Obesity in pets is one the rise. Over 50 percent of American dogs are overweight or obese yet studies show that skinny dogs live longer. A lot longer. Purina did…
(Editor’s note: This article appeared in the June 25, 2020 edition of NEWStat, a newsletter published by the American Animal Hospital Association. We have seen a growing number of people…
Any first aid should always be followed by immediate veterinary care. First aid care is not a substitute for veterinary care, but it may save your pet’s life until…
Capitaland Animal Hospital is pleased to announce our affiliation with the Veterinary Care Charitable Fund (VCCF), a program created by the American Veterinary Medical Foundation to provide veterinarians with a…
Everyone loves springtime and the opportunity to spend more time outdoors. Our pets love to explore the new garden growth as well but beware some plants are toxic to our…
We love our pets. Most of us consider our pet a member of the family. But if your pet should become sick or injured, the vet bills can run into…
Trimming your cat’s nails doesn’t have to be an impossible task! Many cats will wear down their nails with routine scratching (hopefully on an approved scratching post and not your…
by Tony McReynolds Advice to clients who are thinking about feeding their cats a homemade diet: think twice before downloading that cat food recipe—even if a veterinarian wrote it. A…
It’s that time of year again. As our thoughts turn to decorating and party planning, according to the Pet Poison Helpline here are some common plants and foods that could…
Where Did Everyone Go? Back to school, back to work, now your furry friend is home alone. Some pets welcome this period of readjustment. Others can act out in…