Search Results for ‘heart’ March 15, 2022 by Animal Medical Hospital & Urgent Care 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 […] Read More In a Heartbeat: All About Heart Murmurs in Pets There is not much arguing about it: the heart is a pretty important part of the body, be it in an animal or a person. When something is wrong with it, the results can be pretty devastating. Heart murmurs in pets are not uncommon, but thankfully not all of them are panic-worthy. Animal Medical Hospital […] Read More The Scoop on Diet-Associated Heart Disease in Dogs Dr. Amanda Slusky In July of 2018, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that reports of a type of heart disease called dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) in dogs had increased in breeds not typically prone to this disease. DCM is a heart condition where the chambers of the heart enlarge (dilate) and the heart muscle […] Read More Heartworm Prevention… All Year Round? After the first frost, it’s pretty uncommon to see a mosquito flitting around. That means that you can stop giving your pet their parasite prevention medication, right? With no visible bugs to contend with, pets are at minimal risk of diseases transmitted from these unfortunate bloodsuckers. Just begin giving them a dose in early spring, […] Read More What is Heartworm Disease? Dr. Abigial Brady Heartworm disease is very common in North Carolina and has been diagnosed in all 48 states within the continental US. Heartworm disease is a fatal disease in dogs and cats. Heartworms are spaghetti-like worms that live inside the heart of dogs, cats, and wild mammals such as wolves, coyotes and foxes. When […] Read More Heartworm Disease in Cats and Dogs Dr. Stephanie Everidge Is heartworm disease new to the United States? The answer is actually no. Heartworm disease has been detected in all 50 states at this time with the most prevalent areas being in the southeast and the Mississippi Delta region due to the warm temperatures and the amount of mosquitoes found in these […] Read More Seasonal Pet Hazards: Fall Edition It’s fall, ya’ll! It’s our favorite time of year at Animal Medical Hospital & Urgent Care. We are excited to help make it even better this year by sharing our best fall pet safety tips with you. Now go get that pumpkin spice latte you know you want! Read More Veterinary Specialist Referral: When Your Pet Needs Expertise You wouldn’t go to your family doctor for a major injury or illness, and you wouldn’t rely on your neighborhood urgent care to work up and treat a complicated condition. Veterinary medicine works in much the same way. At Animal Medical Hospital & Urgent Care, we offer veterinary specialist and veterinary specialty services for those […] Read More Fostering Hope: A Compassionate Journey into Rescued Pet Fostering Fostering animals awaiting their furever homes is the perfect way to give back to your community while providing a deserving pet with a compassionate, secure environment away from the stress of an animal shelter. If you’ve been considering the idea of animal rescue fostering, read on for more information about fostering pets for adoption. Read More Advancing Emergency Care: Innovative Diagnostic Tools for Swift Intervention in Veterinary Medicine Time is money, and in the case of a veterinary emergency, it can be the difference between life and death. At Animal Medical Hospital & Urgent Care we know that quick action and efficient diagnosis in our emergency care services can mean better outcomes. We are always working to stay abreast of advancements in veterinary […] Read More Older Posts
