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Tag: Dan Teich
The District Vet: A Dangerous Plant You Should Know About
I’m a plant guy. By trade I’m a dog and cat doctor, by passion, a botanist. Where the two meet, I find intrigue. In...
Leptospirosis is Prevalent in DC: The District Vet
Leptospirosis, frequently shortened to lepto, is a bacterial disease that, if you’ve heard of it, it’s likely been from your veterinarian. Transmissible between humans...
The District Vet: Yes, Avian Influenza Can Be Passed to Pets
Highly pathogenic avian influenza isn’t solely a concern of poultry producers. In the past few years culling of infected flocks on farm has led...
The District Vet
Calvin T. Dog is about 18 months-old. Time flies. And here we are in 2025. We last reflected upon the year gone by, now...
The Hill is a Rainbow
The National Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce has certified The Capital Candy Jar at 201 15th St. NE as a LGBTQ owned business....
Cats Need Annual Wellness Visits: The District Vet
Over the past two years we have noted a marked decrease in wellness visits for our feline friends. While it is true that dogs...
POOP!
Give a fecal! No seriously, always bring us a stool sample at your pet’s annual checkup or when your pet is having intestinal issues....
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...
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 District Vet: Roundworms
For many of us, it may be uncomfortable to talk about, but I’m in the mood to discuss parasites. Seems like a good theme...
















