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My dog has Cushing’s Disease! What does that mean?
Your dog can't tell you when it's sick. Your duty as it's best friend is to keep an eye out for symptoms or abnormal behaviors. One particularly sneaky disease to look out for is called Cushing's disease—also referred to as hyperadrenocorticism. It is a disorder of...
10 Signs Your Dog Or Cat May Have Cancer
According to the American Veterinary Medical Association, Cancer accounts for almost half of the deaths of pets over 10 years of age, and early diagnosis is a key to successful treatment. Here are the top ten signs to look for: Abnormal swellings that persist or...
Adrenal Disease Might Explain Your Pet’s Strange Behavior
If your pet is acting weird, it might have an adrenal disease. These conditions are prevalent in small animals, including dogs, rabbits, guinea pigs, and especially, ferrets. What happens is a gland begins producing either too much, or too little of certain hormones....
Has Your Pet Eaten Something Toxic? Do Not Make It Vomit!
Has your pet swallowed something toxic? DO NOT MAKE YOUR PET VOMIT! This is one of the most common solutions suggested online for poisoned cats or dogs, but it could be deadly! Call CEDARCREST Animal Hospital at 540-943-7577 immediately if you believe that your...
How To Prepare Exotic Mammals And Reptiles For Winter
Winter is here, and you are doing your best to stay cozy. But, what keeps you comfortable often isn't enough for your indoor exotic pets. If you own birds, reptiles, fish, or small mammals like ferrets and guinea pigs, you also have to watch out for big swings in...
How Long Has It Been Since You Last Took Your Cat To The Veterinarian?
Cats are the most popular pet in America. However, many owners do not take their pet to the veterinarian as often as they should. Maybe that is because most cats are on a 3-year vaccination schedule, so their owners don’t think to bring them in for an annual exam....
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Check out this handsome guy! Sweet Titus came in for his wellness exam and our staff was in awe of his beauty! 🐆
Now, the moment you've all been waiting for!
Everyone, meet our amazing new veterinarian, Dr. Jagger! Dr. Jagger has been a part of our team for about two weeks now and we are all absolutely thrilled to have her here!
Dr. Jagger has been a veterinarian for almost 15 years! She achieved a BS from Virginia Tech in 2001, and her DVM at Kansas State University in 2006. A large portion of her years as a vet was spent in emergency and urgent care. She loves reptiles and all other exotics!
Dr. Jagger has many pets. She has a Golden Retriever (Jax), a bearded dragon (Loco), two finches (Ro and Blox), three cats (Simi, Neiko, and Koi), and then 6 fish! She loves too many animals to pick a favorite.
"I enjoy working at Cedarcrest because I love working with an amazing team and seeing/learning about all of our exotics!"
Hello Dr. Jagger, and welcome to Cedarcrest! We are so happy that you are a part of our team! 🐾
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