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Does My Dog Have an Ear Infection?

Canine ear infections are most commonly associated with floppy-eared dogs like beagles and cocker spaniels, but all breeds are susceptible to this often quite painful condition. At any given time,...

Posted: August 15, 2023

Do Cats Need Heartworm Prevention?

Dog parents know that heartworms are a serious threat, but do we also need to worry about our feline friends? While feline infections are less prevalent, cats can and do contract heartworms...

Posted: August 1, 2023

Summer Storm Anxiety? What to do About Your Dog’s Thunder Phobia

Thunder and lightning may put a damper on your summer plans, but for some pet parents, the worst part of bad weather is struggling to console a distraught dog. If a stormy forecast sends your dog...

Posted: July 15, 2023

Dog’s Ear Swollen? It Might Be a Hematoma

Is your dog suddenly shying away from ear scratches? If your dog is being protective of an ear or you notice redness and swelling, a hematoma may be to blame. Though fairly common, this condition is...

Posted: June 29, 2023

Can I Give My Dog Tylenol?

If your pup is whimpering, panting, or favoring a limb, it’s likely they are experiencing discomfort. Arthritis and common injuries like sprains, ACL tears, and luxating patella can stop even...

Posted: June 15, 2023

Dog’s Tear Duct Sticking Out? It’s Cherry Eye

Notice a smooth, bright red or pink bulge in the inner corner of your dog’s eye? Your pup is experiencing a prolapsed nictitating gland, more commonly known as cherry eye. This condition is...

Posted: May 31, 2023

Hypoallergenic Dogs Don’t Exist

Dog allergies are pretty common — around 20% of people experience some level of reaction when they come into contact with pups. Allergy sufferers who want to add a dog to their family are...

Posted: May 15, 2023

Why Adopt? 50-80% of Shelter Cats are Killed in Some NC Counties

For cat parents who can’t get enough of their kitties’ snuggles, antics, and nose-boops, it’s almost unthinkable that between 60 and 100 million cats are currently homeless...

Posted: May 1, 2023