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When you have a dog in your family, you can expect some whining now and then. But if you notice your dog whining at night without any noticeable reason, then there might be something wrong that needs your attention. There are many different reasons why dogs whine at night, and thankfully, most of them are…
We spend a lot of time on our website and social media discussing Fear Free and the fact that our practice is certified. But what exactly does that mean to you and your pets? We thought we could share an example of what “old-school” veterinary hospitals do and how Fear Free Training has changed veterinary…
Has your dog been chewing his paw a lot lately? Does it seem to be more than usual, or more than is normal for most dogs? If so, there may be an underlying condition causing this problem. Although most of the causes of dogs chewing their feet are not too serious or life-threatening, it’s still…
Pets go missing every day, but the top two pet loss days of the year are July 4th and Halloween. While July 4th has lots of fireworks, Halloween has its own sources of anxiety for pets. It is this anxiety that can cause your pet to bolt out the open door, or even hurt themselves…
If your dog is sneezing a lot, you might find yourself worrying that he’s getting sick. But sneezing in dogs isn’t quite the same as it is in humans, and there are many situations in which your dog may be sneezing for a completely normal reason. Reasons Why Dogs Sneeze in Matthews, NC Dogs use…
Does your dog have bad breath? Do you find it difficult to approach him, even when you want to cuddle with him or spend time loving on him? Bad dog breath may have a variety of underlying causes contributing to this problem. Although a dog’s breath may never smell wonderful, it shouldn’t be unbearable either,…
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…