"Of all possessions, a friend is the most precious."

- Heradotus

Latest News: Dog Care

dog wellness and cat health by Falls Village Vet Hospital in Raleigh NCDogs have been human companions for millennia, and they often become such an integral and loved part of our families. They entertain us, console us, greet us, keep us company, and most of all they love us  unconditionally. Our staff at Falls Village Vet Hospital understands the value or you dog, because most of us have dogs of our own! Dog care is of the utmost importance and we are here to help. See below for informative articles about caring for your dog’s health needs.


 

4 Ways to Help Your Vision-Impaired Dog

All dogs deserve love, but it goes without saying that a pup with poor eyesight needs extra care. Vision problems can occur for a number of reasons: untreated or persistent illness, accidental...

Posted: June 15, 2018

5 Tips For Trimming Your Dog’s Nails

Why Do I Need to Clip My Dog’s Nails? When it comes to nail hygiene, you and your canine friend have more in common than you may realize. Just as overgrown nails can become bothersome for...

Posted: May 15, 2018

Myths About Heartworms

April is Heartworm Awareness Month, so we'd like to take some time to address some misconceptions that we hear from pet owners regarding heartworm disease and prevention. MYTH | Heartworms are a...

Posted: April 1, 2018

What to Do if Your Dog is Injured

Would you know what to do if your canine friend was ever injured? We truly hope this never happens to any of our clients, but we do want you to be prepared in case of an emergency. While a serious...

Posted: March 15, 2018

Because Emergencies Don’t Have Office Hours…

Every day we work with clients that have needed to take their pet in for emergency care and realize that this can be a stressful experience – your pet may be hurt and scared and you are having...

Parasites – The Unwanted Guest

Cooties, bugs, worms. No matter what you call them, parasites are the lowest of the low. They suck blood, steal nutrients, and spread disease. They are disgusting, and it’s easy to understand...

Posted: February 16, 2018

What You Need to Know About Canine Flu

As of June 2nd, 2017, the Rollins Animal Disease Lab in Raleigh confirmed the death of a dog due to the canine influenza virus. The dog was from the Raleigh area. Susceptibility and Spread...