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UPCOMING Pet Friendly Events!!!

Fun Dog Show at the St.Patrick's Day Parade in Alexandria - March 7 . The Animal Welfare League of Alexandria is proud to host the 2015 Fun Dog Show. Before the Parade kicks off, dogs of all sizes and breeds are invited to compete in the following ...

Scary places, people and things!

Many owners struggle with living with a fearful dog. It can be incredibly challenging when your dog is afraid of some of the inevitabilities of life – the vet, groomers, loud noises such as fireworks or thunderstorms, or various people or dogs. Fearful dogs can ...

Keep Fido Fit, Not Fat

An estimated 45% of dogs in the United States are overweight or obese, according to the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention, putting them at risk for serious health problems, including diabetes, arthritis, heart disease, high blood pressure, and a shorter life expectancy. How to Spot a ...

Rabies: How to Prevent it and What to Do if You Get Bitten

Rabies infections in people are rare in the United States. However, nationally, there are about 7,000 rabies cases each year in animals, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Though rabies is lethal, the good news is that it’s preventable. Passed to a person ...

Heart Murmurs in Dogs and Cats

What is a heart murmur? A heart murmur is an abnormal noise in your pet’s heart heard with a stethoscope. The noise is a swishing sound in the midst of the normal lub-dub of the heartbeat. It is often concerning for people to be informed that ...