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Pet Allergies 101: Symptoms to Look Out for and How to Eliminate Irritants
From seasonal allergies to food allergies to irritating household items — here’s a crash course on what might be causing your pet’s allergies, the symptoms to look out for, and how to take the steps [...]
How to Know if a Dog Trainer is Right for Your Pet
Training a dog has numerous proven benefits that make owning a pet significantly easier. Regardless of your dog’s age, they always have the potential to be disobedient, which means that considering a dog trainer should [...]
7 Ways to Care for an Aging Pet
To no surprise, an aging pet means more health problems, less activity, and frequent care. Common themes among all aging mammals include arthritis, organ decline, and a deterioration of the senses. Health complications among pets [...]
CPR & Other Safety Tips for Pets
CPR is a technique that most people have familiarity with, along with some general knowledge for how the process is carried out. It is often seen in films or practiced in mandatory training classes. However, [...]
Going on Vacation? Here are Ways to Ease Your Pet’s Separation Anxiety
While there is nothing wrong with showering your pet with constant love and affection, too much attention can result in some unplanned consequences. Unknowingly, we often foster behaviors within our pets that can result in [...]
Everything You Need to Know About Ticks, Fleas, Mites & Other Pests This Summer
If you are a pet owner, then it is highly likely that you are aware of the threat that ectoparasites such as ticks, fleas, and mites play in the health of your pet. These parasites [...]
The Best Hypoallergenic Pet Breeds
If you are one of the 10 percent of Americans who are allergic to cats and dogs, there is a high chance that you have spent your whole life avoiding places that have pets. Being [...]
How to Introduce a New Pet to the Family
Getting a new pet can be one of the most exciting events in your lifetime, however, the ecstatic feeling of bringing home your furever friend can quickly deflate if your new pet isn’t able to [...]
What To Do When Your Pet is Afraid of Fireworks
New Year’s Eve is arguably one of the most memorable holidays in the United States – it is the time of new beginnings after all. From cookouts, to parties, to fireworks, New Year’s Eve is [...]
Treats Your Pet Should Stay Away from This Holiday Season
The holiday season means that there are dozens of delicious treats in your near future. This time of the year always brings an excess amount of celebratory food into your life, which means that your [...]
5 Signs Your Pet Might Be Sick
Your pets oftentime play a pivotal role in your family’s day-to-day life. Whether you have a dog, cat, bird, or hamster, humans form a connection with pets that creates a bond for life. Animals look [...]
The Proven Benefits of Animal Companionship
The saying “man’s best friend” may refer to a pet like a dog, but it can hold much more meaning. Many humans and their dogs have an unbreakable bond, and this saying can stretch well [...]
Summer Grooming Tips For Your Dog
If you live in the North Carolina, or any part of the Southeast for that matter, it can stay pretty warm even past Labor Day. For humans, this means more beach trips, outdoor activities like [...]
The Best Dog Breeds, According to Your Lifestyle
No human is alike. We all have unique personality traits that define who we are. With that being said, dogs are the same way, as there are many unique personalities for different dog breeds. Whatever [...]
The Importance of Bi-Annual Exams for your Pet
Some pet owners in the Triangle put off getting regular physical exams for themselves, so it’s no surprise that they may have this same complacent attitude when it comes to how often they take their [...]
How to Know When Laser Therapy is Right for Your Pet
Just like their humans, pets can suffer from injury, old age, and other ailments associated with being a living, breathing thing in this world. For these reasons, Dogwood Veterinary Hospital has expert doctors who can [...]
Helping Your Pet Cope with Seasonal Allergies
Spring is in the air—literally. You might not see it, but you can certainly feel it. Pollen, the biggest culprit of the allergy season, comes alive at this time of the year. It blows around [...]
Having a Baby? How to Make the Transition Smooth for your Pet
Introducing a new baby to your fur baby can bring up some uncertain feelings. What if they don’t get along? What if your pet gets aggressive or scared or jealous? What if your child does? [...]