Gooding Bryan C Dr

read moreWe are open 24 hours a day, including weekends and holidays, so you can rest assured that your pet will have access to emergency and specialty care when they need it, no matter what time of day or night. Our 12,000 square foot, state-of-the-art facility is equipped with advanced diagnostic and monitoring equipment, including a full in-house laboratory, digital radiology, ultrasound and in intensive care oxygen therapy unit. At PARC your pet will have access to Board-Certified Specialists, providing specialized care in Cardiology, Ophthalmology, Oncologic Surgery, Neurosurgery and Orthopedic and Soft Tissue Surgery.

read moreThe Peninsula Emergency Veterinary Clinic (PEVC) provides 24-hour emergency critical care for pets who are unstable. Emergency care may require placing intravenous catheters, administering IV fluids, pain medications, oxygen therapy and sometimes blood or plasma transfusions. The PEVC's in-house laboratory, digital radiography, ultrasound, and red blood cell/plasma banks enable our emergency clinicians to get crucial diagnostic information and establish treatment plans very quickly. Because we are a 24-hour emergency and specialty care facility, your pet will have access to board certified specialists without unnecessary delays.

read moreSelect your new dog with your lifestyle and living situation in mind. In addition to your new family member's personality, consider its temperament, size, and coat as well. Some breeds have traits that may be objectionable in certain circumstances, such as hyper excitability or a tendency to bark. Your veterinarian is a valuable resource and should be consulted before you acquire a pet of any kind. There are two types of dogs--purebred and mixed breed. The 124 recognized breeds are grouped into seven categories: hound, working, terrier, toy, sporting, non-sporting, and herding.

read moreWhen your pet develops a medical condition that requires the skilled expertise of a specialist with years of advanced training and education, your primary care veterinarian may refer you to the Peninsula Animal Referral Center (PARC). Board-certified specialists work collaboratively with your referring veterinarian to ensure that your pet receives state-of-the-art continuous and comprehensive medical care. PARC's specialists will provide you with choices about your pet's care in order for you to make a decision that fits your values and lifestyle.

read morePARC is unable to accept injured wildlife at this time and recommend you reach out to a licensed wildlife rehabilitator by calling the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries' by phone or by visiting their website. More often than not, handling injured, sick, or orphaned wildlife can do more harm than good. Humans often misinterpret normal wildlife behavior as abnormal and may unnecessarily disturb and stress wild animals by attempting to catch them.

read moreAs a rule, only certain lizards are good for beginners. Many species have fairly complex care requirements for heating, lighting and diet. Some are quite delicate and difficult to care for, and others get quite large and aggressive. There are a few species that are quite hardy and easy to tame and others that are not. Here, we cover a few of the more hardy species you can consider. The scientific name for leopard gekos is Eublepharis Macularius. They may live 20 or more years and grow to be approximately 8-10 inches long.