Welcome!

Fort Hunt Animal Hospital has been caring for the Alexandria and Mount Vernon area's pets since 1985. We are fully accredited with AAHA (American Animal Hospital Association) and are a full service hospital with an in-house laboratory, state of the art radiography machine, a digital dental radiography machine, a boarding kennel, and a loving, compassionate staff that cares for your animals as if they were their own.

We have a full staff of veterinarians, licensed veterinary technicians, veterinary assistants and kennel assistants to care for your pets when they are at our facility.

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Upcoming Events

July 14, 2009 from 7:00-8:00pm

Yappy Hour at Spill the Beans Organic Coffee and Chat House

Join neighborhood pet owners for a presentation by Dr. Lauren Santangelo, DVM, to learn about our hospital and for a 15 minute Q & A afterwards.

Check back frequently for more information on this exciting event!

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Coming Soon!

"Jaws" "Moby Dick"

"Jaws" and "Moby Dick" are 10 week old male kittens from two different litters. They have had their first distemper vaccine, tested negative for intestinal parasites and Giardia and have been dewormed. Both mothers were negative for Feline Leukemia, Feline AIDs and Feline Heartworms but the kittens have not been tested yet. They will be ready for viewing on June 22, 2009 and the adoption fee is $95.00. All kittens adopted from Fort Hunt will receive a 10% discount on services for a year after adoption.

The adoption fee, which is a contribution to our Leroy Fund, goes towards their care while in our hospital and to help animals in need. Please inquire at the front desk for more information or to fill out an adoption application.

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Is your dog in shape?

A recent poll of veterinarians found that almost half the dogs they treat are overweight. Several factors can play a role such as too much food and too little exercise. In addition, some breeds are more likely to gain weight. Females, neutered males, and middle-aged dogs are also at risk. Obesity can lead to breathing problems, heart disease, skin and coat problems, arthritis, and reduced activity. Stop by our office to pick up a BARC (Body Assessment Rating for Canines) quiz if you think your pet may be at risk, or make an appointment with one of our veterinarians so they can provide you with ways to help your dog lose weight and get back in shape. Be sure to check with your veterinarian before starting any exercise program, especially if your dog has a history of illness or injury.

Visit www.slentrol.com for more information about canine obesity and to find out how you can help your pup slim down.

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We now offer Endoscopy for your pet!

We now have a fully equipped gastrointestinal video endoscope. More information coming soon!

Are You Looking To Add A Fuzzy Friend To Your Family?

Click on the dog or cat for a list of local shelters and rescue groups.

New Patients Welcome - Evening & Saturday Hours

House Calls Available

Hospital Hours
Monday - Friday: 7:30 am - 7:00 pm
Saturday: 7:30 am - 12:00 pm

Doctor Hours
Monday - Friday: 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Saturday: 8:00 am - 12:00 pm

703-360-6100

We are committed to providing the quality care that your pet deserves. We understand that your pet is a very important member of your family, which is why we treat your pet as if it was our own.