With NC temperatures slated to drop into single digits in the coming week, it’s essential for you to know what is reasonable for your pet to handle and what isn’t. These cold weather pet safety tips from the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) will help you keep your furbaby warm and snug indoors and out, regardless
Last updated October 23, 2020 Spaying and neutering of dogs and cats has multiple advantages, not just because it helps to keep the population down and relieve the crowding in animal shelters. It also prevents the development of pyometra, which is a uterine infection common in older, unspayed female dogs
Cats don’t handle stress well. Few pets do, but cats particularly like feeling as if they are “in control” of their surroundings. A visit to the veterinarian you choose is especially stressful for cats, but there are some ways you can make kitty feel a little more secure and comfortable when she or he has
Veterinary laser surgery has been around for decades, but only recently it has become the go-to answer for better, faster, and easier pet health care. While there are different types of lasers out there, the CO2 laser is one of the best options available. Not only is the laser one of the most accurate available
What do arthritis, a snakebite, a hot spot, and a surgical incision site all have in common? The bad news is that they are all painful situations for your furry companion to have to go through. The good news is that they can all be treated with something you may
Doctors have been warning people about the dangers of online pharmacies for years, but here’s something you might not have considered: buying pet medication online can be just as dangerous as shopping for human medicine. Of course, not all online pharmacies are fakes or sell low-quality products. Unfortunately, it’s very hard – if not impossible –
There is so much that goes into owning a pet – from the tiniest kitten to the biggest dog, and annual animal checkups are an essential part of keeping your pet healthy and happy. Let your vet help you provide the best care for each one of your fur-babies! Know what questions you’ll need to answer,
CO2 laser surgery is one of the newest forms of technology available to veterinarians. Designed especially for soft tissue surgery, the CO2 laser offers many benefits over traditional surgery and tools.
Last Updated On October 23, 2020 If you have never paid the humble dog harness much attention before, you might be missing out. Harnesses often bring to mind badly-behaved dogs, but the truth is that this little piece of equipment can become a great training tool. Do you have a dog
Cats that suddenly refuse to use the litter box might be telling you something’s wrong. Feline lower urinary tract disease (FLUTD) is the name used to describe a number of urinary problems in cats. FLUTD includes everything from bloody urine to licking the urinary opening to straining to urinate. Here’s how to identify if your
