Support Our Friends at Doggie Style
Dr. Teich has known Krista Heinz and friends for many years. Doggie Style on 18th Street, NW, is one of the main sources of Brian’s toys and is a great place for grooming and dog food, too. As a small business, Krista will bend over backwards to see that you and hour dog are happy….
Life Jackets ARE For the Dogs!
“It’s ok, my dog can swim.“While it is true that most dogs can swim well, drowning is a very real risk for canines when enjoying a day out on the water. Bring out the life jacket for the dog. Yes, you heard right, a life jacket. No – not the old bulky, moldy one from…
Dr. Teich is featured in the Washington Blade
The Washington Blade had a little interview with our very own Dr. Dan Teich. He was asked about his passions, why he lives in Washington and a bit more about his philosophies on life and his passions. You all know that he collects rocks, but did you also know that one of his other hobbies…
Fourth of July – Fireworks and Pets
One Person’s Holiday is his/her Best Friend’s Living Nightmare By Briana Bryson, Summer Intern Fourth of July weekend. In the name of celebrating our independence, many of us enjoy using the holiday as an opportunity to socialize with loved ones, consume lots of booze, and blast millions of pounds’ worth of pyrotechnics (mostly) into the…
Kennel Cough Update – Prevention and Treatment
Since we see quite a few dogs from shelters and rescues, I thought it important to discuss Bordatella, also known as kennel cough. The past few weeks has seen a sharp increase in cases of Bordatellosis. Overview Kennel cough complex, a syndrome caused by several bacteria and / or viruses, causes dogs to have a…
Fleas – They’re Back!
“ They’re here.” Ok so it’s not Poltergeist, but it is high flea season once again. We at District Vet have a particular hated of these critters that have been around since the time of the dinosaurs (don’t believe me, click here). Fleas crawl through dog and cats’ fur, live there, feed off of them…
Can a dog’s tail be too happy? Limber tail (dead tail) discussed.
As spring arrives the dogs are out to play and swim once again. When you come home after an outing with the pup, the dog isn’t quite right – his / her tail is not wagging! Is it broken? Is there a sprain? What’s going on? We at District Veterinary Hospital frequently see a condition…
Is my cat sick? Signs to observe for illness in cats.
Cats are like canaries – they don’t like to tell us if they are unwell. Cats will hide illness and this can lead to serious medical crisis. Remember the canary – will tweet until it falls off the perch. Careful and routine observation of your feline friend can lead you to understand when he or…
Tulip and Hyacinth Toxicity
District of Columbia: Sunday was a small reminder: spring is on the way. So is gardening! Many bulbs are quite toxic to dogs and care should be taken to avoid having your pup snack on tulips and hyacinths. Although tulips and hyacinth are traditionally planted in the fall, spring gardening can frequently ring their bulbs…
Hotel Etiquette With Dogs
More hotels are opening their doors to our canine family members, even going as far as actively welcoming pets. Whenever I travel, I see a few dogs walk right through the front door of the hotel, receive treats from the desk and be on their way to a comfy bed. Travel with dogs is much…
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