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Tips For Leaving a Kitten Home Alone For The First Time

Tips For Leaving a Kitten Home Alone For The First Time

At Sharon Lakes Animal Hospital we understand how nerve-wracking it can be to leave your kitten home alone for the first time. To help make this first step a positive experience for you and your kitten try these tips from our South Charlotte vets.

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What Shots Do Dogs Need For Boarding

What Shots Do Dogs Need For Boarding

If you're going to be leaving your canine companion at a boarding facility in the near future it's essential to ensure that your dog has had all their required shots. Our South Charlotte vets explain which vaccines your pup needs to safely stay in a boarding facility.

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Medical Pet Boarding - What It Is & Which Pets Need It

Medical Pet Boarding - What It Is & Which Pets Need It

Pet parents often need to go places where they can’t safely take their cherished four-legged friends, so clean, safe, reliable boarding is a must. Today, our South Charlotte vets discuss medical boarding, how it differs from other options, and when it is considered a good option.

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Is it better to have one or two dogs?

Is it better to have one or two dogs?

While there can be benefits to having two dogs in your home there may be challenges to deal with. Here are some factors you have to consider before adding a second dog to your family, and tips from our South Charlotte vets to help the process go smoothly.

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Blood Tests For Dogs - What The Results Mean

Blood Tests For Dogs - What The Results Mean

Is your dog having blood tests done but you aren't sure why? Our South Charlotte vets explain why blood tests are an important tool in veterinary medicine, and what some common blood tests can tell us about your dog's health.

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Boarding Cats While On Vacation

Boarding Cats While On Vacation

Many pet parents wonder what to do with cats while on vacation. To help you find just the right solution for your feline friend, our South Charlotte vets share some ideas on where you can leave your cat while you are on vacation.

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I think my cat has a cold! What should I do?

I think my cat has a cold! What should I do?

 If your feline fur baby is sneezing or has a runny nose there's a good chance they have a cat cold. In today's post, our South Charlotte vets explain more about cat colds and when it's time to head to the vet.

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Rabies in Cats: Signs & Symptoms

Rabies in Cats: Signs & Symptoms

Rabies is a fatal virus that is highly contagious among cats and other pets. Our South Charlotte vets discuss the effects of the rabies virus on cats in this post, including how common it is, the symptoms it causes, and how it can be avoided.

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Cat Health Tips - How often do you take a cat to the vet?

Cat Health Tips - How often do you take a cat to the vet?

You want your beloved cat to live a long, healthy life, but what is the best way to help ensure your cat's long-term health? Whether your feline friend is a kitten or enjoying their senior years - here's what our South Charlotte vets recommend.

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Giardia in Cats

Giardia in Cats

Giardia is a group of protozoan parasites (identified by the letters A through H) that can infect people, as well as dogs and cats and lead to symptoms such as diarrhea and upset stomach. Today our South Charlotte vets share tips on how to tell if your cat may be infected with Giardia, and what you can do to help resolve symptoms and prevent family members and other pets from becoming infected.

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