National Dog Day – Why Our Team Loves Dogs
This Friday, August 26th is National Dog Day – a day meant to celebrate all dogs and bring awareness to the public about the number of dogs still in …
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Microchipping Your Pet
Does your dog or cat already have a microchip? Then Monday, August 15 is for you – it is National Check the Chip Day. Microchips are only effective when pet owners register the …
Vaccinations – Which Ones Are Right For Your Pet?
August is National Immunization Awareness Month. It’s a great time to ‘Paws to Protect‘ and make sure your pet is receiving all the appropriate vaccinations. Vaccines prevent many diseases …
Positive Fecal Tests – What are the Numbers?
Have you ever wondered how often a fecal is actually positive for intestinal parasites when tested? While a variety of factors might impact the percentage of positive fecal tests, we want …
Heat Stroke – know the risks and symptoms
Summer heat is in full swing. When pets get hot without a way to cool down effectively, they can overheat, become dehydrated, or even suffer heat stroke. Heat stroke occurs when the …
Intestinal Parasites – Know Your Pet’s Risk
How much do you know about intestinal parasites and your pet? Is your pet adequately screened and protected year-round? Read our questions and answers below to make sure your …
Help Give Your Pet a Pleasant Vet Experience
Pets can be nervous about going to the vet. At Lawndale Veterinary Hospital, we strive to make visits for pets as “Fear Free” as possible. Did you know that you …
Tick Borne Diseases – Are they really in Guilford County?
Ticks attach to their hosts and take blood meals that can last for days. While attached, ticks have the potential to transmit a variety of diseases to the host. Tick …
Fleas – Know what to look for
Lawndale’s ‘Paws to Protect’ topic for June is focusing on the importance of year-round flea and tick prevention. With so many preventive choices available from topical to oral products, …
Heartworm Disease: Year-round Prevention is Key!
As April comes to a close, we want to highlight the most important “takeaway” from our focus on Heartworm Disease: Year-round Prevention is Key! Are there things that keep you from …