How Rabies Can Affect Your Dog

The Center for Disease Control (CDC) , states that rabies is a preventable viral disease of mammals most often transmitted through the bite of a rabid animal.

The vast majority of rabies cases reported to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) each year occur in wild animals like raccoons, skunks, bats, and foxes.

Rabies is one of the most well known of all the viruses. Fortunately, through active vaccination and eradication programs, there were only 3 reported cases of human rabies in the United States in 2006, although 45,000 people were exposed and required post-exposure vaccination and antibody injections.

Bats are the most common animals responsible for the transmission of human rabies in the United States. Rabid bats have been reported in all states except Hawaii.

There are two forms of rabies: paralytic and furious. In the early symptom (prodomal) stage of rabies infection, the dog will show only mild signs of central nervous system (CNS) abnormalities. This stage will last from one to three days. Most dogs will then progress to either the furious stage, the paralytic stage, or a combination of the two, while others succumb to the infection without displaying any major symptoms.

There is no cure or effective treatment for rabies. Animals with obvious and advanced signs of rabies must be euthanized. Next to vaccination, minimizing exposure is the best way to prevent rabies. Do not allow your dog to roam out of your sight, especially in wooded areas where wild animal encounters are more common. Keep your dog on a leash, and avoid interactions with unknown animals. If your dog does get an animal bite, see your vet right away.

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The Pros and Cons of Pet Ownership – Are You Really Ready for Pet Ownership?

I have always had a pet in my life. Even as a small child, I had pets. Some my parents would let me keep…and others that belonged to neighbors, that I had to return! I have had dogs, cats, birds, and fish.

As a pet owner, I feel that I can speak freely on my experiences with pet ownership. I had two Shih Tzu’s, Sugar and Domino for twelve years each. I got each of them when they were only months old. They have both crossed over the “Rainbow Bridge”.  Sugar in 2008, and Domino crossed on February 25, 2011.

I believe there is a health benefit to having pets. It is said that they can lower your stress level, and blood pressure. We have all had one of those days when we are not feeling well. One day I had a headache, and was lying on the sofa and fell asleep, only to wake up to warm bodies on me. They had both jumped up on the sofa and cuddled up with me, Domino on my feet and Sugar on my back…it was so cute, I actually forgot about my headache!

Then there are the days when I would arrive home from a stressful day a work, only to be greeted by the sound two yapping little dogs ready to go outside!  Once in the backyard running, and playing with them made the stress of the day slowly fade away.

The Pros:

• A pet is a wonderful addition to a family. I say “addition”, because eventually they become a part of your family.
• They are cute, playful and can make you laugh.
• Dogs are great for protecting you and your home.
•  If you get one from a shelter you are saving a life.

The Cons:

• Pets are not toys.
• Require commitment
• They can be expensive
• Hard work
• Require attention and maintenance

Pets Are Not Toys:
Have you ever noticed people’s reaction to pets in a pet shop. You’ll hear “Awww, look at this one…so cute!” or “I want one”. You may also have noticed someone in the street with a well-groomed dog, and think “that is a cute dog, I sure would like to have one like that”. The truth of the matter is that they are all cute…but require commitment, maintenance and can be expensive!

Pets are not toys, and you should never ever give one as a gift. Pets given as gifts usually end up on the streets or in the animal shelter.  Why? Because the person giving the gift thought it was cute, and would make the recipient happy. The recipient accepting the pet also thought it was cute…until it came time to care for it.

Pets Require Commitment:
Some dogs and cats can live up to 15 years and some longer. Are you committed to taking care of a living-breathing animal for 15 years? There are some birds, especially exotic ones that can live over 50 years.

They Can Be Expensive:
Pets can be expensive! Be mindful of your income before deciding to get a pet. I am not referring to pet food unless you have big pets such as several big dogs or horses!  I am referring to Vet bills, unexpected medical expenses, grooming and boarding.

I will refer to my expenses for my dogs. When they were puppies my grooming bill was $50 per dog approximately every 6 weeks, plus $10 tip ($110 every 6 weeks). They saw the Vet once a year for all of their shots, which was approximately $65 per dog. Unless they got sick…which my did several times. The office visit was $35 plus additional if they needed medication. Did you know that some pet medications could cost as much as human medications?

If you take your pet to an animal hospital they are very expensive. I paid $65 for an emergency visit, this was just for walking in! Then you have your Vet charges and medications. I also paid to have them spayed and neutered.

As my dogs turned in to adults, the grooming charges went up to $65 per dog. Thank God, the yearly visit to the Vet bill remained the same, however, they now needed to be on medication for heartworms, flea and ticks. A six-month package of each would run me approximately $35 - $50 depending. Since the packages contained only six doses, that would only last me 3 months because I had two dogs. I estimated it at being approximately $80 for both treatments every 3 months.

As pets get older, they can start experiencing health problems. Sugar was diagnosed with heart problems in August 2008. She was put on daily medications. In October she was rushed to the animal hospital on three occasions. A few days before she passed she was put on oxygen at $25 an hour. She stayed there for 4 hours ($100).

On the day that Sugar passed, I rushed her to the animal hospital where they began to work on her. They called me to let me know that she had passed, and let me know that I had a balance of  $650 due. I chose to have her cremated and put in an urn for an additional $500.

Domino got sick shortly after Sugar passed, and started chewing on his leg, which required a Vet visit and medication.

Now without Sugar, I only had Domino to worry about. Everything was okay for about two more years. Domino got sick in December 2010, right after Christmas. I took him to his regular Vet, and then there where three more visits to the animal hospital, two in the middle of the night. He had test done, x-rays and was put on medication. Domino had a tumor and past at home on February 25, 2011. I also had him cremated, and he now sits in my curio cabinet next to Sugar.

Hard Work
Did I say hard work? When you get a new puppy or kitten, it requires constant attention, and you will be cleaning up after them. You must pet proof your house! Just as you would for a child. You must take time to train them. This means getting your kitten use to the litter box. Did you know that young kittens have to go several times a day…so yes, you have to take them to the box…several times a day. I had them sectioned off in room outside of my kitchen with a folding gate while I was away. He told me to never give them full run of the house even when I was at home until they became adults. This stops them from getting into things and chewing in other parts of the house. The room was big enough for me to put their feeding bowls and water on one side, and their beds and puppy pads in other areas.

I took them out in the mornings, evenings and at night. I am so glad I have a fenced in backyard. Some people have to walk their dogs!  Taking them out three times a day was cute at first, but after awhile, you realize that you have got to stop in the middle of that good movie, or get up a little earlier for work to take them out. Oh yeah, my husband was on yard patrol with his pooper-scooper!

