Long, sunny summer days make for great outdoor adventures and family memories, but the heat can be dangerous for pets. High temperatures that people find comfortable often are intolerable for pets, who cannot sweat to cool down. Panting helps dogs—but not cats—dissipate heat, but you must be prepared with more strategies to prevent their body [...]
July Fourth, which many consider the highlight of the summer, is a time to come together and celebrate our country’s independence. While parties, fireworks shows, food, family, and friends are a great time for human family members, your pets might disagree. Our Fairfax Veterinary Clinic team understands that pets are exposed to multiple dangers on [...]
Cats are mysterious creatures, and their stoic nature prevents them from expressing when they are in pain. Studies have reported that between 60% and 90% of cats live with arthritis pain, which means your favorite feline could be suffering in silence. Feline arthritis is more common than you think, and to increase awareness and improve [...]
Unfortunately, many myths and misconceptions about heartworm disease continually swirl around, which can lead to deadly consequences for your pet. Our Fairfax Veterinary Clinic team sets the story straight about this parasitic disease, so you can better protect your four-legged friend. Myth: Only pets who live outdoors get heartworm disease. Fact: While pets who live [...]
As a pet owner, you do everything you can to protect your pet, and while you can’t prevent every veterinary emergency, you can take precautions to decrease your furry pal’s poisoning risk. The most common veterinary emergencies involve pets’ accidental ingestion of common medications, foods, plants, and household items. March is National Pet Poison Prevention [...]
Owning a pet is a big responsibility and requires care and attention to all your pet’s health needs. But, some of those needs are more obvious than others, and one component of pet health that even well-meaning pet owners often neglect is right under your nose—or lip, to be more accurate. When was the last [...]
Goal setting is a fundamental way people move their lives forward, and New Year’s resolutions can help many people do just that. Coming up with new, attainable goals for yourself each year can be challenging, so this year, set a resolution for your pet. Resolutions focusing on your pet’s health, wellness, and wellbeing can help [...]
The holidays can be stressful, busy, and chaotic, and spending time with your pets may fall to the bottom of the to-do list. But, changes to your pet’s routine and guests in your house can cause your pet stress and anxiety, so make a conscious effort to include them in holiday celebrations to help ensure [...]
Pets come in all shapes, sizes—and species. Exotic pets (e.g., reptiles, amphibians, birds, and small mammals) can make great companions for people who live in small homes or apartments. But these unique pets aren’t for everyone—exotic pets require specialized care, attention, and owner education. Our Fairfax Veterinary Clinic team provides high-quality care for creatures great [...]
Maintaining your pet at a healthy weight is important to prevent serious health complications associated with pet obesity. Over half the pets in the United States are overweight or obese, yet most pet owners don’t recognize that their pet is carrying excess weight. Our Fairfax Veterinary Clinic team wants to help by answering frequently asked [...]