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The Animal Clinic of Wayson's Corner is a small animal practice, operated by Dr. Anita Moore, DVM, in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. Her previous location, the Animal Clinic of North Bowie, is now closed. Wayson's Corner is easy to find and is only about 25 minutes south of our old location. The clinic is located just east of Upper Marlboro along Rt. 4 at the intersection of Rt 408. Click here for directions.   For anyone in the area reading this post, we'd be delighted to see you.  If you're a new pet owner, moving nearby, or just seeking a veterinarian, please drop by.  Wayson's Corner nearly borders three counties - Prince Georges, Anne Arundel, and Calvert.

Updates from Dr. Anita Moore, DVM - Spring 2009:

New cat and dog 3-year Distemper Vaccines are Here!!

We now have 3-year Distemper vaccines available for the same price we charge for the 1-year vaccine.  Other vaccines such as Lyme, Leptospirosis, Kennel Cough (for both dogs and cats), and Feline Leukemia still require yearly revaccination.  Rabies vaccinations will continue to be done every 3 years.  So this is NOT to say your pet should only come in for veterinary visits every three years.  I still recommend that physical exams, heartworm testing and fecals (poop worm testing) continue to be performed yearly.

Continued microchip incentive:  We offer $10.00 off just for mentioning this posting.

Your dog or cat have bad breath?  It may be time for a dental prophy.

What pet food should I feed?

I am frequently asked what pet food is best.  I personally prefer brands such as Instinct, Innova, Precise, Solid Gold, Aunt Jeni's, Halo, Before Grain, Natures Variety, Merrick, Avoderm, Artemis, Wysong, California Natural, Newman's Own, Wellness, and Bil-Jac to name a few.  These brands have main ingredients (first 3-5 items listed) that are recognizable food items, such as turkey, salmon, chicken, venison, liver, beef, etc.  Other desirable items are rosemary, flax seed, pumpkin seed, and sunflower oil.   I also recommend rotating among theses brands to give your pet some variety to break up the routine and keep mealtime interesting.  I am not fond of products listing corn or soy as the first or second ingredient.  Do not trust "guaranteed analysis" information printed on the side of the bag/can.  Even the lowest quality foods will have guaranteed analysis very similar to the premium diets.  None of the above applies if your animal has been placed on a prescription diet.  Before embarking on a new diet, ask your veterinarian if it is appropriate for your pet.

Where to purchase the pet food brands preferred by Dr. Moore:

Unfortunately, the brands I prefer are rarely carried in the larger pet food stores such as PetCo and Pet Smart.  The closest store I know of for this area (and where I shop) is "Crunchies", located just off Route 3 in Crofton, near the Route 424 - Route 3 intersection.  Call for directions / store hours at phone: 410-721-5432 or 301-261-6280.  Please know that I receive no compensation for my endorsement of Crunchies or the foods they carry.

What about raw diets?

I am not against raw diets, but they do require more planning work and expense than the ready-to-eat variety.  You must also carefully adhere to safe raw meat handling and hygiene protocols.  Please come by the office if you would like to discuss implementing a raw diet for your pet.

Some of the products we sell at the clinic: