At-Home Pet Care
About At-Home Pet Care
At-Home Pet Care is a veterinary housecall service for pets located in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia. Dr. Ruth Chodrow can bring pet health care to the comfort of your home. Pets can be examined, vaccinated and treated for minor illnesses. She can also perform behavior consults, fecal exams, heartworm tests, ear cleanings and other procedures. Pets are often more relaxed and happy when they can be treated at home.
About Dr. Ruth E. Chodrow
Dr. Chodrow graduated magna cum laude from Harvard University and obtained a Master of Science in zoology from the University of Massachusetts. She earned her V.M.D. degree from the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary medicine. Dr. Chodrow is a member of the Blue Ridge Veterinary Medical Association, the D. C. Academy of Veterinary Medicine, and the American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior. Her hobbies include calligraphy, needlework, and music. She is especially interested in animal welfare and the treatment of pet behavior problems.
Dr. Chodrow travels to Staunton, Waynesboro, and most of Augusta County as her regular call area. Beyond that, extra-distance charges apply.
Appointment times:
Monday — Friday: 10am to 4pm
Saturday: 9am to 1pm
You may call or leave a message between 7am and 7pm Monday — Friday, or between 9am to 1pm on Saturday.
Call 540-886-9371 to set up an appointment.
If your pet needs immediate medical attention during the day, please contact Staunton Veterinary Clinic at 540-885-1915.
On nights and weekends, contact the Veterinary Emergency Clinic in Verona at 540-248-1051.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Some pets, especially cats, don’t travel well. They become nervous or carsick. Housecalls spare the upset of a car ride. In addition, some pets dislike going to veterinary hospitals. Bringing the doctor to the house is less stressful for both the pet and the owner.
People with several pets may need to make multiple trips to the hospital for routine care. A single housecall can be a convenient solution.
Some people also have difficulty driving or transporting their pets. A housecall solves this problem as well.
Dr. Chodrow will perform a physical examination on your pet. She will give vaccines as needed and can run tests for heartworm, Lyme disease, and intestinal parasites. You will see the tests being done, and then she will discuss the results with you. Pets with minor illnesses such as skin problems, ear infections, or arthritis can also be successfully treated on a home visit. Any needed medications can be dispensed by Dr. Chodrow or a prescription can be written.
Dr. Chodrow has a special interest in animal behavior therapy, and a housecall visit is ideal for a behavior consultation. Common treatable behavior problems include aggression in dogs, separation anxiety, and failure of cats to use their litterbox.
At-Home Pet Care is affiliated with Staunton Veterinary Clinic, a full-service small animal hospital in Staunton. Pets needing X-rays, surgery, anesthesia or intensive care are referred there, or to your regular veterinarian.
An animal sick enough to be seen on an emergency basis is usually going to require hospital care. Daytime emergencies may be seen at Staunton Veterinary Clinic. After-hours emergencies may be seen at the Veterinary Emergency Clinic in Verona.
Telephone numbers:
- At-Home Pet Care: (540) 886-9371
- Staunton Veterinary Clinic: (540) 885-1915
- Veterinary Emergency Services: (540) 248-1051
Dr. Chodrow can perform euthanasias of cats and dogs at home. Many owners prefer to let their pets pass in the comfort of familiar surroundings. Dr. Chodrow can discuss cremation and burial options, and assist owners with arrangements for their pet.
Useful Links and Numbers
All websites and phone numbers are linked
Local Veterinary Emergency Clinic
Veterinary Emergency Services — (540) 248-1051
Exotics/Birds
Veterinary Emergency Treatment Services Charlottesville — (434) 973-3519
Local Animal Control
- Harrisonburg Animal Control — (540) 434-2317
- Rockingham County Animal Control — (540) 564-3049
- Staunton Animal Control — (540) 332-3842
- Waynesboro Animal Control — (540) 942-6675
- Augusta County Animal Control — (540) 245-5635
Local SPCA/Animal Organizations
- Shenandoah Valley Animal Service Center — (540) 943-5142
- Augusta Regional SPCA — (540) 885-7722
- Rockingham SPACA — (540) 434-5270
- Cat’s Cradle — (540) 438-5222
- Shenandoah Valley Animal Services Center — (540) 943- 6466
- The Wildlife Center of Virginia — (540) 942-9453 (After hours listen to entire message and then leave your message)
- Freedom Transports — (540) 908-0979
Poison Control Number
ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center
1-800-548-2423
There is a charge for this call
Pet Poison Hotline
1-800-213-6680
There is a charge for this call
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