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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5 Ways to Tell You’re a Responsible Pet Owner

5 Ways to Tell You’re a Responsible Pet Owner

Being a responsible pet owner goes beyond just meeting an animal’s basic needs for food and shelter. The best pet parents take the time to bond, create a safe and comfortable environment, and spend time interacting daily. These qualities hold up whether your beloved animal has fur, feathers, or scales. Wondering how you measure up? […]

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Now Is the Time to Book Pet Daycare

Now Is the Time to Book Pet Daycare

Your pet may have accepted that they must endure some daytime hours all by themselves, but that doesn’t mean they wouldn’t enjoy a wonderful alternative. Most pets manage okay, but some pets do not do well on their own. Pet daycare is a worthwhile option for pets to engage with others in exciting and enriching […]

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Trouble Affording Your Pet?

Trouble Affording Your Pet?

Pets bring so many wonderful things to our lives–companionship, joy, and unconditional love to name a few. Along with those incredible benefits, they also bring responsibilities. Giving our furry family members the best lives possible comes with costs. When life throws us unexpected financial curves, many families look for places to cut expenses and that […]

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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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Money Well Spent: Anticipating the Cost of Pet Ownership

Money Well Spent: Anticipating the Cost of Pet Ownership

Before diving in and accepting responsibility for another living being, it is a good idea to have some concept of the cost involved. While we may be a little biased, Animal Medical Hospital & Urgent Care feels like our four-legged family members are well worth their expense. To be clear, though, what is the cost […]

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The Attack of the Killer Kittehs: Stopping Kitten Biting and Kitten Attacks

The Attack of the Killer Kittehs: Stopping Kitten Biting and Kitten Attacks

Kittens are pretty cute, and that might be for good reason. If you have ever experienced the wild behaviors of a pint-sized predator, you probably realize that the cute may just be a survival instinct.  Having a kitten doesn’t mean that you need to tolerate kitten biting, scratching, or other random kitten attacks. Animal Medical […]

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Pros & Cons Of Dog Diapers

Pros & Cons Of Dog Diapers

Whether you’ve just welcomed a new puppy or you’re caring for an aging dog or one with special needs, preventing indoor accidents is a relevant concern. Are diapers right for your dog’s situation?  Our experts at Animal Medical Hospital & Urgent Care have weighed-in on common questions and considerations regarding doggie diapers.

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Fleas and Ticks and Heartworms, Oh My! Protecting Your Pet With Revolution Plus for Cats

Fleas and Ticks and Heartworms, Oh My! Protecting Your Pet With Revolution Plus for Cats

Protecting your pet from parasites is an important part of responsible pet ownership, and Animal Medical Hospital & 24-Hour Urgent Care is pleased to be able to recommend products to our clients that are safe and very effective. Revolution Plus for cats is a newer option in the pet parasite preventive arena, but a great […]

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