This is a sponsored post by Taylor Ryan of Apartment Showcase.
Just as Google Maps made navigation easier and Netflix made getting the right movie easier, a number of technological tools now seek to ease the challenges of apartment living.
Splitting Bills With Roommates: Have you ever had trouble getting your roommates to fork up cash for utilities? It can be tough when everyone has different schedules. Splitwise is an app and website that makes paying and splitting bills among roommates super simple. Instead of nagging your roommates to pay bills, use this app that schedules reminders and keeps a record of who has and hasn’t paid up.
Chore Sharing: Never hear “It’s not my turn to take out the trash!” or “Didn’t I clean the bathroom last week?” again. There are a wide selection of apps that allow you to select and split household chores. It’s much easier to dole out responsibilities equally than it is to be passive-aggressive.
Local Handyman and Cleaning Services: Maybe you need someone to help you assemble four boxes of Ikea furniture and nobody wants to help. Or maybe you want to avoid tension when living with roommates and use a maid service once or twice a month. Use sites like Thumbtack and Handy to find help.
Use Life Hacks: There are all kinds of easy ways to save time, money and frustration using creative ideas from websites like Lifehacker and Buzzfeed. These little secrets will come in handy when you least expect it.
Finding Your Next Apartment: Many people stress out about finding their next home. Finding your next ideal living situation has been made easy with Apartmentshowcase.com.
This is a sponsored post by veterinarian Elizabeth Arguelles, owner of Just Cats Clinic at Lake Anne Plaza. She writes weekly on Reston Now.
High blood pressure (hypertension) is a common disease in both humans and cats. The condition is defined as occurring when the cat’s blood pressure is consistently higher than normal. Generally, that means above 175 mmHg. Hypertension most frequently affects older cats, and results from other underlying medical conditions. Chronic kidney disease is often such a cause, but there are also other diseases that can trigger hypertension, including hyperthyroidism and heart disease.
What are the clinical signs of hypertension?
In many cats, there are no signs until the hypertension has become quite severe. When the condition reaches that point, abnormalities in the cat’s vision are the most common indicators. Examples of these include dilated pupils that do not constrict with light, blood in the eye chambers and/or blindness.
It may seem odd that blindness is a symptom of high blood pressure, but the loss of vision happens when the hypertension causes the retina to detach from the cat’s eye. Owners often notice that their cat is vocalizing oddly, restless or seems stressed, and even that they seem to be suffering from sudden blindness.
When the hypertension results from other underlying conditions, such as heart, thyroid or kidney disease, the symptoms could include increased water intake, increased urination, vomiting and weight loss.
What are the effects of hypertension on organs?
If left untreated for a long time, high blood pressure damages a cat’s organs, especially those that are considered more vulnerable than others. Those include:
- The brain and nervous system: Hypertension can cause bleeding in these areas of the body, which can lead to neurological symptoms such as wobbly gait, dementia, seizures or coma.
- The eyes: As mentioned above, high blood pressure can cause changes to and even detachment of the retina. This may result in sudden blindness.
- The heart: Because the heart has to work harder to pump blood, the muscle may thicken over time. In very severe cases, this could result in heart failure and difficulty breathing.
- The kidneys: In addition to being a symptom of chronic kidney disease, high blood pressure can increase the risk of developing kidney failure. The small blood vessels in the kidney cannot withstand the high pressure and become increasingly damaged.
How is feline hypertension diagnosed?
Because hypertension is only apparent at more serious stages, such as the sudden onset of blindness or neurological abnormalities, it is important to be proactive and get your cat’s blood pressure checked regularly. If your cat is older than 7 years old, the checks should be performed twice a year. In cats suffering from chronic kidney disease, hyperthyroidism or heart disease, blood pressure should also be carefully assessed and monitored.
How is hypertension treated?
