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Thanksgiving marks the beginning of the holiday season and with it comes an abundance of parties and get-togethers with friends and family. While many of us celebrate the season over great food and drink, our festive spirit can be more stressful on our pets than we realize. Like this cute kitty above, our furry friends may be in wide-eyed delight at the sight of a juicy bird, but their bellies will not… Read More
Back by popular demand, Santa Paws will be making a visit to Leesburg Veterinary Hospital on Saturday, December 3, 2016, from 3:00 – 7:00PM! December is always such as a fun time at LVH. Shortly after Thanksgiving, Dr. Strickland and his wife Kim, will deck the hospital halls with the colors and magic of the season, literally turning the practice into a winter wonderland. Not only does the warm and inviting atmosphere… Read More
What is diabetes? Diabetes mellitus is a common disorder in dogs and cats, particularly those who are overweight or obese. Diabetes mellitus is also referred to as “sugar diabetes” because it results from the failure of the pancreas to regulate blood sugar, or glucose. Juvenile diabetes, which occurs in animals less than a year of age, is uncommon. In healthy animals, insulin is secreted by the pancreas after a meal and moves… Read More
Wednesday, October 11, 2017 is National Pet Obesity Awareness Day. According to research conducted by The Association for Pet Obesity Prevention in 2015, 58% of cats and 54% of dogs in the United States are overweight or clinically obese. Obesity is a common health problem for dogs and cats of all ages, increasing the risk of serious diseases and health problems, such as diabetes, arthritis, and cardiovascular, respiratory, and muscular-skeletal disorders. Because… Read More
What is pet insurance? Pet insurance is a way to plan for the unexpected. Dealing with pet accidents or illnesses are traumatic enough. Coupled with the thought of how you’re going to pay for unexpected pet care can make these situations extremely stressful. In many cases, pet owners have to make medical decisions based on what they can afford. Pet insurance offers peace of mind and helps alleviate financial anxieties in times… Read More
What vaccines does my pet need? Are vaccines and annual boosters really necessary? What does each vaccine prevent against? Are there adverse side effects to over-vaccination? These are just a few of the questions we get on a regular basis regarding vaccines. Keeping track of the various pet vaccines and their associated inoculation schedules can be confusing and a bit overwhelming. Coupled with the often heated and sometimes emotional national discussions regarding… Read More
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