When your pet is injured or unwell, you want to do everything—immediately—to help them feel better. Usually, this begins with a trip to the vet. However, when your primary vet clinic is closed and you must choose between a veterinary emergency center and a veterinary urgent care facility such as UrgentVet, making the right choice… Continue reading Does My Pet Need Veterinary Urgent Care or Emergency Care?
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Top 7 Reasons Why Pet Parents Seek After-Hours Care
Imagine this: Your primary veterinarian’s office is closed, and your beloved pet isn’t quite themself. Your pet may not be experiencing an emergency, but they are definitely ill, and you are extremely concerned. Figuring out the best course of action in this situation can be tricky. You don’t want to ignore the issue, but you… Continue reading Top 7 Reasons Why Pet Parents Seek After-Hours Care
What to Know About the New Mystery Dog Illness
A new “mystery dog illness” (aka canine respiratory illness) has recently emerged in the United States and appears to be spreading from state to state. Unfortunately, inaccurate and anecdotal information is also spreading and creating fear, panic, and a sense of helplessness. At UrgentVet, we recognize and understand the unease of a mystery illness, but… Continue reading What to Know About the New Mystery Dog Illness
Fear Free Certified® Veterinary Teams: How They Help Your Pet
When you bring your dog or cat to see the vet, the whole team does their best to make your pal feel comfortable—and that should include preventing fear or stress. However, some practices go above and beyond by completing a special certification known as Fear Free. Here’s why a Fear Free culture is beneficial to… Continue reading Fear Free Certified® Veterinary Teams: How They Help Your Pet
7 Ways to Stay Active with Your Pet
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
Volunteering With Your Pet In Belmont and Fort Mill
We love the people and pets of both communities we’re located in – Belmont, NC and Fort Mill, SC! We’re also big on giving back to the community and we think you should join us! In fact, it’s even more fun when you involve your pet! National Volunteer Week is April 23-29, and, if you… Continue reading Volunteering With Your Pet In Belmont and Fort Mill
Everything You Need To Know About Pet Insurance
Health insurance: Whether you’re thinking about your own coverage, or you’re considering coverage for your dog or cat, it can be confusing and overwhelming. While we can’t tell you what to do about your own health insurance, here’s some information to ponder when considering insurance for your pet. The numbers According to the North American… Continue reading Everything You Need To Know About Pet Insurance
Creating A Stress-Free Vet Visit For Your Dog
We understand how stressful it can be for a pet to come visit us and that’s why we want to share the importance of creating a stress-free vet visit for your pet. It starts before you leave your home and continues through your entire visit in our office. Understanding that our after-hours hospital is a… Continue reading Creating A Stress-Free Vet Visit For Your Dog
UrgentVet Is Urgent Care For Your Pet
Today, let’s talk about UrgentVet. Can you remember a time when you needed to visit an urgent care facility? Often this is a time when you are uncomfortable, seeking immediate relief, and can’t schedule an appointment with your primary doctor. Personally, urgent care had helped to control an incessant cough so that I could sleep… Continue reading UrgentVet Is Urgent Care For Your Pet
Urgent Care is the Next Frontier in Vet Med
A lot has changed since I started in the veterinary profession 17 years ago. I’ve heard that the breadth of medical knowledge now doubles every three years (it used to be five). Recently more and more veterinary practices have switched from traditional x-ray equipment to digital imaging. Computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)… Continue reading Urgent Care is the Next Frontier in Vet Med