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What Types of Venomous Snakes Should Dog Owners Be Aware of in Virginia?
There are 3 types of venomous snakes in Virginia, all of which belong to the pit viper family: the Eastern Copperhead, Timber/Canebrake Rattlesnake, and Northern Cottonmouth. Copperheads are the most commonly seen and widely distributed venomous snake in Virginia and...
Facts And Tips For Dog Bite Prevention Awareness Week
In honor of National Dog Bite Awareness week, April 7-13, 2019, we thought we would share with you some recommendations about avoiding common situations that increase the chances of a dog bite to humans or other animals. If are near the Charlottesville area and your...
Health Benefits of Living with Pets
There is a reason why dogs are known as man’s best friend. However, just about any pet can enrich your life — Cats, birds, ferrets, goats, and even snakes. And it’s not just that their antics make us smile. These furry, feathered, or scaled family members can actually...
4DX: The Four-Way Test That Saves Canine Lives
Preventive care is all about keeping your pet happy and healthy, and one of the most important tests for dogs is called 4DX. This is a blood test that checks for four common diseases in dogs: Heartworm, plus three tick-borne diseases. Every dog should get a 4DX test...
Winter Hazards For Pets in the Charlottesville Area
During the holidays people enjoy the festivities inside the household and keeping warm. But, with the holidays also comes cold weather. Pet owners should be aware of how winter weather is hazardous to pets. Every breed of animal handles cold weather differently, but...
Protect Your Pet from Halloween Dangers
Halloween is just around the corner and with it come some important things for you to consider for the safety of your furry friends! Chocolate Trouble: As you may know, certain compounds in chocolate can be toxic to dogs. The primary ones are caffeine and...
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Molly visited our hospital and received laser therapy to treat arthritis. She was a very brave girl and smiled the whole time!
Laser therapy is a non-evasive and painless way to treat a variety of ailments including pain and inflammation. It can also speed up the process for wound healing. Schedule an appointment to see if your pet is a candidate for laser therapy, or call us to find out more info!
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