Specialized Pet Care in Arlington, VA
Experienced in-home support for senior, recovering, and anxious pets, including medications, injections, and subcutaneous fluids.
Serving Ballston / Virginia Square (22203), Clarendon / Courthouse (22201), and Rosslyn (22209).
Fear Free Certified® Pet Sitters • Senior & Medication Experience • Pet First Aid & CPR Trained
Visits starting at $23
Why Families Choose PS4C
Experienced Hands
Experience with injections, subcutaneous fluids, mobility support, and senior care.
Care at Home
Recovering and senior pets stay in familiar surroundings, on their normal routines.
Fear Free® Approach
We watch body language, adjust handling, and work at your pet's pace.
Familiar In-House Team
Care is provided by trained PS4C team members who follow your pet's documented care instructions.
What We May Support
Depending on your pet's care plan:
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Oral and topical medications
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Injections
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Subcutaneous fluids
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Mobility assistance
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Feeding support
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Bladder expression
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Wellness observation
Specialized Care May Be a Good Fit For
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Senior pets
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Pets with established medication routines
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Pets with mobility limitations
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Pets recovering at home
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Shy or anxious pets
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Pets needing multiple daily visits
Advanced-care requests, including injections and fluids, are reviewed individually before scheduling to make sure we can provide them safely.
All care follows established owner and veterinarian instructions. PS4C does not diagnose, prescribe, or replace veterinary care.
Specialized Care Rates
Rates vary by visit length and service area. Your pet's care needs determine the right visit length.
5–10 Minute Quick Visit
Focused medication or brief care needs.
Ballston / Virginia Square — $23
Clarendon / Courthouse — $25
Rosslyn — $27
10–15 Minute Visit
Medication plus basic routine support.
Ballston / Virginia Square — $25
Clarendon / Courthouse — $27
Rosslyn — $29
20–30 Minute Visit
Standard care for medications, feeding, mobility, potty or litter needs, and observation.
Ballston / Virginia Square — $27
Clarendon / Courthouse — $29
Rosslyn — $31
45–60 Minute Visit
More time for pets with multiple or more involved care needs.
45 minutes — $50
60 minutes — $60
Medication: Routine medication is included at no extra cost when it fits within your scheduled visit length.
Holidays: A $10 fee per visit applies only on designated PS4C holidays.
Before Specialized Care Begins
During your free Meet & Greet, we review:
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Care and medication instructions
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Timing requirements
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Handling and comfort preferences
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Mobility or feeding needs
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Symptoms or changes to monitor
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Veterinary information
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Emergency instructions
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Home access
Then we determine the visit length and care plan that best fits your pet.