At Caring Hearts Animal Hospital, it is no secret we love cats.  Our resident clinic cat Maddox is always here sharing his good vibes, head butts and kitty purrs with our team and the occasional lucky clients.  That is why we are pumped that September is Happy Cat Month!  This is a time to make sure our cats are living their best lives.  Cats have given so much to humans over the ages.  From companionship to pest control they make our lives better.  Now it is our turn to make sure they are healthy and happy. Here are some interesting
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Vaccination against disease has a long and fascinating history in human and animal health. The first record of inoculation of humans began in 1000 CE (BC for us old schoolers) when the Chinese used a technique called variolation to protect them against smallpox. It was also practiced in Turkey and Africa before spreading to Europe and the Americas. In 1796 Edward Jenner innovated this by using cowpox material to create immunity to smallpox and after 200 years of medical and technological changes, eventually smallpox was eradicated. If you want to explore more check out this website.   What is the
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  It may seem odd that a veterinarian is offering advice on how to not spend money on pets but here me out. All vets want their patients to live long healthy lives. It is why we do what we do. Sometimes that is not possible due to inherited conditions or traumatic injuries. However, for most pets, the best way to save money is to do a few simple preventive measures.   First, keep your pets roaming limited to your yard or leash walks Animals get into mischief, just like toddlers, when left to their own devices. As human as
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I am sure you have seen the funny memes.  Dogs super excited to have companionship all day and cats secretly wishing all these people would leave the house.  We have too.  But the truth is, our pet’s lives are as disrupted as ours. As a Fear Free Certified Practice, pet behavior and reducing stress has always been at the forefront of all we do.  Because of that knowledge, we thought we could share some tips on keeping your pets happier during these stressful times. Tip #1: Routine is key  Pets are creatures of habit.  They wake up asking to “go
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We have all been living with restrictions on our lives because of COVID 19…and these are certainly important to keep us safe. But COVID will be conquered with good hygiene and by developing cures and a vaccine in the future.  Did you know there are other dangerous diseases we can contract because of our environment and the animals we live with?  The Charlotte, NC area is blessed with the beauty of lush green fields and forests. Hiking, visits to Lake Norman, dog parks, and other outdoor activities are popular for many of our residents. Unfortunately, we are not the only ones
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