Debunked! 5 Popular Dog Breed Myths Explained

Debunked! 5 Popular Dog Breed Myths Explained

Throughout history, humans have created myths and stories related to events or phenomena we don’t understand. Myths encompass almost every topic imaginable and range from believable to truly bizarre. Dogs have been sharing life with humans for roughly 14,000 years, so it makes sense that we’ve dreamed up plenty of stories about these lovable companions. […]

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Why Do Dogs Pee When Excited? 

Why Do Dogs Pee When Excited? 

Remember that time that you got so excited you piddled on the floor? No? While urinating out of sheer joy is not something humans normally do, many dogs pee when excited on a regular basis. While it may seem like a strange behavior, there is a method to the madness and, as usual, Animal Medical […]

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Kittens Looking for a New Loving Home: Meet Hiro and Hitch

Kittens Looking for a New Loving Home: Meet Hiro and Hitch

Looking for a new furry, feline family member?   Be sure to come by Animal Medical Hospital and check out our kittens available for adoption in the lobby.  AMH has formed a partnership with the Humane Society of Charlotte, and as a result, we are able to provide a loving, caring environment for adoptable kittens until […]

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Guinea Pig Nutrition

Guinea Pig Nutrition

Guinea pigs develop dietary preferences early in life and do not adapt readily to changes in type, appearance, or presentation of their food or water.  The optimum diet for a guinea pig should contain guinea pig pellets, grass hay and supplemented with fresh vegetables.  Guinea pigs are completely herbivorous and enjoy a variety of leafy […]

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Why spay or neuter?

Why spay or neuter?

Neutering is a sterile surgical procedure that involves removing both testicles from a male pet. Spaying refers to the operation where the ovaries and uterine horns are surgically removed from a female pet. It is recommended to spay and neuter your pets between 5 and 8 months of age, before they reach sexual maturity. This […]

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Owning a Pet Reptile

Owning a Pet Reptile

Dr Lorraine Pennea Have you ever thought about owning a pet reptile? Many people think  the reptiles that are kept as pets are ‘cool’ to own and sometimes after seeing one up close or handling one people get their hearts set on owning one too.  Some of the more common pet reptiles that people keep […]

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Why do some dogs not interact well with other dogs? By Dr. Kristin Kahdy

Why do some dogs not interact well with other dogs? By Dr. Kristin Kahdy

A lot of dogs are adopted at the age of 6-8 weeks.  They then go into a dog free environment to avoid infectious diseases, due to a weak immune system, until they are fully vaccinated.  However, 6-16 weeks of age prove to be one of the most important socialization periods for young dogs.  This is […]

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Vaccinating Your Puppy or Kitten

Vaccinating Your Puppy or Kitten

If you are about to add a new puppy or kitten to your household make sure to acquire documentation of vaccination status and previous veterinary care so that you may continue your pet’s care seamlessly.  Potentially dangerous, disease-causing organisms are part of your new addition’s environment.  Puppies and kittens are at the highest risk for […]

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Acquiring a Pet for the Holidays

Acquiring a Pet for the Holidays

The kids have been begging for months.  You’re thinking about finally giving in.  After all, who can resist the image of a fuzzy new puppy or kitten under the tree?  As excited as your children may be, you may want to give it just a little more thought. Here are a few important things to […]

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