Sometimes, I would come home and they had been playing in their food, and missed the puppy pad!  Then there was the time when I came home and one had diarrhea and the other was spitting up. Oh, well that comes with the luxury of having pets. I would just clean it up. I can’t tell you how many times that I would be sitting at the dinner table and one would decide to throw their dinner back up!  I would have to run and get the cleaning supplies, and then clean them up. You should always clean up their messes immediately, this eliminates staining and odor. I had to make sure that I kept everything away from them, if I dropped anything they would both come running. Pets will eat anything off of the floor. When Sugar was teething, I bought her teething rings…she still chewed up my coffee table leg. Domino took out my Christmas lights! I am sure that some of you have had your experiences with cleaning up after pets.

Require Attention and Maintenance:
I don’t care what type of pet you have…it requires attention and maintenance. Dogs, Cats, Rabbits, hamster…etc. require play periods and some belly rubs and hugs. Dogs especially love human touch.

When you walk your dog the responsible thing to do as a pet parent is to carry a bag to pick up after them. If you have a pet in a cage…you must clean its cage. Birds will throw food all over the place, go in their water, which must be changed every day.

I currently have a 45 gallon fish aquarium that I maintain. I have approximately 60 tropical fish. I change 15% of their water, clean the sand, filter and the glass. I carry buckets of clean water to refill the tank. I do this, every Saturday…whether I want to or not!

I chose my dogs and my fish, they did not choose me. In doing so, I made a commitment to care for them and help them live happy lives.

Before you choose to become a Pet Owner, please consider some of the things that I have mentioned. If your lifestyle does not give you the time to take care of a pet…don’t get one until you have the time to commit. Also, please don’t buy an animal. A lot of pet shops get their dogs from puppy mills. Consider adoption. Check with you local animal shelter, they always have wonderful animals just looking for a forever home.

My intentions are not to discourage you from getting a pet, but only to let you know the requirements behind those cute little faces. Please take time to think before rushing out to get a pet, don’t buy on impulse, check your finances…and your heart. Are you ready for the commitment?

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Foods That You Should Never Give Your Dog

Does your dog beat you to the table? Looking up with those puppy dog  eyes … waiting for you to drop something down to them? Stop! … and think of what you are eating.  Ask yourself, is this going to hurt them?

The experts at the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center set the record straight. As the premier animal poison control center in North America, the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center is your best resource for any animal poison-related emergency, 24 hours a day, 365  days a year. If you think that your pet may have ingested a potentially poisonous substance, make the call that can make all the difference: (888) 426-4435. A $65 consultation fee may be applied to your credit card. For more information visit them at ASPCA - People Foods.

Listed below are some of the foods that you should never give your dog.

Chocolate and Cocoa contain a chemical called theobromide that can adversely affect the heart, lungs, kidney and central nervous system.

Grapes and Raisins can cause irreversible damage to the kidneys, possible resulting in death.

Onions can cause a form of hemolytic anemia called Heinz body anemia, a condition that causes the destruction of red blood cells. Kidney damage may follow. Caffeine is quite similar to the toxic chemical in chocolate. It can damage the heart, lungs, kidney and central nervous system.

Macadamia nuts, while generally not considered fatal, can cause your dog to experience severe illness.

Alcoholic beverages contain ethanol - a seriously toxic chemical compound that causes central nervous system and respiratory depression.

Apple seeds, cherry pits, peach pits, and plum pits contain the toxin cyanide.

Baby food can contain onion powder, which can be toxic to dogs. It can also result in nutritional deficiencies, if fed in large amounts.

Milk and other Dairy Products  - Some adult dogs and cats do not have sufficient amounts of the enzyme lactase, which breaks down the lactose in milk. This can result in diarrhea. Lactose-free milk products are available for pets.

Raw Eggs contain an enzyme called avidin, which decreases the absorption of biotin (a B vitamin). This can lead to skin and hair coat problems. Raw eggs may also contain Salmonella.

Sugar-Free Gum - Xylitol is a sugar-free sweetener most often found in chewing gum and candy. In dogs, it stimulates the pancreas to secrete insulin, resulting in hypoglycemia (low blood sugar). Xylitol ingestion can also cause severe liver damage.

Moldy or Rotten foods can cause many problems for your dog, some more serious than others. Any food that seems "past its prime" should be kept out reach. Be especially careful to keep your dog away from trash cans.

Poison Control Hotline

888-232-8870  (TOLL FREE)

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Resources To Turn To If You Are Having Trouble Affording Veterinary Care For Your Dog

If you have a pet there may come a time when you will need to pay for veterinary medical bills, which, depending on the medical emergency or condition, can be astronomical. Pet insurance can certainly help cover some of the costs, if you have it. But there are times when a pet's medical emergency or illness will exceed your resources. In cases such as these, pet owners may face an agonizing choice.

With this in mind, here are some financial resources and options you can look to for help.

RedRover.org

The RedRover Relief program provides financial and emotional support to Good Samaritans, animal rescuers and pet owners to help them care for animals in life-threatening situations and resources to help victims of domestic violence escape abusive environments with their pets. They also have a program that helps with disaster relief, criminal seizures and hoarding cases.

The Pet Fund

The Pet Fund is a registered 501(c) 3 nonprofit association that provides financial assistance to owners of domestic animals who need veterinary care.

The AAHA Foundation

The benevolent arm of the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA), the AAHA Foundation offers the AAHA Helping Pets Fund which works with AAHA-accredited veterinary practices to identify pets in need. Accredited practices may then apply for assistance from the Fund for emergency and non-elective treatment of abandoned pets and pets whose owners are facing financial hardship.

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Do You Need Help With Serious Vet Bills? These Might Be Able to Help You With Emergency Care

If you need help with serious vet bills, visit the websites below:

Veterinary Bill Assistance Programs

 1. The Big Hearts Fund: http://bigheartsfund.org/

 2. Cats in Crisis: http://catsincrisis.org/

 3. Diabetic Cats in Need: http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/

 4. The Dog and Cat Cancer Fund: http://www.dccfund.org/

 5. Frankie's Friends: http://www.frankiesfriends.com/

 6. Handicapped Pets Foundation: http://hpets.org/

 7. IMOM (In Memory of Magic) http://www.imom.org/

 8. Labrador Life Line: http://labradorlifeline.org/

 9. The Mosby Foundation: http://themosbyfoundation.org/

10. The Onyx and Breezy Foundation: http://www.onyxandbreezy.org/

11. Paws 4 A Cure: http://www.paws4acure.com/

12. The Pet Fund: http://thepetfund.org/

13. Pets-DC: http://www.petsdc.org/

14. Shakespeare Animal Fund: http://shakespeareanimalfund.org/


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31 Problems Only Dog Owners Understand

Early-morning walks in freezing weather. You have to put on so many layers just to go around the block, and he'll be sure to stop and sniff every single tree, fire hydrant, and trash can as you shiver.

