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Pythiosis in Dogs: Beware of Warm, Stagnant Water

Many dogs love nothing more than a good splash in a pond or creek, especially on a hot summer day. While pet water safety is important for everyone, residents of North Carolina and other southeastern...

Posted: May 15, 2025

Never Trim Your Cat’s Whiskers

Your cat’s whiskers give them personality, but they’re much more than just wild hairs. These highly sensitive structures are essential to your cat’s everyday life, from exploring...

Posted: April 30, 2025

My Dog Ate Dental Floss: What to Do

It’s easy to overlook a piece of dental floss that has gone missing from your bathroom trash. Many pet parents who carefully dispose of chicken bones, lock away household chemicals, and keep...

Posted: April 15, 2025

Destinations for Cat Lovers Around Raleigh, NC

Raleigh, NC is well-known for being friendly to dog parents, but the Triangle has a great deal to offer cat lovers as well. Whether you hope to explore Raleigh with your cat, adopt a new best...

Posted: March 31, 2025

Frequent Upset Stomach in Dogs: It Could Be IBS

If your dog experiences frequent upset stomach, diarrhea, constipation, or gas, you’ve probably wondered if there is a canine version of IBS (irritable bowel syndrome). You would be correct!...

Posted: March 15, 2025

How to Tell if Your Dog or Cat Is Going Deaf

Dogs and cats are masters of adaptation — for this reason, deafness isn’t always immediately obvious to pet parents. If your pet seems a bit out of sorts or unaware of their...

Posted: February 28, 2025

Cat Has a Runny Nose?

Does your cat have a case of what you can only describe as the sniffles? Like humans, cats may experience an occasional runny nose. Before you reach for the tiny tissues, it’s important to...

Posted: February 15, 2025

Hanging Tongue Syndrome in Dogs

Ever wonder why your dog’s tongue is lolling out of their mouth, even when they aren’t eating, grooming, panting, or giving kisses? While it’s often benign, this condition,...

Posted: January 31, 2025