Hi! My name is Tilly. I am a Rat Terrier mix and I love to travel with my mom, Marinda. I have a new feature on my favorite animal hospital's blog, where I will be sharing tips from my travels for my fellow canine comrades who also love to explore the world. Here we [...]
PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT NEWS RELEASE December 13, 2014 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Protect Your Pet During Cold Winter Weather PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, VIRGINIA . . . Cold winter weather presents challenges to those who love and care for cats, dogs and horses who may spend some time outdoors. This winter is predicted to be [...]
Happy Thanksgiving from the Caring Hands family! This time of year reminds us to pause and reflect on the year and all the amazing people and opportunities we have in our lives. We are so grateful for the powerful gift of being able to provide care for our clients' precious four-legged family members. This [...]
Some of you have recently shared concerns about the state of the dog parks in our area, and we hear your concerns. We often see patients at our practice with vomiting and diarrhea symptoms that may be related to recent exposure to one of the local dog parks. We encourage all park officials to continue to enforce, [...]
Meet Fergus! He is a future service pup that Erika, a Licensed Veterinary Technician at our Bristow location, is raising until he is about 18 months old. Here is Erika's story about how she got started with Guiding Eyes for the Bind. Fergus is our third puppy we have raised for Guiding Eyes for the Blind. [...]
Take Your Dog to Work Day is held on a Friday in June each year and we think this is a great opportunity for you to have access to instant stress relief at work, educate fellow co-workers on responsible pet ownership, and to experience something that will strengthen the bond between you and your pet. [...]
Due to a problem in the manufacturing plant, our preferred feline rabies vaccine (PureVax) has gone on a temporary backorder. The problem has been resolved, but the plant must go through a re-approval process before more vaccine can be made. Thus, our preferred vaccine is unavailable until at least the middle of June. How does [...]
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 are very important for the comfort and health of the pet. This grooming task is [...]
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 to supervise them. It also gives them a “den” where they can seek refuge when [...]
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 in the woods. All dogs and cats in the mid-Atlantic region are at risk for [...]