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VETSS Provides Non-Emergency Care For All Animals!
VETTS is Charlottesville’s only 24-hour emergency veterinary hospital—That will never change. What has changed is, we are now offering the same high quality of professional veterinary care to non-emergency patients. That's right, we’ve expanded our practice to now...
Does Your Pet Really Need an Annual Vet Visit?
Short answer? Absolutely. First of all, consider that dogs and cats physically age around 7 years for every trip around the sun. Many owners associate yearly exams with vaccinations, but vaccines are only part of the importance of having your pet examined every year....
The Complete Guide to Dog and Cat Vaccines
When considering getting a new puppy or kitten, one of the most important decisions you can make is regarding vaccination. Vaccines have many benefits, but can also have risks associated with them. It is important to be well informed so that you can make the best...
Heartworm—What You Should Know, What You Can Do
Heartworm disease is on the rise in Virginia. Warmer temperatures wet springs lead to a bounty of mosquitos, and mosquitos are the vector by which cats and dogs get infected with heartworm. Heartworm—caused by Dirofilaria Immitis—is a large worm growing up to 14...
With Rising Veterinary costs, is Pet Insurance Right For You?
Even the best pet-parents can’t prevent every illness or accident. And many people are not prepared for the high cost of veterinary care required to save their animals. This is why every pet owner should consider pet insurance. If your dog or cat has a medical...
Summertime: Snakes, Spiders, Bees, Oh My!
One of the most common sights at our emergency clinic during the spring and summer months are unhappy pets with swollen faces. Often these are caused by an altercation with one of the various poisonous critters in our area. Snake bites seem to be the most common of...
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