After determining that your cat is suffering from hypertension, your vet will try to address any complications that have occurred. He or she will then assess whether the high blood pressure is caused by another disease. If the hypertension is due to an underlying disease such as chronic kidney failure, treatment of the main disease may also help control the high blood pressure.
If the hypertension is not secondary, anti-hypertensive drugs will likely be prescribed for your cat. Once your cat is on anti-hypertensive drugs, your vet will closely monitor its blood pressure and watch for any changes to its eyes.
What is the prognosis for hypertension?
Most cats with hypertension will need long-term therapy and management. If the hypertension is not caused by any underlying disease, it is usually possible to manage and control the high blood pressure and prevent further damage to organs. If the hypertension is caused by an underlying disease, the long-term prognosis depends on what kind and how severe the disease is.
For more information please visit our Feline Health Library, petMD and this guide to feline chronic kidney disease.
This is a sponsored article from Eve Thompson of Reston Real Estate.
Eighteen new properties were listed for sale in Reston this week, bringing the total number of available homes to 259. The inventory number is down from Monday, when we noted that 303 homes were listed for sale. That’s a lot of activity in just a few days.
Here are a few of the new properties for sale in Reston this week.
2300 Acton Dr., 5BR, 3.5 BA, $624,900
11605 Clubhouse Court, 4BR, 3.5 BA, $625,000
1701 Quietree Dr., 2BR, 2.5 BA, $365,000
1273 Weatherstone Court, 3 BR, 3.5 BA, $549,000
1335 Quail Ridge Dr., 4 BR, 2.5 BA, $785,000
12123 Kinsley Place, 3 BR, 3.5 BA, $920,000
To see many more new listings this week, visit my website, Reston Real Estate.
This is a sponsored column by Cindy Beyer, ASID,NCIDQ. Beyer is a Reston-based interior designer and Reston Now Best Reston Business Award winner. Find her online at www.CindyLBeyer.com.
Now that summer is over, it’s time to think about how to decorate your home for the fall holidays. Fall is my favorite time of year. The leaves are turning their fabulous hues of orange, red, brown and magenta. One of the blessings we have living in Reston is the abundance of trees, so let’s see how to bring the outdoors into your home.
I first store all of my summer items and bring out the fall pillows, throws, candles as well as all of my artificial gourds, wreaths and leaves. I have a large storage space that allows me to keep the items year after year. The great thing about Thanksgiving time is the abundance of natural items to use in your decorations, so if you don’t want to store it, just borrow from Mother Nature. She won’t mind.
For centerpieces, tabletop or mantle decorations, I gather all my ginger jars and vases and fill them with artificial or real acorns, nuts, pinecones or leaves. Try using all shapes and sizes for a casual feel. I suggest using the flameless candles from Luminara to insert into vases. These are the most real-looking flameless candles I have found. Add your smaller pumpkins and various gourds with some nice greens to complete the look.
I have collected various artificial gourds throughout the years, but still use the real ones with fresh flowers and fruit for a more natural centerpiece. I think any fresh flower with the fall colors will do nicely. You can find roses in oranges and rust colors, as well as sunflowers, fresh twigs and berries, mums, Gerbera daisies, wheat sprigs, etc. Try scooping out a large pumpkin and inserting your vase of flowers in the gourd instead of just the vase. If you’re stumped, visit May of Mayflowers, in Reston Town Center. Also, don’t be afraid of using silk leaves and flowers. Michael’s carries an abundance of silks. If you want a more elegant silk, try Merrifield Garden Center. They usually carry more unusual fall silk flowers, as well as real ones.
Don’t forget about the front door and entry decorations. Now is the time to get your real pumpkins as well as mums, kale and fresh greens. Try stacking your pumpkins three high using varying colors: white, green, and orange with fresh bay wreaths in between them. The flatter pumpkins work the best and look great when placed in an urn. You can fill in the space with kale and fresh mums. Add garland around the door with fresh greens to complete the look.