The cost of walks, grooming, boarding, and vet visits. You're not going to be stingy about taking care of him, and the people who run these businesses totally know that.

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How Do Cats Rank in Popularity with Dogs in the U.S., and All Over the World

We all know there are only two types of people in the world: cat people and dog people. But data from market research firm Euromonitor suggest that these differences extend beyond individual preferences and to the realm of geopolitics: it turns out there are cat countries and dog countries, too.

Here in the U.S., slightly more households own dogs than own cats. But Euromonitor’s numbers show that in terms of raw population, cats outnumber dogs to the tune of 2 million (the number is closer to 4 million, by the American Veterinary Medical Association's estimate). Why? One simple explanation is that cats are more compact. You can fit more cats in a house than you can, say, golden retrievers. (You can also geolocate a lot of them, which is fun, but entirely besides the point.)

At the state level in the U.S., cats outnumber dogs in the Northeast and Upper Midwest. Dogs are the favorite in the South and Southwest. The most dog-friendly state is Arkansas, where dogs outnumber cats 1.35-to-1. At the other end of the spectrum stands Massachusetts with 1.87 cats for every dog.

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"A lot of that simply has to do with population density," Jared Koerten, a pet industry analyst at Euromonitor, said in an interview. "Many cities just aren't that dog-friendly."

Still, overall, most states have a pretty balanced cat-dog ratio.

Around the world the story is quite different. Euromonitor gave us estimates of the pet dog and cat populations in 54 countries, and some show a stark dog/cat divide. In India, for instance, pet dogs outnumber cats 10-to-1. Dogs enjoy a 2.5-to-1 advantage in China. On the other hand, cats outnumber dogs 3-to-1 in Switzerland, Austria and Turkey.

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Overall, cats are the favored pet in most of Western Europe, with the exception of Spain, Portugal and Ireland. South America is strictly dog country, as is much of Asia.

"Some regions, like the Middle East and part of Africa, have an especially long-standing appreciation of cats," Koerten said. "In Latin America it's the complete opposite. Dogs are part of family life there."

World pet populations also appear to follow a few interesting—if inexplicable—trends. For one, highly developed countries, for reasons yet unclear, tend to have more balanced cat and dog populations. "Looking across all countries, there's a correlation between developed economies and balanced pet preferences," Koerten said. Brazil, as is turns out, has a strange affinity for small dogs—it has more small dogs per capita than any other country. And there's legitimate reason to believe young Americans might be having dogs instead of babies.



Top 10 dog-loving states

Rank State Cats Dogs Ratio, dogs to cats
1 Arkansas 810,000 1,097,000 1.35
2 New Mexico 533,000 703,000  1.32
3 Texas         5,565,000 7,163,000        1.29
4 Oklahoma 1,041,000 1,327,000 1.27
5 Louisiana 877,000 1,115,000 1.27
6 Mississippi  668,000 846,000 1.27
7 Arizona 1,438,000 1,798,000 1.25
8 Tennessee 1,749,000 2,157,000 1.23
9 Missouri 1,653,000 1,978,000 1.20
10 Georgia 2,162,000 2,479,000 1.15


Top 10 cat-loving states

Rank State Cats Dogs Ratio, cats to dogs
1 Massachusetts 1,593,000 850,000 1.87
2 Maryland 1,677,000 915,000 1.83
3 Maine               498,000      300,000 1.66
4 Vermont               234,000 142,000 1.65
5 Connecticut       796,000 507,000 1.57
6 District of Columbia  63,000  42,000 1.50
7 New Hampshire      309,000 212,000 1.46
8 Pennsylvania 3,544,000 2,485,000 1.43
9 New York 4,261,000  3,054,000 1.40
10 Ohio                    3,786,000   2,730,000 1.39


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Do You Need Assistance with Veterinary Bills? Here is a List of Angel Organizations that May be Able to Help Provide Financial Assistance

I am not sure exactly how these organizations work. I personally know how high vet bills can get.

I am sharing hoping that this information will help someone who is in need of financial assistance to help with their vet bills.

Supporting the Human-Animal Bond... here is a list of angel organizations that may be able to help provide financial assistance with veterinary bills in a time of need.


Groups Providing Financial Assistance For Veterinary Bills
  
American Animal Hospital Association 
www.aahahelpingpets.org
"Through the AAHA Helping Pets Fund, veterinary care is possible for sick or injured pets even if they have been abandoned or if their owner is experiencing financial hardship."

Angels 4 Animals
www.angels4animals.org
"Our services range from financial aid to complete treatment to those pets and pet owners in need."

Brown Dog Foundation
Browndogfoundation.org
Provides funding to families who find themselves with a sick pet that would likely respond to treatment, but due to an unforseen circumstance, there is not enough money immediately available to make it happen.

Canine Cancer Awareness
Caninecancerawareness.org
Donations made to Canine Cancer Awareness are used for veterinary care for dogs with cancer whose families are financially unable to provide treatment.

Care Credit
www.carecredit.com
A credit card company for health care, including veterinary care.
"With a comprehensive range of plan options, for treatment or procedure fees from $1 to over $25,000, we offer a plan and a low monthly payment to fit comfortably into almost every budget."

Cats in Crisis
Catsincrisis.org
Is dedicated to helping cats and kittens with special medical needs receive the veterinary treatment they need to live happy, healthy lives. We believe in a Commitment for Life and feel that no special needs cat should be euthanized due to a caretaker's limited financial means.

Extend credit
Extendcredit.com
Offers payment plans to pet owners that can help provide needed emergency treatments for pets.

Fairy Dog Parents
Fairydogparents.org
Fairy DogParents is a 501c3 nonprofit organization that helps prevent dogs from being surrendered to shelters.We provide assistance with food, medical and general wellness needs of qualified dog recipients in Massachusetts. If you are faced with the choice of surrendering your dog because of personal financial circumstances you may qualify for our assistance.

Feline Veterinary Emergency Assistance (FVEAP)
www.fveap.org
"Seniors, People with disabilities, People who have lost their job, Good Samaritans who rescue a cat or kitten - any of these folks may need financial assistance to save a beloved companion."

The Feline Veterinary Emergency Assistance Program is a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization that provides financial assistance to cat and kitten guardians who are unable to afford veterinary services to save their companions when life-threatening illness or injury strikes.

Frankie's Friends
Frankiesfriends.com
We are a non-profit foundation dedicated to finding cures and saving pets with cancer and other serious pet diseases. We fund Grants for emergency and specialty care from our Hope Funds to treat pets with promising outcomes whose families cannot afford the full cost of care. Shared contributions are also made by the treating hospital and treating veterinarian to give the family the most financial help possible.

