Why Your Special Senior Pet Needs More Veterinary Exams 

Why Your Special Senior Pet Needs More Veterinary Exams 

Your sweet senior pet may be as energetic as a youngster, but changes in their physiology and overall well-being are definite. Your pet also may have developed  certain conditions that can come on later in life that need additional care. No matter what level of health and vitality your older pet is in, a senior […]

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Making Changes to the Quality, Quantity and Location of Your Cat’s Litter Box 

Making Changes to the Quality, Quantity and Location of Your Cat’s Litter Box 

Most cats aren’t shy about their attachments to certain routines. They dislike when their food is switched up, when meal times vary, and under no circumstances are they keen on going to the bathroom in strange places. Furthermore, don’t even attempt to throw curveballs at them regarding their preferred type of litter!  Indeed, cats have […]

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Pet Dental Care: The Home Edition 

Pet Dental Care: The Home Edition 

There are definitive ways to prevent periodontal disease, but like other facets of health, the journey starts at home. Sure, it can be an uphill battle to convince some pets that daily tooth brushing can be fun, but routine pet dental care, both at home and in the veterinarian’s office, sets the stage for long […]

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Top 10 Ways To Keep Pets Healthy

Top 10 Ways To Keep Pets Healthy

On the surface, it may seem easy to keep pets healthy. But, like most things in life, there’s usually more to how our pets are feeling than what meets the eye.  Animal Medical Hospital & Urgent Care cares about you and your pet, and we’re here to help. Our 10 tips will keep you keep […]

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Not Just Hype: Pet Dental Care Is Paramount to Pet Health 

Not Just Hype: Pet Dental Care Is Paramount to Pet Health 

It used to be that pet owners would simply grin and bear their pet’s foul-smelling breath. However, it’s no longer recommended to accept doggie breath or tuna breath as natural. The first sign that there are problems in the mouth is bad breath!  Because pet dental care is linked to so many different areas of […]

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Something Smells Fishy: The Benefits of Omega-3 Fatty Acids for Pets 

Something Smells Fishy: The Benefits of Omega-3 Fatty Acids for Pets 

In today’s world of omnipotent cure-alls, such as coconut oil and essential oils, it can be difficult to know what really works, what is all hype, and what has potential hazards associated with it.  One magic cure that Animal Medical Hospital & 24-Hour Urgent Care can get on board with, though, is fish oil. There […]

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All About the Veterinary Services We Offer to Our Pet Families 

All About the Veterinary Services We Offer to Our Pet Families 

We so appreciate the fact that you follow our blog, whether you are a current client or someone who simply reads us for information and enjoyment. It is our goal to provide great information and resources that keep you informed about the latest in pet health and wellness. But did you know that Animal Medical […]

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Making Informed Decisions About CBD Oil for Pets 

Making Informed Decisions About CBD Oil for Pets 

There is a lot of buzz about CBD oil for pets. With the passage of the Farm Bill in 2018, and with many states adding laws about the legality of hemp-derived CBD (North Carolina is still pretty vague on its stance), it is now a fairly accessible substance that seems to have everyone talking. A […]

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High Pressure: Glaucoma in Dogs

High Pressure: Glaucoma in Dogs

It’s hard to look into your pet’s eyes and not see the pure love and admiration that they have for us, their people. That might be why it is so heartbreaking when our pet patients are suffering from eye problems. Glaucoma in dogs is a relatively common diagnosis and one that can result in the […]

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Spooky, Creepy, and Crawly Pet Parasites

Spooky, Creepy, and Crawly Pet Parasites

It’s that time of year when things go bump in the night. Spooky jack-o-lanterns, cackling witches, and distant screams make up a lot of the fun around Halloween.  The team at Animal Medical Hospital loves fun scares as much as anyone, but we don’t want them to be because of your four-legged family friends. Pet […]

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