October has a lot going for it. Cooler weather, the beginning of leaves turning to fiery colors, pumpkin everything, the end of fall allergy season…. It’s also National Adopt a Shelter...
Dilated cardiomyopathy, also known as DCM, is among the most common of acquired heart diseases in large or giant breed dogs. While it can develop in any dog, it’s more rare in medium or small...
Dogs, like toddlers, seem to have a knack for testing the boundaries of safety and good sense by getting themselves into less-than-ideal situations. We can safely rely on children to eventually...
Fall's seasonal allergies for pets in NC often start before fall actually does. Ragweed and molds, which spike from around early September, are common triggers for dogs and cats, just like they are...
We aren’t really sure why cats tend to get less regular veterinary care from their owners than their canine counterparts, but it’s a fact. Perhaps it’s that independent nature of...
Cancer is common in dogs, as much as we hate to say it. Our pets are members of our families, so if our dogs get the most dreaded diagnosis, it’s scary. It’s upsetting. Dogs and humans...
Dogs need walks—for fitness, for mental well-being, and for bonding time with their people. In the summer, though, even the most fastidious of dog lovers can make one common and painful...
Just like humans, cats are living longer than they used to. Improved nutrition, more “indoor cats”, and more frequent veterinary care compared to years past all add up to an older,...