Going Deeper to Heal
When Melissa Galli visited my home at the beach this past summer I was limping. My ankle was acting up as it does sometimes....
Visit the Veterinary Emergency Group for 24/7 Pet Care
It's the holidays! Many things that are essential to celebrations for people are a hazard for pets --like chocolate, mistletoe and pointsettias.
It's a good...
Some Thoughts on Thanksgiving
Welcome to November, a month where the sun shines less, but we give thanks for what we have. Most people reflect upon the past...
The Importance of Being Thankful
Be thankful. Be grateful. Appreciate what you have. These were just words to me for a big part of my life. Growing up I...
Some Sweeteners Are No Good For Dogs: The District Vet
Not all that is sweet is good for your dog. In our quest for lower glycemic index and reduced calorie sweeteners, xylitol has become...
Get Makeup Optional Skin
As a child I yearned for beautiful skin. I wanted skin that was creamy smooth, dewy and flawless like so many of my classmates....
Walk Up Monkeypox Vaccinations Start Sept. 23
On Thursday, Mayor Muriel Bowser and DC Health announced that the District’s three monkeypox clinics will transition to walk-up only services beginning Friday, Sept....
Getting the Lead Out
Lead water pipes leach microscopic amounts of lead into water, causing health issues, especially in children, pregnant women, and pets. According to DC Water,...
Monkeypox: Pets Are Susceptible
As COVID starts to wane, we have a different challenge, monkeypox. This virus is not new, and is thankfully rarely fatal. It can cause...
District Flow Yoga on Barracks Row
Lena Manning was in a bind. Her new yoga studio District Flow Yoga at the Wharf in southwest DC had just been open a...