God's Creatures Ministry
www.all-creatures.org/gcm/help-cf.html
"This fund helps pay for veterinarian bills for those who need help."

Gracie's Mission
Graciesmission.org
Gracie's Mission is to educate pet owners about holistic medical treatments and to provide financial assistance to individuals of limited income that meet the guidelines set forth by the Mission.

Paws 4 A Cure
Paws4acure.org
The mission of Paws 4 A Cure is to provide financial assistance for canine and feline owners who cannot afford veterinary care for their beloved furry family members otherwise.

Shakespeare Animal Fund
Shakespeareanimalfund.org
Shakespeare Animal Fund, a non-profit charity, was founded after the loss of a beloved Cocker Spaniel "Shakespeare". He died after a very costly illness, and in his memory this fund was founded to help others who might face financial problems while trying to save their pet. Let Shakespeare help you!

The Dog & Cat Cancer Fund
Dccfund.org
We work directly with veterinarians to help needy families get treatment for their cats and dogs suffering from cancer.

The Magic Bullet Fund
Themagicbulletfund.org
Every day 8,000 dogs are diagnosed with cancer. We help the families who can't afford treatment costs.

The Mosby Foundation
Themosbyfoundation.org
The Mosby Foundation is organized exclusively for charitable purposes, to assist in the care of critically sick, injured, abused and neglected dogs through financial support and public education.

The Pet Fund
Thepetfund.com
While costs are an inevitable part of the responsibility of owning companion animals, The Pet Fund assists owners in covering medical costs beyond the normal expenses of vaccination, spay & neuter surgeries, food and routine veterinary care. Adopting a companion animal always involves both expense and commitment, and if owners have a resource to help with medical services, their animals can receive necessary care despite the financial burdens involved.

National Animal Organizations that may provide assistance: 

Alley Cat Allies
Alleycat.org
Are you facing tough financial times and struggling to make ends meet for your entire family-including your pets and feral cat colony? Alley Cat Allies has ideas on how to make providing care more affordable, including resources for obtaining food and for helping you cover emergency veterinary costs

American Humane Association
Americanhumane.org
American Humane Association's Second Chance Fund helps offset the cost of treating homeless animal victims of abuse or neglect. Through the Second Chance Fund, American Humane Association is able to financially assist agencies that rescue, care for, and re-home abused or neglected animals.

ASPCA
Aspca.org
The ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) announced the establishment of the Cohen Family Veterinary Care Assistance Fund, a new $300,000 program that will fund emergency medical treatment of at-risk dogs and cats in Miami-Dade County, Fla. It will be used to treat dogs and cats that have entered either HSGM or partner agency Miami-Dade Animal Services (MDAS) with emergency medical needs, either as strays or whose owners are no longer able to care for them.

Best Friends Animal Society
Bestfriends.org

Humane Society of the US
Hsus.org
The Humane Society Veterinary Medical Association Rural Area Veterinary Services Program (HSVMA-RAVS) is a non-profit veterinary outreach program. We combine community service and education to bring free veterinary services to under-served rural communities, where poverty and geographic isolation make regular veterinary care inaccessible.

Petco Foundation
Petcofoundation.org
We Are Family, Too - short-term and seed funding for animal welfare groups to help pet owners who have lost their homes or are experiencing temporary financial hurdles. We Are Family, Too funds such programs as Pet food banks, Product donations, Referral lists of pet-friendly housing, Short-term foster pet care, andVeterinary services.

Petsmart Charities
Petsmartcharities.org
We provide emergency relief funding and supplies to assist pets in three different types of situations: Large-scale disasters (e.g. hurricanes, fires and other natural catastrophes); Multiple-animal rescue disasters; One-animal victim of abuse or violence. Our Emergency Relief Waggin' program helps the pet victims of natural and manmade disasters. Our six, 53-foot semi-trailers are pre-loaded with donated emergency supplies so we can quickly assist pets and the people working to save them.

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Animals are Helping Wounded Warriors

Wounded Warriors heal with help of iconic animals. In Arlington,Virginia, when  Lt. Col. Sam Nerove grabs the reigns to guide a 2000 pound horse, she is taking control of something else too.

"I was in the deepest, darkest, hell hole," says Nerove.

She was injured in the early 1990s in Dessert Storm. She returned to combat in Iraq in 2008.

"Similar environment. More rockets, bombs, bullets, and bodies," says Nerove.

Soon her post traumatic stress disorder  was so bad she had to be medevaced out.

"It got so bad that I couldn't even tell the difference between tents and buildings," says Nerove.

She still jumps at the sound of a plane landing at nearby Reagan National. She takes a deep breath and then resumes talking.

Nerove is part of the Caisson Platoon Equine Assisted Program at Fort Myer.

"Through this program, I have learned that I can do anything. If I can guide a horse, I can guide my life," says Nerove.

At a rider's side, members of the Old Guard. These are the same horses that pull the caisson at Arlington National Cemetery.

"If these horses weren't out here carrying their wounded comrades on their backs, they'd be pulling the caisson carrying one of their fallen comrades to their final resting place," says Larry Pence, a retired Command Sgt. Major in the Army.

The program's been in place since 2006 and so far they've had about 125 wounded warriors out riding.

"The one thing they all have in common is that they all want to be contributing members of our society. It's humbling and inspirational every Thursday for me and it's just a blessing, of course, to be a part of it," says Pence.

He and retired Navy Commander Mary Jo Beckman started the program. Brian Isenhouer was stationed in Italy when he suffered a head injury in a car accident. He hopes driving the wagon is preparing him to one day get his driver's license back.

"It's helped me a lot, really it has," says Isenhouer.

The program's being expanded nationwide.

"There was nothing to really prepare me for just the magic, the magic of what this really is and what it does," says Nerove.

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If You Have A Pet, You Will Need A Veterinarian – List Of Veterinarians In The Washington, DC Area

If you have a pet(s) and live, or are planning to move to the Washington, DC area, you will need a Veterinarian.  Below is a list of Veterinarians in Washington, DC, Maryland and Virginia area.

