Hayfield Animal Hospital

09/11/2024

Our furry friends need and love enrichment activities! Sometimes it can be difficult to think of different ideas to do with them without having to spend a fortune. Check out the links below from ASPCA for different low-cost activities to do with them! 🐾

https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/dog-care/canine-diy-enrichment

https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/cat-care/feline-diy-enrichment

The key to a happy and healthy dog is regular enrichment and allowing them to engage in their innate behaviors, such as playing, chasing, smelling, chewing and scavenging. By allowing your dog to engage in these behaviors, you allow them to be physically, emotionally and mentally satisfied.

09/10/2024

Meet Apollo! 🐾 Apollo is a sweet, 1 year old baby that we met after he was involved in a sudden accident. He snuck out of the house and in the process was hit by a car. Apollo's family rushed him to our hospital where we were able to assess him. Upon examination we realized that Apollo required extensive veterinary care as well as surgery to repair a broken hip. Due to the sudden nature of the accident and the financial commitments, Apollo's family was in a tough spot.

We knew we wanted to help Apollo and his family get the care he needed. With the help of our local community and our Teddy Fund, we were able to get Apollo ALL of the veterinary services he required.

The surgery allowed him to put weight on that back leg again and bring his quality of life back to what it had been prior to the accident. His mom and dad report that he is doing wonderful and back to his happy, playful self. We are grateful for the support and contributions from our community so that we can have success stories like this 🩵

09/08/2024

Remembering all of those who have crossed the rainbow bridge 🌈

09/04/2024

September is Animal Pain Awareness Month. We take pain seriously at Hayfield and would love to help your pet get back to their usual self! 🐾

09/02/2024

08/29/2024

We will be closed Monday the 2nd! Please call us at 703-971-2127 if you need anything before the weekend!

08/27/2024

Microchipping your pet is so important! There are many benefits to chipping your pet which include permanent identification and increasing reunion chances. It is simple and noninvasive making it easy for pet parents to get! Check out the article below from the AVMA about microchipping.

Get answers to frequently asked questions about microchipping of animals.

08/22/2024

Common household poisons for animals! Always keep an eye out on things your pet can get into. If you are ever worried your pet ingested something they shouldn't have, call the ASPCA Poison Control Hotline at 888-426-4435

08/19/2024

Cleaning your dog and cats ears made easy! Take a look at the information provided on how to best clean your pets ears. If you have any questions we would love to help! Give our office a call!

08/15/2024

Trimming a dog or cats nails can seem like a daunting task. Check out the links below for helpful tips when it comes to clipping your pets nails! 🐾

https://hospital.vetmed.wsu.edu/2022/03/10/how-to-clip-a-dogs-nails/ #:~:text=It's%20best%20to%20not%20cut,powder%20stops%20bleeding%20when%20applied

https://www.purina.co.uk/articles/cats/health/daily-care/trimming-cats-nails

While most dogs do not like having their nails trimmed, with some patience it is a task you can complete at home. It’s best to start trimming nails in young dogs so that they get used to the process. How do you safely clip a dog’s nails? Some dogs will happily sit in your lap

08/12/2024

It’s that time of year again when we start needing new blankets/towels for our boarding babies! If you are looking to donate any blankets or towels please bring them our way! We appreciate your help! 🩵

08/07/2024

We are so excited to announce Alicia is now an LVT! 🏆 Alicia has been with Hayfield for many years and has continued to show her dedication to her patients. She has worked very hard to reach this accomplishment and we are thrilled we get to watch her develop her skills as an LVT.

08/05/2024

Join us in welcoming Dr. Watson to our practice! We are so incredibly lucky to have Dr. Watson on our Hayfield Team. Our clients love her bright and bubbly personality and always leave having an enjoyable appointment. She has a special interest in surgery and loves learning all the new tips and tricks! Hooray for Dr. Watson! 🎉❤

08/02/2024

Friday is still looking for his forever home! He is one of the sweetest boys we've ever had the pleasure of having at Hayfield. He loves to relax and is looking for a human he can always snuggle with. He is FIV+ and seems to get stressed around other cats so a home with no other cats is what he needs. We are not sure if he gets along with dogs. If you are interested in meeting or adopting this sweet boy, please contact our office at 703-971-2127 or send us an email at [email protected]. 🐾💛

08/01/2024

August is Clear the Shelter's Month! There are tons of furry friends waiting to find a home. Visit your local shelter today!

08/01/2024

The only all-volunteer, cat-exclusive, no-kill rescue facility in Alexandria, Va. Our mission is to provide a safe haven until the cats in our care find their forever homes, and to educate and assist the community in regard to cat welfare.

07/31/2024

Today is National Mutt Day! Show us your favorite Mutt's!

07/26/2024

🌸 We are so thankful for our wonderful pet parents! Without you, none of this would be possible! Show us your favorite pics! 🌸

07/22/2024

You still have time to get $5.00 off your pups next Lyme vaccine!

Our promo goes through the month of July and is not limited to whether it is their first vaccine or their booster vaccine. Please call or text us at 703-971-2127, for more information.

07/22/2024

Itch Itch Itch! Keep an eye out for symptoms of allergies in dogs and cats. If you think your pet has allergies give us a call, we're here to help!

07/15/2024

🚒 Today is Pet Fire Safety Day 🚒

Help keep your pets safe during emergency situations!

07/11/2024

UPDATE! We found the owners! ❤️

🚨LOST DOG! 🚨 This sweet baby was found in Fairfax running around the Coast Guard. He is not microchipped and has a very sweet demeanor. The citizens who found him will be taking him to the Fairfax County Shelter in Lorton because they are unable to take him to their house. If you know this baby please direct his owners to the Lorton shelter!

07/10/2024

Happy National Kitten Day! To help celebrate share some of your favorite kitten pictures! 🐱🐾

07/07/2024

Today is the start of Shark Week! Take a look at these fun facts. Feel free to post fun facts of your own in the comment section! 🦈

07/04/2024

HAPPY 4TH OF JULY! ❤️🤍💙

07/03/2024

Everyone meet Friday! He is currently looking for his forever home. He is FIV+ and needs to be in a house with no other cats and he has not been tested with dogs. He is such a sweet, handsome man and absolutely loves cuddles. If you’re interested in him and would like to meet him, contact our office directly. You can give us a call at 703-971-2127 or email us at [email protected]

07/01/2024

We're in for a hot summer! ☀️ Remember to be mindful of our furry friends when it's hot out. Check out some safety tips from the ASPCA by using the links below:

https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/general-pet-care/hot-weather-safety-tips
https://www.aspca.org/news/summer-fun-sun-hot-weather-safety-tips-your-pets

06/28/2024

Today is National Insurance Awareness Day! We recommend all of our furry friends to be on insurance. Questions? Give our office a call!🐾

06/27/2024

Pet Parents! 🐾 We are officially switching over to a new online pharmacy, we're so excited to better serve our clients! Our previous online pharmacy did not suit our client needs. We will be in the process of contacting clients who are currently on auto-ship to help get them transferred over to our new online pharmacy, Vetsource. The link below will take you to our storefront so you can create an account and order whatever your pet needs! Please call our office for any questions or if you would like help setting up your account!

https://hayfieldanimalhospital.securevetsource.com/site/view/Home.pml?utm_source=vetfinder&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=vetfinder