Is your dog suffering from a dry non-productive cough? If so, your pooch may have kennel cough. In today's post, our South Charlotte vets share some facts about this highly contagious respiratory disease and what to do if your dog is coughing.
Osteoarthritis is a progressive, degenerative condition in dogs that becomes more severe over time. Although there is no cure for this painful condition, symptoms can often be successfully managed to help your dog enjoy a good quality of life as they continue to age with OA.
Dental health issues can lead to chronic pain and other health problems for your dog. Fortunately, many dental health issues can be avoided through routine dental exams and professional cleaning combined with a little extra care at home. Our vets share the signs of dental health issues in dogs and easy ways to keep your dog's mouth healthy.
Joint pain symptoms are a common reason why many dogs are brought to be examined by our South Charlotte vets. While joint pain can often be an age-related condition there are effective treatments available to relieve joint pain in dogs of any age or activity level.
Many of us are terrified by the thought of a spider lurking in our home, although they typically try to stay hidden well out of our way. That said, they can unexpectedly bite us or our pets. Some of the spider bite symptoms our South Charlottevets see in dogs are very serious and require urgent care. Here's what to do if you think that your dog may have been bitten by a spider.
Our South Charlotte vets know that if your dog has diarrhea you need a cure FAST! Here are some common causes of diarrhea in dogs and what you can do to help resolve this messy issue.
You love your pup, so finding a suspicious lump or bump on your pooch is bound to be concerning. While it's important to remember that not every lump will turn out to be cancer the fact is that there is a chance that your dog's bump is cancerous. Below our South Charlotte vets share some of the most common cancers seen in dogs.
Is your dog showing signs of anxiety or depression? Try these tips from our South Charlotte vets.
Routine wellness exams help to keep your pet healthy by giving your veterinarian regular opportunities to examine your pet for earliest signs of disease and to monitor your dog or cat's overall health. Here, our South Charlotte vets share more about why routine exams are important and what to expect at your pet's annual vet checkup.
Our South Charlotte vets understand that the decision to get your dog spayed or neutered can be fraught with emotion. If you're unsure whether you should get your dog fixed keep in mind that these surgeries are routine for most vets, and the pain from neutering is typically short lived and easy to manage.
