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Your freshly adopted cat Trident thinks she’s the luckiest feline in the world. You just brought this striking tortoiseshell cat home from your town’s animal shelter. You’ve spent several days spoiling her rotten, getting her acclimated to her beds and…

Did you know that the American Foxhound is Virginia’s official state dog? This active hunting dog was voted into the American Kennel Club in 1886, and became Virginia’s official canine in 1966. In this article, your local Leesburg veterinarian discusses…

Do you want a dog, but live in an apartment? While apartment life does present some challenges for dog owners, don’t let the lack of a private back yard keep you from adopting a canine pal. Large dogs often aren’t…

Your tortoiseshell cat Tiki really enjoys the finer things in life. This spoiled-rotten girl has two plush beds, a rhinestone collar, and so many cat toys you’ve had to buy another storage basket. Your pampered cat also dines on the…

Your golden retriever Bailey’s ready for another high-energy neighborhood walk. Your energetic pooch doesn’t care about the weather, as his thick double coat keeps him nicely insulated from most weather conditions. In really cold weather, you’d snug your dog into…

One of the most common ailments we see in older dogs is hip dysplasia. Hip dysplasia is most often found in larger breeds of dogs, such as the German Shepherd, Great Dane, Golden Retriever, and Labrador Retriever. By some estimates,…

As the holidays approach, many of us are anticipating taking some time off to enjoy the company of our friends and family members, savor some of that delicious holiday food, and basically rewind, reflect and reset. When it comes to…

Your golden retriever Murphy is gearing up for the National Barking Championships. For the past several weeks, Murphy has spent long hours perfecting his barking techniques, beginning in the early morning and lasting until dusk. You’re sure Murphy’s a top…

Your sweet cat Missy has always been such an angel. Missy is fastidious in her litter box habits, and she eats her kibbles without a word of complaint. Missy even tolerates your dog Moose, who is pretty annoying on his…

Your big Labrador retriever, Bouncer, is training for the Canine Olympics high jump event. Like clockwork, anyone who visits your home becomes an unwilling participant in Bouncer’s practice sessions. When you open the door, Bouncer launches himself at your visitor,…