Don’t forget holiday aromas such as cinnamon, cloves, orange and ginger. I combine a small amount of these spices with water in a small boiling pot to fill the house with a wonderful fall scent. Try lighting a fragrant candle to place on your kitchen counter as well. Then, sit back and enjoy the fruits of your labor.
If you need ideas on your fall decorating, I can be reached at [email protected].
An azalea-lined trail encircles the 1.5-acre, tree-filled lot with this renovated mid-century home in its center.
Desirable details in the Vienna home include a master bath with Waterworks fixtures, a Kallista vanity in the hall bathroom, Robern cabinetry in the lower-level bathroom and a kitchen with a SubZero fridge, Bosch dishwasher, Thermador cooktop and GE Monogram double ovens.
Other features include:
- Vaulted ceilings in the living room, with a fireplace
- Lighted china storage
- Huge sunroom with walls of windows opening to the deck, with built-in seating
- Eat-in kitchen
- Master bedroom plus two more large bedrooms on the main level
- Wood floors
- Andersen and Pella double-pane windows and doors
- Treehouse and invisible fence for pets
- Playground equipment and plenty of play space for children
The lower level, which opens to the patio and its wisteria-covered pergola, has a huge rec room with a second fireplace, wet bar and a U-Line refrigerator. Also on this level is the fourth bedroom, bathroom and a den opening to the yard.
Excellent storage is available in the utility room, plus in the big two-car, side-load garage.
Located at 2040 Hunter Mill Rd., the property is within the bounds of the Oakton elementary, Thoreau middle and Madison high school districts.
An open house will be held Sunday, Oct. 12, from 1 to 4 p.m. For more information, call Betsy Twigg at 703-967-4391 or email [email protected].
Meet Maverick, our Reston Pet of the Week.
Here’s what owner Brandy had to say about the 2-year-old pit bull she adopted when he was 4 months old.
This puppy was what we call a “Three Strikes.” #1 – He was a Pit Bull. Notorious for having a bad rap and illegal to own in parts of Maryland. #2 – He was black. Black dogs (and cats) are amongst the least desirable pets. #3 – He was sick. He had what is called demodectic mange, a very easily cured, and non-contagious form of mange that causes itchy patches and hair loss. If not treated, it becomes much worse and animals can suffer terribly with it.
I took my family, and our current dog, to meet this puppy. It was love at first sight. We decided to take Maverick in and see how he would do as a member of our family. The first couple of days were a little tough. Our dog, Harper, likes to be in control, and he can sometimes be a bully. But after the two dogs figured their stuff out, Maverick, we knew, were here to stay.
Maverick has grown into an almost 80-pound block of rippling muscle. He is famous at the Reston Dog Park. His giant head is marveled at, his perfect manners revered. Everybody loves Maverick. And a lot of people have had their minds changed about pit bulls because of Maverick.
Maverick is 100 percent what we wanted in a dog. He is the perfect ambassador to his breed. Maverick shows everyone he meets that the American pit bull terrier is not some beast of an animal, bred to kill everything in sight. I have three children, aged 15 to 2. We have another dog. We have several cats, and we foster cats and even tiny newborn kittens. And Maverick is as gentle as can be with all of them. He has never shown an ounce of aggression and is completely committed to being a loyal, friendly, fun-loving pet.
Want your pet to be considered for the Reston Pet of the Week? Email [email protected] with a 2-3 paragraph bio and at least 3-4 horizontal photos of your pet.
Each week’s winner receives a sample of dog or cat treats from our sponsor, Becky’s Pet Care, along with $100 in Becky’s Bucks. Becky’s Pet Care, the winner of three Angie’s List Super Service Awards and the National Association of Professional Pet Sitters’ 2013 Business of the Year, provides professional dog walking and pet sitting services in Reston and Northern Virginia.
This is a sponsored post from Eve Thompson of Reston Real Estate.
What a difference a few weeks can make. The weather has made a decided turn towards fall, and the Reston real estate market also seems to be in transition.
