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What are Seasonal Pet Allergies in Dogs and Cats?
By Jodi Reed, DVM It's that time of year again when spring flowers start poking up through the still-cold ground, first buds on trees start blooming, and seasonal pet allergies start kicking in. But while their humans get stuffy noses, watery eyes, and achy heads, our pets experience a
5 Plants Most Dangerous to Your Pet
March is Poison Awareness Month, with the third week being National Poison Prevention Week. If you’re the proud pet parent of a dog or a cat, it’s relevant to you. And if you’re taking to heart our advice to walk your dog daily, it’s vital that you learn to recognize plants that
How to Ensure Your Dog Enjoys Valentine’s Day, Too
Valentine’s Day is synonymous with hearts, flowers and—of course—chocolate. And we all want to share our joy with our furry friends. You can go ahead and share your heart as much as you like, but your dog won’t likely care much for flowers. Chocolate is a different story, however, and
Protect Your Dog from Tapeworm (and Other Parasites)
With January being National Walk Your Pet Month, it’s important to consider your pet’s safety from parasites while you’re out walking year-round. Parasites are one of the primary health risks to dogs, particularly if you and your dog love to go rambling in wooded areas or paddling in rivers and
OUCH! Pets Feel Pain Too
By Dr. Jodi Reed, DVM Most of us can agree that animals feel pain. However, what is more difficult to agree on is how much pain an animal is feeling. Like people, their tolerance for pain varies. For example, there are some people that are very stoic who wouldn't flinch if
5 Reasons to Walk Your Dog Daily (Even if it’s Cold!)
Daily dog walking and regular wellness checks are the two best methods of keeping your pet healthy and fit. Dogs need exercise, and walking them often is good for both Fido and you. January is National Walk Your Pet Month and National Train Your Dog Month, so we’ve taken a look
Recognizing Signs of Giardia in Your Cat
Giardia in cats is one of those nasty parasitic conditions every pet parent hopes they never have to deal with. In reality, it’s not too difficult for your cat to pick it up, particularly if he or she has free access to the outdoors. Giardia is a microscopic intestinal parasite
Keeping Your Pets Safe in Cold Weather
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
7 Things You Need to Know About Socializing a Puppy
Socializing your new puppy is a vital aspect of pet ownership if you want to ensure that your dog grows up to be a well-adjusted canine citizen. Dogs who miss out on this aspect of basic training are more likely to reach adulthood with problems such as fearfulness, avoidance and
How to Spot Signs of Pyometra in Dogs or Cats
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