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Time for Your Pet to Go Back to School, Too: Benefits of Ongoing Training As the kids head back to school, whether online or in-person, they’re likely overjoyed to be learning something new and interacting with friends. Your pets will also enjoy novel activities and...

Keeping Your Pet Safe During Anesthesia Putting your beloved companion under anesthesia can be a worrisome experience for pet owners. However, our entire team at Williamsburg Veterinary Clinic is dedicated to your best friend’s health and safety while in our care, and...

As pets become older, they can suffer from impaired mental function, just like elderly people with Alzheimer’s or dementia. Many of the signs associated with cognitive dysfunction in pets are chalked up to old age. However, with careful monitoring and proper...

Want to know what's a social distancing-friendly opportunity to do some good in your local community? Being a pet foster parent is an excellent way of lending a helping hand!  Before sending out your pet foster-parent application to every local shelter and rescue, ask...

Hairball Awareness Day is the last Friday in April. While cat owners believe hairballs are normal, felines shouldn't be hacking up hairballs several times a week. Here's what you should know. Small piles of vomit mixed with fur are often mistaken for hairballs, so...

The COVID-19 pandemic has upended our lives and brought up concerns among pet owners over caring for their furry friends. Here are three things to help keep you and your pet safe and healthy.  #1: Rely on reputable sources for current COVID-19 information While you...

Welcoming a new puppy into your home is an exciting time! Proper socialization will benefit your puppy greatly throughout his or her life. Read on to learn more. Without positively exposing your puppy to new sights, sounds, people, pets, and places during the prime...

Though cats have a reputation for being mysterious, they actually give us quite a bit of information about how they're feeling through their body language. Here's a little guide to what signs you can look for to find out what your cat is trying to tell you. Signs of...

It's not too early to start thinking about spring break, right? You might even be planning a getaway somewhere that's warmer. If your plans include your canine friend, check out these tips for how to make your spring adventure dog-friendly. #1: Choose a destination...

When it comes to training your canine companion, positive reinforcement is a tried and true method. For National Train Your Dog Month, here are few tips to help teach your pup new tricks. Never punish your pet No pet responds well to punishment. Yelling, scolding, or...