Pet Appreciation Week starts on June 4th. There are definitely many reasons to appreciate our furry companions. They not only offer us unconditional love and loyalty, they comfort us in tough times, keep us laughing, and just generally brighten up our lives. Fido and Fluffy…
Kitties have been very popular pets and companions for several centuries now. One of the definite pros of choosing Fluffy for a pet is the fact that she is quite self-sufficient and easy to care for. However, your little ball of fur isn’t quite as…
May 7th is Mayday for Mutts. That comes exactly one week after Purebred Dog Day, which happens to be today. There’s a lot to be said for both purebreds and mutts, but we’re putting the spotlight on the latter today! Here, a Carolina Forest, SC…
Waccamaw April 22nd is National Beagle Day! These sweet, lovable pups may be small in size, but they have big personalities and even bigger hearts. A local Carolina Forest, SC vet discusses the Beagle in this article. Basics Beagles are scent hounds, which means their…
April 11th is Dog Therapy Appreciation Day! Many of us already know that our canine companions can be a wonderful source of comfort and support, so it’s no surprise that Fido has done so well in this line of work. A local Carolina Forest, SC…
There has been something of a tick explosion in recent years. Unfortunately, the ticks themselves aren’t exploding. However, their numbers certainly have been blowing up. Ticks are technically arachnids, but, unlike most spiders, they are anything but beneficial. They can carry several dangerous diseases, such…
Rescue Cat Day is tomorrow, March 2nd. Quite a few of our feline patients were rescued from shelters. Some were saved directly from the streets! If your furball was a rescue, then this is a great chance to do something special for her. Fluffy definitely…
Kitties are quite purrplexing little furballs. Fluffy may be loving and cuddly one minute, and then morph into a hissing ball of feline rage the next. However, they do communicate their emotions more than you may realize, especially through body language. A Carolina Forest, SC…
Did you know that your canine companion can get the flu? In fact, there’s an outbreak going on now. Fido’s version, canine influenza virus (CIV)–also often called the dog flu—is an influenza A virus. There are several strains, but the two that are most common…
Have you ever spotted your cat just sitting there with her tongue sticking out? This is officially called blepping, and is definitely adorable to see. Of course, given how complex and unique our feline pals are, you may be wondering if this is a sign…
