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Tuesday, October 3, 2023

It’s a Tasty World: Protect Pets From Accidental Poisoning

It’s a big, tasty world out there. At least that’s what your dog or cat may think. Our pets are curious creatures and our...

Celebrating Summer S-o-lstice

As a kid, I looked forward to the summer solstice.  It signified school was about to end. I knew it was the longest day...

Can My Pet Drink From Puddles and Streams?

As the summer starts to heat up and our pups pant the day away, be alert to their hydration and sources of water. Dogs...

Local Roots Matter: The District Vet

Ever try to return an item to IKEA? Have you ever tried to change your order on Door Dash? Have you ever tried to...

Mustard Seed Massage

Owner Carine Jemia opened Mustard Seed Massage this past fall at 405 8th St. NE,  one of the busiest blocks in Capitol Hill. It...

Adequan For Arthritis: Relief for Pets

In January we discussed Solensia, a new mechanism for helping cats with osteoarthritis pain. Arthritis is a common ailment in dogs, and we will...

New Membership Veterinary Clinic Opens Friday on H Street

Parker & Ace, a full-service, membership-based veterinary clinic, will debut its first location in the country in Washington, DC’s H Street neighborhood, officially opening...

Hidden Dangers of Prescription Drugs

About 50 guests attended a film screening and panel discussion last month at the Hill Center about the award-winning documentary Medicating Normal which focuses...

Dog Flu Should Not Be Ignored

Winter is usually known for respiratory illnesses in humans, especially influenza. Humans’ best friend can also get their own influenza viruses, which are not...

Meet Death Doula Laura Lyster-Mensh

The sound was eerily melodic, smooth and soothing. The voices were in unison. The singers encircled the person who was practicing dying. The voices...