Summer is a beautiful time, but the excessive heat can be hard on everyone, especially your four-legged friends, whom you call family. A critical part of pet heat safety is understanding how to limit the chances of heat exhaustion/heat stroke in an animal, and recognizing the signs of both. Practicing Heat Safety Everyone needs to […]
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A little preparation goes a long way. Learn how to help your puppy feel calm and comfortable during their first vet visits.
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Scratching is natural for cats, but excessive scratching may be a concern. Learn why cats scratch and when it’s time to call your vet.
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Routine bloodwork helps detect health issues before symptoms appear. Learn why preventive testing is essential for pets of all ages.
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Sneezing, itching, and watery eyes aren’t just for humans. Old Dominion Vet shares how to spot and treat seasonal allergies in pets this spring.
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It’s heart health month, and we would like to share how to keep your pets as healthy as possible! Think of your heart like the engine in a car: it’s what keeps your body, the whole machine, running. We spend a lot of time trying to keep ourselves healthy, but what about our furry friends?
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Your pet is family. Old Dominion Veterinary Clinic honors this and delivers proactive pet care year-round. Keeping your pet healthy is the best way to ensure a happy, long life, and one that you both deserve with each other. What Does Proactive Pet Care Mean? Keeping your pet healthy means routine exams. Annual check-ups help
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Click-clack, click-clack, are you tired of hearing those nails hit your floors as your pup moves from room to room? Your dog is uncomfortable, too, so it’s definitely time to get those nails trimmed. Don’t fret about getting out those clippers; you’re no longer on your own. Seek professional dog nail trimming. Old Dominion Veterinary
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Regarding pet care, you should have as many options as possible for giving them the best, most comfortable life. Unfortunately, many pets suffer from chronic pain or other injuries that lower their quality of life and can be traumatizing for them. Veterinary clinics have introduced a new treatment option, called veterinary laser therapy, to treat
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Beneath your animal’s lovely, colorful coat is skin that deserves the same attention you show the rest of them. It is sometimes difficult to immediately see anything wrong with their skin; by the time it becomes noticeable, they’re already uncomfortable! Paying close attention to your furry friends through animal dermatology is one of the many
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