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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.


 

5 Tips for Caring for Your Senior Dog

As your dog ages, he may need some extra special care to keep him comfortable. After all, he’ll still be your same furry friend, he’s just ready for a little R&R! Besides being a...

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

Feline Care 101: Chronic Kidney Disease

What is Chronic Kidney Disease? Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is the most common disease affecting cats over 7 years of age and is a major cause of suffering and death in senior cats (up to 50% of...

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

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...