Clarendon Animal Care

Clarendon Animal Care Clarendon Animal Care is a Fear Free Certified Practice with two convenient locations! Discover exceptional veterinary care at our AAHA-accredited hospital.

Clarendon Animal Care is a Fear Free Certified Veterinary Practice located in Arlington, VA. We have two locations - CAC North in Clarendon, and CAC South off Columbia Pike. Open since 2015, we are dedicated to providing the Arlington community with high-quality, low-stress veterinary care. We offer comprehensive services such as general veterinary care, dentistry, soft tissue surgery, behavior ma

nagement, and international travel coordination. Our mission is to provide top-notch, personalized veterinary care, emphasizing the human-animal bond, and promoting the mental and physical well-being of our patients and one another.

Happy Winter Solstice! ❄️
12/21/2024

Happy Winter Solstice! ❄️

IMPORTANT! Please pay attention to our upcoming holiday hours! We will close early at 12:30 on 12/24, be closed on 12/25...
12/20/2024

IMPORTANT! Please pay attention to our upcoming holiday hours! We will close early at 12:30 on 12/24, be closed on 12/25, close early at 2 PM on 12/31, and be closed on 1/1. If your pet has a medical emergency, please seek care from the nearest 24-hour emergency facility - we have several listed on our website.

Additionally, PLEASE make sure you request any medication or prescription refills NOW, so we have adequate time to fill them prior to the holidays!

We know you'll probably be very busy this holiday season, but please remember to keep an eye on your pets! Holiday cooki...
12/17/2024

We know you'll probably be very busy this holiday season, but please remember to keep an eye on your pets! Holiday cookies, cakes, decorations, and new decorative plants can all be verrrry tempting to your pets. If your pet gets into something that they shouldn't, please take them to your nearest veterinary facility!

This holiday season, please remember to be kind to your veterinary staff (and everyone else, for that matter). We know t...
12/13/2024

This holiday season, please remember to be kind to your veterinary staff (and everyone else, for that matter). We know the holidays can be a stressful time, and that stress can be compounded with sudden illness or unexpected veterinary bills - we understand this. We just ask that you remember that we truly want to help you and your pet, and yelling, using derogatory language, or otherwise being rude is not acceptable.

We love you all, and we're here to help in whatever way we can this holiday season. ❤️

Is he helping with lab work or is he just warming his lil’ butt on the machine?
12/10/2024

Is he helping with lab work or is he just warming his lil’ butt on the machine?

Planning on having guests over for the holidays? Follow our tips for a stress-free and safe holiday with your pets and g...
12/09/2024

Planning on having guests over for the holidays? Follow our tips for a stress-free and safe holiday with your pets and guests!

🐾 Pets don't need to party. Many pets would prefer to be snugged away in a comfortable space all to themselves, instead of underfoot and surrounded by people they don't know. Consider keeping your pet separate from the festivities.
🐾 Monitor interactions. If you do decide you'd like your pet at the party, monitor interactions and their body language closely. Overwhelmed and overstimulated pets can become increasingly anxious and agitated (which can sometimes lead to a bite).
🐾 Leave your pets at home. Watch their body language! Does your pet enjoy going to other people's houses? Do they really want to be at that loud holiday parade?
🐾 Keep things out of reach. Unattended food and drinks can be very tempting to unsupervised animals! To keep upset tummies at bay, make sure to limit access to the table!

We hope everyone has a safe and happy holiday season!

From the new holiday decorations, to the yummy baked goods, to the extra food for holiday meals, to presents under the t...
12/02/2024

From the new holiday decorations, to the yummy baked goods, to the extra food for holiday meals, to presents under the tree and menorah candles... our pets love to eat things they shouldn't! Make sure you're extra careful about leaving food out on counters, block off any access to ornaments or decorations that look like chew toys, and be aware of what beautiful holiday houseplants may actually be toxic to your pet.

