While it may not seem like a big deal, carrying just a few extra ounces can have a negative impact on your cat's long-term health and wellbeing. Today, our Huntersville vets explain why your cat's weight matters, how you can tell if your cat is overweight, and how to help your cat achieve a healthier weight.
Our Huntersville veterinary specialists are seeing more and more dogs suffering from weight-related conditions such as diabetes and joint pain. But how can you tell if your pup is overweight? Today we share some signs that your dog may be overweight, and what you can do to help get your dog's weight back to a healthy level.
You've just found out that your dog or cat needs an ultrasound. So, what exactly is an ultrasound and how can it help your pet? Our Huntersville vets explain how ultrasound scans are performed on pets in our in-house veterinary diagnostic lab.
Limping is one of the most common reasons why dogs find themselves visiting our Hunterville emergency vets. Here we look at the causes of limping in dogs, what you can do to help your limping dog, and when it's time to see your vet.
Although chewing is a normal activity for dogs you probably don't want to sacrifice your new boots to your dog's favorite pastime. If you are at your wit's end with your dog's destructive chewing, here are a few tips from our Huntersville vets on how to stop a dog from chewing things they shouldn't.
Itching, scratching, and licking are signs your pooch has a skin condition. Find out what might be causing your dog's skin problems, how you can help treat them, and when your dog's skin issue requires emergency veterinary care.
Constipation is one of the most common digestive issues our Matthews vets see in dogs of all breeds and sizes. Here are some tips on what you should do if you think your dog is constipated.
Our Huntersville vets see Valley fever in dogs that have spent time in the low desert regions of the southwestern United States. Although healthy adult dogs may experience no symptoms of valley fever, puppies, senior dogs and dogs with a compromised immune system may experience symptoms ranging from coughing to painful joints.
Tick fever in dogs is caused by the Rickettsia rickettsii bacteria which is spread through the bite of an infected tick. In today's post our Huntersville vets share some of the symptoms of tick fever in dogs, and how the condition can be treated.
Detecting a fever in dogs can be difficult. Here, our Carolina Veterinary Specialists in Huntersville explain how to detect a fever in dogs, the causes, symptoms and what you need to know to care for your pet.