Posts Tagged: dog safety September 12, 2019 by Animal Medical Hospital & Urgent Care Scooping The Poop: When “Doodie” Calls We may love our pets, but we don’t always love cleaning up after them. Sadly, there is no poop-fairy; so cleaning up pet messes is a crucial part of responsible dog ownership. Scooping the poop not only makes us a good neighbor, it protects the environment and minimizes the spread of disease. Follow along as […] Read More How to Best Transport your Dog to the Vet Dr. Bridget Andersen How you transport your dog 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 […] Read More Avoiding Heat Stroke in Dogs by Dr. Ashley Gray After going on a long hike with my dog Louis recently, it finally hit me that the warm weather is here to stay! It has been in the steady 80-90’s now for a few weeks here in the Carolina’s, which means we are out & about more than ever. With the […] Read More