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When you have a new puppy in the family, it’s important to keep up with all of her vet care and health requirements. It can be overwhelming trying to remember all the shots she needs, but her well-being depends on her receiving them in a timely fashion. Although your vet in Matthews will give you…

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…

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…

  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…

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…

Skin and allergy issues are common in pets and can significantly affect comfort and behavior. Caring Hearts Animal Hospital provides diagnostic and treatment options for pets experiencing itching, hair loss, ear infections, and chronic skin irritation. By identifying underlying causes such as environmental allergens, food sensitivities, or parasites, we can develop targeted treatment plans to…

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…

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…