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One of the most common problems we see at Happy Tails is GI upset from our companions eating things they shouldn’t! No matter how cute our little trash monsters may be, there are some dangers in the trash to make sure they never get. Pet owners often go to great lengths to feed dogs and…

Have you or one of your furry friends ever been bitten by a dog? It can be a traumatizing experience for everyone involved. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), a dog bite occurs every 75 seconds in the U.S., and, each day, more than 1,000 people require emergency medical care to…

There are so many acronyms in veterinary medicine, it can be hard to keep them all straight. You may have seen FIP, but do you know what this disease is? Feline infectious peritonitis (FIP) is an incurable and almost always fatal viral infection that primarily affects cats under 2 years of age and over 10…

Volunteering in your community is a great way to give back and get involved. If giving back is something you love to do, why not involve the whole family? Even your family pet! There are so many great things you and your pets can do together to volunteer. Here are three ways you can team…

Greensboro is always so festive for the 4th of July, we can’t wait to celebrate! Who doesn’t love the fireworks, excitement, and festivities of the 4th of July? Well, for starters, your pet. While we understand and expect the loud bangs and booms of the Fourth, your pet doesn’t, and the typical noises of the…

Even with the best preventative care, pets can and do get sick or injured, including getting heat stroke. A pet emergency, on the other hand, needs to be recognized for what it is and responded to as quickly as possible by your Greensboro, High Point and Kernersville veterinarian. Like humans, dogs and cats can become…

Pet allergies are a common problem during the warm time of year, and pets who suffer from allergies can live in misery if special accommodations are not made. At Happy Tails Emergency Veterinary Clinic, your emergency veterinarian in Greensboro, we can help pet owners care for their pets by reducing severe allergy symptoms. Seasonal allergies…

Pet poisoning can be scary, and it can happen when you least expect it. Our emergency veterinarian in Greensboro, Dr. Kelley Gebhardt, along with her colleagues, wants every pet owner to be aware of common pet poisoning hazards, and what to do if you suspect your cat or dog has eaten something that may be harmful…

As the only AAHA Accredited emergency hospital in the area, we understand it’s not always easy to go through all of these steps before you make your way to see us. However, the entire team at Happy Tails Veterinary Emergency Clinic thinks these tips can really help. We want to make every single visit to our clinic…