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Goshen Animal Hospital

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Salmonella

Salmonella is a bacterium that can cause disease in humans, dogs, cats, and other animals. It can cause a variety of symptoms, commonly vomiting and/or diarrhea, but also severe infections and septicemia. It can also cause abscesses, meningitis, bone infections, and abortion. Salmonella is found worldwide

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Roundworms

There are many types of roundworms, but some of the most common are intestinal parasites of dogs, cats, and raccoons. Puppies are frequently born with roundworms, and kittens can be infected via the mother's milk or feces. Adult roundworms are ivory colored, four to six inches long, and round (not flat

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Rabies

Rabies is a fatal viral infection that is transmitted primarily through bite wounds. Skunks, bats, raccoons, and foxes are the primary carriers. Rabies is also fatal to humans, there has been only one case of a person surviving rabies when treatment was started after clinical signs were present. Puppies

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Parasites

There are many types of parasites that are found in the GI tract of cats and dogs. Worms such as roundworms, whipworms, and hookworms are very common in almost all parts of the world. These parasites shed their infective eggs in the pet's stool and contaminate the environment; some eggs can live on yards

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Hookworm

Hookworms are small, thread-like parasites of the small intestine where they attach and suck large amounts of blood. These parasites are found in almost all parts of the world, being common in dogs, and occasionally seen in cats. Symptoms are usually diarrhea and weight loss. The parasites can actually

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Obesity

Excess weight is a serious health problem for dogs and cats and is common in many countries. The two main causes of obesity are too much food and too little exercise. Other contributing factors can be due to hormonal influences, certain genetic factors, and other disease processes. If you pet is carrying

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Mites

There are many types of mites that infect dogs, cats, and other animals. Mites are microscopic arthropod parasites that, for the most part, infect the skin or mucous membranes. Mites can even be present on birds and reptiles. The most common mites that infect dogs and cats are ear mites, Demodex, scabies,

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Hours of Operation
Monday
08:00 am - 07:00 pm
Tuesday
08:00 am - 06:00 pm
Wednesday
08:00 am - 07:00 pm
Thursday
08:00 am - 07:00 pm
Friday
08:00 am - 07:00 pm
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed
Hours of Operation
Monday
08:00 am - 07:00 pm
Tuesday
08:00 am - 06:00 pm
Wednesday
08:00 am - 07:00 pm
Thursday
08:00 am - 07:00 pm
Friday
08:00 am - 07:00 pm
Saturday
08:00 am - 12:00 pm
Sunday
Closed

LOCATION

Goshen Animal Hospital
Address
7620 Airpark Rd Gaithersburg, MD 20879
Contact Information
Phone: (301) 977-5586

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