It’s the start of a new year—a chance to reflect on all that’s happened in the last 12 months, and visualize what you want 2020 to look like. For many people, that involves a new year’s resolution. If an active lifestyle is one of your goals, your pet may be able to join you. After… Continue reading 7 Ways to Stay Active with Your Pet
Category: Health
Wound Care in Dogs and Cats
Lacerations, Scrapes, Bites, Wound Repair, and More If your furry friend gets a wound, how do you know whether to manage it at home or bring them for a veterinary visit? How do you clean a wound? And, what can you put on a wound to help it heal faster? These questions may run through… Continue reading Wound Care in Dogs and Cats
Vomiting and Diarrhea: Can It Wait Until Morning?
Vomiting and Diarrhea: Can It Wait Until Morning? No pet parents want to face this situation… You get home from work, ready to have dinner and then relax. But, as soon as you open the door to your home, you notice there’s a funny smell. Upon a little searching, you realize your furry best friend… Continue reading Vomiting and Diarrhea: Can It Wait Until Morning?
End of Life Care for Your Dog or Cat
How to Make Important Decisions about Quality of Life and Euthanasia It’s hard to watch our furry friends get old or suffer from diseases. And making the decision to euthanize a pet can feel overwhelming. Fortunately, nowadays, there are a lot of options available to pet parents. This means treatments and procedures to slow down… Continue reading End of Life Care for Your Dog or Cat
10 Holiday Hazards to Avoid if You Have Pets
The holiday season should be a time full of joy, friends and family, beautiful decorations, and amazing food. But to curious dogs and cats, it may also mean tempting table scraps and upset stomachs, and dangerous décor items. Plus, noises from gatherings and fireworks can be scary to pets. With a little planning, you can… Continue reading 10 Holiday Hazards to Avoid if You Have Pets
How Hot is Too Hot? Summer Pet Safety
We’re in the full swing of summer, and with that comes a lot of fun activities and opportunities to be outside. And by now you know that you should never leave a pet in your car during a warm day, even for a few moments. Seventy degrees and sunshine outside can become stifling and dangerous… Continue reading How Hot is Too Hot? Summer Pet Safety
Preventing and Treating Heat Stroke
North Carolina is beautiful in the summer, but the summer heat also provides some dangers. Like humans, dogs and cats can become overheated. Unlike humans, our pets aren’t able to effectively reduce their body temperature by sweating. But, just because your furry pal can’t tell you when he’s too hot, doesn’t mean you can’t protect… Continue reading Preventing and Treating Heat Stroke
Keeping Your Pet Calm During 4th of July Fireworks
We love celebrating the Fourth of July in Belmont, Fort Mill, and Westchase! Who doesn’t love a good fireworks display? Well, for starters, your pet. While we understand and expect the loud bangs and booms of the Fourth, your pet doesn’t, and the typical noises of the holiday are often terrifying for animals. Not to… Continue reading Keeping Your Pet Calm During 4th of July Fireworks
What You Need To Know About Canine Influenza
Working with your regular veterinarian, we recommend protecting your pet against canine influenza with vaccinations. Also called the dog flu, canine influenza is a highly contagious and potentially deadly viral infection that has affected dogs in most U.S. states. Some dogs suffering from canine influenza do not exhibit any symptoms but still spread the virus… Continue reading What You Need To Know About Canine Influenza
Exercising With Your Pet is Good For Both of You
As we told you in a recent blog, your pet’s weight is more important than you think. According to the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention, 53% of adult dogs and 55% of cats in the US are obese or overweight. 22% of dog owners and 15% of cat owners said their pet’s weight was normal… Continue reading Exercising With Your Pet is Good For Both of You