July 2022 Newsletter
General Housekeeping
COVID-19 Protocol
As COVID cases drop in the DMV area, we have updated our policy to allow all owners back in the building and we are no longer requiring masks. Check out our CAC Covid-19 Policy page for more details or any updates!
Pet's Photo on ezyVet
Please take a moment to upload your pet’s photo to the ezyVet portal so we have your favorite picture in your pet’s medical records. You can also navigate to the "MAKE AN APPOINTMENT / PET PORTAL" button on the homepage of the Clarendon Animal Care website.
Monthly Reminder
If you are no longer a CAC client, please contact us so we can deactivate your account and send records to your new hospital. You can also log into our Patient Portal to confirm and update information.
Prescription Policy
In accordance with Virginia state law, Clarendon Animal Care is prohibited from allowing the return/refund of any prescription medication once it has left our facility. Additionally, all controlled substances are non-refundable once they have been prescribed.
If you have old or unused medications, please visit the Arlington VA Government website for disposal location.
Payment Policy
In an attempt to “keep up with the times” and streamline our check-out process - CAC will no longer be accepting cash or checks as payment. We do offer payment via credit/debit card, Care Credit, and Apple Pay. We appreciate your understanding in this transition!
Should They Stay or Should They Go.....To the Kennel?
With summer travels upon us, many of us are left wondering how best to care for our pets while we’re out of town; whether to bring them along, leave them at home, or to board them - the decision can be hard to make! If you’ll be doing any travel this summer, we recommend checking out this post on our blog going over the benefits of boarding versus home pet sitting, how to select the right boarder or pet sitter for you and your pet, and other things to consider!
Tick Risks & Preventions for You and Your Pets!
While most of us think of tick bites as only being a threat in the summertime as you and your pet may be spending more time outdoors - it is a year-round issue, especially in Virginia, and should be monitored throughout the year to ensure your pet is staying safe and avoiding exposures where possible! Check out this article on our blog for information on the most common types of ticks, information on tick-borne diseases and their effects, and treatment/prevention.CAC recommends year-round flea/tick protection for all pets - When choosing a tick prevention medication recognize that many products that are safe to use in dogs are NOT safe to use in cats and that many of the “over the counter” flea/tick medications do not carry the same safety and efficacy profiles and guarantees that prescription medications do.
DVM Blog Post Highlight - Cushing’s Syndrome
For this month’s DVM blog post Dr. Taylor has written a post about Cushing’s Syndrome - a condition that primarily affects older dogs (it is possible for cats to develop Cushing’s Syndrome, but it is much less common than in dogs) and is caused by an overproduction of hormones by the adrenal glands. Often symptoms include your pet drinking and urinating more than normal, an increased appetite, thinning hair coat, and a pot-bellied appearance. In addition they may be more prone to skin and urinary tract infections. If your pet is experiencing these types of symptoms, we recommend reaching out to your vet as further exam and diagnostics may be needed.
Fear Free Tip of the Month
Most of us spend the year looking forward to summertime and all the fun it can bring - especially after quarantining indoors the past few years! However, these same fun activities and outings can cause stress for your pets - as they may have gotten use to being home or maybe never got the chance to experience pre-COVID outings if they were born/adopted recently. Check out this article on the Fear Free Website for tips, tricks, and strategies to help you and your pet have a stress-free summer!