Open Treatment Areas in Veterinary Care: What They Are and Why Transparency Changes Everything
Date: May 15, 2026
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Pet owners want honest communication, professionalism, and confidence during every clinic visit. Open treatment areas support these expectations by creating a more transparent experience for pets and families. Instead of keeping treatment spaces hidden behind closed doors, many clinics now…
The Importance of Dental Care for Dogs and Cats
Date: March 11, 2026
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Healthy teeth and gums play a major role in a pet’s comfort, appetite, and long-term wellness. Many dogs and cats hide oral pain, which allows small dental problems to grow into larger health concerns. This guide explains why routine dental…
12 Reasons Dogs Lick Excessively and When to Be Concerned
Date: June 15, 2025
Dog licking – it’s a behavior as old as time, often seen as a sign of affection or a self-soothing mechanism. From a quick peck to a full-on slobbery assault, licking is a fundamental part of canine communication and grooming.…
Feline Pet of the Month- Clarendon
Date: April 4, 2022
Baco (pronounced “BAY-Co,” like the Baco’s bacon bits, because his coloring is similar to bacon) Domestic shorthair How did you obtain your pet? Adopted from the Animal Welfare League of Arlington How old is your pet? 12 years What is your…
Employee of the Month- Clarendon
Date: April 1, 2022
Kaira Dimares (Pet Stitch pictured) Born in Washington D.C. but grew up in Largo, MD What are your favorite hobbies/activities? I’m really into riding motorcycles. It’s one of the best feelings to be able to ride on a nice sunny…
Feline Pet of the Month- Centreville
Date: March 8, 2022
Rosie Green 15 yr old Domestic Short Hair Where did you get your pet? Fairfax County Animal Shelter with her brother Joey What is your pet’s favorite pastime? Curling up in a warm spot What is your pet’s favorite toy?…
Canine Pet of the Month- Centreville
Date: March 8, 2022
Bruce Tilden 1 yr and 4 month old English bulldog How did you obtain your pet? Family friend What is your pet’s favorite pastime? Playing with his brother Bowser What is your pet’s favorite toy? Tennis balls What is your…
Employee of the Month- Centreville
Date: March 7, 2022
Jaclyn Hutcherson Caring Hands Animal Hospital Centreville Originally from Sterling, VA but moved to rural Georgia when she was in high school and lived there for 10 years before returning to Northern Virginia in 2013. What are your favorite hobbies/activities?…
Pet of the Week
Date: August 26, 2021
Faith Tirondola – French Bulldog How did you obtain your pet? A Breeder in Maryland. How old is your pet? 5 months old. What is your pet’s favorite pastime? Unraveling toilet paper rolls! What is your pet’s favorite toy? Squeezy Frankenstein. What…
Pet of the Week
Date: July 1, 2021
Butler Reamy – Domestic Short Hair How did you obtain your pet? They adopted Butler when he was 1.5 years from the ASPCA. How old is your pet? 15 years old. What is your pet’s favorite pastime? Butler loves to watch the…
