How Children Should Interact with Dogs!

How Children Should Interact with Dogs!

Dr. Jillian Richter Children can often be the recipients of serious and sometimes life threatening bites from dogs and cats. Without realizing it, children may be provoking the animal with their body language and actions! It is important to teach children the proper way to approach and interact with animals at a young age to […]

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How to Celebrate the Holidays with your Pets

How to Celebrate the Holidays with your Pets

Dr. Schoenig With the holiday season coming up, we all look forward to spending time with our loved ones- including our furry ones!Ā  The holidays can be a stressful time for your pets, with travel, out-of-town guests, and their normal routine being changed, so be sure to take some time to show your fur kids […]

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What Should I Feed My Pet?

What Should I Feed My Pet?

Dr. Amanda Slusky The decision of which pet food to buy is a complex one, but remember, your veterinarian is always there to answer questions about what diet, and how much, is best forĀ your pet. There are many factors that goes into their recommendation: Age: Age plays a huge role in determining what is the […]

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How to Best Transport your Cat to the Vet

How to Best Transport your Cat to the Vet

Dr. Bridget Andersen How you transport your cat to the vet matters. We at Animal Medical Hospital are working to become a certified ā€œFear Freeā€ hospital. Ā  The term ā€œFear Freeā€ refers to a movement within veterinary medicine that addresses the emotional welfare of our patients, and the people that love them.Ā  This means that […]

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How to Best Transport your Dog to the Vet

How to Best Transport your Dog to the Vet

Dr. Bridget Andersen How you transport your dog to the vet matters. We at Animal Medical Hospital are working to become a certified ā€œFear Freeā€ hospital. Ā  The term ā€œFear Freeā€ refers to a movement within veterinary medicine that addresses the emotional welfare of our patients, and the people that love them.Ā  This means that […]

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What is Canine Hip Dysplasia?

What is Canine Hip Dysplasia?

Dr. Robert Brady What Is Canine Hip Dysplasia? Canine hip dysplasia is a painful disease that affects millions of dogs each year. It is an inherited developmental disorder of the hip joint and can lead to debilitating arthritis. Its progression can be influenced by environmental factors, such as weight gain, nutrition, and exercise. Certain breeds, […]

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Dog Flu H3N2: What Every Dog Owner Needs to Know About Canine Influenza

Dog Flu H3N2: What Every Dog Owner Needs to Know About Canine Influenza

Dr. Kerri Blackburn What is the H3N2 Canine Influenza Virus? H3N2 is a very contagious influenza virus that infects dogs. It emerged in the United States in 2015 and has recently been reported in the Carolinas, having spread here from Florida and Georgia through the dog show circuit. Several dogs in multiple counties have become […]

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How Smartphones Can Improve Your Veterinary Visit!

How Smartphones Can Improve Your Veterinary Visit!

Dr. Sofia Gaviria In this day in age, itā€™s inevitable; we are all glued to our smartphones, for better or for worse. Ā They are intended to make our lives easier, so letā€™s put ā€˜em to use! Ā Listed below are three ways that smartphones can help in the veterinary setting: Assist in the Initial Diagnosis As […]

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What Happens if My Pet Gets Bit by a Snake?

What Happens if My Pet Gets Bit by a Snake?

Dr. Ashley Gray Spring is an exciting time of year where we start to come out of our winter hibernation mode and explore the great outdoors again. The weather starts to get beautiful as the flowers bloom, and we see an influx of wildlife in our backyards and parks. If you have your pets in […]

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What is Heartworm Disease?

What is Heartworm Disease?

Dr. Abigial Brady Heartworm disease is very common in North Carolina and has been diagnosed in all 48 states within the continental US. Heartworm disease is a fatal disease in dogs and cats. Heartworms are spaghetti-like worms that live inside the heart of dogs, cats, and wild mammals such as wolves, coyotes and foxes. When […]

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