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UPCOMING Pet Friendly Events!!!

Self Serve Pet Wash at VIP Pet --- January 17, 2015 @ 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm. Bring your pet to VIP Pet at 110 S West Street Alexandria, VA 22314 for their Self Serve Pet Wash to help support the Washington Humane Society. Each dog brought ...

The Cost of Convenience

There are so many conveniences in today’s modern world that we often forget that convenience sometimes comes at a hefty price. The modern world has taken a toll on animals in their environment as well as in our homes. We believe that our pets are ...

The Importance of Blood transfusions in Veterinary Medicine

Anemia is a common, and sometimes life-threatening, problem in veterinary medicine. There are varying degrees of anemia and the severity of the anemia indicates a potential need for a blood transfusion. Aside from anemia, there are other disease processes that require transfusions of different types ...

What Your Pet Sitter Won’t Tell You

As a conscientious pet owner, you have read multiple articles on how to screen and hire a pet sitter. Did you realize your pet sitter is also screening you? A great client isn’t just one who pays promptly, but one who understands the following: 1. Please ...

Heart disease in Cat and Dogs

Our beloved pets deserve optimal health and well-being. Heart disease in pets is both common and many times, well hidden. If your primary care veterinarian suspects heart disease, a timely visit to a veterinary cardiologist could save your pet’s life. How will I know if my ...