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Hookworms, roundworms, whipworms and other intestinal parasites can be found everywhere in the environment.  Infection of these parasites may lead to poor health, vomiting and/or diarrhea, anemia, and, in more severe cases, death.  However, through proper husbandry and wellness, intestinal parasites can be avoided.  In addition, with the modern prescription preventatives and treatments available today, [...]

What is a microchip?
A microchip is a permanent form of identification.  A microchip contains a number that can be registered to your pet.  The number is read using a special “reader” that can be used to identify your pet.  It is about the size of a grain of rice, and is injected by a veterinarian [...]

Northern Virginia benefits from D.C. Humane Society program.
By Sandy Levitz Lunner
On the second Sunday of every month, a group of dedicated animal lovers sets out traps throughout the Greater Metropolitan area, including Alexandria, Arlington, Mount Vernon, Manassas and Fairfax County.
Although it doesn’t sound like something an animal lover would do, it truly is an act [...]

Lessons on caring for rare and exotic pets.
By Sandy Levitz Lunner
Over the years, Dr. Elton Vyfhuis acquired a menagerie of furry, feathery and cold-blooded pets. From childhood to now, his animal friends have included a mischievous kitty, unpredictable dog, hamster, a type of bird known as budgerigar, five chickens, two rabbits, two more cats, nine more [...]

Thursday, April 22, 2010
Hello all and Happy Earth Day! So the question for the day is, what are you doing to make this a greener place to live?
We at Paws, Purrs & Exotics are trying to do our part by recycling our plastic and glass bottles; we utilize a paperless system so all of our records [...]

Thursday, April 15, 2010
Hello friends and Happy Tax Day (or not so happy)! Well we are nearing the end of our featured deals on www.buywithme.com. The promotion ends early monday morning. If you have not already, please sign up so that you can take advantage of some great deals for your pet. We are offering $25 healthy [...]

Wednesday April 7, 2010
Hello all,
I hope you are enjoying this beautiful weather as much as we are! So Paws, Purrs & Exotics has some exciting news. Next week, beginning Monday, April 12, we will be the featured business on a great promotional site called “Buy With Me”. These little promotional deal sites are popping up all over the [...]

Monday, March 29, 2010
Hello all,
I can’t believe we are already heading into April! It seems just yesterday we were locked up in our homes, waiting for the blizzard storms to calm, now everyone is out and about with their pets by their side.
Spring is my favorite time of the month because I love to see [...]

Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Hello all. This is Dr. Nia Perkins, co-owner of Paws, Purrs & Exotics Animal Hospital. I hope everyone is having a great start to the new week.  Spring has officially sprung, and we are excited about some new things happening at our spot,  so please visit our website frequently to see what has been added.
We [...]

Our clinic proudly offers ProxyRx, which is a home delivery program.