Traumatic Brain Injuries in Pets: What Owners Need to Know

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. 

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When It’s More Than an Itch: Parasites That Mimic Other Pet Conditions

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.

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Antifreeze Poisoning: Recognizing Symptoms and Acting Fast

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.

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Seasonal Pet Hazards: Fall Edition

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!

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Veterinary Specialist Referral: When Your Pet Needs Expertise

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 […]

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Fostering Hope: A Compassionate Journey into Rescued Pet Fostering

Fostering Hope: A Compassionate Journey into Rescued Pet Fostering

Fostering animals awaiting their furever homes is the perfect way to give back to your community while providing a deserving pet with a compassionate, secure environment away from the stress of an animal shelter. If you’ve been considering the idea of animal rescue fostering, read on for more information about fostering pets for adoption.

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Advancing Emergency Care: Innovative Diagnostic Tools for Swift Intervention in Veterinary Medicine

Advancing Emergency Care: Innovative Diagnostic Tools for Swift Intervention in Veterinary Medicine

Time is money, and in the case of a veterinary emergency, it can be the difference between life and death. At Animal Medical Hospital & Urgent Care we know that quick action and efficient diagnosis in our emergency care services can mean better outcomes. We are always working to stay abreast of advancements in veterinary […]

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Can I Put My Pet in My Will?

Can I Put My Pet in My Will?

You don’t have to be a senior citizen to wonder, who will care for my pets when I die? Making arrangements for pets after death is a legitimate concern for loving pet parents who want peace of mind that the family pet will be properly cared for after they’re gone. Under North Carolina law, dogs, […]

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Caring for a Goldendoodle Puppy

Caring for a Goldendoodle Puppy

Labradoodles were the first doodles bred in the early 1980s when a breeder in Australia successfully crossed a labrador with a standard poodle for a vision-impaired person. Since then, hybrid doodles have become popular pets because of their reputation as smart, loving, allergy-friendly dogs. Along with Aussiedoodles, Bernedoodles, schnoodles, and whoodles, one of the most […]

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When to Consider End-of-Life Care for Your Pet

When to Consider End-of-Life Care for Your Pet

The great circle of life is profoundly evident every time we say goodbye to a beloved pet, and for many pet owners, knowing when to choose humane pet euthanasia is one of the most difficult decisions they ever have to make. As your pet progresses through her lifecycle, it’s natural to wonder how you’ll know […]

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