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

Adams Morgan Animal Clinic
2112 Eighteenth Street, NW
Washington, DC
(202) 638-7470

Animal Clinic of Anacostia
2210 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue, SE
Washington, DC
(202) 889-8900

Animal Clinic of Capitol Hill
1240 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE
Washington, DC
(202) 543-2288

City Paws Animal Hospital
1823 14th Street NW
Washington, DC
(202) 232-PAWS (7297)

Collins Veterinary Hospital
1808 Wisconsin Avenue, NW
Washington, DC
(202) 659-8830

Dupont Veterinary Clinic
2022 P Street, NW
Washington, DC
(202) 466-2211

Friendship Hospital for Animals
(open 24 hours for emergencies)
4105 Brandywine Street, NW
Washington, DC
(202) 363-7300

Georgetown Veterinary Hospital
2916 M Street, NW
Washington, DC
(202) 333-2140

Janes Veterinary Clinic
520 8th Street, SE
Washington, DC
(202) 543-6699

Kindcare Animal Hospital
3622 12th Street, NE
Washington, DC
(202) 635-3622

MacArthur Animal Hospital
4832 MacArthur Boulevard, NW
Washington, DC
(202) 337-0120

Sol Perl, D.V.M.
Housecalls for Pets (upper NW Washington)
(301) 774-5656

Petworth Animal Hospital (specializes in sterilization - handles feral (wild) cats)
4012 Georgia Avenue, NW
Washington, DC
(202) 723-7142

Ross Veterinary Hospital
5138 MacArthur Boulevard, NW
Washington, DC
(202) 363-1316

Southeast Animal Hospital
2309 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE
Washington, DC
(202) 584-2125

MARYLAND

Al-Lynn Animal Hospital
6904 Allentown Road
Camp Springs, MD
(301) 449-8822

Alpine Veterinary Hospital
7732 MacArthur Boulevard
Cabin John, MD
(301) 229-2400

Animal Allergy and Dermatology Clinic
9039 Gaither Road
Gaithersburg, MD
(301) 977-9169

Animal Clinic of North Bowie
6796 Laurel Bowie Road
Bowie, MD
(301) 464-3611

Animal Medical Hospital of Belair Road
7688 Belair Road
Baltimore, MD
(410) 661-9200

Animal Medical Center of Watkins Park
60 Watkins Park Drive
Upper Marlboro, MD
(301) 249-3030

Animal Medical Hospital at Glenwood, Inc.
Inwood Village Center
2465 Route 97, Suite 7
Glenwood, MD
(410) 489-9677

Animal Skin Disease Clinic
(practice limited to skin disease and allergies)
582 Hubbard Drive
Rockville, MD
(301) 468-7028

Annapolis Cat Hospital
2248 Bay Ridge Avenue
Annapolis, MD
(410) 268-2287

Anne Arundel Veterinary Emergency Clinic
808 Bestgate Road
Annapolis, MD
(410) 224-0331

Avian House Calls
11854 Linden Chapel Road
Clarksville, MD
(410) 531-9213

Banfield Pet Hospital
20924 Frederick Avenue
Germantown, MD
(301) 540-6251

BCA Bowie Animal Hospital
6840 Race Track Road
Bowie, MD
(301) 262-8590

Belair Veterinary Hospital
15511 Hall Road
Bowie, MD
(301) 249-5200

Best Friend's Veterinary Hospital
5100 Muncaster Mill Road
Rockville, MD
(301) 977-1881

Bowie Towne Veterinary Hospital
13801 Annapolis Road
Bowie, MD
(301) 464-0402

Bradley Hills Animal Hospital
7210 Bradley Boulevard
Bethesda, MD
(301) 365-5448

Brentwood Animal Hospital
3900 Rhode Island Avenue
Brentwood, MD
(301) 864-3164

Briggs Chaney Animal Hospital
13850 Old Columbia Pike
Silver Spring, MD
(301) 989-2226

Brookeville Animal Hospital
22201 Georgia Avenue
Brookville, MD
(301) 774-9698

Buckeystown Veterinary Clinic
3820 Buckeystown Pike
Frederick, MD
(301) 698-9930

Burtonsville Animal Hospital
15543 Old Columbia Pike
Burtonsville, MD
(301) 421-9200

Cameron's Temple Hills Animal Hospital
4900 St. Barnabas Road
Temple Hills, MD
(301) 894-2576

Canal Clinic
9125 River Road
Potomac, MD
(301) 299-0880
13507 Clopper Road
Germantown, MD
(301) 540-7770

A Cat Practice
2816 Linden Lane
Silver Spring, MD
(301) 587-0052

Chevy Chase Veterinary Clinic
8815 Connecticut Avenue
Chevy Chase, MD
(301) 656-6655

Clovery Animal Clinic
15549 New Hampshire Avenue
Silver Spring, MD
(301) 384-4162

College Park Animal Hospital
9717 Baltimore Avenue
College Park, MD
(301) 441-2547

Columbia Animal Hospital
10788 Hickory Ridge Road
Columbia, MD
(410) 730-2122
(443) 413-9031

Coolridge Animal Hospital
6801 Old Branch Avenue
Camp Springs, MD
(301) 449-1610

Crofton Vet Center
2151 Defense Highway
Crofton, MD
(410) 721-7387

Currey Animal Clinic
5439 Butler Road
Bethesda, MD
(301) 654-3000

Damascus Veterinary Hospital
24939 Ridge Road
Damascus, MD
(301) 253-2072

Del Ray Animal Hospital
9301 Old Georgetown Road
Bethesda, MD
(301) 564-1923

Diamond Veterinary Hospital
17000 Long Draft Road
Gaithersburg, MD
(301) 869-3990

Emergency Animal Center
1896 Urbana Pike #23
(entrance in rear of shopping center)
Hyattstown, MD
(301) 831-1088

Fairland Animal Hospital
12711 Old Columbia Pike
Silver Spring, MD
(301) 622-2115

Falls Road Veterinary Hospital
10229 Falls Road
Potomac, MD
(301) 983-8400

Fallston Veterinary Clinic
2615 Belair Road
Fallston, MD
(410) 877-1727

Feathers, Scales & Tails Veterinary Hospital
330 One Forty Village Road
Fairground Village
Westminster, MD
(410) 876-0244

Flower Valley Veterinary Clinic
4201 Norbeck Road
Rockville, MD
(301) 929-1600

Forestville Animal Hospital
7307 Marlboro Pike
Forestville, MD
(301) 736-5288

Ft. Meade Veterinary Treatment Facility
Rt. 175 & 20th Street
Ft. Meade, MD
(301)677-1300

Four County Animal Hospital
26528-A Ridge Road
Damascus, MD
(301) 253-6144

Fox Chapel Veterinary Hospital
19749 N. Frederick Road
Germantown, MD
(301) 540-8387

Fox Hall Veterinary Clinic
13200 Georgia Avenue
Silver Spring, MD
(301) 933-6033

Gaithersburg Animal Hospital
280 N. Frederick Avenue
Gaithersburg, MD
(301) 948-2828

Gaithersburg Square Veterinary Clinic
582 N. Frederick Avenue
Gaithersburg, MD
(301) 840-9477

Germantown Veterinary Clinic
19911 Father Hurley Boulevard
Germantown, MD
(301) 972-9730

