As a veterinarian, I get asked this question by clients, friends, and family. And I am here for it, because in my opinion, preventing bad things is less expensive in the long run, better for my pet's health, and easier for me. Meet Rosie. 42 pounds of adorableness. Let's be honest, she should probably be under 40. That's a work in progress. Rosie is 6 years old. As a 6 month old, she chewed up something she shouldn't and had to have emergency surgery at the local emergency ve

Winter brings unique challenges for pets and their owners This photo is of a working Husky I met on a recent trip to Alaska, and he was not cold at all! But, pets who aren't used to this type of weather can struggle when the temperature goes down. I recently was thrilled to be part of a recent segment on Winter Pet Care for The Weather Channel. Here are some of the highlights I shared! Tips to Stay Toasty Bring them in! When temps dip below freezing or when the weather is we

Dr. Jen McQuiston brings over two decades experience as a veterinarian to her new house call practice serving Charlottesville, Albemarle County, and nearby areas. Originally trained as a public health veterinarian working tracking dangerous outbreaks, Dr. Jen's recent retirement from CDC has allowed her to move back to her home state of Virginia, and more importantly to return to roots as a practicing veterinarian. With her compassionate and understanding approach for both pe