Simple Precautions for Easter Pet Safety

Simple Precautions for Easter Pet Safety

A trip to any grocery or big box store will reveal that Easter is fast approaching. Plastic eggs, colorful grass, and row upon row of chocolates and sweets fill the shelves as many people gear up for the holiday. Unfortunately, so many of the delights that go along with this day can be hazardous to […]

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Hill’s Pet Nutrition Expands Voluntarily Recall for Canned Dog Food for Excessive Vitamin D

Hill’s Pet Nutrition Expands Voluntarily Recall for Canned Dog Food for Excessive Vitamin D

A message from Hill’s Pet Nutrition Update March 20, 2019 It is with sincere regret that I write to inform you that Hill’s is expanding the voluntarily recall of canned dog food products relating to the January 31st recall. As a company, and as pet parents, we always put our pets’ health and wellness first […]

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Pet Poisoning Prevention: How to Keep Your Pet Safe and Sound

Pet Poisoning Prevention: How to Keep Your Pet Safe and Sound

You do whatever it takes to keep your pet safe. Whether you’re out in public, traveling together, or at the dog park, there are always ways to avoid dangerous situations. That’s why it can be hard to imagine that some of the biggest threats to your pet’s well being may be right inside your own […]

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Bring Them Home With Pet Microchipping

Bring Them Home With Pet Microchipping

Picture this – you arrive home after a long day of work only to discover that your pet is nowhere to be found, and the back door is wide open. Or perhaps a friend or worker has been in your home and left the door or gate ajar, allowing your little explorer to slip away unnoticed. […]

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What You Need to Know About Canine Parvovirus

What You Need to Know About Canine Parvovirus

Canine parvovirus, also known simply as “parvo,” is a condition that strikes fear in the hearts of dog owners – and for good reason. This highly contagious virus can cause massive amounts of suffering in afflicted pets and is often fatal. Because parvo is found throughout our environment, all dogs (especially unvaccinated dogs and puppies […]

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Time, Patience, and TLC: Caring for Your Pet After Surgery

Time, Patience, and TLC: Caring for Your Pet After Surgery

Most pets will need at least one surgery during their lifetime, and their full recovery depends in large part upon the care they receive once they leave the operating table. Depending on their age, overall condition, and the type of surgery performed, there will be specific requirements for at-home and follow-up care. At Animal Medical […]

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Understanding Food Allergies in Pets

Understanding Food Allergies in Pets

Having a pet with itchy skin can be extremely frustrating, especially if your pet is scratching or licking to the point of developing sores, bald spots, or other injuries. Getting to the bottom of why your pet is so itchy and coming up with a treatment plan is extremely important for their continued health and […]

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Spotlight on Pet Dental Care: Do Pets Really Need Regular Teeth Cleaning?

Spotlight on Pet Dental Care: Do Pets Really Need Regular Teeth Cleaning?

Of the many things we check during your pet’s routine wellness exam, the health of their teeth and gums ranks pretty high. Even a brief peek inside gives us a basic understanding of their current oral health – and what the future might bring. Without regular teeth cleaning and at-home pet dental care, the animals […]

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The Best Ways to Protect Your Pet When Disaster Strikes

The Best Ways to Protect Your Pet When Disaster Strikes

Charlotte has a reputation for mild weather, but we’re actually the ice storm capital of America. Indeed, our winters can be extreme, but our summers also compete with record-breaking temperatures. Additionally, tornadoes, hurricanes, and even drought are all possible contenders when it comes to natural disasters in our area. Although preparing for an emergency isn’t […]

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Hill’s Pet Nutrition Voluntarily Recalls Select Canned Dog Food for Excessive Vitamin D

Hill’s Pet Nutrition Voluntarily Recalls Select Canned Dog Food for Excessive Vitamin D

A message from Hill’s Pet Nutrition Update January 31, 6:30 pm CST:            Hill’s Pet Nutrition is voluntarily recalling select canned dog food products due to potentially elevated levels of vitamin D. While vitamin D is an essential nutrient for dogs, ingestion of elevated levels can lead to potential health issues […]

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