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 …
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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 …
Rabies Vaccine Clinic Monday 9/28/15
World Rabies Day is coming up on Monday, September 28th. This day encourages us to stop and think about what we can all do to prevent the spread of …
Join us Tuesday Sept. 15 for our “Paws and Learn” Series!
We invite you to come and be a part of our first ever “Paws and Learn” series on pet food and nutrition on Tuesday, September 15th from 5:30 to …
Fleas, Ticks, and Zoonotic diseases – don’t “fall” behind with prevention!
Fall. The time of year when cooler weather is welcomed – and perhaps also the time of year when you start to let your guard down and fall behind …
Vaccines – critical for preventive medicine
Currently we are focusing on educating our pet owners as well as our Lawndale team members about vaccinations. While we could get bogged down in the details of all …
Check the Chip Day!
Today, August 15, is Check the Chip Day. This day is meant to serve as a reminder for all pet owners to verify their pets’ microchip registration information. It …
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 …