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We provide the following resources to help you better understand your pet and their care needs. Enjoy!In The Blog:
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...
Don’t Let Parvo Take Your Precious Puppy
Parvo is a particularly nasty viral disease that wages a two-fold attack on your dog’s health. First, it attacks the immune system, then it destroys the cells that create the lining to the animal’s intestines. By lowering the immune system and destroying the natural...
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Our team is here working regular hours today and tomorrow (8am-8pm). We hope your pets don't need us urgently, but if they do, give us a call.
From your neighborhood daytime emergency hospital - please keep in mind that chocolate, lilies (and other plants), and table scraps can be toxic to your pets. Supervise closely and remember to put your Easter candy and leftovers away in a secure space where your pets cant reach them.
www.preventivevet.com/pets/easter-safety-for-cats-and-dogs
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