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, it’s inevitable; we are all glued to our smartphones, for better or for worse.  They are intended to make our lives easier, so let’s put ‘em to use!  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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What is Canine Arthritis?

What is Canine Arthritis?

by Dr. Robert Brady What Is It? Arthritis is a joint problem that can reduce mobility and cause pain. Often seen in older dogs, arthritis can be caused by injury, infection, the body’s own immune system, or developmental problems. The most common form of arthritis is called osteoarthritis (osteo = bone; arthr = joint; itis = inflammation) or degenerative joint disease. Normally, joints […]

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Why does my pet need vaccines?

Why does my pet need vaccines?

Dr. Kerri Blackburn  How do Vaccines Work? Vaccines are a method to teach the body’s immune system how to fight off a disease. A vaccine has parts of a virus or bacteria in it- not the whole bacteria or virus. This is enough for the immune system to recognize that there is an invader present.  The […]

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Why Does My Pet Need Senior Wellness Bloodwork?

Why Does My Pet Need Senior Wellness Bloodwork?

The Importance of Senior Wellness Bloodwork  One of the most frequent questions I receive from pet owners is “Doc, why does my dog need bloodwork?  We just did that last year and everything was normal.”  Senior Wellness Bloodwork semi-annually in our pets is an important part of their physical exam.  Animals age much more rapidly […]

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What is the Fear Free Initiative?

What is the Fear Free Initiative?

Fear Free Initiative: Taking the Pet out of Petrified Dr. Monica Tarantino Fear Free is taking over at AMH and we cannot wait! Let’s face it, we here at AMH love your animals… but they don’t always love us!  The concept that many animals experience anxiety, stress and fear at the vet is driving a […]

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Why Does My Pet Need Fish Oils?

Why Does My Pet Need Fish Oils?

The Little Magic Pill: Fish Oils Dr. Mari-Ashli Foy Itchy skin? Achy joints? Kidney disease? Heart disease? What do all 4 of these medical problems have in common? Studies over the years have shown that with this simple addition to your pets diet, there are numerous benefits to be gained.  On the human side of […]

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