Wellness Lab Work in Veterinary Patients- What’s it All About?
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...
The Impact of the Opioid Issue in Veterinary Medicine
The Impact of the Opioid Issue in Veterinary Medicine By: Dr. Jaclyn Erwin Opioid and prescription drug abuse in the US has become a major concern in human health with regulations being implemented for human medical practitioners. With the continued concern for abuse,...
The Spring Scratch: Canine Atopy
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,...
Fact or Fiction- Flea and Tick Edition!
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...