This past week in Reston, 17 properties went from pending to sold. The average number of days on the market climbed to just over 30 and the total number of homes for sale increased to 303, which leaves us with a little more than four months of housing inventory.
For home sellers, this means you must come into the market in the best shape possible for your price point. You have to do everything you can to differentiate your home. You don’t want to be one of many in the market — you want to create a market of ONE that tells buyers, “You better jump on this or it will be gone!”
For home buyers, this means there may be an opportunity to ask for closing costs and other incentives, but be careful, we’ll need a little more inventory to be able to call this a true buyers’ market.
Here are a few of the homes that sold this past week.
- 1334 DASHER LN. 5BR, 4.5 BA. Listed Price, $999,999; Sold Price, $980,000
- 1951 SAGEWOOD LN. #204 1 BR, 1 BA. Listed Price, $129,900; Sold Price $125,000. Seller Subsidy, $2,000
- 12020 CREEKBEND DR. 4 BR, 3.5 BA. Listed Price, $975,000; Sold Price, $935,000. Seller Subsidy, $3,000
- 11400 WASHINGTON PLAZA W. #405 0BR, 1 BA. Listed Price, $169,000; Sold Price, $165,000
- 11218 WEDGE DR. 4BR, 3.5 BA. Listed Price, $760,000; Sold Price, $742,000
- 11817 GREY BIRCH PLACE 3 BR, 2.5 BA. Listed Price, $650,000; Sold Price, $650,000. Seller Subsidy, $3,750
- 11562 LINKS DR. 4 BR, 2 Full BA, 2 Half BA. Listed Price, $499,999; Sold Price, $500,000. Seller Subsidy, $2,000
This is a sponsored column by attorneys John Berry and Kimberly Berry of Berry & Berry, PLLC, an employment and labor law firm located in Reston Town Center that specializes in federal employee, security clearance, retirement, and private sector employee matters. They write biweekly on RestonNow.
How to Prevent Pregnancy Discrimination
Pregnancy discrimination is one of the fastest growing areas of discrimination law because many employers do not understand the legal requirements that are in place to protect pregnant employees. The following general guidance is meant to help employers prevent and appropriately deal with, as well as educate employees regarding, issues of pregnancy discrimination in the workplace.
Don’t Discriminate Based on Pregnancy: The Pregnancy Discrimination Act makes it illegal for an employer with 15 or more employees to discriminate against an employee in all areas of employment, including hiring, firing, pay, job assignments, promotions, layoff, training and benefits (e.g., leave and health insurance).
Example: Jennifer applies for a position as a pharmaceutical sales representative. She is also five months pregnant. During her interview, the hiring manager explains that the position will require a lot of walking and asks whether Jennifer’s pregnancy will affect her ability to work. Jennifer is not hired as a result of the hiring manager’s belief that her pregnancy will affect her ability to work. Jennifer could bring a case of pregnancy discrimination.
Provide Equal Treatment to Pregnant Employees: If an employee becomes pregnant or is unable to perform her job due to issues during and after her pregnancy, the employer must treat the employee the same way it treats temporarily disabled employees. Read More
This is a sponsored post by veterinarian Elizabeth Arguelles, owner of Just Cats Clinic at Lake Anne Plaza. She writes weekly on Reston Now.
Feline infectious peritonitis (FIP) is a viral disease affecting cats that is caused by certain strains of the feline coronavirus.
Though it can occur in any cat, it is most common in cats younger than two. Most strains of the coronavirus do not cause the disease, and most infected cats do not show any symptoms. This is because the development of viral antibodies often triggers an immune response.
But in about 5 to 10 percent of infected cats, the virus mutates into a more harmful form that causes FIP. When this happens, the white blood cells are infected with the virus and transport it throughout the cat’s body, causing an intense inflammatory reaction in the tissues where the infected cells are located. These are often in the abdomen, kidneys or brain.
How do cats become infected with the feline coronavirus?
