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...
Jun 26, 2017 | Care & Wellness, Diagnosis, Dogs, Infectious Diseases
The Canine Influenza Virus (CIV) and What You Need to Know About It! By: Dr. Katie Proia Many of you have likely heard or read about the Canine Influenza Virus (also known as CIV), especially regarding the current outbreak of this contagious respiratory disease. Here...
Apr 8, 2017 | Care & Wellness, Dogs
Why Preventative Health Care is Important for Dogs Remember the old adage, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure?” Those wise words directly relate to the healthcare of our pets. Avoiding illness is always better than treating it, so let’s explore ways to...
Feb 8, 2017 | Care & Wellness, Dogs
Preventive Healthcare Guidelines for Dogs The American Animal Hospital Association and the American Veterinary Medical Association have paired up to develop preventive canine healthcare guidelines to help veterinarians and dog owners keep dogs healthy and happy. These...
Feb 8, 2017 | Dental, Dogs
Dental Disease in Dogs How common is dental disease in dogs? Dental disease is one of the most common medical conditions seen by veterinarians. Over 80% of dogs over the age of three have active dental disease. Unfortunately, few dogs show obvious signs of dental...
