Dogs and Cats Emergency & Specialty

Bowie, MD

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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

Small Animal Companion

Services

Emergency Hospitalization Imaging In House Lab Pharmacy End Of Life

AVMA Specialties

Internal Medicine Neurology Oncology Radiology Reproduction (Theriogenology) Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation

Amenities & accessibility

Parking
Free parking lotPaid parking lot
Appointments
Appointments recommended
Service options
Onsite services
Amenities
Gender-neutral restroomRestroom
Payments
Credit cardsDebit cardsNFC mobile paymentsCredit cards
Crowd
LGBTQ+ friendly
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lotWheelchair accessible restroom

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

18
Veterinarians (DVM)
11
Support staff
29
Total team

Individual names, titles & bios are in the practice intelligence layer below.

Technology & equipment

FluoroscopyEndoscopyCystoscopyComputed Tomography (CT)MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging)Digital radiographyUltrasonography

Services in detail

EmergencyInternal MedicineNeurologyOncologyOphthalmologyRadiologySurgeryEnd of Life CareWellness Program

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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.

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Data as of July 2026. VetPulse aggregates public-record and licensing data; it does not represent the practice directly.