Glen Mill Veterinary Practice
12900 Glenn Mill Road
Potomac, MD
(301) 762-7387

Glenn Dale Veterinary Clinic
10843 Lanham Severn Road
Glendale, MD
(301) 390-2325

Glenvilah Veterinary Clinic
12948-E Travilah Road
Potomac, MD
(301) 963-4664

Goshen Animal Clinic
8357 Snouffers School Road
Gaithersburg, MD
(301) 977-5586

Greater Annapolis Veterinary Hospital
1901 Generals Highway
Annapolis, MD
(410) 224-3800

Grove Center Veterinary Hospital
9033 Gaither Road
Gaithersburg, MD
(301) 963-0400

Hampden Lane Veterinary Office
4921 Hampden Lane
Bethesda, MD
(301) 951-0300

Healthy Pet Mobile Vet
(offers house calls)
301-305-3722

Highway Veterinary Hospital
2604 Crain Highway
Bowie, MD
(301) 249-2005

Hoffman Animal Hospital
15 Old Mill Bottom Road North
Annapolis, MD
(410) 757-3566

Holistic Pets and People
(Offers acupuncture, healing touch, flower essences, etc. Treats horses, rabbits, ferrets, birds, and reptiles, as well as cats and dogs.)
(301) 221-3412

House Paws In-Home Veterinary Care
(parts of Maryland; please check website for specific areas)
703-264-7879

Huffard Animal Hospital
8073 Ritchie Highway
Pasadena, MD
(410) 768-3620

Hunt Valley Animal Hospital
11206 York Road
Hunt Valley, MD
(410) 527-0800

Hyattsville Animal Hospital
4567 Rhode Island Avenue
Hyattsville, MD
(301) 864-2325

Kentlands Veterinary Hospital
117 Booth Street
Gaithersburg, MD
(301) 519-7944

Kenwood Animal Hospital
5439 Butler Road
Bethesda, MD
(301)-654-3000

Kindness Animal Hospital
2130 University Boulevard
Wheaton, MD
(301) 949-2511

Kingsbrook Animal Hospital
5322 New Design Road
Frederick, MD
(301) 631-6900

Lakeside Veterinary Center
14709 Baltimore Avenue
Laurel, MD
(301) 498-8387

Largo Veterinary Hospital
10658 Campus Way South
Largo, MD
(301) 350-4777

Little Seneca Animal Hospital
13009 Wisteria Drive
Germantown, MD
(301) 540-8670

Lutherville Animal Hospital
506 West Seminary Avenue
Lutherville, MD
(410) 296-7387

Lynn Animal Hospital
6215 Baltimore Avenue
Riverdale, Maryland
301-779-1184

Maple Springs Veterinary Hospital
14925 Dufief Mill Road
Gaithersburg, MD
(301) 424-0373

Marymont Animal Hospital
24 Randolph Road
Silver Spring, MD
(301) 384-1223

Metropolitan Emergency Animal Hospital
12106 Nebel Street
Rockville, MD
(301) 770-5225

Middlebrook Veterinary Clinic
19530 Amaranth Drive
Germantown, MD
(301) 540-0590

Montgomery Animal Hospital
Montrose Road
Rockville, MD
(301) 881-6447

Montgomery Village Animal Hospital
19222 Montgomery Village Avenue
Gaithersburg, MD
(301) 330-2200

Mt. Airy Animal Hospital
327 E. Ridgeville Boulevard
Mt. Airy, MD
(301) 829-4800
(410) 795-6926

Muddy Branch Veterinary Center
333 Muddy Branch Road
Gaithersburg, MD
(301) 963-0275

Negola's Ark
9144 Rothbury Drive
Gaithersburg, MD
(301) 216-0066

New Carrollton Veterinary Hospital
7601 Good Luck Road
Lanham, MD
(301) 552-3800

New Hampshire Avenue Animal Hospital
6701 New Hampshire Avenue
Takoma Park, MD
(301) 270-2050

Norbeck Animal Clinic
2645 Norbeck Road
Silver Spring, MD
(301) 924-3616

North Laurel Animal Hospital
Whisky Bottom Shopping Center
Laurel, MD
(301) 953-7387

Old Farm Veterinary Hospital
100 Tuscany Drive
Frederick, MD
301 846-9988

Olney-Sandy Spring Veterinary Hospital
1300 Olney-Sandy Spring Road
Silver Spring, MD
(301) 774-9500

Owings Mills Animal and Bird Hospital
9623A Reisterstown Road
Owings Mills, Maryland
(410) 363-0393

Patuxent Valley Animal Hospital
Routes 29 and 216
North Laurel, MD
(301) 490-1030

Peach Tree Vet Clinic
18620 Darnestown Road
Beallsville, MD
(301) 972-7010

Sol Perl, D.V.M.
Housecalls for Pets (southern Montgomery County)
(301) 774-5656

Pet Dominion
15820 Redland Road
Rockville, MD
(301) 258-0333

Pet Hospice Care
(offers house calls)
Dr. JoAnne Carey

PetVacx Veterinary Services
14636 Rothgeb Drive
Rockville, MD
(301) 838-9506

Poolesville Veterinary Clinic
19621 Fisher Avenue
Poolesville, MD
(301) 972-7705

Prince Georges Animal Hospital
7440 Annapolis Road
Hyattsville, MD
(301) 577-9400

Quince Orchard Veterinary Hospital
11910 Darnestown Road
N. Potomac, MD
(301) 258-0850

Reichardt Animal Hospital
125 Mayo Road
Edgewater, MD
(410) 956-4500

Rocky Gorge Animal Hospital
7515 Brooklyn Bridge Road
Laurel, MD
(301) 776-7744

Roving Pet Vet, LLC
Small Animal Veterinary Housecall Practice
20 mile radius of Frederick, MD
(301) 305-1205

Seabrook Station Animal Hospital
9453 Lanhan Severn Road
Seabrook, MD
(301) 577-3666

Silver Spring Animal Hospital
1915 Seminary Road
Silver Spring, MD
(301) 587-6099

South Arundel Veterinary Hospital
85 West Central Avenue
Edgewater, MD
(410) 956-2932
(301) 261-4388

St. Charles Animal Hospital
3 Doolittle Drive
Waldorf, MD
(310) 645-2550

Takoma Park Animal Clinic
7330 Carroll Avenue
Takoma Park, MD
(301) 270-4700

Temple Hills Animal Hospital
4900 St. Barnabas Road
Temple Hills, MD
(301) 894-2576

Three Notch Veterinary Hospital
44215 Airport View Drive
Hollywood, MD
(301) 373-8633

Town and Country Animal Clinic
2715 Olney-Sandy Spring Road
Olney, MD
(301) 774-7111

