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PET FRIENDLY EVENTS

Pups in the Park Sept. 7, 7:05 pm, Nationals Stadium, Washington, DC Bring your dogs to cheer on the Washington Nationals as they play the Philadelphia Phillies to support the Humane Rescue Alliance. More information can be found at here. DogFest Washington DC 2017 Sept. 10, 12:00-3:00 pm, Reston Grab your leashes ...

Seasonal Hazards

Each season poses its own danger to pets and their well-being. Keep your pet safe, while still enjoying all the fun that each season brings. Fall/Winter Fatty Trimmings and Bones While it can be tempting to treat your pet to a decadent treat around the holidays, doing so ...

The Dangers of Xylitol for Pets

Xylitol is a low-calorie sweetener that is finding its way into an increasing amount of products. The sweetener is not limited to food and is included in many dental products, as well as medications and vitamins. Although this sweetener is “natural,” it is extremely toxic to ...

Impact of collaborative care on canine congestive heart failure patient survival

Over the past few decades, veterinary medicine has responded to the shift of the pet being treated more and more as a member of the family. Specialty veterinary medicine, as well as 24/7 emergency care for companion animals, has become widely available in many areas as people continue ...

Keeping your pets safe…. Microchipping what is it and why?

A microchip implant is an identifying integrated circuit placed under the skin of an animal. The chip, about the size of a large grain of rice, uses passive RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) technology, and is also known as a PIT tag (for Passive Integrated Transponder). ...