Our Blog Traumatic Brain Injuries in Pets: What Owners Need to Know Any blunt force trauma to the head can lead to a traumatic brain injury (TBI). Whatever the cause of the primary injury to the brain, TBI typically results in further health problems that must be addressed without delay. Read More When It’s More Than an Itch: Parasites That Mimic Other Pet Conditions As veterinarians, parasitic infections are almost always on our list of possibilities when diagnosing our pet patients. Parasitic infections and uncommon pet parasites can sometimes look like other health conditions. The experts at Animal Medical Hospital & Urgent Care aren’t easily fooled, though, and parasites are not safe when we are on the case. Read More The Role of Internal Medicine in Veterinary Care At Animal Medical Hospital & Urgent Care, we love taking care of your pets through our general practice services when they are healthy overall. We are here for you, though, when things aren’t going so smoothly. Our veterinary staff is equipped for most pet health problems, and our internal medicine team is at the ready […] Read More When Routine Care Isn’t Enough: Recognizing Rare Diseases in Pets In veterinary medicine, we are taught not to look for zebras when we hear hoofbeats. Sometimes, though, there really is a zebra! When it comes to uncommon pet health conditions and advanced pet diagnostics and care, Animal Medical Hospital & Urgent Care has you covered with specialty care for pets (and maybe zebras). Read More Antifreeze Poisoning: Recognizing Symptoms and Acting Fast Antifreeze poisoning is a serious threat to pets during the winter. If your pet is exposed to this toxin, the faster you can act, the better. Knowing the initial signs, responding immediately with swift action, and seeking emergency veterinary help are vital to a positive outcome. Read More Cold Weather Injuries in Pets: Frostbite, Hypothermia, and Treatment Options Winter is well and truly here, and for some of us, this season is an excellent time to go outside with our pets and enjoy the cooler temperatures. But cold weather can come with its own dangers for pets. Sure, your kitty and pup have those beautiful, furry coats—but pets are still vulnerable to the […] Read More Post-Surgery Care For Pets After your pet undergoes surgery at Animal Medical Hospital & Urgent Care in Charlotte, North Carolina, ensuring a smooth and comfortable recovery is the top priority. Attentive post-surgery pet care is essential to help your furry friend heal faster and return to their happy, healthy self. Whether it’s a routine procedure such as a spay […] Read More Seasonal Pet Hazards: Fall Edition It’s fall, ya’ll! It’s our favorite time of year at Animal Medical Hospital & Urgent Care. We are excited to help make it even better this year by sharing our best fall pet safety tips with you. Now go get that pumpkin spice latte you know you want! Read More The Critical Role of Specialty Vets in Managing Chronic Conditions We all want the absolute best for our pets, and when it comes to pets with special medical needs this becomes even more important. Those patients with chronic conditions tend to be complex veterinary cases, and having specialty veterinarians overseeing their care can be invaluable. Animal Medical Hospital & Urgent Care is here to help […] Read More Veterinary Specialist Referral: When Your Pet Needs Expertise You wouldn’t go to your family doctor for a major injury or illness, and you wouldn’t rely on your neighborhood urgent care to work up and treat a complicated condition. Veterinary medicine works in much the same way. At Animal Medical Hospital & Urgent Care, we offer veterinary specialist and veterinary specialty services for those […] Read More Older Posts Newer Posts
