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Cat & Dog First Aid

Cat & Dog First Aid

Accidents and injuries happen to our beloved pets when we least expect them—often when our primary care veterinary office is closed. Today, our Charlotte vets share a few pet first-aid tips and discuss what to do if your cat or dog is injured.

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Cat & Dog Eye Injuries

Cat & Dog Eye Injuries

Whether your four-legged friend is a busy hunting dog or an indoor cat, eye injuries can easily happen to our pets, and when they do it's important that these injuries receive proper care. Today, we discuss the symptoms of eye injuries in pets and when to head to the vet.

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Cranial Cruciate Ligament (CCL) Surgery: What Is It & When Is It Needed

Cranial Cruciate Ligament (CCL) Surgery: What Is It & When Is It Needed

Limping, struggling to get up off the floor, and reluctance to climb stairs can all be signs of a CCL injury in dogs. Here, our Charlotte vets discuss the causes of CCL injuries and the surgeries that may be used to restore your dog's pain-free movement. 

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Why is my Cat Breathing Heavy & What Can I Do

Why is my Cat Breathing Heavy & What Can I Do

Heavy breathing is often a normal behavior for our canine companions, but not something we normally expect to see in cats. If your cat is breathing heavy and you can't determine why, it's best to err on the side of caution and give your vet a call. Our Charlotte veterinarians delve into the topic of cat heavy breathing.

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The Best Dog Food For Kidney Disease

The Best Dog Food For Kidney Disease

For dogs with chronic kidney disease, a therapeutic diet prescribed by your vet will be an essential part of their treatment. Here, our Charlotte vets share advice on what to feed a dog with kidney failure.

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Advice on Dog Training For New Pet Parents

Advice on Dog Training For New Pet Parents

A beautiful new puppy or rescue dog has joined your family and now comes the important task of training your new best friend. To help you get off on the right foot (and paw), our Charlotte vets some of our best dog training advice. 

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What You Need to Know About Dog Intestinal Blockage Timeline & Treatment

What You Need to Know About Dog Intestinal Blockage Timeline & Treatment

When a dog ingests an object or material that becomes lodged in their digestive tract, it can lead to severe complications or even become life threatening. Our Charlotte vets discuss intestinal blockage surgery to remove obstructions and save a dog's life. 

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Common Dog Eye Diseases

Common Dog Eye Diseases

Our Charlotte veterinarians see a variety of eye diseases, infections and conditions in dogs. Today we discuss some of the most common.

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What To Do If Your Cat Won't Drink Water

What To Do If Your Cat Won't Drink Water

Proper hydration is an important aspect of health for cats as well as people. So what should you do if your cat won't drink water? Try these tips from our Charlotte vets.

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Dog Eye Tumors & How They Are Treated

Dog Eye Tumors & How They Are Treated

Tumors can develop in any part of your pup's eye and could turn out to be benign or malignant. In today's post, our Charlotte vets discuss some common eye tumors seen in dogs, their symptoms and how they can be treated.

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