Oct 11, 2018 | Dogs, Nutrition
A Pet’s Diet and Heart Disease – Is there a link? By: Dr. Jaclyn Erwin, DVM Over the summer, the FDA sent out a warning to all dog owners that grain-free diets may be related to a specific heart disease called dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM). DCM is a known...
Aug 24, 2018 | Care & Wellness, Diagnosis, Dogs, Emergency Situations, Infectious Diseases, Pet, Puppies
Breaking News: Confirmed Case of Canine Influenza Virus near Fairfax, Virginia On August 16, veterinarians in coastal Maryland confirmed a case of Canine Influenza Virus according to WMDT.com. In this case, the patient was a dog vacationing with its family from the...
Aug 9, 2018 | Care & Wellness, Pet
Wellness Lab Work in Veterinary Patients- What’s it All About? By: Dr. Katie Proia During one of your furry friend’s recent visits to Fairfax Animal Hospital (FAH), you may have been given a recommendation for “wellness blood work” or “lab work” for your pet. We here...
May 15, 2018 | Alternative Therapies, Care & Wellness, Diagnosis, Dogs, Medications, Pet
The Spring Scratch: Canine Atopy The Spring Scratch: Canine Atopic Dermatitis (Atopy) By: Dr. Jaclyn Erwin Spring is here is full force, the flowers and trees are blooming and the winter drearies have changed to a colorful scene. With all this beauty comes pollen,...
Apr 13, 2018 | Care & Wellness, Cats, Dogs, Infectious Diseases, Medications, Parasites, Pet, Puppies
Fact or Fiction- Flea and Tick Edition! By: Dr. Katie Proia We all love snuggling on the couch with our furry family members, but what happens when your big ball of fluff rolls over for a belly rub, only to reveal a tiny little tag-a-long scurrying across Fluffy’s...
Mar 5, 2018 | Care & Wellness, Diagnosis, Dogs, Infectious Diseases, Parasites, Pet
Around the Corner: Spring Flowers and the Pest Who Transmits Lyme Disease By: Dr. Rebecca Amster The days are getting longer, the sun is shining brighter, and the temperature is rising – spring is around the corner! Spring means many things I love. My dog and I...
