A message of gratitude, holiday safety, and how we give back
As we celebrate Thanksgiving, all of us at Town and Country Animal Hospital want to thank our wonderful clients and our dedicated team. Your trust means everything to us, and caring for your pets is truly a privilege. We appreciate the kindness, patience, and partnership you show our doctors, technicians, assistants, and client service team every day.
Holiday Hours and Emergency Care
Town and Country Animal Hospital will be closed on Thanksgiving Day.
If your pet needs urgent or emergency care, our sister hospital Columbia Pike Animal Hospital and Emergency Center in Annandale is open 24/7/365 with no ER fee.
Most Northern Virginia emergency hospitals charge an additional emergency fee on top of the exam fee, often totaling 150 to 300 dollars more just to be seen. Columbia Pike charges only the standard exam fee, and because our hospitals share medical records, your pet’s history is already available.
Columbia Pike Animal Hospital and Emergency Center
Open 24/7/365 with no additional emergency fee
Phone: 703.256.8414
Address: 4205 Evergreen Lane, Annandale, VA 22003
Website: https://www.columbiapikeanimalh.com
They are fully staffed and ready if your pet experiences vomiting, toxin ingestion, injury, breathing issues, collapse, or any sudden change this holiday.
Thanksgiving Foods and Dangers for Pets
Thanksgiving is full of tempting smells, but many holiday foods can be dangerous to pets. Please keep these away from dogs and cats.
Dangerous Thanksgiving Items
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Cooked or raw turkey bones
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Turkey skin, drippings, or fatty trimmings
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Stuffing with onions, garlic, herbs
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Onions, garlic, shallots, chives
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Grapes and raisins
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Chocolate
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Alcohol
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Raw yeast dough
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Macadamia nuts
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Xylitol sweeteners
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Heavy or greasy foods that may trigger pancreatitis
Quick Thanksgiving Safety Checklist
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Secure trash cans
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Keep countertops clear of cooling food
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Ask guests not to feed pets
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Keep children from sharing snacks
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Create a quiet space for anxious pets
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Watch doors to prevent escapes
Holiday Travel Tips for Pets
If your pet is traveling with you this Thanksgiving, here are simple safety reminders:
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Use a secured carrier, seat belt harness, or travel crate
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Bring medications, water, a blanket, and familiar items
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Feed light meals to reduce motion sickness
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Keep ID tags and microchips up to date
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Pack medical records, especially for senior pets
How Our Hospitals Give Back
Giving back is a core part of our culture across all three sister hospitals: Town and Country, Columbia Pike, and Animal Clinic of Clifton.
Dr. Delia Large Hart, from Columbia Pike, shares how volunteering shaped her life and why serving others brings her so much joy. Dr. Reed Hall ensures that every veterinarian has the opportunity to volunteer by offering dedicated volunteer days with full support, including travel and supplies for humanitarian trips.
Ways We Give Back
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Supporting veterinarians on medical volunteer trips abroad
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Providing low cost spay and neuter days for rescue partners
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Working with Wolf Trap Animal Rescue for high volume surgical training and shelter medicine
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Assisting local shelters with medical care and resources
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Participating in community outreach that strengthens the human animal bond
Service fuels our passion and reminds us why we are here: to care for pets and the people who love them.
A Thank You From Our Family to Yours
We are incredibly grateful for all our clients. We wish you and your pets a warm, happy, and safe Thanksgiving. If you need emergency care, Columbia Pike Animal Hospital and Emergency Center is open every hour of every day.
Thank you for being part of the Town and Country family!