Anesthesia-free dentistry can sound like a pet owner’s dream come true—all the benefits of a pet dental cleaning without the worry of general anesthesia. But are these non-veterinary procedures a safe and effective alternative to professional oral hygiene procedures at Shuler Veterinary Clinic? The answer is a resounding “No.”  We provide five clear differences between [...]

Independence Day is a summer highlight, when friends and family come together to celebrate our nation with food, fireworks, and fun. However, while people are having a wonderful time during the July Fourth festivities, their four-legged companions who join in may run into trouble. Let’s look at some common July Fourth party problems your pet [...]

Leptospirosis, which was once considered a rural disease, is now increasing in incidence throughout the United States, including urban and suburban areas. The disease is zoonotic, which means that the infection can affect humans and animals, including your dog. Our Shuler Veterinary Clinic team doesn’t want your dog targeted by this disease, so we offer [...]

Veterinary rehabilitation is an exciting and transformational therapeutic option for injured, post-operative, mobility-impaired, or chronically painful pets. Shuler Veterinary Clinic, which is an Animal Hospitals of the Low Country practice, is proud to offer veterinary rehabilitation services for our new and current patients. Here, we answer our most frequently asked questions about this versatile and [...]

Preparing your home for a new pet is a lot like preparing for a baby. Dogs and cats are naturally curious, impulsive, and—like infants—don’t always make safe choices. So, you must ensure their environment is as hazard-free as possible. As a prospective or new pet owner, you’ve got a lot on your to-do list. That’s [...]

Most middle-aged and older people are familiar with arthritis, a common, chronic condition that can affect nearly any joint. Dogs and cats can also develop arthritis, but cats hide their pain well and display only subtle changes, so are diagnosed less often. You may be surprised to learn how many cats have arthritis, and how [...]

Since ancient times, traditional Chinese medicine practitioners have provided acupuncture as a mainstay treatment to their human patients. Traditional Chinese veterinary practitioners followed suit, and began treating their patients with acupuncture. Modern western veterinary practitioners, however, only began considering this therapy’s success and began offering their patients acupuncture within the past few decades. Our Shuler [...]

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????Want to test your knowledge? Watch this quick video for some facts! We are open, Monday-Friday, providing curbside care under our COVID-19 protocol. Please call our veterinary clinic before scheduling or arriving, so we can better assist you and your pets. If you have been exposed to the virus or are sick, please let a team [...]

    ????Did you know that sanitizers can be toxic to pets?! Check out this video for tips to keep your pet safe while keeping your surroundings squeaky clean! We are still providing curbside care under our COVID-19 protocol. Please call before scheduling or arriving at our office, so we can better assist you and [...]