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Latest News: Wellness & Vaccinations

dog wellness and cat health by Falls Village Vet Hospital in Raleigh NCWe cannot stress how important regular check-ups are for your dog or your cat. So often we have caught problems early which enables us to start treatment before a condition worsens. Normally this is because we had the opportunity to discover it during an annual Wellness Exam. Below are articles pertaining to wellness & vaccination that include helpful information and details.


 

How to Make Vet Visits Less Stressful for Pets

If your furbaby hides under the bed the moment the carrier comes out, you aren’t alone. Veterinary appointments are vital to the health and wellbeing of our pets, but they are often a source of...

Posted: July 30, 2021

The First Signs of Parvo

For new pet parents, just the mention of Parvo may inspire dread. Symptoms are known to set in suddenly, and dogs are at the highest risk of death just 24-72 hours from when they first become ill...

Posted: April 16, 2021

Did You Know Chip Bags Can Suffocate Dogs?

We’ve all seen the “funny” videos online of animals, often dogs, with their heads inside chip or snack bags. We’re expected to see these as humorous, a dog being silly or...

Posted: March 12, 2021

Alternatives to Giving Pills to Cats

Giving pills to cats can be time-consuming and stressful — for both you and your pet. Nobody questions your devotion to your kitty, as even a minor health scare can seem like a CATastrophe...

Posted: February 11, 2021

Do Dogs & Cats Get Cataracts?

Have you ever noticed that your pet’s eyes are becoming cloudy? Is he or she seems to be bumping into things? It could be due to cataracts. Dogs and cats can develop cataracts just like people!...

Posted: January 29, 2021

Too Old for Anesthesia? Why Procrastinating Pet Dental Procedures is Risky

Anesthesia can be scary for people to imagine their fur kids going through at any age. A common concern, though, is whether or not a dog or cat is too old for anesthesia. While this is a bit of an...

Posted: January 18, 2021

Cold Weather Arthritis Pain in Dogs & Cats: How You Can Help

If you have ever experienced arthritis pain being worse in the winter or before a cold, rainy day, then you know exactly what dogs and cats are feeling this time of year. Or maybe you are...

Posted: December 30, 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