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Latest News: General Health

Are Lilies Poisonous to Cats? Holiday Bouquet Dangers

Of the accidental emergencies with pets around holidays, we most often think of dogs eating chocolate or swallowing bones or of cats scaling Christmas trees and slipping out the door when guests...

Posted: November 30, 2020

Are Christmas Trees Toxic to Cats?

‘Tis the season for holiday decor! Whichever holiday(s) you celebrate, if you have pets, you’ve likely encountered the challenges and laughter that happen when they (literally) collide...

Posted: November 16, 2020

How Does Pet Insurance Work?

There are lots of things for animal lovers to consider when we choose to have pets as part of our families. Pet insurance is an increasingly popular part of that equation for many people. More than...

Posted: October 30, 2020

National Adopt a Shelter Dog Month!

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...

Posted: October 16, 2020

Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM) in Dogs

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...

Posted: September 30, 2020

What to Do if Your Dog Eats a Sock

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...

Posted: September 16, 2020

Irritated Skin, Funky Ears & Itchy Paws? It’s Time for Seasonal Allergies.

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...

Posted: August 31, 2020

4 Common Cancers in Dogs

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...

Posted: July 24, 2020