Fourth of July Pet Safety

Fourth of July Pet Safety

Who doesn’t like parades, BBQs, fireworks, and a paid day off from work? While the Fourth of July is a national day of fun, feasts, and revelry, it’s not always as fun for pets as it is for their people. Depending on your family’s activities, summer pet safety can mean different things on different days. […]

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Always There: The Great Many Reasons to Feel Thankful For Your Pet

Always There: The Great Many Reasons to Feel Thankful For Your Pet

Whether you recently adopted a furry, fuzzy, feathered, or scaled friend, or you’ve proudly ushered your pet through to their golden years, you’re probably pretty glad they’re around. Sure, they may not always be on their best behavior (it’s all relative!), but they are there for you whenever you return home, and are never far […]

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10 Fun and Adorable Pet Costumes for Halloween 2020

10 Fun and Adorable Pet Costumes for Halloween 2020

If you agree that nothing is cuter than adorable pets dressed up in Halloween costumes, you’re in luck! We have scoured the internet for the coolest, cutest, and overall best pet costumes of the year for your consideration. We know that finding the perfect Halloween getup for your particular pet can be a tough decision. […]

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Choosing the Right Toys for Your Dog

Choosing the Right Toys for Your Dog

One of the most enjoyable aspects of dog ownership is watching them play with and enjoy toys. Most dogs enjoy having an assortment to choose from, and love those that require interaction from their owners.  To help you choose the right toys for your dog, the team at Animal Medical Hospital & 24-Hour Urgent Care […]

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How to Deal with Dog Car Sickness 

How to Deal with Dog Car Sickness 

The intense bond between humans and dogs goes back at least 15,000 years, so it’s not surprising there are quite a few similarities between the two species. For example, both are social animals who love food and communicate through body language and facial expression.  Among the not-so-pleasant characteristics we have in common is the capacity […]

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When You Are Grieving the Loss of a Pet During the Holidays

When You Are Grieving the Loss of a Pet During the Holidays

When you are grieving the loss of a pet, the holidays can seem like a cruel time. You may not be ready to celebrate, feel thankful, or even get together with others. Depending on what stage of the grieving process you are in, this time of year can be hard to navigate.  The team at […]

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Black Cats and Halloween: Beauty, Grace, and Legends Galore

Black Cats and Halloween: Beauty, Grace, and Legends Galore

It’s that time of year again: costume shops have opened, enormous bags of candy take up entire aisles at the grocery store, the smell of pumpkin spiced everything fills the air, and images of black cats (back arched and probably silhouetted against a full moon) are everywhere.  Black cat legends abound, and can be fun […]

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Helping Your Pet with Summer Noise Phobias

Helping Your Pet with Summer Noise Phobias

For us, summer is filled with lazy days, popsicles, and fun in the pool. Summer can be fun for our pets as well, but for those with fears related to noise, it can also be a scary time. Thunderstorms, fireworks, passing motorcycles, and other loud sounds can be an absolute nightmare for some animals. Summer […]

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Simple Precautions for Easter Pet Safety

Simple Precautions for Easter Pet Safety

A trip to any grocery or big box store will reveal that Easter is fast approaching. Plastic eggs, colorful grass, and row upon row of chocolates and sweets fill the shelves as many people gear up for the holiday. Unfortunately, so many of the delights that go along with this day can be hazardous to […]

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A Proactive Approach to Holiday Pet Safety Could Make All the Difference

A Proactive Approach to Holiday Pet Safety Could Make All the Difference

Whether you’re headed to Gingerbread Lane at the Ballantyne Hotel, the Nutcracker at the Charlotte Ballet, or Christmas Town USA, there’s no shortage of seasonal delights. Some very well-behaved dogs may thoroughly enjoy going with their owners to holiday events, but for safety’s sake, many pets remain at home. Either way, animals are increasingly exposed […]

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