May 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.
Summertime & Sunshine!
As summer quickly approaches, many of us will be spending more time outdoors with friends, families, and our pets - while enjoying the nicer weather is great there are also some added risk factors during the summer months for your pet, from fleas/ticks to dehydration.In general, make sure to be offering your pets lots of water, cool places in a shaded area to rest, avoiding concrete and other hot surfaces, and check out this post on our blog for other fun and safety summertime tips!
May is National “Chip Your Pet Month”!
While most of us like to assume that our pets will always be safe and at home, there are chances that your pet may end up lost, stolen, or on a “field trip” around your neighborhood at some time or another. CAC strongly encourages microchipping all pets in the case that you and your pet do ever get separated - it can also be helpful in cases of travel!
While microchips don’t offer GPS tracking, they can be useful in linking your information to your pets to help them be returned home even if their collars are taken off or lost. Check out this microchip success story for more info on how microchips work and why they are helpful to have!
Pet Insurance? Get it? Got it - good!
One of the best things a pet owner can do for their pet and themselves is get pet insurance! When getting a new pet, or even looking into insurance for an existing pet, the process can seem overwhelming and hard to decide which company or plan may work best for you; check out this post on our blog for info on why we recommend insurance, about filing claims, and a guide to the most common deciding factors of most major pet insurance companies!
For those who already have pet insurance, CAC strongly encourages you to bring any forms that will need to be completed by Vet staff to your pet’s appointment - as requests for forms to be filled out after the appointment may take up to a 2 week turnaround time for processing. Most often, insurance companies do not need the Vet to sign or complete the claims - as they are looking for invoices, medical records, or a summary of the visit; which are all things that can be provided to owners at the time of discharge.
Fear Free Tip of the Month
Summer plans often include travel and most of us like to take the whole family - pets included! If you are planning on doing any travel this summer with your pets, we recommend checking out these posts on the Fear Free Happy Homes Blog with tips and tricks for road trips and airline travel to help you and your pet have the most fun and the least stress on your trip!