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Latest News: Illness & Disease

Fatty Foods Can Cause Pancreatitis in Dogs

It’s hard to resist those pleading eyes under the dinner table, but when it comes to feeding your dog fatty foods, the wrong kind of table scraps can quickly turn dangerous. For dogs,...

Posted: June 30, 2025

    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

      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

        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

          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

              7 Tips for Managing Car Sickness in Dogs

              As the holiday season approaches, many pet parents plan to hit the road with their canine companions in tow. While some dogs live for car rides, others experience a combination of anxiety and...

              Posted: November 15, 2024

                What to Do About Yeast Infections in Paws

                Corn chips might be a classic game-day snack, but a strong whiff of that uncanny smell from your dog’s feet means trouble. Pseudomonas and Proteus bacteria, both of which naturally occur on...

                Posted: October 31, 2024