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Protect Your Dog from Raleigh Wildlife Encounters

Wildlife encounters can happen in urban, suburban, and rural environments alike. Protect your dog by keeping vaccinations up to date and learning how to avoid conflicts with wild animals. When...

Posted: June 30, 2026

How to Stop Your Cat from Scratching

While it can be frustrating, scratching is a completely normal instinct in healthy cats. Instead of attempting to eliminate scratching through punishment or declawing, learning your cat’s...

Posted: June 15, 2026

Do NC Dogs Need the Lepto Vaccine?

The short answer: Leptospirosis is on the rise in North Carolina, and many dogs can benefit from the lepto vaccine, regardless of their direct exposure to wildlife. Pet parents know to stay...

Posted: May 30, 2026

Does My Dog or Cat Need Annual Bloodwork?

Even healthy dogs and cats benefit from routine bloodwork. Annual lab testing helps veterinarians establish baseline values, monitor organ function, and detect early signs of disease before symptoms...

Posted: May 15, 2026

Seizures in Dogs: What to Do Before, During, and After

Seizures in dogs are frightening for pet parents, but proactive trigger management and an effective safety plan can greatly improve outcomes. Whether your pet has a medical condition that makes...

Posted: April 30, 2026

How to Help Your Dog or Cat Lose Weight

The safest way to help an overweight dog or cat lose weight is to combine portion-controlled, high-quality nutrition with increased activity. Pet obesity is surprisingly common, with around 59%...

Posted: April 15, 2026

Tooth Resorption in Cats: Know the Warning Signs

Tooth resorption may be the most common feline dental disease you’ve never heard of. This painful, progressive oral condition is estimated to affect nearly 3 in 4 cats over the age of five...

Posted: March 31, 2026

Dog-Friendly Spring Events in Raleigh

If this winter has felt exceptionally long for you and your canine companion, a spring filled with patio weather, outdoor adventures, and dog-friendly events is just around the corner. Raleigh...

Posted: March 15, 2026