Though it is not clear how most cats become infected with the virus, direct contact between cats is the most likely method of transmission. Biting insects such as fleas may also spread this virus.
Because the feline coronavirus is present in the infected cat’s blood in the early stages, it may be shed in the urine and feces even when the cat shows no clinical symptoms. The virus does not survive longer than 24 to 36 hours in normal weather, so transmission via clothing or other objects is also only possible within a few hours of contact.
What are the clinical signs and symptoms of FIP?
There are two major types of FIP, a noneffusive or dry form and an effusive or wet form. In general, cats will exhibit the symptoms of the noneffusive form more slowly. Those symptoms include chronic weight loss, anemia, lethargy, and a persistent fever that does not respond to medication.
In the effusive form of FIP, there might be an accumulation of fluid in the abdomen or the chest. Early on, the symptoms may be similar to those of the dry form. But the wet form of the disease often progresses more quickly, and the cat may seem potbellied due to the excessive fluid accumulation in the abdomen. And when there is excessive fluid accumulation, the cat may have difficulty breathing.
How is FIP diagnosed?
Unfortunately, there is no simple diagnostic test. The ELISA, IFA and virus neutralization tests detect the presence of the coronavirus antibodies in a cat, but they are not able to determine which strain is affecting the feline. So a positive result only means that the cat has been previously exposed to the virus.
These tests determine the antibody titer, so the higher the number, the greater the amount of antibodies. But a healthy cat with a high titer is not necessarily more likely to develop FIP than one with a low titer.
Other tests, such as the immuneperoxidase, detect the cells in tissues infected by the virus with the help of a biopsy.
Another antigen test uses a polymerase chain reaction to detect the virus in the tissues or body fluids, but also cannot identify the type of strain.
How is FIP treated?
Unfortunately, FIP is fatal in almost all cases. There is no specific treatment, and supportive care is the only option for cats affected by the disease. Anti-inflammatory drugs like corticosteroids, often used in conjunction with immunosuppressive drugs like the ones used in cancer treatments, may temporarily suppress the symptoms.
Once FIP has been diagnosed in a clinically ill cat, however, euthanasia may be the most humane course of action.
For more information, please visit our Feline Health Library.
If you’d like to help further FIP research, please visit the Cornell Feline Health Center to learn more.
This is a sponsored article from Eve Thompson of Reston Real Estate.
Here’s a look at a few new listings that hit the market in Reston this week:
12001 Taliesin Place, 2 BR, 1.5 BA Condo, $329,500
12190 Abington Hall Place, 2 BR, 2 BA Condo, $437,500
2429 Silver Fox Lane, 4 BR, 2.5 BA SFH, $649,00
1724 Lake Shore Crest, 1 BR, 1 BA Condo, $265,00
2020 Beacon Heights Drive, 3BR, 2 FB, 2 HB TH, $960,000
12015 Insha Court, 2 BR, 2 FB, 2 HB TH, $449,000
11746 Indian Ridge Road, 4 BR, 2.5 BA TH, $505,000
To see many more new listings this week, visit my website, Reston Real Estate.
Meet Bodie, this week’s Reston Pet of the Week. Here is what owner Melissa has to say:
On Dec. 1, 2013 my cousin in Ohio sent me a photo of Bodie. Bodie was found chained to a tree, abandoned, in Kentucky, and was being transported to Northern Ohio and needed a home. Bodie was named Hendricks at the time and the rescue group (National Great Pyrenees Rescue) said that when they found him, he was only 28 lbs, extremely malnourished and had a lot of matting of his fur so they had to shave him down completely.
He needed a “furever home,” and my cousin knew I was still torn on getting another dog because in the summer of 2013, both my yellow lab doggies, Landon and Aspen, had passed away. I wasn’t sure I was ready for another dog in my life. That all changed though the minute I saw Bodie’s picture and read his story, my heart melted and I KNEW I had to rescue him soon.
