Feline Urinary Tract Disease: What Cat Owners Should Know

Feline Urinary Tract Disease: What Cat Owners Should Know

Dr. Lauren Hathaway Feline lower urinary tract disease (FLUTD) is commonly diagnosed in cats and can have a variety of underlying causes.  As the name implies, this group of disorders involves the structures of the lower urinary tract, including the bladder and urethra (the long tube that carries urine from the bladder to the outside […]

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It’s Dog-Gone Hot Outside: 5 Tips for Preventing Heat Stress in Your Dog

It’s Dog-Gone Hot Outside: 5 Tips for Preventing Heat Stress in Your Dog

by Dr. Monica Tarantino Summer is here and we are so excited. We get to spend a lot more time outdoors with our wonderful animals during the warm summer days.  But, there are a lot of things to keep in mind with regards to beating the summertime heat.  Some owners are unaware, heat stroke (a […]

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Weight Control in Your Pet

Weight Control in Your Pet

Obesity in domesticated animals, like people, has become an epidemic. Often owners do not even realize that their animal may be overweight. Obesity can have multiple negative effects on your pet: Obesity shortens your pet’s lifespan. It predisposes them to diseases such as diabetes. Overweight animals are more likely to develop orthopedic injuries such as ACL […]

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What to Expect: Puppy and Kitten Teeth

What to Expect: Puppy and Kitten Teeth

By Dr. Bridget Andersen Did you know that puppies have 28 deciduous (baby) teeth by the time they are 3-6 weeks of age and that kittens have 26? At around 3-4 months of age puppies and kittens start to lose their baby teeth and their first adult teeth will start to erupt, starting with incisors, premolars […]

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4 Things to Note When Picking Treats for Your Pet

4 Things to Note When Picking Treats for Your Pet

Did you know? Pet owners spend about 2 billion dollars on treats per year!! It is difficult to pick out the right treat these days with advancements in marketing and nutrition research in pets. We are here to help you pick a good healthy nutritious treat for your pet! What to look for in the […]

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4 Steps to Prepare your Dog for Your New Baby

4 Steps to Prepare your Dog for Your New Baby

Dr. Keri Henderson In all the preparations for your new bundle of joy it can be easy to forget, that this is not only a big adjustment for you but for your dog as well. With a new baby comes many new sights, sounds, and smells that can overwhelm your furry companion. Your previous routine will […]

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Indoor Cat Parasite Prevention

Indoor Cat Parasite Prevention

by Dr. Kerri Blackburn Why does my indoor cat need parasite prevention? They never go outside. Parasite prevention is very important for ALL pets, even those that don’t go outside. Even though your cat doesn’t go outside- parasites routinely come inside.   Many intestinal parasites and worms lay their eggs in the soil and these […]

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Avoiding Heat Stroke in Dogs

Avoiding Heat Stroke in Dogs

by Dr. Ashley Gray After going on a long hike with my dog Louis recently, it finally hit me that the warm weather is here to stay! It has been in the steady 80-90’s now for a few weeks here in the Carolina’s, which means we are out & about more than ever. With the […]

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Hiking and Camping with your Dog

Hiking and Camping with your Dog

Hiking and Camping with your Dog by Dr. Sandy Tisdelle One of the best things about having a dog, for me, is the opportunity to get outdoors with my pet.  North Carolina offers so many trails and mountains and beautiful places to take a short hike or overnight camping trip.  I love bringing my dog so she […]

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Eat Well, Live Well: Understanding Pet Nutrition

Eat Well, Live Well: Understanding Pet Nutrition

You’ve probably seen the aisles of pet food at your local store, but choosing a product is far from easy. You want to get the right food, but with so many special formulas, flavors, and fads (not to mention the pricing), how do you know what’s best? Tackling pet nutrition may seem daunting at first, […]

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