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Fido’s Golden Years

September 1, 2020

Is your dog becoming more interesting in napping than in playing Fetch? Is Fido spending more time catching Z’s than catching squirrels? It can be startling to realize that your … Read More »

Posted in Dog Care, General Care, General Health Tagged care tips for senior dogs, elderly dog care, exercising a senior dog, grooming your senior dog, orthopedic dog bed, senior dog bed, senior dog care, senior dog exercise, senior dog food, senior dog nutrition, vet clinic Hyattsville MD, vet clinic Washington DC, veterinary care for dogs
Your Dog’s Golden Years

May 1, 2020

Did you know that some dogs are considered seniors as early as age seven? Dogs all age a bit differently, with big dogs entering their golden years soonest. As your … Read More »

Posted in Dog Care, General Health Tagged aging dog care, caring for an older dog, dog care tips, elderly dog care, geriatric dog care, older dog care, senior dog care, senior dog care tips, senior dog diet, senior dog formula, vet clinic Hyattsville MD, vet clinic Washington DC, veterinary care for older dogs
Fluffy’s Cutest New Year’s Resolutions

January 1, 2020

Happy New Year! Are you making resolutions this year? If so, your feline buddy will be right there by your side—or on your lap—as you work towards them. If your … Read More »

Posted in Behavior, Cat Care Tagged cat behavior, cat care tips, cat naps, cat quirks, cat resolutions, cat sleeping, feline behavior, New Year's resolutions for cats, resolutions for cats, things cats do, vet clinic Hyattsville MD, vet clinic Washington DC, what cats are thinking, what cats do, what cats think, your cat's behavior
Pet Poisons You Already Have in Your Home or Apartment

September 1, 2019

No pet owner intentionally brings something toxic into their home. With that being said, almost every pet parent has a few potential poisons in their home right now! The trick … Read More »

Posted in Cat Care, Dog Care, General Health Tagged fertilizers, pesticides, pet care, pet care tips, pet poisoning, pet poisons, pet safety, pet safety tips, pet toxins, pet toxins at home, rodenticides, toxic food for pets, toxic foods for pets, toxic medication for pets, toxic plant life for pets, toxic plants for pets, vet clinic Hyattsville MD, vet clinic Washington DC
Caring For a Blind Dog

May 1, 2019

May 3 is National Specially-Abled Pets Day. This is one cause we are thrilled to support! Many dogs and cats are overlooked for adoption because of medical issues. However, Fluffy … Read More »

Posted in Dog Care, General Care, General Health Tagged bell for dogs, blind dog care, blind dog care tips, blind dog safety, caring for blind dog, dog losing eyesight, dog lost eyesight, dog safety tips, how to care for blind dog, National Specially-Abled Pets Day, pathways for blind dog, sight-impaired dog, specially-abled pets, vet clinic Hyattsville MD, vet clinic Washington DC
Things to Do With Your Dog in 2019

January 1, 2019

Happy New Year! While we can’t predict what will happen in 2019, we do have a pretty good idea of what some of our canine patients will be doing. Fido … Read More »

Posted in Dog Care, General Care Tagged dog activities, dog exercise, dog games, dog photographs, dog photography, dog relaxing, dog snacks, dog treats, exercise for dogs, exercising with dog, games for dogs, relaxing with dog, safe human food for dogs, vet clinic Hyattsville MD, vet clinic Washington DC
Happy Healthy Cat Month

September 1, 2018

September is Happy Healthy Cat Month! (Of course, we think every month should be Happy Healthy Cat Month, but that’s beside the point.) While our feline friends are quite easy … Read More »

Posted in Cat Care, General Care, General Health Tagged basic cat care, cat care tips, cat diet, cat entertainment, cat furniture, cat litterbox cleaning, cat nutrition, cat safety, cat safety tips, cat toys, entertainment for cats, feline diet, feline nutrition, Happy Healthy Cat Month, litterbox cleaning, vet clinic Hyattsville MD, vet clinic Washington DC, veterinary care for cats
Obesity in Cats

May 1, 2018

Did you know that well over half of our feline friends are overweight or obese? We know, chubby cats are adorable. Unfortunately, they are also often unhealthy, or at risk … Read More »

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Reasons to Be Thankful for Dogs

Nov 15

Thanksgiving is coming up fast. Don’t forget to get Fido a special treat. Dogs are definitely something to be thankful for! A local Washington DC veterinarian lists a few reasons … Read More »
Playing With a Senior Dog

Nov 01

Have you noticed your aging dog becoming less playful? This is perfectly normal. As Fido grows older, he’ll slow down, and become more interested in naps than playtime. However, your … Read More »
Happy Halloween!

Oct 30

I believe this little guy wants those treats… Here is the pair for our “Exam Room of Horrors!” Enjoy your Halloween safely, and thank you to Sandy for the … Read More »