What’s New This Week?

How lovely is this cover? Fans of NOVADog and the Washington Humane Society voted last month for this year’s cover dog winner, and her happily-ever-after story is truly heartwarming. Ariel’s …
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Today’s guest post is written by Adrianne Doering, VMD, a veterinarian and certified veterinary acupuncturist at Leesburg Veterinary Hospital.  – ND

Acupuncture, an ancient healing art believed to have originated …
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Today’s blog post is sponsored by Olde Towne Pet Resort. – ND

With summer now in session, many pet parents are busy wondering how to keep their dog cool during …
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Did you know 37 percent of American households have dogs? The pharmacist in me immediately calculates how many prescriptions those dogs will need! All kidding aside, when our four-legged furry …
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Wags to Riches is a quarterly profile of local adoption success stories.

Gifford, age 5, is loved by Mary Beth and Ben in Clear Brook, Va.

Adopted from: Briggs Animal …
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We have a lot of things in common with our furry friends, but one of the least pleasant is that both humans and pets can get Lyme disease. You and …
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QUESTION: One of my dogs loves to swim in any kind of water, while the other one hesitantly swims a little at the lake, but hates all pools. What can …
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Get invigorated this summer by enjoying a segment of the Appalachian Trail. Even if you don’t ever plan on hiking the full 2,180 miles through 14 states from Georgia to …
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Sure, these warm, long days offer plenty of chances to have fun outside with your pets. But they also mean increased safety risks, as the combination of heat, dehydration, sun …
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There are so many wonderful events to do in the summer with your pets.  Although summers in the DC Metros can get steamy and hot, there are a lot of …
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