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Our experienced staff is committed to providing knowledge and answers to better care for your petsFlea Control in Dogs
My dog always seems to have fleas. What can I do? Successful flea control involves both eliminating fleas from your dog and controlling fleas in your environment. Dogs and cats share the same fleas, and fleas can travel from one animal to another. Thus, it is...
Flea Control in Cats
Where did my cat get fleas? The most common flea found on cats and dogs is the cat flea (Ctenocephalides felis), although any species of fleas, including fleas from rabbits, squirrels or other wildlife, can be found on cats. "Under ideal conditions, the flea can...
Nutrition, Skin, and Cats
My cat’s haircoat is a problem. He sheds all the time and sometimes gets sores where he has chewed himself. My veterinarian says he may have allergies and that he may need to eat a special diet. I’m not sure I understand how what he eats can make a difference in his...
Nutrition, Skin, and Dogs
My dog sheds all the time and sometimes he gets sores where he has chewed himself. My veterinarian says he may have allergies and that he may need to eat a special diet. How can his diet make a difference in his skin and haircoat? As far back as 1953, veterinarians...
Ultrasound Examination in Dogs
What is an ultrasound? An ultrasound examination, also known as ultrasonography, is a non-invasive imaging technique that allows internal body structures to be seen by recording echoes or reflections of ultrasonic waves. Unlike x-rays, which are potentially dangerous,...
Understanding Parasites and Preventable Illnesses this Spring Season
Spring is rolling-in and that means more time outside and more dangers to your pets. If you haven't scheduled your pet's routine examination, schedule to see our veterinarians in our Falls Church location to ensure your pet is being properly protected from serious...
Now Available At Fairfax Animal Hospital, the SonixOne Ultrasound System.
The new fast and efficient ultrasound system allows for diagnosis within hours from a board-certified specialist. With this new technology in-house, the Fairfax Animal Hospital veterinary team is able to discover tumors, masses, and any other abnormalities in your...