Our Blog “Lumps & Bumps & Masses, Oh My!” by Dr. Kimberly Ackerman You’re sitting on the couch, watching TV and petting your beloved furry friend when you feel it… a lump! Should you have it checked out or just ignore it? I’m here to tell you that you should always have any lump, bump, growth, or mass checked by your veterinarian. It’s important to document the characteristics […] Read More Keep Your Pet Safe and FOUND with a Microchip Microchipping pets is an extremely useful tool that has become available to the public at a very affordable price. A chip can be implanted by a veterinarian or at a shelter in the matter of a minute. After confirming that the animal does not already have a chip, the vet or technician injects the chip […] Read More Kittens Looking for a New Loving Home: Meet Hiro and Hitch Looking for a new furry, feline family member? Be sure to come by Animal Medical Hospital and check out our kittens available for adoption in the lobby. AMH has formed a partnership with the Humane Society of Charlotte, and as a result, we are able to provide a loving, caring environment for adoptable kittens until […] Read More A Day in the Life of an AMH Veterinary Assistant. Meet Katie. As a veterinary assistant, most days follow a similar routine of seeing appointments. When the appointment arrives I get to have the first contact with the patient and his/her owner. I place them into room and obtain a history on the patient. After exiting the room, I brief the doctor on the patient and if […] Read More Differences and Similarities between Feline FIV and FeLV Feline Leukemia (FeLV) and Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV) are both caused by retroviruses that can be transmitted it to other cats. Both viruses depress the immune system opening the door to secondary infections and diseases. The most common contagious infection is upper-respiratory. The most common non-contagious disease is cancer. An individual cat can contract both […] Read More What is Feline Chin Acne? What is chin acne? Feline chin acne is a poorly understood disorder of follicular keratinization, which refers to the overproduction of keratin, a protein found in the outer layer of skin. When this excess keratin is trapped in the hair follicle, comedones or “blackheads” form. These comedones may become infected with bacteria and form pustules […] Read More Ear Infections in Dogs How common are ear infections in dogs? Infection of the external ear canal is one of the most common types of infections seen in dogs. It is called otitis externa. Some breeds, particularly those with large, floppy or hairy ears, are more prone to ear infections, but ear infections may occur in any breed. What […] Read More Guinea Pig Nutrition Guinea pigs develop dietary preferences early in life and do not adapt readily to changes in type, appearance, or presentation of their food or water. The optimum diet for a guinea pig should contain guinea pig pellets, grass hay and supplemented with fresh vegetables. Guinea pigs are completely herbivorous and enjoy a variety of leafy […] Read More Why Does My Pet Need Parasite Prevention? Dr Jamie Laity Monthly preventative products for parasites can be a source of much confusion for pet owners. What does my pet need? How often should I give it? Which products work best? These are a few of the many questions we hear on a daily basis. Here’s the scoop: In the south, parasites (both […] Read More Household Toxins Dr Bridget Andersen There are numerous toxins in a typical household to which our pets could become exposed. Toxic substances range from obvious hazards such as rat poison, to seemingly benign substances such as over the counter flea medications and raisins. It is impossible to remember all of the potentially harmful household items, but there […] Read More Older Posts Newer Posts
