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Now that you’re expecting a two-legged baby, your four-legged baby is in store for some serious life changes. Do your best to prepare fur baby for human baby by keeping the following six tips in mind: Train basic commands first — Before your baby arrives, spend time teaching your pet basic commands, like “sit,” “stay,” “leave…

You were cleaning up your medicine cabinet or taking your morning medications before heading out for the day, but one of the bottles slips and busts open on the floor, spilling pills everywhere. Your pet, not knowing any better, rushes in hoping to snag some goodies from the floor that they think are treats of…

Having indoor plants can be beneficial for humans; they look nice, purify our air, and help us breathe easier. But some of these same plants have potential to be deadly for our canine counterparts. In some cases, only a single part of the plant is poisonous to dogs (e.g. roots, leaves, seeds, sprouts, etc) but…

Having indoor plants can be beneficial for humans; they look nice, purify our air, and help us breathe easier. But some of these same plants have potential to be deadly for our feline counterparts. In some cases, only a single part of the plant is poisonous to cats (e.g. roots, leaves, seeds, sprouts, etc) but…

In a veterinary setting when your pet is suffering from a catastrophic illness or injury the option of humane euthanasia may come up during a veterinary visit. It’s one of the most important and difficult decisions that a pet owner has to make. The decision to say goodbye to a beloved companion is very personal.…

Vomiting is the forceful expulsion of stomach contents through the mouth, and there is nothing fun about watching your pet vomit or not feel well. During these tough times, it’s important to contact a veterinary care specialist immediately, as it could mean something much worse is happening. Our Greensboro emergency veterinarian team is highly skilled…

January is usually about resolutions and most people start new diets or exercise routines in hopes of living out a healthier year. But why should our pets be excluded from this? According to Nationwide, who offers pet insurance, pet obesity is still on the rise for the eighth consecutive year. They have seen a 24…

Understanding why dogs behave the way that they do is a key part of getting to the root of the problem behavior. If you’re new to sharing your life with a dog, considering it for the future, or just want to manage any bad habits that your dog has picked up on then this article…

The holidays are a time of family, friends, togetherness, and giving. Sometimes those gifts turn into more of a commitment than originally thought — here is how that can be avoided. By educating yourself and those involved in the process of adopting a pet for the holidays you can set appropriate expectations that will still…

It’s a holly, jolly holiday season, but this time of year can be dangerous for our pets. There are so many wonderful traditions this time of year, and we want you to continue those… safely. Here are a few holiday hazards to avoid so your furry companions feel merry and bright the whole holiday season…