Towson Veterinary Hospital
716 North York Road
Towson, MD
(410) 825-8880

Turkey Foot Veterinary Clinic
14426 Turkey Foot Road
North Potomac, MD
(301)921-8382

Valley Animal Hospital
9157 Reisterstown Road
Baltimore, MD
(410) 363-2040

VCA Bowie Animal Hospital
6840 Race Track Road
Bowie, MD
(301) 262-8590

VCA North Rockville Animal Hospital
1390 E. Gude Drive
Rockville, MD
(301) 340-9292

VCA Squire Animal Hospital
15222 Marlboro Pike
Upper Marlboro, MD
(301) 627-4664

VCA Veterinary Referral Associates, Inc.
15021 Dufief Mill Road
Gaithersburg, MD
(301) 340-3224

Veterinary Health Care Center
632 University Boulevard
E. Silver Spring, MD
(301) 445-0170

Veterinary Holistic Care
4280 Moorland Lane
Bethesda, MD
(301) 656-2882

Waugh Chapel Animal Hospital
2638 Brandermill Boulevard
Gambrills, MD
(410)451-3700

Wheaton Animal Hospital
2929 University Boulevard
Kensington, MD
(301) 949-1520

Woodfield Veterinary Clinic
25017 Woodfield Road
Damascus, MD
(301) 253-6808

VIRGINIA

Adams Mill Veterinary Hospital
10205 Colvin Run Road
Great Falls, VA
(703) 757-7570

Alexandria Animal Hospital
(staffed 24 hours for emergencies)
2660 Duke Street
Alexandria, VA
(703) 751-2022

All Pets Veterinary Hospital and Avian Medical Center in Chantilly Virginia
43112 John Mosby Higheay, Suite 102
Chantilly, VA
(703) 327-6666

Animal Clinic of Clifton
(offers house calls)
Clifton, VA
(703) 802-0490

Animal Clinic of Tall Oaks
12004 North Shore Drive
Reston, VA
(703) 437-5600

Animal Dental Clinic
410 W. Maple Avenue
Vienna, VA
(703) 281-5900

Animal Emergency Hospital and Referral Center
(staffed 24 hours for emergencies)
2 Cardinal Park Drive
Leesburg, VA
(703) 777-5755

Animal Medical Center of Cascades
20789 Algonkian Parkway
Sterling, VA
(571) 434-0250

Annandale Animal Hospital
7405 Little River Turnpike
Annandale, VA
(703) 941-3100

Arlington Animal Hospital
2624 Columbia Pike
Arlington VA
(703) 920-5300

Ashburn Farms Animal Hospital
43330 Juncion Plaza Boulevard #172
Ashburn, VA
(703) 726-8784

Ashburn Village Animal Hospital
44110 Ashburn Shopping Plaza #172
Ashburn, VA
(703) 729-0700

Austin Veterinary Clinic
7323 Little River Turnpike
Annandale, VA
(703) 941-5300

Ballston Animal Hospital
5232 Wilson Boulevard
Arlington, VA
(703) 528-2776

Banfield
3351 Jefferson Davis Highway
Alexandria, VA
703-518-8492

Banfield
46220 Potomac Run Plaza
Sterling, VA
703-406-9591

Banfield
6535 Frontier Drive
Springfield, VA
(703) 313-8429

Barcroft Cat Clinic
6357 Columbia Pike
Arlington, VA
(703) 941-2852

Beacon Hill Cat Hospital
6610 Richmond Highway
Alexandria, VA
(703) 765-2287

Belle Haven Animal Medical Center
1221 Belle Haven Road
Alexandria, VA
(703) 721-0080

Blue Cross Animal Hospital
8429 Lee Highway
Fairfax, VA
(703) 560-1881

Broad Run Veterinary Service
149 Spring Street
Herndon, VA
(703) 435-1911

Burke Forest Veterinary Clinic
6214 Rolling Road
Springfield, VA
(703) 569-8181

Burke Veterinary Clinic
6411 Shiplett Boulevard
Burke, VA
(703) 455-6222

Capital Cat Clinic
923 N. Kenmore Street
Arlington, VA
(703) 522 1995

Cat Hospital of Fairfax, Inc.
3915 Old Lee Highway, Suite 21B
Fairfax, VA
(703) 273-5454

Centreville Animal Hospital
13663 Lee Highway
Centreville, VA
(703) 830-1182

Centreville Square Animal Hospital
12415-L Centreville Square
Centreville, VA
(703) 222-9682

Chantilly Animal Hospital
13705 Lee-Jackson Memorial Highway
Chantilly, VA
(703) 802-8387

Cherrydale Veterinary Clinic
4038 Lee Highway
Arlington VA
(703) 528-9001

Clocktower Animal Hospital
2451 Centreville Road, #I-12
Herndon, VA
(703) 713-1200

Columbia Pike Animal Hospital
(Chiropractic services no longer available: Jana Froeling, DVM has moved; see Veterinary Holistic and Rehabilitation Center and Full Circle Equine Service in Amissville, VA (below)
4205 Evergreen Lane
Annandale, VA
(703) 256-8414

Commonwealth Animal Hospital
10860 Main Street
Fairfax, VA
(703) 273-8183

Colvin Run Veterinary Clinic
1203 Downey Drive
Vienna, VA
(703) 759-4500

Companion Animal Clinic
10998 Clara Barton Drive
Fairfax Station, VA
(703) 250-4100

Companion Animal Hospital
7297 Commerce Street
Springfield, VA
(703) 866-4100

Companion Paws Mobile Veterinary Service
(offers house calls)
serving Northern Virginia
(703) 450-6360

Crosspointe Animal Hospital
8975 Village Shops Drive
Fairfax Station, VA
(703) 690-6600

Crossroads Animal Care Center
12950 Troupe Street
Woodbridge, VA
(703) 497-PETS

Del Ray Animal Hospital
524 E. Mt. Ida Avenue
Alexandria, VA
(703) 739-0000

Dominion Animal Hospital
795 Station Street
Herndon, VA
(703) 437-6900

Dunn Loring Animal Hospital
2304 Gallows Road
Dunn Loring, VA
(703) 573-7464

Eastern Exotic Veterinary Center (part of Pender clinic)
4001 Legato Road
Fairfax, VA
(703) 654-3100

Elpaw
33 S. Pickett Street
Alexandria, VA
(703) 751-3707

Emergency Veterinary Clinic of Northern Virginia
see: The Hope Center for Advanced Veterinary Medicine in VA

Exotic Pet Clinic
7297 Commerce Street
Springfield, VA
(703) 451-2414

Fairfax Animal Hospital
5914 Seminary Road
Bailey's Crossroads, VA
(703) 820-2557

