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.

Information About H3N2 Canine Influenza

Click on the links below for updated Dog Flu information. What Every Pet Owner Should Know About the Dog Flu Dog Flu Demographics UPDATE – June 2017 Canine flu is in South Carolina. If your pet is at risk ( boards, gets groomed, or goes to the dog park, beach, or any place with many [...]

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