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Our Veterinary Services

Littlepage Animal Hospital offers a full range of veterinary services for dogs and cats, with limited care for select small mammals. All services are provided with a focus on low-stress handling, Fear Free principles, and individualized care.

Wellness & Preventive Care

Preventive care is the foundation of a long, healthy life. Our wellness visits are thorough, unrushed, and tailored to your pet's age, lifestyle, and health needs.

Services include:

  • Comprehensive physical examinations
  • Vaccinations based on lifestyle and risk
  • Parasite prevention and screening
  • Nutrition and weight management counseling
  • Senior and geriatric care

Advanced Diagnostics & Internal Medicine

When your pet isn't feeling their best, accurate diagnostics matter. We utilize modern diagnostic tools to identify health issues early and guide effective treatment plans.

Services include:

  • In-house and reference laboratory testing
  • Digital radiography
  • Ultrasound
  • Chronic disease management
  • Individualized treatment planning
  • Allergy, skin, and ear management
  • Arthritis management
  • Behavior and anxiety management

Daytime Emergencies

We do our best to work in sick and emergency visits during our operating hours. Please call before coming so that we can be prepared for your pet and give you the best time and options for treatment.

After-Hour Emergencies

Please refer to:

  • Cladda Veterinary Emergency Team
    2511 Salem Church Rd, Fredericksburg, VA 22407
    (540) 701-7000
  • Virginia Veterinary Centers
    1301 Central Park Blvd, Fredericksburg, VA 22401
    (540) 372-3470
  • MedVet Northern Virginia
    8614 Centreville Rd, Manassas, VA 20111
    (703) 361-8287
  • Virginia Veterinary Centers Richmond
    4300 Greybull Drive, Henrico, VA 23233
    (804) 353-9000

Veterinary Dentistry

Dental disease is one of the most common—and overlooked—health issues in pets. We place a strong emphasis on high-quality dental care to improve comfort, overall health, and longevity.

Learn more about our dental services.

Surgery

We offer a wide range of surgical services performed using modern anesthesia protocols, advanced monitoring, and comprehensive pain control.

Routine procedures include:

  • Spay and neuter surgeries
  • Mass removals
  • Soft tissue surgery
  • Wound repair
  • C-section (scheduled and emergency during office hours, depending on availability)
  • Bladder surgery
  • Foreign body exploratory surgery
  • Gastropexy
  • Vulvaplasty
  • Eyelid mass removal and entropion correction

For more complex cases, a board-certified veterinary surgeon performs advanced procedures at our hospital, allowing for continuity of care in a familiar setting.

Learn more about our surgical services.

Fear Free & Low-Stress Care

Every patient deserves to feel safe. Our Fear Free Certified team uses gentle handling techniques, calming environments, and individualized approaches to reduce fear, anxiety, and stress during veterinary visits.

This may include:

  • Allowing pets time to acclimate
  • Using treats and positive reinforcement
  • Adjusting exam techniques to your pet's comfort level
  • Discussing pre-visit medications when appropriate
  • Sedation when needed

Learn more about our Fear Free approach.

Care for Select Small Mammals

In addition to dogs and cats, we provide limited care for rabbits, ferrets, and guinea pigs. Please contact our team to discuss whether your pet's needs are a good fit for our hospital.

Finding the Right Veterinary Partner

Our practice is best suited for pet owners who value gentle handling, high medical standards, and proactive health care. If you're seeking a veterinary team that prioritizes quality over speed and partners with you in your pet's care, we welcome you to schedule an appointment and learn more about Littlepage Animal Hospital.