Good vet in Central MD

[DaneFolly]

Looking for a good vet closer to the Fort Meade area (Baltimore/DC). Dane experience would be a plus so that we don't have to go through this again later for Leo, but right now our biggest concern is having Valor the pom/chi mix's teeth cleaned - despite my best efforts, at almost three years old I think a vet cleaning is in order for him. I will then redouble my efforts and try to maintain

[bdl1227]

I use Rocky George Animal Hospital it is about 15 min from your location We see Dr. Wolchinsky

http://rgah.lmdagency.net/

[DaneFolly]

I use Rocky George Animal Hospital it is about 15 min from your location We see Dr. Wolchinsky

http://rgah.lmdagency.net/

Yay! Thank you!

[lmbcr22]

I know this is a late reply, but I also use Rocky Gorge. RG was recommended to me by several dane owners in the area. I see Sallie Morris and have been happy with her care.

[DaneFolly]

That's wonderful! We haven't scheduled our appointment yet, but I'll be contacting RG for sure!

[ckallay]

I know I'm chiming in late, but I really like Waugh Chapel Animal Hospital in Gambrills (Dr. Andersen) http://www.wcvets.com/. Dr. Andersen in an excellent vet, and I've been known to be extremely picky about vets.

[berwin]

ok.. a little disappointed..

I took my Dane puppy to Falls Road Animal Hospital, rated the best Vet in all of Baltimore and surrounding areas.. but guess what he recommended I feed my Dane?...Science Diet.. I was so disappointed. Another sell out. I have been taking my dogs to this vet clinic and never previously asked about food just because I have always done my own research and never asked their advice. Well he asked what I was feeding and said I should feed Science diet because they have an extensive research team.. yea to put corn as the main ingredient. Sorry, my dog is on a corn free diet. and I don't even think SD carries a protein/fat ratio low enough for my dog that is nutrionally sound.. any suggestions for a vet in the northern baltimore county area that actually does some research into what is best for a Great Dane and doesn’t recommend what he is given by a manufacturer??

[skreiger]

We had the same issue with the first vet we saw (who was highly reccommended). She didn't have anything to reccommend other than Science Diet. The funny thing was I mentioned we were putting on Innova because it's easy to find and fell within nutrition guidelines. She told us there was too much protein in it - i guess she didn't actually read the nutrition content on the SD because that had a bit more than the Innova. Well, we've since found a different vet (who sells SD as well) that agreed with feeding her the Innova. She's doing well on it and is a happy & healthy puppy. I took the reccommendation of Cumberland Valley Vet Clinic in Hagerstown since we're in Frederick and am very happy we're going there. It's amazing that certain vets act like they know a great deal but, in fact, are completely misinformed and don't want to hear any other opinions. Good luck finding a vet in your area - if you're willing to make the trip to Hagerstown, they seem to have quite a bit of knowledge on Giant breed dogs (the vet tech we saw has newfies and a few others have Danes).