Dogs and Cats Emergency & Specialty
Bowie, MD
At a glance
- Facility type
- Emergency Specialty Hospital
- Practice tier
- Specialty Referral
- Clinic type
- Standalone
- Operating status
- Operational
- Appointment model
- Both
- 24/7 care
- Yes
- Accepting new patients
- Yes
Species treated
Services
AVMA Specialties
Amenities & accessibility
Overview
Dogs and Cats Emergency and Specialty (DCES) provides specialized veterinary services and 24/7 emergency care
Dogs and Cats Emergency and Specialty (DCES) was originally founded by Dr. Kathy Arrington and Dr. Luis Braz-Ruivo in 2003 to provide the DC Metropolitan Area with specialized veterinary services in Internal Medicine and Cardiology. Over the years, DCES expanded their services to include Neurology, Oncology, Ophthalmology, Radiology, Surgery, and a 24/7 Emergency and Critical Care Department
Mission — Our mission is to provide each pet with individualized, quality care through collaboration, education, integrity, and compassion
Care capabilities
- Emergency
- 24/7 emergency
- End-of-life care
- In Clinic
Team at a glance
Individual names, titles & bios are in the practice intelligence layer below.
Technology & equipment
Services in detail
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Frequently asked
Is Dogs and Cats Emergency & Specialty accepting new patients?+
Yes — Dogs and Cats Emergency & Specialty is currently accepting new patients.
Does Dogs and Cats Emergency & Specialty offer emergency or urgent care?+
Dogs and Cats Emergency & Specialty provides 24/7 emergency care.
What services does Dogs and Cats Emergency & Specialty offer?+
Dogs and Cats Emergency & Specialty offers Emergency, Hospitalization, Imaging, In House Lab, Pharmacy, End Of Life.
When was Dogs and Cats Emergency & Specialty established?+
Dogs and Cats Emergency & Specialty has served the Bowie, MD community since 2003.
What reviewers say
Dogs and Cats Emergency & Specialty provides 24-hour emergency and specialized veterinary care in Bowie, Maryland. The facility is equipped with dedicated departments including internal medicine, neurology, oncology, and ophthalmology. The clinical teams are widely regarded as compassionate, knowledgeable, and thorough, offering clear explanations and attentive support during critical situations. While the hospital maintains high standards for cleanliness and emergency triage, visitors frequently experience extended wait times and high costs associated with advanced diagnostics and surgical care.
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Data as of July 2026. VetPulse aggregates public-record and licensing data; it does not represent the practice directly.