's needs and your expectations. One unique aspect of our animal hospital is that we offer wellness plans for puppies and kittens that include a spay or neuter, so you can budget for for your pet's early veterinary care.

read moreIf you have upcoming travel plans that don't or can't include your beloved canine friend, you may find yourself scouring cyberspace for Portsmouth dog boarding FAQs. We understand your concerns, so our team here at Churchland Animal Clinic has put together a set of Portsmouth dog boarding FAQs just for you! When should I consider dog boarding in Portsmouth? While many individuals prefer to be with their dog at all times, even when traveling, sometimes that just isn't possible or advisable. Your hotel might not welcome pets, for instance, or the friends or relatives at your destination might be allergic to dogs.

read moreThe pet microchip is a miniscule electronic chip in a tiny glass capsule. It is about as large as a grain of rice. When a chip scanner is passed over the area in which the chip is implanted, the radiowaves from the scanner will activate the chip, allowing the information on it to be read. The pet microchip is not a GPS tracking device. It is a radio-frequency identification implant, or RFID. It has no moving parts and no battery; it does not need a power source. Once placed beneath your pet's skin, it remains there, inert, for the rest of your pet's life.

read morePlease look through our Portsmouth vaccination FAQs to learn more about the importance of pet vaccinations for your animal companions. Still have questions? Contact us with any other queries at (757) 484-2733. Pet vaccinations bolster your pet's immune system to fight off certain common, dangerous diseases. During our Portsmouth pet vaccinations, we inject a serum under your pet's skin. This serum contains either dead or partial bits of viral or bacterial pathogens-balanced to awaken your pet's immune system to produce antibodies against those diseases, while not making your pet sick from the disease itself.

read moreChurchland Animal Clinic provides comprehensive pet wellness services for the Portsmouth pet community. From vaccinations and pet dental care to microchipping and spay/neuter surgery, our Portsmouth veterinarian is passionate about proactive veterinary care. Our wellness care philosophy is simple: preventing illness not only helps your pet live a longer, healthier life, but also reduces the expense of veterinary care. Pet vaccinations and regular exams are the foundation for our wellness care program.

read moreEvery year, millions of pets become separated from their owners. These separations can occur at the dog park, on vacation, or even close to home should pets run out the front door or escape from the back yard. Sadly, many of these separations become permanent as owners and their lost pets are never reunited, despite an owner's best efforts. Microchipping pets is the best way to help a lost pet return home. No matter where your pet escapes, as long as your pet is microchipped, an animal shelter or veterinarian can always identify your pet and ensure he is safely returned to your home.

read moreChurchland Animal Clinic in Portsmouth provides complete pet dental care to help your pet stay healthy. We receive many questions about pet dentistry so we have included them in an FAQ. This is one of the most important aspects of pet dental care because it prevents daily plaque buildup from turning into tartar. Tartar is like concrete and can only be removed during a dental cleaning appointment with our Portsmouth veterinarian. Tartar attracts harmful bacteria that can inflame the gums, attack teeth roots and even enter the bloodstream to go on and infect the heart, liver and kidneys.

read moreHere at Churchland Animal Clinic in Portsmouth, we believe proper oral care is an important part of your pet's health. We know that pet dental care is about a lot more than just controlling bad breath. Left unchecked, plaque and tartar can buildup below the gum line causing gingivitis, an inflammation of the gums that causes them to be swollen and bleed easily. This can also lead to the development of periodontal disease, an infection that can end in the total decay of your pet's teeth. Regular cleanings can stop plaque buildup before serious damage occurs, and help protect your pet from heart, kidney and lung disease.