Cats Make AMAZING PETS!
Author: Dr. Clarissa Noureddine, DVM, MS, MS Did you know that June is the ASPCA’s Adopt a Shelter Cat Month? In celebration of this, our blog focuses this week …
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Are you giving preventive medications correctly?
Author: Dr. Clarissa Noureddine, DVM, MS, MS Pesky, icky, gross, or annoying might be words that come to mind when you consider fleas, ticks, heartworms, and intestinal parasites. You …
The Case of Ehrlichiosis in a Labrador Named Lucy
Author: Dr. Clarissa Noureddine, DVM, MS, MS This month, our ‘Paws to Protect’ topic is focusing on fleas and ticks. So, we wanted to kick off our blog this …
Let’s Get Serious About Obesity
Author: Dr. Clarissa Noureddine, DVM, MS, MS As we wrap up our Paws to Protect topic of Nutrition this month, let’s tackle a subject that is one of the …
Current News and Important Information for May 2018
Author: Dr. Clarissa Noureddine, DVM, MS, MS For this week’s blog, we have pulled together current news items, announcements, and important information that we think is relevant for you …
Fun Facts About Pets to Celebrate National Pet Week
Author: Dr. Clarissa Noureddine, DVM, MS, MS It’s National Pet Week! We thought our pet owners might enjoy hearing some interesting facts about their furry friends this week. Take …
Case Examples – Nutritional Management of Medical Conditions
Author: Dr. Clarissa Noureddine, DVM, MS, MS As we head into the month of May, our ‘Paws to Protect’ focus will highlight the topic of nutrition. We want to …
Should Your Dog Be Vaccinated Against Lyme Disease?
Author: Clarissa Noureddine, DVM, MS, MS By now, it’s no surprise to pet owners that ticks are more than just irritating creepy crawlies. Ticks can also transmit a number …
What Does GDV Mean?
What Does GDV Mean? GDV stands for ‘Gastric Dilitation and Volvulus’. This is a condition where a dog’s stomach bloats (dilates) with gas, food, and/or fluid, and then the …
You Can Help Prevent Dog Bites!
As a volunteer with the Guilford County Pet Responsibility Program, I am in 4th grade classrooms speaking with children frequently about responsible pet ownership. One of the topics we …