Happy Thanksgiving! As a service to our clients, we’re sharing important reminders to keep your pets safe during the holiday season: Hold the turkey. Don’t share the feast with your pet. Before the meal begins, remind guests not to slip leftovers to your dog. Holiday table food can make your dog sick. Turkey bones are especially […]
Continue readingDoes your dog have a valid passport? Will your airline approve your pet carrier? Owners traveling with their dogs have plenty of homework to do before takeoff. Here’s what you need to know: Airline Regulations Book pet-flights by phone, directly with your airline—not online. Many carriers restrict cargo travel for pets during winter months, when […]
Continue readingSocial media sites like Facebook and Twitter have become essential tools for finding lost pets. The story below about our client, Blue, and his owner, Tucker Martin, appeared on MediaBistro’s Fishbowl D.C. website last month. When Martin, who happens to be Communications Director of Gov. Bob McDonnell, lost his dog, Blue, one of our favorite […]
Continue readingHalloween is the busiest holiday for pet poison-control hotlines. Keep your pet safe. Make sure children know that candy makes animals sick—no sharing with the dog. Other pet dangers to avoid: 1. CHOCOLATE can trigger seizures and disrupt heartbeat in dogs. Dark chocolate is more toxic than milk chocolate, with baking chocolate at the top […]
Continue readingBefore you treat your lawn with weed-killer or fertilizer, remember that pets roll in your grass, nibble on it, walk on it and, afterward, lick their paws. Exposure to toxic lawn chemicals may be symptom-less until a dog develops cancer later in life. And organic doesn’t guarantee a product is safe for pets. Here’s how […]
Continue readingSure, people in the dog-care business love dogs. That’s the easy part. But safety, cleanliness, and staff continuity can vary dramatically from one kennel to the next. Here, some questions to consider when you’re shopping for a dog-care facility. How long have staff members worked there? Your dog is happiest when greeted by familiar faces. […]
Continue readingFront Desk: Our lobby opens at 7:30 am weekdays, 9am Saturdays and closes at 6pm daily. On Sunday we are open from 3pm-6pm for prepaid pickups. Check-In: We do our best to check you in quickly but please allow 5-10 minutes for arrivals. If this is your first visit, you’ll need to complete our new-client […]
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