Germantown Veterinary Clinic

Washington Checkbook Magazine Top-Rated for Quality

Lucy Tidd — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 21:19:33 +0000

We are thrilled to announce that our Pet Resort has been awarded the top rating for quality from Washington Checkbook magazine. Check out our Pet Resort link or stop by anytime for a tour to see why!!

CANINE INFLUENZA UPDATE

Lucy Tidd — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 17:18:21 +0000

There has been quite a bit of information in the press recently about outbreaks of canine flu in the area-particularily in Northern Virginia where the latest outbreak occured this fall. We have been fielding lots of questions from clients regarding this disease and we wanted to clarify some information about the disease and the new vaccine that has become available.
Canine Influenza is a viral disease similar to our human flu. This is a new disease in the canine world and because of that, dogs do not have any pre-existing immunity. As a result, about 80% of dogs that are exposed to the virus become sick. Symptoms are similar to our flu and included fever, coughing, sneezing, nasal discharge and eye discharge. Approximately 10-20% of dogs develop a severe form which can include pneumonia and can require hospitalization. As many as 8% of infected dogs die from complications of the disease. The virus is quite contagious and is easily spread by direct contact, cough or sneeze, or via contaminated surfaces.
For dogs at highest risk (those that are boarded, go to doggie daycare, pet stores, dog parks or dog shows), there is a vaccine available. This vaccine helps protect against serious lung damage, reduces symptoms and reduces the amount of virus spread into the environment thereby slowing the spread of the disease to other dogs. In clinical trials the vaccine has been shown to be safe and effective. Germantown Veterinary Clinic now has the Canine Influenza Vaccine available for at risk dogs. If you are concerned about this disease and are interested in the vaccine for your dog or have questions about whether your dog should be vaccinated, please feel free to call us at 301-972-9730 or email us at info@germantownvet.com

Going Green with Solar!!

Lucy Tidd — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:56:44 +0000

We are very excited to be one of the first businesses in Gemantown
to have installed solar panels as a source of our electricity. We
firmly believe in investing in the latest technologies for our
patients and for the environment. One more way we are looking
to the future!

Dr. Lucy Tidd

Heatherstone — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 07:49:33 +0000

Dr. Lucy Tidd attended Cornell University in New York for her bachelor’s degree in Animal Science and graduated from Cornell College of Veterinary Medicine in 1995. She is currently on the Alumni Board for Cornell’s College of Veterinary Medicine. She has a special interest in internal medicine and enjoys challenging medical and surgical cases. Dr. Tidd is the proud mom of Aidan, her 7 year old son, who hopes to be a veterinarian some day when he grows up. She also shares her home with 2 dogs and 2 cats. In her free time she is an avid equestrian having won many national and world titles in dressage with her Morgan stallion Coal.

Digital Dentistry

Heatherstone — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 17:13:16 +0000

No doggie breath here!

Ultrasound

Heatherstone — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 17:12:33 +0000

We are pleased to be able to offer ultrasound for our patients. Ultrasound allows us to look internally for many problems that may not be clear on xray alone. It is helpful for evaluating the internal organs for infection, tumors, abnormal fluid and of course, everyone’s favorite-pregnancy! Having this technology on site enables us to quickly diagnose many problems without the expense of specialist referral, allowing us to treat quickly and efficiently.

Surgery

Heatherstone — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 17:10:09 +0000

About our surgery

Dr. Bianca Eastep

Heatherstone — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 07:50:39 +0000

Dr. Bianca Eastep attended Virginia Tech for undergraduate studies and received her DVM from the Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Eastep is certified by the International Veterinary Acupuncture Society (I.V.A.S.), and is actively interested in alternative veterinary medicine. In her spare time, she enjoys biking, tennis, hiking and travel.

Dr. Robin Gryskiewicz

Heatherstone — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 07:53:17 +0000

Dr. Robin Gryskiewicz attended the University of Wisconsin for both her bachelor’s degree in Animal Science and her veterinary degree. She grew up on a family dairy farm where she realized that being a veterinarian was her dream. After graduating, she worked in a mixed animal practice near Minneapolis/St Paul before moving to Maryland to join Germantown Veterinary Clinic in January 2008. Dr. Gryskiewicz enjoys all aspects of the veterinary profession and is grateful to be able to help people and their pets. Dr. Gryskiewicz will always be a Wisconsin fan but does enjoy all the sports entertainment here in the DC area. She also enjoys being close to the Atlantic beaches and is not missing the bitter cold of Wisconsin!

Dr. Becky Rizol

Heatherstone — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 20:20:16 +0000

Dr. Becky Rizol received her Bachelor’s degree in Neuroscience from King’s College in 2003. She graduated from the University of Pennsylvania, School of Veterinary Medicine in 2008. After graduation, she completed a one year internship in a small animal medical-surgery practice in Gaithersburg, MD. She enjoys critical care medicine and has an interest in acupuncture therapy. Dr. Rizol is originally from Haverton, PA and is a big Philly sports fan. She currently has one feisty calico kitty named ‘Sadie”