I went through the whole adoption process with the National Great Pyrenees Rescue foundation. They knew Bodie was part Great Pyrenees, but they didn’t know what his mix was at the time. On Dec. 23, I received the call I had been waiting for that I would be interviewed soon to see if I was fit to adopt Bodie.
On Dec. 24 , I was interviewed in person and then later that evening I was told that I was approved to adopt Bodie. I was ECSTATIC!! It was the best-ever early Christmas present! My boyfriend Dave and I made a long, 16-hour roundtrip drive up to Ohio and back in one day on Jan. 4 (Bodie’s “gotcha” day)!
Bodie is now 59 lbs. His health is perfect now and his personality is shining through. We figured out he must have just turned one around March (you can tell by his teeth and playful demeanor). He is part Great Pyrenees, part Chow Chow (he has the purple/black tongue).
Bodie now has gorgeous, thick, beautiful fur/hair and is the most outgoing, sweetest soul of a being anyone’s ever met. He is smart, he has been easy to train and he has been an unbelievable joy and has truly changed my life for the better.
Want your pet to be considered for the Reston Pet of the Week? Email [email protected] with a 2-3 paragraph bio and at least 3-4 horizontally-oriented photos of your pet.
Each week’s winner receives a sample of dog or cat treats from our sponsor, Becky’s Pet Care, along with $100 in Becky’s Bucks. Becky’s Pet Care, the winner of three Angie’s List Super Service Awards and the National Association of Professional Pet Sitters’ 2013 Business of the Year, provides professional dog walking and pet sitting services in Reston and Northern Virginia.
This is a sponsored column by Eve Thompson of Reston Real Estate.
Any mom on a budget in the Washington, DC area knows about small change consignments, located at historic Lake Anne Village Center in Reston.
Since 1981, families have visited this small shop to find brand name children’s clothes, toys, and equipment. In fact, many second and even some third generation families are shopping and consigning at small change, a fact that delights owner Susann Gerstein.
Susann and two friends opened small change to make it easier for parents to recycle all those things that their children need, but quickly outgrow. Today, it has become a gathering place for mothers and grandmothers looking for quality clothes, shoes, dancewear, cleats, toys, videos, strollers, cribs, high chairs, Exersaucers and joggers. You can even find one-of-a-kind items from all over the world — a nice reflection of the cultural diversity in Reston.
It has been cited as one of the best consignment shops for children, mothers-to-be and the whole family in the Annual Washington Families Survey, and winner of the 1992 Best of Reston Award for Community Service & Business Excellence for its generous donation to families in need.
In one small shop, small change embodies all of the values of Reston. We hope it remains a vibrant part of the community for years to come. If you are in need of children’s consignments or want to donate clothes, visit their Facebook page.
This is a sponsored post by Taylor Ryan of Apartment Showcase.
Let’s compare $1,200 monthly rent in Reston vs. other areas in the Washington, DC Metropolitan area.
First, take a look at Colvin Woods in Reston:
This community has a clubhouse, pool, business center, 24 hour emergency maintenance, tennis courts, a fitness center, and more. It’s less than a mile from the Dulles Toll road and prides itself on being pet friendly. This is a perfect place for someone who works in Reston or Tysons Corner. Colvin Woods advertises a 728-square foot, one-bedroom apartment for roughly $1,200.
Now let’s compare the above Reston apartment with similarly priced one bedroom one bath apartments around the Washington, DC Metropolitan area:
In Alexandria, not far from Route 1, is another community that comes with a pool, playground, picnic and BBQ area. If you go with a one-bedroom, one-bath apartment, you can expect to pay roughly $1,200, depending on the size of the place (680 – 810 square feet). For those who commute to Ft. Belvoir or Old Town Alexandria and want to snag a deal on a place to live, try The Courts of Mt Vernon. You can rent a 686-square-foot, one- bedroom apartment at The Courts of Mt Vernon for $1,139 monthly.
