A Proactive Approach to Holiday Pet Safety Could Make All the Difference

A Proactive Approach to Holiday Pet Safety Could Make All the Difference

Whether you’re headed to Gingerbread Lane at the Ballantyne Hotel, the Nutcracker at the Charlotte Ballet, or Christmas Town USA, there’s no shortage of seasonal delights. Some very well-behaved dogs may thoroughly enjoy going with their owners to holiday events, but for safety’s sake, many pets remain at home. Either way, animals are increasingly exposed […]

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Holiday Pet Safety You Can Count On

Holiday Pet Safety You Can Count On

With Halloween over, many of us turn our thoughts to the upcoming holiday season. Who will host? What will we serve? Is it too early to start playing holiday music? Although we can’t help with everything on your to-do list, the team at Animal Medical Hospital & Urgent Care is happy to provide some tips […]

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High Alert: Halloween Pet Safety Precautions

High Alert: Halloween Pet Safety Precautions

Wouldn’t it be great if, instead of chocolate bars, dog biscuits were given to trick-or-treaters? While this wouldn’t go over so well with the 12 and under set, it would make Halloween a lot safer for our canine friends. Until this unlikely scenario becomes a reality, however, you can still meet your goals for Halloween […]

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Fun for All: Doggy Day Camp at Camp AMH

Fun for All: Doggy Day Camp at Camp AMH

As you’re heading out the door to work, do you ever look back and see your dog’s face as you’re leaving? Ever have a twinge of guilt? Most of us have experienced this feeling and we know how hard it is to think about your pet at home all day without you. Even though we […]

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Not Kidding Around: How Pet Anxiety Can Take Over When School Begins

Not Kidding Around: How Pet Anxiety Can Take Over When School Begins

There’s a whole lot of excitement and nervous energy bouncing off the walls inside countless American homes. That’s right, the school year is about to begin. Along with all the intangible feelings associated with this huge shift, the hallways and closets are brimming with new shoes, supplies, and gear. Always the last one to know? […]

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Feeling Hot, Hot, Hot! Essential Summer Pet Safety Tips

Feeling Hot, Hot, Hot! Essential Summer Pet Safety Tips

The heat, the humidity, the warm nights…these are the qualities that define summer here in the South (did we mention the humidity?). But there are also some wonderful things about summer, like vacations and weekends spent at the beach. Celebrating the activities that come with warm weather also means we must be extra aware of […]

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Unleashing Outdoor Pet Fun (and Safety) This Summer

Unleashing Outdoor Pet Fun (and Safety) This Summer

Charlotte is known as an exceptionally dog-friendly city, which means there are loads of opportunities to have fun with your pet this season. From splashing around to lounging on a patio, the team at Animal Medical Hospital wants to share some of our suggestions for outdoor pet fun and safety. Keeping Outdoor Pet Fun and […]

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The Truth About Veterinary Drug Expiration Dates

The Truth About Veterinary Drug Expiration Dates

For some people expiration dates are a hard and fast rule. Gallon of milk that expired yesterday? Not worth it. For others, though, dates on food and other items are viewed as merely a suggestion. That yogurt in the back of the fridge probably has at least a week or two past the stamped date, […]

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Sweet Smells? Essential Oils and Pets

Sweet Smells? Essential Oils and Pets

Aromatherapy has been around for many years, but nowadays, essential oils are all the rage. Recently, people have been using essential oils in a number of home remedies. They’re touted for relieving everything from muscle aches to depression to allergies. This begs the question – is it safe to mix essential oils and pets? The […]

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Swimming Safety for Dogs

Swimming Safety for Dogs

As we prepare to dive into summer, many of us are thinking about how much we love lakes, the ocean, rivers, ponds, pools, and being on boats. We know quite a few dogs who love these activities, too! So the team at Animal Medical Hospital thought the time was right to share some tips for […]

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