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Why We Love Older Pets
If you have visited our practice over the years you may have met Parker and Maddox, our clinic kitties. They were as much a part of our team as any of the staff. Since we have been open for over 20 years the cats, who were original inhabitants, grew into senior citizens under our watchful…
Read MoreHoliday Pet Hazards
I was discussing holiday hazards with a veterinary friend in preparation for writing this blog. She shared this story, “Early in my veterinary career I remember vividly the day one of our clients came rushing into the practice with her two dogs. She had been running errands in preparation for her annual Christmas party and…
Read MoreHalloween Pet Safety Reminders from Your Vet in Matthews
Don’t take your pet’s safety for granted this fall and Halloween. All kinds of hazards are lurking around, waiting to cause trouble for your pet–from creepy crawly parasites to toxic candy and dangerous decor. Read on for important fall and Halloween safety tips to keep the season a healthy and happy one for your best…
Read MoreOn the Road with Pets
One of our friends spends lots of time on airplanes traveling across the country for her work. She recently remarked on how the frequency of people taking pets along on trips seems to have increased significantly. She is correct. People travel with pets all the time. Our dogs certainly enjoy our vacations at the beach,…
Read MoreGrain-free Does Not Mean “Healthy”
By: Dr. Lauren Birch There has been some frightening news and evidence released recently about a link between heart disease and grain-free or exotic ingredient food blends for dogs. The FDA recently released a statement about a link between certain ingredients in dog food, especially when they are one of the main ingredients, leading to…
Read MoreSummer Pet Safety Tips: Fun in the Sun – Maybe?!
Summer in the South brings lots of things we long for, long days of outdoor time, tons of sunshine (after so much rain this winter and spring) and holiday and vacation activities with family and friends. Of course, we want to include our pet in the family fun. But is it really that much fun…
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