Happy Thanksgiving, CAC Family! 🦃
11/28/2024

Happy Thanksgiving, CAC Family! 🦃

We will be CLOSED tomorrow for the Thanksgiving holiday! We are open today until 7:30 PM, and we will be open as usual o...
11/27/2024

We will be CLOSED tomorrow for the Thanksgiving holiday! We are open today until 7:30 PM, and we will be open as usual on Friday, November 29th. Have a safe and happy Thanksgiving!

Blink Update: some of you may remember our bearded dragon, Blink, who we adopted in 2019 and became the clinic mascot at...
11/26/2024

Blink Update: some of you may remember our bearded dragon, Blink, who we adopted in 2019 and became the clinic mascot at CAC South. He was recently diagnosed with heart disease and needed a more stable living situation where he could be monitored and medicated. Luckily, one of our amazing assistants and her partner opened their home to him and he is THRIVING. He’s happier than ever, responding to treatment, and will be living out his golden years in a truly loving home.

Thanksgiving is only a week away! In preparation, we're sharing our annual "don't let your pet eat that" post. Some thin...
11/21/2024

Thanksgiving is only a week away! In preparation, we're sharing our annual "don't let your pet eat that" post. Some things are totally fine to share - cooked meat, potatoes, sweet potatoes, and green beans, to name a few!

If you have any questions, or if your pet gets into something they shouldn't have, give us a call!

For some pets, the stress of a veterinary visit starts way before they even get in the car to drive to the clinic! Follo...
11/18/2024

For some pets, the stress of a veterinary visit starts way before they even get in the car to drive to the clinic! Follow these tips for a smoother, less stressful veterinary visit:

🐾 Give pre-visit medications as directed! Make sure you have the correct medication, correct dosage, and correct time. Reducing anxiety is the best way to ensure your pet's vet visit goes smoothly.
🐾 Does your pet struggle to even get to the clinic? Leave your cat carrier out so your cat is used to its presence, utilize calming pheromones, play soft music, and keep a towel over the carrier to reduce visual stimuli. For dogs, pheromones and calm music on the ride over can also help them stay calm.
🐾 Arrive on time, please! If you're late, we'll either be rushing through the appointment or we won't have time to address all of your concerns. If your dog is reactive, please give us a call when you arrive so we can ensure we have an open exam room so your dog doesn't need to wait in the lobby.
🐾 Write down any questions ahead of time! Bring your list of questions with you, or email them ahead of time so we can address everything! This doesn't necessarily reduce stress for your pet, but it does help with efficiency.
🐾 Focus on the concerns at hand. If your pet is sick or injured, that is going to be our primary focus, so we likely won't be able to squeeze in vaccines or other wellness needs, especially if your pet isn't feeling well. We want them to be feeling their best before we do the routine stuff!

For pets who are extremely fearful or stressed in the clinic, it is sometimes worth it to schedule a telemedicine visit beforehand to go over the plan for the day of your pet's visit. This way we can answer any of your questions regarding your pet's behavior and the flow of the appointment beforehand. Some pets do need full injectable sedation in order to safely handle them, and we're always more than happy to chat about what that looks like prior to your appointment!

Does your cat p*e on your bed out of spite? Do they get mad at you for leaving and p*e in your laundry? The answer is ac...
11/12/2024

Does your cat p*e on your bed out of spite? Do they get mad at you for leaving and p*e in your laundry? The answer is actually NO. Cat's don't have the capacity for spite, so if your cat isn't using the litterbox, something else is going on. But what could it be!?

🐱 Illness. A medical issue, pain, or discomfort can all cause a cat to urinate outside the box. Kidney disease, UTI's, bladder disease, and even GI disease are possible contributors.
🐱 Pain. Cat's are notoriously good at hiding their symptoms of pain, which means it often goes undiagnosed. Older cats with arthritis are especially at risk for chronic pain, and may struggle with getting in and out of a litterbox, causing them to go elsewhere. Finding a litter pan with lower sides can help with this!
🐱 Stress. Some cats are extremely sensitive to stress, and that can cause them to do things like, you guessed it - p*eing outside the box. We do sometimes see flare ups of urinary or GI disease with stress, which can also contribute, but chronic stress on its own can cause abnormal behavior.
🐱 Litter box preferences. Your cat may not like the litter they have, the litter box may be in too busy a space, it may not be clean enough, or there may be too many other cats using it. The general rule is one litter box per cat plus one (so if you have 3 cats, you need 4 litter boxes).

