Cats often seem like aloof, solitary animals but they are actually very sociable creatures who thrive on building intimate ties with other animals. Below, our South Charlotte vets discuss getting a second cat as a companion for your first, and how to introduce them to each other.
Getting your puppy vaccinated helps to protect your new bundle of fur from a wide range of serious, highly contagious diseases. During their first year, your puppy should see the vet several times for vaccines and booster shots to ensure that they are protected. We recommend following this puppy vaccination schedule from our South Charlotte vets.
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.
Our South Charlotte vets believe that vaccinations play a vital role in protecting your dog against a number of dangerous, and potentially deadly conditions. Below are just a few reasons why it's important to vaccinate your dog and our recommended schedule for your dog's vaccines.
Need to board your dog, but have never left them before? Finding the right boarding facility can be an emotional journey. Below are a few tips from our South Charlotte vets to help you make an informed choice about the right dog boarding facility for your canine companion.
Our South Charlotte vets often treat dogs suffering from irritated, itchy, or flakey skin. These uncomfortable symptoms often stem from yeast dermatitis, a condition caused by the abnormal overgrowth of yeast normally on your dog's skin. Here are some signs, causes and treatments for yeast infections in dogs.
Laryngeal paralysis in dogs is a serious condition characterized by a failure of the windpipe to open correctly when your dog breathes in. In severe cases, laryngeal paralysis in dogs can lead to suffocation, but when diagnosed early there are treatment options available. Today our South Charlotte vets share more about laryngeal paralysis in dogs and how it can be treated.
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.
Is your dog suffering from a dry non-productive cough? If so, your pooch may have kennel cough. In today's post, our South Charlotte vets share some facts about this highly contagious respiratory disease and what to do if your dog is coughing.
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.
