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• Nov 04 2020

  

  Diabetes in Pets: Manageable With Proper Monitoring and Treatment

  A disease of the pancreas, diabetes mellitus occurs when this small but vital organ near the stomach stops producing insulin, doesn’t produce it well, or doesn’t produce enough of it…

• Sep 28 2020

  

  Bladder Stones in Pets: Painful But Treatable

  Both dogs and cats can suffer from bladder stones, which are hard, rock-like formations of minerals that develop in the urinary bladder. Also called uroliths or cystic calculi, bladder stones…

• Jul 20 2020

  

  Is Your Pet Protected Against Heartworm Disease?

  Is Your Pet Protected Against Heartworm Disease? Heartworms, which are transmitted by mosquitoes, pose a risk to dogs, cats, and ferrets in and around Fredericksburg year-round. Here’s what you need…

• Apr 30 2020

  

  Heart Disease in Pets: Early Detection Is Crucial

  Like us, pets can be affected by heart (cardiovascular) disease. Although we can’t prevent or cure most types of heart disease in pets, we can help improve heart function and…

• Mar 13 2020

  

  Tick-borne Diseases: What You Should Know to Protect Your Pet

  Ticks pose a risk to pets and people in Fredericksburg and throughout Virginia. The mild winter we’ve had means the 2020 tick season in our area will likely be just…

• Jan 31 2020

  

  Arthritis in Dogs and Cats

  Arthritis in Dogs and Cats: Painful and More Common Than You Might Think Osteoarthritis (OA) is a painful, progressive disease that causes joint inflammation, reduces mobility and flexibility, and lowers…

• Jan 31 2020

  

  Linear Foreign Objects and Your Pet

  Keep Pets Away From Ribbon, Tinsel, and Other String-Like Objects The holiday season is in full swing, so while you’re wrapping presents and putting up festive decorations, we wanted to…

• Oct 04 2019

  

  Traveling with your pet and Health Certificates

  Are you travelling with your pet this summer?  Do you need a health certificate from a United States Department of Agriculture – Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (USDA-APHIS) Nationally…