Blog & Pet Care Resources

We provide the following resources from our doctors to help you better understand your pet and their care needs. Enjoy!

Yes, Your Pets Are Still Vulnerable to Fleas, Ticks, and Mosquitoes During Cold Weather

by admin | March 18, 2020 | Parasites | 0 Comments

It’s cold outside! Most people think their pets don’t need to use flea or tick prevention during the winter. WRONG! Fleas, ticks, and mosquitoes can survive and thrive all year long in Virginia. Not only that, but your pets and home are a nice warm haven for these...

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It’s No Myth: Chocolate is Toxic For Cats and Dogs

by admin | March 18, 2020 | Emergency Situations | 0 Comments

Valentine’s Day, St. Patrick’s Day, and Easter are days of celebration. Cards and chocolate are common presents. But, pets can’t read cards and they certainly shouldn’t eat chocolate. Remember to keep your chocolate desserts put away or high out of reach from your...

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Why You Should Think Twice Before Feeding Your Pet a Grain-Free Diet

by admin | February 4, 2020 | Dogs, Nutrition | 0 Comments

Nutrition is an important part of your pet’s overall health. Choosing the right food for your pet can be an overwhelming endeavor given all the choices on the market. The Grain-Free Pet Food Trend Isn’t Supported by Science Over the past few years there has been a...

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What’s Up With Lyme Disease In Dogs?

by admin | April 25, 2019 | Dogs, Parasites | 0 Comments

Spring weather is here again, which means many people are taking their dogs out for nature walks. This is also the time of year veterinarians see an “uptick” in Lyme disease infections. Lyme Disease is Spread by Tick Bites Lyme disease is caused by a bacteria spread...

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Be Aware Of Dog Foods With High Levels of Vitamin D

Feb 11, 2019 | Dogs, Emergency Situations, Nutrition

Recently there have been issues with high levels of vitamin D in some brands of dog food. The most recent incident was a voluntary recall by Hill’s Pet Nutrition, due to concerns that certain canned dog foods contained levels of vitamin D that exceeded the company’s...

How to Keep Your Pets Safe Through the Holidays

Nov 27, 2018 | Behavior, Care & Wellness, Cats, Dogs, Nutrition

We all love to spoil our pets around the holidays with new toys and treats. Make sure you keep them safe by following these tips! Holiday presents for dogs and cats Dogs: For heavy chewers, look for durable, rubber toys. Kong has a great line of chewies designed to...