Maybe DC is your thing? Southwest, DC has seen a massive amounts of construction, remodeling, and restoration of apartment buildings. Located in walkable distance between five Metro stops and Nationals Park, Capitol Park Plaza is ideal for someone who commutes via Metro.
This property is gated, with a swimming pool, fitness center, covered parking, and allows both dogs and cats. You’ll find a 575-square-foot, one bedroom for around $1,200 monthly. This apartment is smaller than the apartments in Reston and Alexandria, but it’s really the location most people find so alluring about Capitol Park Plaza.
Finding affordable places in Northwest can sometimes be a real challenge. We found a community with 425- square-foot efficiency apartments for $1,200 at the The Kenmore. This property is a few blocks from the Friendship Heights Metro and is located near the border of Maryland and the District. Commuters have not only a short commute, but a lively nightlife to look forward to on the weekends at this location. The Kenmore has an on-staff concierge, covered parking, and picnic areas.
There are plenty of affordable places in Maryland. One great property to keep an eye on is Queens Park Plaza in Hyattsville. A short distance from the the West Hayattsville Metro, this property allows commuters of DC or Maryland to find an affordable place close to work. Like the others above, the Queens Park Plaza community is dog friendly and averages out to 725-square-foot, one-bedroom, one-bath for $1,200.
You have many options in the Washington, DC area when you are looking for an apartment community. Make a list of what is really important to you when deciding on a new community. Price, location, size and amenities should be on your list. Compare all of your options and you will find the perfect place.
This is a sponsored post by veterinarian Elizabeth Arguelles, owner of Just Cats Clinic at Lake Anne Plaza. She writes weekly on Reston Now.
Feline leukemia virus (FeLV) is an infectious virus that affects cats around the world. While we hear a lot about feline leukemia, the prevalence in the United States is actually only approximately 2 to 3 percent. It tends to appear more frequently in cats who are very ill, who are still kittens or whose immune systems have been compromised. About 13 percent of those cats have FeLV.
What is feline leukemia?
As was mentioned above, FeLV is an infectious virus, not cancer as it names suggests. The name comes from the fact that when it was first discovered in cats, it was in the form of leukemia cells.
When the cat is infected, a retrovirus produces an enzyme called reverse transcriptase that allows the virus to insert copies of its own genetic material into the infected cells. Though FeLV is not cancer, the resulting changes to the cells can potentially make them cancerous. The cancer can occur in a variety of tissues, organs and body sites, depending on where in the body the infected cells are located.
They can also affect circulating white blood cells or other cells of the blood-forming tissues. The most common type of cancer associated with feline leukemia is lymphosarcoma or cancer of the lymphoid cells.
Although cancer can develop as a result of FeLV, the virus can lead to other conditions as well, such as a suppressed immune system, life-threatening anemia, severe enteritis, severe dental disease, neurological disorders and eye diseases. Read More
This is a sponsored column by Eve Thompson of Reston Real Estate.
If you want to be surrounded by nature while living in a populated area, the neighborhoods around Steeplechase and Colts Neck in South Reston are the perfect spot.
The homes in this area of Reston were built in the 70s. These single-family homes contain a mixture of architectural styles–but they all have been well-maintained and cared for over the years.
The thing many visitors notice first is how each lot is private and spacious. The trees in this neighborhood are fully mature, making you feel like you are tucked away in the woods and not a few short miles from Reston Town Center and the Toll Road.
There are Reston Association recreation areas nearby, with playgrounds and facilities for anyone who wants to use them. There are also miles of nature trails that are perfect for dog walking, running, or just enjoying a beautiful day.
Neighborhood children attend Hunters Woods Elementary School, Langston Hughes Middle School, and South Lakes High School. Both Hunters Woods Village Center and Fox Mill Shopping Center offer easy access to grocery shopping and quick dining. As part of Reston Association, residents also have access to nearby pools and tennis courts.
If you are a nature lover, this is the neighborhood for you.
