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Did You Know Cats, Dogs, and Even Birds Can Get Heart Disease?
Heart disease does not just affect human beings; it can be a problem for our animal companions as well. Dogs and cats are prone to various types of heart disease, such as: Mitral valve insufficiency — If your pet’s mitral valve isn’t closing sufficiently between the...
Yes, You Can Catch Leptospirosis From Your Pet
The Shenandoah Valley has some of Virginia's most beautiful natural areas. However, be careful when letting your dogs frolic freely in outdoor bodies of water. Many species of wildlife—including raccoons, skunks, squirrels, opossums, and even livestock—carry a...
Everything You Need To Know About Rabies
Rabies is an incurable viral disease that affects all mammals, including humans. Rabies is spread through contact with the saliva of infected animals, most commonly from the bite of a rabid animal. Once an animal is exposed to rabies, the virus will replicate in the...
Does my Pet Need Dietary Supplements and Are They Safe?
Many people have heard a lot about dietary supplements, and may believe that supplements are beneficial, simply based upon how they are advertised. In fact, the actual quality and effectiveness is not always known, because many supplements haven’t undergone scientific...
Ticks Are Now A Year-Round Threat
Historically, tick season in Virginia has run from Spring to Fall. However, record high temperatures are becoming more and more frequent. This means some areas have ticks virtually year-round. Both dogs and humans are now at risk of tick-borne infections, like Lyme...
Your Pet’s Vision Loss Could Indicate More Serious Health Issues
To a poet, the eyes are a window to the soul. For doctors, eyes provide deep deep insights into a patient's health. This is especially important for animals because they are biologically engineered to hide so many of their maladies. But you don't need to be a...
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