Garden Toxins for Your Pets
Spring is right around the corner in Cherokee County, NC, and with that comes garden preparation. It’s important to keep your pets in mind while you plan your garden, …
Pawsitive Press
Sweet Valentine’s Day Treats To Avoid
Love is in the air, and so is the smell of chocolate! Although we may love to indulge in this treat around the holiday, we need to ensure our …
Body Condition Scoring
New Year’s Resolutions for Our Pets As we ring in the New Year many people are prioritizing losing weight to become healthier. However, we know that weight is not …
Linear Foreign Bodies
Holiday Foreign Bodies Pets have the unfortunate tendency to eat things they shouldn’t, and this time we aren’t talking about food. During the holiday season items such as garland, …
Thanksgiving
The Thanksgiving Table The holidays are a time of celebration, often including indulgent foods shared amongst family and friends. However, it’s important to remember what foods should be kept …
Halloween
Halloween Can Be Spooky for Pets Too Although Halloween can be a fun time for kids and adults alike, most pets aren’t quite as fond of the holiday. The …
Socialization
Back to School for Your Pet Too With the scent of fall in the air and school back in session, now is a great time to review the importance …
Parvo
Canine Parvovirus is Here Canine parvovirus is an extremely contagious viral disease transmitted through the fecal material of affected dogs. We have discussed it before, but considering the number …
Food Allergies
Food Allergies in Dogs and Cats Allergic skin disease and its secondary infections dominate small animal veterinary practice. Pets can be allergic to insect bites (fleas most commonly), airborne …
Toxoplamosis
Toxoplasmosis and Human Pregnancy Toxoplasmosis is a disease caused by a particular organism known as Toxoplasma gondii. Some may have heard of this disease during any pre natal visits …
