“Animals are such agreeable friends—they ask no questions; they pass no criticisms.”

Vaccinating your pet is the most effective way to protect them against diseases. The rabies vaccine is required by Maryland law but many other vaccines we carry protect against similarly deadly diseases. It's important to know the benefits and risks; see what the American Veterinary Medical Association has to say about vaccines for dogs and cats below:

Arthritis is a disease of the joints where some to all joints in an animal will suffer from painful inflammation. On average, 40% of all cats will have arthritis in their lifetime, and their risk of it increases as they age. On average, 25% of dogs will have it in their lifetime. See what the veterinarians at Colorado State University have to say about this common ailment:

Dental disease is the most common chronic condition in cats and dogs in the United States. We diagnose dental disease on a grading scale from 1 to 4. Grade 1 being minor tartar and gum irritation and 4 being near to full or full mouth extractions. Luckily, dental disease is very preventable and treatable! See what the AVMA has to say about dental disease:

One of the most common concerns pet owners bring to our attention are in regards to undesirable behavior such as barking or hissing, biting, innappropriate urination, destroying household objects, or reactivity. We strongly believe that behavior problems are fixable with compassion, patience, and proper training. See what the American Animal Hospital Association says you can do as a pet parent:

Also known as "renal" disease, many animals, especially cats, will suffer from it. Like arthritis, the risk of renal disease can increase as pets age and can heavily decrease a pet's quality of life. We manage our renal disease patients with specially crafted diets and regular lab tests to great success and the veterinarians at Michigan State University agree! Use the link below to read what they have to say about chronic kidney disease:

Cardiac disease, which is any disease of the heart, can be crippling or even deadly for pets. Around 20% of dogs aged 9 to 12 will develope valvular disease. Luckily, cardiac disease can be managed together with you and our medical team to decrease the chance of congestive heart failure and help your pet live much longer! Please see the Chesapeake Veterinary Cardiology Associates list of common signs of heart disease in cats and dogs:

There are multiple strains of Canine Influenza that can cause medical distress and permanent damage to any dog who contracts them. Vaccinations are of course recommended, as discussed above, as well as isolating sick pets from healthy ones and alerting your veterinarian right away when you find your dog to be lethargic, coughing, sneezing, or having facial discharge. Learn more from the CDC about Canine Influenza below: