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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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.

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We now offer Endoscopy for your pet!

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

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Have you ever wondered what type of dog your Shepherd Mix or Labrador Mix really was? If so, then your pup would be the perfect candidate for the new Mars Wisdom Panel!

Hi, my name is Franklin! I am just over 5 years old and was adopted from a rescue when I was just a puppy. Everybody thinks that I am a Shepherd/Retriever Mix - what do you think I am?

***Update - Franklin has been confirmed to be prodominately Collie, with traces of Chow Chow, German Shepherd Dog and Pomeranian!***

The Wisdom Panel MX is a DNA analysis test which singles out the breeds from your dog's gene pool - all the way back to their grand-dogs! The test sample is mailed to the laboratory and results are recieved within 2-4 weeks in the form of a chart showing you what the major breeds are in your dog and the percentage of each breed your dog is mixed with.

For more information about the Wisdom Panel MX DNA Analysis test, call our office today!

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.