McLean Animal Hospital
If you suffer from pet allergies, it can be very frustrating. You want to love your cat or dog, but hate how they make you sneeze! You may be comforted to know that 15-20% of the population is allergic to animals. And instead of suffering through, there are ways you can alleviate symptoms, mostly by cleaning your home and cleaning …
Your dog needs to have regular vaccinations in order to stay healthy. If you want to bring your dog to public places, such as on the airplane, work, or school, it is often required your dog have these vaccinations. Each state has its own laws governing the administration of the rabies vaccine. Some areas require yearly rabies vaccination. Other areas call …
If you’re planning on traveling with your pet on a road trip, it’s not enough to just put them in the back seat and take off. Follow these car travel safety tips to prepare for a smooth ride: Prep your pet for the trip Get your pet ready for the ride by taking them on short drives, and gradually lengthening …
Summer is always a fun season to spend with pets. Hiking, swimming, trips to the beach, and long evenings in the backyard are always better with a dog. However, in all the fun of the season, you need to remember to keep your dog safe as well. With all this adventure, there’s an increase of risk for your dog. Instead …
While it’s usually best to give your pet food that’s specially formulated for their diet, a few treats of human food are fine! You just don’t want to accidentally feed your cat something that will hurt them. Stick with these people food treats to reward your cat. Meat Cats are meat eaters, there’s no two ways about it. Cooked …
Your cat doesn’t just use purrs and meows to communicate – they use their whole body. Read this quick guide to understand how your cat is feeling or what they’re trying to tell you. Pay attention to your cat’s eyes, ears, body and tail—they’re all telling the story. Here are some basic clues: Ears Forward: alert, interested or happy Backward, …
Pets can get allergies just like humans. And because they spent much more time rolling and climbing around grass, flowers, and plants, they can actually have a worse reaction than their owners. Pet allergy symptoms can be the same as humans: coughing, sneezing, runny nose and watery eyes. It can also cause itchy ears and eyes, which may make your pet …
Spring is here and it’s time to enjoy it with your pet. But you also need to keep them safe. Here are some tips to ensure their health & safety. When spring cleaning, keep all cleaning products out of reach of pets. Even natural products can be harmful. Make sure you read the label for proper use and storage. If …
Hopefully, you and your family are prepared with plans and kits should an emergency or natural disaster strike. But are you prepared to protect your pets? Remember – if your home isn’t safe for you, it won’t be safe for your animals either. Get the following in order so you’re prepared if the unthinkable ever occurs. 1. Alert emergency crews …
McLean Animal Hospital is here to serve pet owners in the DC area. Whether it’s an emergency or an annual checkup, our professional team is here to help your dogs, cats, and other pets. We are a fully AAHA Accredited Facility to ensure we meet all standards, including: Patient care, diagnostic imaging, laboratory, pain management, pharmacy, safety, surgery, client service, …
