National Answer your Cat’s Questions Day

Listen up Pet Parents! Your cats are trying to tell you something and we need to be all ears! It is common knowledge to us privileged enough to share a household with these complex creatures they can leave us scratching our heads and asking ourselves “Why’d they DO that?” “What were they Thinking?” Well they [...]

Health Benefits of Owning a Pet

Good news, pet parents!  Numerous studies have linked improved human health through pet ownership.  Some direct benefits, as listed by the CDC, are as follows: Improved cardiovascular health by lowering blood pressure, cholesterol, and triglycerides Mental health benefits through decreased feelings of loneliness and increased opportunities of socialization with peers Increased opportunities for exercise and [...]

Asian Longhorn Tick

Just like country music singer, Brad Paisley, I want to check you for ticks. Why do we want all dogs and cats on tick protection? ....because of emerging vector like the Asian Longhorn tick. These arachnids are now in our country and in bordering North Carolina. It is only a matter of time before these [...]

Grain Free Diet Concerns

You may have heard recent reports of the newly discovered link between grain-free foods and heart disease in dogs.  A specific type of heart disease, Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM), is being found in dogs who are not genetically predisposed to this condition.  It has also been discovered that grain-free foods are not the only foods linked [...]

Happy Pets and Happy Halloween

This Halloween we want you and your pet to have all the treats and NO tricks.  Here are some Spooktacular tips to keep everyone safe and Happy this Halloween.   This Blog post is meant to help guide you through the Dos and Don'ts  of managing this holiday season.  However sometimes pets need a little more [...]

Recognizing Signs of Illness in Your Senior/Geriatric Cat or Dog

When your pet’s steps slow and their coats turn to grey, they are entering their geriatric years. Our geriatric canine and feline friends are usually greater than 10 years of age…think humans that are 80-100 years old….and probably deserve a a medal (or at least a tasty treat) for getting through the puppy/kitten stage of [...]

Hurricane Preparation: What to Do

In light of the impending bad weather from Hurricane Florence, please take a moment to read this hurricane preparedness sheet to help you and your pet in case of an impending evacuation. Please call our animal hospital at (843) 884-4494 to allow us to assist you further.

New Service: Pre-Adoption Appointments

If you’ve never raised a puppy or a kitten, the “how-to” information can be overwhelming. Even if you have experience with little ones or mature pets, ongoing research allows us to provide better care with new vaccine protocols and new products. Let us help! We are offering a new service: Pre-adoption Appointments. Part of this service is [...]

Laser Therapy for Dogs and Cats

Laser therapy for dogs and cats effectively treats pain associated with: Sinusitis Arthritis Disc Disease Tendonitis Hip Displasia Wounds Lick Granuloma Post-Surgical Swelling Inflamed Ears Lameness …and much more! Laser Therapy for Dogs and Cats When a physical condition or injury affects your pet’s mobility or quality of life, there is one goal: A rapid return [...]

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