Fairfax Equine Service
(mobile clinic for horses)
(703) 849-8981

Falls Church Animal Hospital
1249 West Broad Street
Falls Church, VA
(703) 532-6121

Feline Veterinary Clinic (cats only)
7189 Lee Highway
Falls Church, VA
(703) 241-8480

Ft. Hunt Animal Hospital
1900 Elkins Street
Alexandria, VA
(703) 360-6100

Full Circle Equine Service (Dr. Jana Froeling offers chiropractic, acupuncture, and standard medical care)
Amissville, VA
(540) 937-1754

Georgetown Pike Veterinary Clinic
9891 Georgetown Pike
Great Falls, VA
(703) 759-4410

Great Falls Animal Hospital
10125 Colvin Run Road
Great Falls, VA
(703) 759-2330

Greenbriar Animal Hospital
13035-C Lee Jackson Highway
Fairfax, VA
(703) 378-8813

Hayfield Animal Hospital
7724 Telegraph Road
Alexandria, VA
(703) 971-2127

Herndon Animal Medical Center
720 Jackson Street
Herndon, VA
(703) 435-8777

Herndon-Reston Animal Hospital
500 Elden Street
Herndon, VA
(703) 437-5655

Hollin Hall Animal Hospital
7930 Ft Hunt Road
Alexandria, VA
(703) 660-0044

Holistic Veterinary Health, Inc.
(offers acupuncture and other holistic treatments)
12700 Chapel Road
Clifton, VA
(703) 449-9144

The Hope Center for Advanced Veterinary Medicine
(staffed 24 hours for emergencies)
140 Park Street SE (moved to this location)
Vienna, VA
(703) 281-5121

House Paws In-Home Veterinary Care
703-264-7879

Hunter Mill Animal Hospital
2935 Chain Bridge Road
Oakton, VA
(703) 281-1644

Hybla Valley Veterinary Hospital
7627 Richmond Highway
Alexandria, VA
(703) 965-9292

Jermantown Animal Hospital
4035 Jermantown Road
Fairfax, VA
(703) 273-5055

Kingstowne Cat Clinic
5830 Kingstowne Center Dr. Suite 120
Alexandria, VA
(703) 922-8228

Kingsview Animal Hospital
7434 Beulah Street
Alexandria, VA
(703) 971-9292

Little River Veterinary Clinic
4000 Burke Station Road
Fairfax, VA
(703) 273-5110

Maple Shade Animal Hospital
5597 Mapledale Plaza
Dale City, VA
(703) 670-7668

McLean Animal Hospital
1330 Old Chainbridge Road
McLean, VA
(703) 356-5000

Morganna Animal Clinic and Boarding Kennel
9050 Liberia Avenue
Manassas, VA
(703) 361-4196

Mt. Vernon Animal Hospital
8623 Richmond Highway
Alexandria, VA
(703) 360-6600

Northern Virginia Home Veterinary Services
Ronald J. Frank, DVM
(703) 938-1771

Northside Veterinary Clinic
4003 Lee Highway
Arlington, VA
(703) 525-7115

Oakton-Vienna Veterinary Hospital
(sees exotics and pocket pets, too)
320 Maple Avenue, East
Vienna, VA
(703) 938-2800

Old Dominion Animal Health Center
6719 Lowell Avenue
McLean, VA
(703) 356-5582

Old Town Veterinary Clinic
425 North Henry Street
Alexandria, VA
(703) 549-3647

Parkway Veterinary Clinic
5749 Burke Center Parkway
Burke, VA
(703) 323-9020

Paws to Heal Veterinary Clinic formerly called Veterinary holistic and Rehabilitation Center
(offers acupuncture, chiropractic and other holistic treatments)
360 Maple Avenue, West
Vienna, VA
(703) 938-2563

Pender Veterinary Clinic
4001 Legato Road
Fairfax, VA
(703) 591-3304

Pet Home Care
Dharm Singh, DVM
(703) 435-VETS

Reston Animal Hospital
2403 Reston Parkway
Reston, VA
(707) 620-2566

Ridge Lake Animal Hospital
1400 Old Bridge Road
Woodbridge, VA
(703) 690-4949

Sacramento Veterinary Hospital
8794-D Sacramento Drive
Alexandria, VA
(703) 780-2808

Saratoga Animal Hospital
8054 Rolling Road
Springfield, VA
(703) 455-1188

Seneca Hill Animal Hospital
11415 Georgetown Pike
Great Falls, VA
(703)450-6760

Seven Corners Animal Hospital and Five Paws Pet Resort
6300 Arlington Boulevard
Falls Church, VA
(703) 534-1156

SouthPaws Veterinary Referral Center
(staffed 24 hours for emergencies)
(offers ultrasound, radiology, neurosurgery, holistic medicine, intensive care, oncology, orthopedics)
8500 Arlington Boulevard (recently moved from Springfield)
Fairfax, VA
(703) 752-9100

Springfield Animal Hospital
6580 Backlick Road
Springfield, VA
(703) 451-1995

Springfield Emergency Veterinary Hospital
(staffed 24 hours for emergencies)
(specializes in dermatology, cardiology, intensive care, oncology, radiation oncology, CAT scan, radioiodine)
6651-F Backlick Road
Springfield, VA
(703) 451-8900

Sterling Park Animal Hospital
800 West Church Road
Sterling, VA
(703) 430-3000

Suburban Animal Hospital
6879 Lee Highway
Arlington, VA
(703) 532-4043

Town and Country Animal Hospital
9780 Lee Highway
Fairfax, VA
(703) 273-2110

University Animal Hospital
10681 Braddock Road
Fairfax, VA
(703) 385-1054

VCA-Barcroft Cat Hospital
6357 Columbia Pike
Bailey's Crossroads, VA
(703) 941-2852

VCA-Old Town Animal Hospital
425 N. Henry Street
Alexandria, VA
(703) 549-3647

Veterinary Holistic and Rehabilitation Center now called Paws to Heal Veterinary Clinic
(offers acupuncture, chiropractic and other holistic treatments)
360 Maple Avenue, West
Vienna, VA
(703) 938-2563

Veterinary House Call Service
2026 Golf Course Drive
Reston, VA
(703) 620-3919

Vienna Animal Hospital
531 Maple Avenue West
Vienna, VA
(703) 938-2121

Village Veterinary Clinic
9534 Burke Road
Burke, VA
(703) 978-8655

Westfields Animal Hospital
5095 Westfields Boulevard
Centreville, VA
(703) 378-3028

Woodbridge Animal Hospital
(staffed 24 hours for emergencies)
13312 Jefferson Davis Highway
Woodbridge, VA
(703) 494-5191

Iams Pet Imaging Center
328 Maple Avenue East
Vienna, VA
703-281-9440
(MRI's for pets)

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