At the end of the day, urinary issues in cats can actually be an emergency, especially for male cats, who are sometimes prone to urinary obstructions, which can be fatal. If your cat is urinating outside the litter box, it's best to have them evaluated by a veterinarian to rule out any underlying medical conditions.

Have we recommended PVPs for your pet? PVP stands for pre-visit pharmaceutical, and we often recommend them for patients...
11/05/2024

Have we recommended PVPs for your pet? PVP stands for pre-visit pharmaceutical, and we often recommend them for patients who are stressed, anxious, or fearful at vet visits. Why do we need drugs? Why not just muzzle your pet and get things done? There are a few reasons...

🐾 It's safer for your pet. High levels of stress and anxiety aren't healthy, and animals who are terrified are in "fight or flight" mode. Even though we may just be trying to do a physical exam, they don't necessarily understand that, and are more likely to injure themselves trying to escape.
🐾 It's safer for our staff. Similar to the above, animals who are in "fight or flight" mode often feel like they have limited options in getting away from something scary, and if we remove any escape routes, they are only left with the "fight" option. We never blame an animal for trying to bite us, but by reducing their overall anxiety, we also decrease the risk to our staff.
🐾 We get more done at appointments. If your pet is stressed out just being handled for an exam, they aren't likely to let us vaccinate them or draw blood. With anti-anxiety medications on board, we have a better chance of being able to complete everything they are in for.
🐾 It's less stressful for you as a pet owner. Watching your pet struggle is hard! No one wants to watch their pet panicking, especially when it's for something like medical care, which they need for their entire lives. Vet visits can be calmer, smoother, and less stressful!

A final note: sometimes the anxiety is so bad that the drugs aren't as helpful as we'd like, sometimes it takes time to find the right drugs/dosage, and often medication is going to work best in conjunction with training. These are all things we take into consideration, and will often discuss with you at your appointment.

What is a behavior emergency? Any bite to a person (especially a child) or animal in the home, or any predatory behavior...
11/04/2024

What is a behavior emergency? Any bite to a person (especially a child) or animal in the home, or any predatory behavior (stalking, staring, cornering) towards humans or animals in the home are considered behavior emergencies.

These situations can be scary! We recommend immediately isolating the animal displaying aggression somewhere safe, confined, and where they cannot be a danger to anyone before seeking medical care if a bite occurred.

Once medical care has been administered, please reach out to your pet's veterinary behaviorist (if they have one), or their primary care veterinarian. If you are unable to safely move or handle the animal displaying aggression, we may recommend you call local animal control to help move them.

We take behavior emergencies very seriously, and are always here for support, to answer questions, and to provide resources.

HAPPY HALLOWEEN! We hope everyone has a safe and happy evening. Trick or treat!
10/31/2024

HAPPY HALLOWEEN! We hope everyone has a safe and happy evening. Trick or treat!

CAC FAMILY! The internet at CAC North is DOWN! This means that unfortunately, our phones are down too. Luckily, we were ...
10/28/2024

CAC FAMILY! The internet at CAC North is DOWN! This means that unfortunately, our phones are down too. Luckily, we were able to get some hotspots up and running, so we are still able to access email and our practice software, but communication is spotty, so PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE send us an email ([email protected]) if you need to contact us! This only applies to CAC North - CAC South is unaffected. :)

Lily came in today for an appointment and to show off her Halloween costume! Happy Halloween week! 🎃
10/28/2024

Lily came in today for an appointment and to show off her Halloween costume! Happy Halloween week! 🎃

Address

3000 N 10th Street Suite B
Arlington, VA
22201

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30am - 7:30pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 7:30pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 12pm
1pm - 7:30pm
Thursday 7:30am - 7:30pm
Friday 7:30am - 5:30pm
Saturday 7:30am - 12:30pm

Telephone

+17039979776

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