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When to See a Vet for Cat Diarrhea
Date: September 10, 2026
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Cat diarrhea can be a minor digestive upset or a sign of something that needs prompt care. A single loose stool in an otherwise healthy cat may pass, but repeated diarrhea, blood, vomiting, weakness, dehydration, appetite changes, or diarrhea lasting…
What Pet Owners Should Know Before Trying a Raw Diet
Date: September 18, 2026
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Choosing what to feed your pet can feel like a major responsibility. After all, food affects energy, growth, digestion, weight, and overall health. Raw diets have gained attention among pet owners seeking less processed feeding options. However, raw feeding involves…
Pet Spotlight for Caring Hands Animal Hospital – Arlington
Date: September 14, 2026
Lena 1. What’s your favorite nickname for them? A: Sunshine Daisies 2. What made you choose them / How’d you get them? A: A friend’s farm dog had puppies and they said I needed one. I agreed, saw Lena and…
A New Pet Care Destination in Tenleytown: Caring Hands Animal Hospital Opens September 14th
Date: September 14, 2026
Something new is arriving on Wisconsin Avenue for Washington, D.C.’s pet families. On Monday, September 14th, Caring Hands Animal Hospital will open its doors at 4810 Wisconsin Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20016, bringing its approach to compassionate, personalized pet care…
Reconnect with Dr. LaPorta and Dr. Cullen at Caring Hands Animal Hospital, Tenleytown
Date: September 11, 2026
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If you’ve cared for a pet with Dr. Katherine LaPorta or Dr. Robert Cullen anywhere in the Washington, DC area, you can now find both of them under one roof at Caring Hands Animal Hospital in Tenleytown. The new hospital,…
Can Puppies Eat Tomatoes Safely?
Date: September 4, 2026
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A puppy can eat a small amount of ripe, red tomato flesh when it is plain, fresh, and free from stems or leaves. Tomato plants and unripe green tomatoes contain higher levels of compounds that can upset dogs. Portion size…
Associate Spotlight for Caring Hands Animal Hospital – Arlington
Date: August 28, 2026
Your Name and Role: Lilly – Vet Assistant 1. How long have you been a part of the Caring Hands team? A: I began working as a vet assistant with Caring Hands last summer. I am a sophomore at Virginia…
Pet Spotlight for Caring Hands Animal Hospital – Arlington
Date: August 28, 2026
Pet’s Name: Brady 1. What’s your favorite nickname for them? A: Miss PoPo 2. What made you choose them / How’d you get them? A: We saw her picture on Facebook in a Boston Terrier group and immediately fell in…
How Big Do Maine Coon Cats Actually Get?
Date: August 26, 2026
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Wondering how big Maine Coon cats actually get? Adult males commonly fall around 18–22 pounds, while females are often about 12–15 pounds, although healthy individuals can be smaller or larger. They also mature slowly, often reaching full size between three…
Associate Spotlight for Caring Hands Animal Hospital – Arlington
Date: August 21, 2026
Name and Role: Nikki Downs, LVT 1. How long have you been a part of the Caring Hands team? A: 20 years 2. Do you have any pets? Tell us a little about your favorite furry (feathered, or scaled) friends? …
