RESOURCES

We provide the following resources to help you better understand your pet and their care needs. Enjoy!

CEDARCREST Animal Clinic Boarding Now Requires Kennel Cough Vaccination

by Nick S | January 9, 2020 | Dogs, Infectious Diseases | 0 Comments

Beginning in January 2020, CEDARCREST Animal Clinic & Pet Resort will require all our canine boarding guests to be vaccinated for Bordetella disease, which is also known as kennel cough. We strive to ensure our boarding facility is safe and healthy home away from home...

View Blog Article

Should I Feed My Pet Wet or Dry Food?

by Nick S | March 21, 2019 | Cats, Dental, Dogs, Nutrition | 0 Comments

One of the most common questions new puppy and kitten owners ask during visits to the vet is whether they should feed their pet canned wet food or dry food from a bag. Wet or Dry? For dogs, I generally recommend dry food. As dogs tend to be bigger, dry food tends to...

View Blog Article

Common Eye Problems Among Cats and Dogs

by Nick S | May 14, 2018 | By Species, By Topic, Care & Wellness, Cats, Diagnosis, Dogs, Emergency Situations | 0 Comments

Proper eye care is very important for all pets. Scratches, ulcers, dry eye, discharge, and infection are some of the most common ocular problems your pet may experience. To determine the cause of an eye problem, additional testing may be required to ensure an accurate...

View Blog Article

Gastrointestinal Problems In Cats And Dogs

by Nick S | April 1, 2018 | Care & Wellness, Cats, Dogs, Nutrition | 0 Comments

Gastrointestinal disease in pets can be a minor problem, but can also be more serious, so evaluation and proper treatment by a veterinarian is important. Common gastrointestinal problems in dogs include dietary intolerance (problems digesting certain foods), toxicity...

View Blog Article

In The Blog:

Did You Know Cats, Dogs, and Even Birds Can Get Heart Disease?

Oct 21, 2017 | Avian, By Species, By Topic, Care & Wellness, Cats, Dogs, Emergency Situations

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

Sep 20, 2017 | By Species, By Topic, Cats, Dogs, Infectious Diseases

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

Sep 10, 2017 | Avian, By Species, Cats, Dogs, Emergency Situations, Infectious Diseases

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?

Aug 15, 2017 | Alternative Therapies, Avian, By Species, By Topic, Cats, Dogs, Exotic, Nutrition

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

Aug 1, 2017 | By Species, By Topic, Cats, Dogs, Infectious Diseases, Parasites

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

Jul 15, 2017 | By Species, By Topic, Care & Wellness, Cats, Diagnosis, Dogs, Exotic

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...