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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Is Your Pet Slowing Down?

Is Your Pet Slowing Down?

Is your pet slowing down ?  Is this normal aging or something else? We all know that dogs and cats age faster than we do, which sometimes leads us to accept their slowing down with old age without question. Many people wonder if there is something they could do to keep their older pet happier and […]

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Food Allergies In Pets

Food Allergies In Pets

Food Allergies: What is best? – Grain free, limited ingredient, hydrolyzed? Over the past several years, food allergies have become a recognized condition in pets. Because of this the food market has been flooded with a host of “allergy friendly” or “hypoallergenic” pet foods. So how do you know what is right for your pet? […]

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Canine Influenza in the US

Canine Influenza in the US

Bridget Andersen, DVM Approximately 4 months ago there was an outbreak of a strain of the Canine Influenza virus in the Chicago area.  While it was first believed that the virus was the same Influenza strain (H3N8) first isolated in Florida in 2004, subsequent studies have shown that this outbreak is more closely related to the […]

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NSAIDs – What you need to know!

NSAIDs – What you need to know!

Dr. Melissa Schupp Your best pal Lassie comes in from playing outside and you notice she is limping on one of her back legs.  You begin browsing through your medicine cabinet looking for some medication that may relieve her pain.  You see some aspirin, naproxen, ibuprofen and acetaminophen.  You also see an old bottle of […]

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Arthritis and Your Pet By Dr. Lauren Goode

Arthritis and Your Pet By Dr. Lauren Goode

Ever wonder what people are really talking about when they use the term ‘arthritis’? Arthritis refers to inflammation of the joint. There are different types of arthritis but the most common is degenerative joint disease (DJD). DJD, or osteoarthritis, is a chronic, progressive disease by which the cartilage in the joint that provides a cushion […]

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Feline Leukemia Virus Q&A

Feline Leukemia Virus Q&A

Dr. Stephanie Everidge What is Feline Leukemia Virus? It is a virus that is one of the most common to infect cats. The virus can become a persistent infection and can lead to the immune system not working properly.  This virus can also cause anemia and cancer in cats.  Since it can affect the immune […]

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