Thanksgiving is about gratitude, and our pets certainly deserve appreciation for the unconditional love, companionship, and the laughter they bring to our lives. Show your pet how grateful you are by protecting them from the top five Thanksgiving pet emergencies—and end your holiday with dessert, not a trip to Fairfax Veterinary Clinic. #1: Pancreatitis in [...]
Pets make every holiday more fun, and Halloween is no exception—but lurking pet hazards can quickly turn a night of frightful fun into a pet emergency nightmare. Plan your festivities with your pet in mind, and use these six tips from Fairfax Veterinary Clinic to keep them safe, calm, and fear-free this Halloween. #1: Choose [...]
When your pet is affected by a medical issue, they can’t tell you their symptoms, which makes deciding if the issue requires immediate medical care difficult. Should you rush them to the emergency veterinary hospital, make an appointment for the next business day, or monitor the issue at home? Our team at Fairfax Veterinary Clinic [...]
While hiding your pet’s medication in a spoonful of sugar may not be appropriate, our team at Fairfax Veterinary Clinic are pros at getting pets to take their medications. We would like to help make the process less stressful for you and your pet by providing tips for medicating your pet. #1: Ask us to [...]
Summertime and cookouts often go hand-in-hand. From barbecued ribs to potato salad and sweet treats, many family gatherings revolve around this warm weather tradition. Our pets are family, and most pet owners want to include their pets in family gatherings and activities. Many pets enjoy the added attention from visiting family members, and they likely [...]
Hiking in the great outdoors with your dog sounds idyllic. You daydream of a cliffside sunset, you and your dog in silhouette gazing at the horizon. If the commercials are correct, once there’s dirt beneath your dog’s feet, he will instantly channel his wild ancestors and begin leaping over fallen logs and perching on boulders. [...]
When the warm weather encourages spring flowers, you may retreat indoors, despite the tempting sunshine and balmy breezes. You know that as soon as you step foot outdoors, you will suffer sneezing fits, congestion, a runny nose, and watery, itchy eyes. Because of your seasonal allergies, you prefer to wait out this gorgeous season inside [...]
Do you think your backyard is safe for your dog? Think again—it may not be as safe as you believe. A number of infections can threaten your canine pal, and some have the potential to cause life-threatening disease. Leptospirosis is one such infectious disease, and your dog can pick it up from pond or lake [...]
Nothing is more exciting than bringing home a new pet, especially a wiggly ball of fur with puppy breath. But, before welcoming your new furry friend, ensure you’re prepared for their arrival, which will help set them up for success, and provide an excellent foundation for a lifetime of wellness. What supplies does my new [...]
Dental health is a critical component of your pet’s overall health and wellness. However, many pet owners are unaware of the importance of caring for their pet’s teeth, although more than 80% of pets will have some form of dental disease by the time they are 3 years old. You may have noticed an unpleasant [...]