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Pet of the Week
Date: February 18, 2014
Izzy Pophin – Pit Bull Mix How did you obtain your pet?A coworker’s friend found her in a box in the woods behind their house on New Year’s Day. They couldn’t keep her, so we offered to take her in. How old…
Pet of the Week
Date: February 7, 2014
Spencer Craytor – Labrador Retriever How did you obtain your pet?We picked Spencer up from Canine Companions for Independence (they provide service dogs to deserving recipients) when he was about 2 months old for their Puppy Raising Program. We raised him in…
Pet of the Week
Date: January 31, 2014
Millie Carnahan – Schnauzer How did you obtain your pet?I got her from a breeder in Petersburg, VA. How old is your pet?1 year old next month. What is your pet’s favorite pastime?Laying in front of the heater and chewing on her…
Employee of the Month
Date: January 30, 2014
At Caring Hands Animal Hospital, we value the employees that provide our patients with the highest quality medicine and nurturing care that we would want our own pets to receive. Each month we will take the time to recognize an…
Mulligan Gets a Second Chance
Date: January 29, 2014
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In December of 2009 a client called Caring Hands Animal Hospital of Bristow reporting she had found a stray dog on the side of a road. The dog appeared to have a broken leg/femur, was emaciated, and was possibly close…
Pet of the Week
Date: January 24, 2014
We are introducing a new post called Pet of The Week. Each week we will feature a pet from one of our locations. Stay tuned to see who is next! How did you obtain your pet?We feel fortunate to have…
How to Trim Dog Nails
Date: November 15, 2013
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Many people find the task of trimming a dog’s nails intimidating. The nail contains both a blood vessel (the “quick”) and a nerve that can lead to bleeding and pain if the nail is cut too short. Yet nail trims…
Crate Training
Date: June 19, 2013
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The first time someone learns about crate training a dog, their initial response is usually negative. Who wants to keep a dog in a cage? In reality, crate training keeps young and adolescent dogs safe when no one is home…
Heartworms
Date: May 29, 2013
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Heartworms are one of the most deadly parasites of dogs and cats. Is your pet at risk? The answer is a resounding YES. It doesn’t matter whether you own an all indoor cat or a dog who likes to romp…
Heartworm Test
Date: May 29, 2013
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Heartworm tests are blood tests run to determine if an animal is infected with heartworms. The test may be run in-house or sent to a reference laboratory. If run in-house, results are often available in as little as 10 minutes.…