Mosquitoes are responsible for transmitting several vector borne illnesses including heartworms. Heartworms are now endemic in North America, and are unfortunately very prevalent in the southern states, including North Carolina. Once transmitted by the infectious larval form by a mosquito, it can take up to 2 years for a heartworm to reach adult size and [...]

Our pets need routine dental care just like we do. It is important that dogs and cats have routine dental cleanings and polishings every 6-12 months to maintain dental health and systemic health. Depending on your pet’s breed, they may need to start dental care as young as 12-15 months. Small breed dogs and dogs [...]

July 2021 Many pets can be sensitive to noises such as thunder or fireworks.  Individual pets may vary in their sensitivity to these loud noises from mild to severe phobias.  Thankfully there are a variety of strategies you can use to help ease your pet through these occurrences. These strategies may include non-medical and medical [...]