2018 is here and we want to make this the healthiest year of your pet's life! In fact, we think these tips will help you have a wonderful new year as well, while also building the bond between you and your pet. As much as we love seeing you at UrgentVet, we want this...

The holidays bring so much excitement to our lives, and sometimes we can lose focus during that excitement. If you think the lights, smells, and sounds of the holidays cause an overload for you, think about your pet! Increased sense of smell and hearing make the...

Still racking your brain for the perfect gift for your pet? Let's be honest, humans are easy to shop for - the pets are the complicated ones! Taking a break from emergency health tips for your pet, the UrgentVet team has done some research to find some of the most...

While Thanksgiving is a fun, relaxing holiday to spend with family, it also presents many potential hazards to your pet's safety and health. We want to go over some of the simple things you can do to keep your pet safe. Before we go into the emergencies you may...

Are you as excited for Halloween as all of us? How about your pet? There are fun events all over Belmont and Fort Mill that incorporate our pets into the Halloween festivities, but before you do that, we have some things for you to consider. As fun as this time of...

Welcome to 2017, where technology is becoming a larger part of our pet's lives. There are apps for everything nowadays, including great apps that can assist you in all facets of your pet's life. Speaking of that, if you're on Facebook, be sure to like the UrgentVet...

Did you know that more pets are lost on Fourth of July than any other day of the year? It's true. The excitement, loud noises, and extra people around may be exciting for you, but it causes quite a bit of stress and anxiety for our pets. As you probably know, that...

This summer UrgentVet has two awesome specials for you and your pet. We're focused on preventive care, and we have a special offer for you to focus on it as well! If you haven't heard the news, Canine Influenza has hit North Carolina and vaccination is important. Dr....

Although people and pets are usually at UrgentVet for an urgent situation, we work extra hard to provide and relaxed and calm environment for your pet. By doing this, we are working to preserve the safety of your pet and our staff. High-stress situations can bring out...

The symptoms of Lyme disease can look like a lot of other health issues. April showers bring… ticks? While that may not be how the old adage goes, it’s true that as the weather warms, you and your loved ones (including your furry family members) are at increased risk...