Natural disasters can strike with little warning, and being prepared can make a significant difference in ensuring your pet’s safety and well-being. Whether a hurricane, earthquake, wildfire, or flood strikes, a comprehensive plan can help you when quick decision-making is required. Our Fairfax Veterinary Clinic team provides integral tips to prepare your four-legged friend for [...]
Skin conditions in pets can arise at any time but are more prevalent in the warmer spring and summer months. If your pet frequently scratches, licks, or rubs their skin, you also feel their discomfort. These conditions often stem from underlying issues, so identifying and addressing them promptly is vital to prevent escalation and potential [...]
If your pet is dealing with allergies, the condition can greatly impact their overall well-being. Imagine your dog scratching excessively or your cat licking themself incessantly. These could be allergy signs, and our Fairfax Veterinary Clinic team explains common pet allergies and how these conditions are diagnosed and treated. Top allergens that trouble pets Pets [...]
While pets may not speak our language, they communicate through subtle cues and behaviors that can indicate underlying health issues. Pet owners should pay attention to these signs, no matter how seemingly insignificant, as they could be early warning signals of serious health problems in their four-legged friends. To empower you in caring for your [...]
Pets require a balanced diet to thrive, but choosing a pet food can be challenging. Pet owners who walk into a pet store are greeted with an overwhelming array of food choices in various forms. The Fairfax Veterinary Clinic team members are experts in pet nutrition and want to help pet owners learn to evaluate [...]
As a French bulldog lover, you’re likely aware of their irresistible charm, comical expression, and playful personality. But in addition to their one-of-a-kind looks and personality, this popular breed also comes with unique health considerations. To help you ensure your fun-loving “Frenchie” enjoys a long, healthy, and happy life, the Fairfax Veterinary Clinic team has [...]
Domestic cats have retained their instinctual behaviors after thousands of years of domestication. You have likely witnessed your cat pouncing on a toy mouse, perching high on a cabinet, or hiding in wait for those early morning sneak attacks on your ankle. Domesticated cats’ wild nature is what people love most about them, and to [...]
Like people, pets need healthy teeth and gums to thrive. Unfortunately, periodontal disease, a progressive inflammation of the tissues surrounding the teeth, affects up to 80% to 90% of dogs and 85% of cats by age 3. Early periodontal disease is easy to overlook, and owners often fail to notice that their pet has a [...]
You strive to provide your beloved pet the best care and protection possible, but the unexpected is always an unknown. An accident or sudden illness could arise at any time, along with costly veterinary bills, and you could end up having to make decisions about your pet’s care based on finances. This brings up an [...]
During the holiday season, you naturally feel extra generous toward your pet. After all, your four-legged friend gifts you with companionship and affection every day of the year—the least you can do is spoil them during the holiday season. Of course, we all know that our overindulgence usually comes at a price—and the same is [...]