Search Results for ‘heart’ September 29, 2016 by Animal Medical Hospital & Urgent Care 7 Things to Know Before Getting a New Puppy Dr. Abigail Brady A new puppy is so much fun, and truly such an adventure. Even if you have raised a puppy before, each one comes with its own personality and new challenges each day. Some are cuddly, some never stop running, some chew anything and everything while others are picky and will only eat […] Read More Coping with Pet Loss and Grief Our animals are a huge part of our lives; they help to make our lives whole. That’s why losing a pet can feel like losing a part of ourselves. Grieving for your pet and for your loss is normal and understandable; and you should never feel embarrassed or ashamed about your feelings. It is important […] Read More Indoor Cat Parasite Prevention by Dr. Kerri Blackburn Why does my indoor cat need parasite prevention? They never go outside. Parasite prevention is very important for ALL pets, even those that don’t go outside. Even though your cat doesn’t go outside- parasites routinely come inside. Many intestinal parasites and worms lay their eggs in the soil and these […] Read More Avoiding Heat Stroke in Dogs by Dr. Ashley Gray After going on a long hike with my dog Louis recently, it finally hit me that the warm weather is here to stay! It has been in the steady 80-90’s now for a few weeks here in the Carolina’s, which means we are out & about more than ever. With the […] Read More Hiking and Camping with your Dog Hiking and Camping with your Dog by Dr. Sandy Tisdelle One of the best things about having a dog, for me, is the opportunity to get outdoors with my pet. North Carolina offers so many trails and mountains and beautiful places to take a short hike or overnight camping trip. I love bringing my dog so she […] Read More Is Your Pet Slowing Down? Is your pet slowing down ? Is this normal aging or something else? We all know that dogs and cats age faster than we do, which sometimes leads us to accept their slowing down with old age without question. Many people wonder if there is something they could do to keep their older pet happier and […] Read More Meet Cotton and Emmie – From Thick to Thin by Dr. Jamie Laity Meet Cotton and Emmie! Like so many of us, these two sisters have a New Year’s Resolution to lose weight and get back in shape them on their weight loss journey – both these girls will be weighing in and having photo shoots every 2 weeks until they reach their ideal weight! Two weeks ago, […] Read More Avoiding a Pet Emergency Visit Dr. Breanna Caltagarone Few things are as stressful as when your pet is injured or sick. Trips to the emergency room can be riddled with stress, anxiety, and fear of the unknown. You can’t always predict when an illness or injury may occur. At AMH we are here to help you and your pets around […] 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 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 Older Posts Newer Posts
