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“Until one has loved an animal, a part of one’s soul remains unawakened.” – Anatole France
Ways to Cool Down Your Pet in the Summer
Making sure you are protecting your furry pal from the dangers of heatstroke during the summer is your duty as a pet owner. While you may think placing them in your air-conditioned home all summer is the right thing to do, you should still go outside to play with them...
Lost Pet? Ways to Have a Happy Reunion
On July 5th, animal shelters typically become busy with missing pets who ran away from their homes because of the fireworks from the night before. In acknowledgment of that, July is National Lost Pet Prevention Month. Here are the top three ways to help recover a...
4th of July: How to Keep Your Pet Safe
The Fourth of July: There’s nothing like celebrating this holiday by having fun with a backyard barbecue and watching some fireworks. But, the Fourth of July often isn’t as fun for our furry friends. Our team has some tips to help you enjoy a safe Independence Day...
Hiking Safety Tips for Pets
With temperatures warming up, you may be ready to take your furry friend on a hiking adventure! If this is the case, here are our team's tips to keep your pet safe while enjoying the fresh air and sunshine. #1: Stock up on parasite prevention for your pet...
Common Myths About Microchips
This month is Chip Your Pet Month and many pet owners are unsure exactly how microchips work. Luckily, our team is here to help debunk some common pet microchipping myths! Myth: My pet needs to be sedated for a microchip Truth: Although we may recommend...
Holiday Pet Hazards
The holiday season has arrived and with COVID-19 keeping us local, most of us will be celebrating with our immediate families, and, fortunately, that means celebrating with our pets! Keep the following tips in mind for a safe festive season for our furry family members.
Separation Anxiety: New Challenges In Light Of A Global Pandemic
Many pets do not know how to cope with the sudden isolation they are facing. As kids go back to school and pet parents return to the work-force, many of the pets who enjoyed extended daily walks in the park and snuggling on the couch during Netflix binges suddenly find themselves in a quiet and empty home. Even dogs with no history of prior separation anxiety may find it challenging to cope with the perceived abandonment.
AVMA FAQs For Pet Parents Regarding COVID-19
At the present time the CDC, OIE, and WHO agree that there is no evidence to suggest that pet dogs or cats are a source of infection or disease transmission.
Arlington Animal Clinic and COVID-19: What We’re Doing To Keep Our Staff and Pet Parents Safe
In response to the coronavirus outbreak, Arlington Animal Clinic is taking additional precautionary measures to keep our teams safe and healthy so they can continue to provide essential patient care.
Safe Pet Weight Loss: Why Recommended Feeding Guidelines Matter
With a new year upon us and resolutions for health and fitness fresh in our minds, you may find yourself thinking that you want to help your cat or dog shed some of those holiday pounds or simply prevent additional winter weight gain over the next several months. While it is true that weight loss is governed by the simple formula of calories in not exceeding calories burned, when we feed our pets a complete and balanced diet that is designed to adequately meet all their nutritional needs, it may be not that simple.