Oct 17, 2024 | Alternative Therapies, Cats, Dogs
Laser Therapy: A Path to Comfort and Healing At Fairfax Animal Hospital, we’re excited to announce the addition of a powerful treatment option for our furry patients: the Companion Pet Laser. This innovative therapy delivers a concentrated dose of light energy...
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...
Feb 2, 2018 | Care & Wellness, Cats, Dental, Dogs, Pet
Preventing Periodontal Disease in Pets By Dr. Jaclyn Erwin Dental disease is the most common major health problem veterinarians see in our dog and cat patients. As a pet parent, you may notice minor tartar build up and red, swollen gums in the early stages of dental...
Aug 28, 2017 | Care & Wellness, Cats, Dogs, Medications, Parasites, Pet, Puppies
Heartworm Disease in Dogs and Cats Here at Fairfax Animal Hospital,one of our major pet health concerns is HEARTWORM DISEASE. But what IS HEARTWORM DISEASE? Where does it come from? Is my dog or cat at risk of developing this disease? These are all very important...
May 8, 2017 | Care & Wellness, Cats
Why Preventive Health Care is Important for Cats Remember the old adage, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure”? Those words directly relate to the healthcare of our cats. Avoiding illness is always better than treating it, so let’s explore ways to...
Mar 20, 2017 | Cats, Diagnosis
Ultrasound Examination in Cats What is ultrasound? An ultrasound machine emits and receives high frequency ultrasound waves through a transducer or probe. The probe is placed over the area of interest, directing the sound waves into the body. The ultrasound waves may...
