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We often can’t predict emergencies, but we can plan for them, just in case. There’s never a bad time to make sure you and your whole family, including your pets, are ready for anything that could come your way. Here are some tips for making sure your pets are also…

It’s summer time and the weather is fine! While we’re all out there soaking up the sun and planning the next fun activity, it’s important to remember that as hot as it is for us, it’s even hotter for our pets. Animals often struggle to keep cool because they don’t…

Admit it: you’ve been thinking about adopting a kitty cat to keep you company, but you haven’t quite been able to pull the trigger. Well, guess what? We have the purrrfect excuse for you to justify adopting a cat—June is Adopt a Cat Month! Taking home a baby kitten is…

The Animal Cancer Foundation (ACF) reports that one in four dogs and one in five cats will develop cancer in their lifetime—in fact, it’s the leading cause of death for dogs over the age of two. And just as with people, the longer your pet lives, the higher their risk…

Pets have become such a fundamental part of life, it only makes sense that there would be a month wholly dedicated to those furry, fun, frustrating animals. One of the main goals of this month’s dedication is to celebrate the benefits pets and people have brought to each other’s lives.…

One in three pets will go missing at some point, so it’s better to prepare for the worst instead of finding one day that your pet has slipped off without your notice. Microchipping your dog or cat gives them the best chance of coming back home after an unplanned amount…

April is Heartworm Awareness Month, and according to the American Heartworm Society (AHS), the incidence of heartworm across the country is up. Virginia is no exception. As you may already know, heartworm is spread by mosquitoes, and it only takes one bite to infect a dog. Sadly, many animals don’t…

The recent case of Tommie, a dog tied to a pole and set on fire in Richmond earlier this year, resulted in the passage of a law in our state that raised animal abuse from a misdemeanor to a felony. Though many communities are taking animal welfare more seriously, there…

April is National Pet First Aid Awareness Month, and as the weather warms and you and your pet start getting out more, we want you to be prepared. Crossroads Animal Hospital has affordable pet first-aid packs available here at the hospital—just ask about them at our reception desk the next…

Do you know an artistic person who can paint or loves to create creative designs? We’d love to have their help (or yours, if it’s you!) to participate in the FETCH a Cure Steel Dog Project! This artistic project is a fundraiser with the non-profit organization FETCH a Cure to raise…