Allergy Series – The Work-Up
Last week we launched our allergy series and provided an overview of what allergies can look like. As you will recall, symptoms might include itching, scratching, licking, chewing, ear infections, …
Diseases & Conditions
Allergy Series – Overview
It’s mid-September, and humans aren’t the only ones suffering from allergies. From licking, scratching, and chewing to sneezing, watery eyes and cough, perhaps you have noticed your dog or …
Diabetes in Cats and Dogs
Diabetes mellitus is a disease that can affect aging cats and dogs. Since diabetes impacts humans too, you may already be somewhat familiar with the condition. Diabetes mellitus is …
Arthritis in dogs and cats
Meet George! He is an 8 year old Great Pyrenees Mix. Like many older pets, George suffers from arthritis. Is your dog or cat showing signs of arthritis? If your …
Venomous Snake Bites
Did you know that North Carolina has the largest number of venomous snakebites of all the states(1)? Most of these bites come from Copperheads; thankfully Copperhead bites are typically …
Leptospirosis – Yes! Your dog could be at risk
Leptospirosis is a disease that can affect multiple species – including dogs and humans. Once infection occurs, Leptospirosis has the potential to cause things such as liver failure, kidney …
Canine Influenza is Here in NC!
The new strain of Canine Influenza (H3N2) that originally showed up in Chicago earlier this year has now been identified in North Carolina. According to the North Carolina Veterinary …
Canine Influenza Update
You may have recently heard about the Canine Influenza outbreak in Chicago, Illinois. The strain responsible for the outbreak has been identified as the canine Influenza A H3N2 strain. …