Itchy and Scratchy: A Primer on Spring Pet Allergies

Itchy and Scratchy: A Primer on Spring Pet Allergies

Environmental allergies affect people and pets alike. While most of us tend to have watery eyes this time of year, spring pet allergies primarily cause itchy skin. Licking or chewing of the paws, ear infections, and chronic skin infections are the unfortunate results of budding trees and flowering plants. The good news? There are ways […]

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Canine Conundrum: Why Do Dogs Eat Grass?

Canine Conundrum: Why Do Dogs Eat Grass?

If you’re like most of the dog owners out there, you pay close attention to what goes into the food bowl and treat bag. Without a doubt, nutrition is at the cornerstone of your dog’s overall health. Feeding them the right things – at the right stage of development – is critical to day-to-day wellness. […]

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Heartworm Prevention… All Year Round?

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, […]

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An Eye on Pet Safety in the Backyard

An Eye on Pet Safety in the Backyard

People who live in apartments have understandable “yard envy” – especially if they share their place with a pet. To be sure, a fenced-in area brings a lot to the table, but that doesn’t mean yards are always risk-free. When pet safety is observed in and around the backyard, pet owners can truly have the […]

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Lifetime Health With Routine Pet Wellness Exams

Lifetime Health With Routine Pet Wellness Exams

The needs of a bouncy, playful, young animal are very different from an aging one, right? That’s why there are age-appropriate food options and developmentally-appropriate activities. Similarly, pet wellness exams are designed to follow – and support – an animal’s path throughout life. Their aim is to cover all relevant topics at hand, prevent disease, […]

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How to Best Transport your Cat to the Vet

How to Best Transport your Cat to the Vet

Dr. Bridget Andersen How you transport your cat to the vet matters. We at Animal Medical Hospital are working to become a certified “Fear Free” hospital.   The term “Fear Free” refers to a movement within veterinary medicine that addresses the emotional welfare of our patients, and the people that love them.  This means that […]

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What is Canine Hip Dysplasia?

What is Canine Hip Dysplasia?

Dr. Robert Brady What Is Canine Hip Dysplasia? Canine hip dysplasia is a painful disease that affects millions of dogs each year. It is an inherited developmental disorder of the hip joint and can lead to debilitating arthritis. Its progression can be influenced by environmental factors, such as weight gain, nutrition, and exercise. Certain breeds, […]

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Dog Flu H3N2: What Every Dog Owner Needs to Know About Canine Influenza

Dog Flu H3N2: What Every Dog Owner Needs to Know About Canine Influenza

Dr. Kerri Blackburn What is the H3N2 Canine Influenza Virus? H3N2 is a very contagious influenza virus that infects dogs. It emerged in the United States in 2015 and has recently been reported in the Carolinas, having spread here from Florida and Georgia through the dog show circuit. Several dogs in multiple counties have become […]

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How Smartphones Can Improve Your Veterinary Visit!

How Smartphones Can Improve Your Veterinary Visit!

Dr. Sofia Gaviria In this day in age, it’s inevitable; we are all glued to our smartphones, for better or for worse.  They are intended to make our lives easier, so let’s put ‘em to use!  Listed below are three ways that smartphones can help in the veterinary setting: Assist in the Initial Diagnosis As […]

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What is Heartworm Disease?

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 […]

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