Take A Hike Day
Take A Hike Day is November 17th! Here in the South, November is the perfect time of year to go for a scenic stroll. Of course, many of our canine pals also enjoy exploring new places. Read on as a Carolina Forest, SC vet discusses…
Keeping A Senior Dog Active
November is Adopt A Senior Pet Month! More and more people are discovering that older dogs make absolutely wonderful pets. One reason that pooches in their golden years are such great companions is the fact that they’re naturally very sweet and calm. Fido will have…
Fido’s Gotcha Day
October 22nd is National Make A Dog’s Day. There are few things that are cuter than a happy pooch excitedly wagging his tail. It doesn’t take much to please our canine companions. Toys, treats, and belly rubs will all do the trick. Of course, the…
Safety Tips For The Dog Park
Does your dog get super excited when he hears the word ‘park?’ It’s probably safe to say that the dog park is one of Fido’s favorite spots! Your four-legged pal will both enjoy and benefit from being able to interact and play with other pups….
9 Signs That Your Pet Is In Pain
September is Animal Pain Awareness Month. Our furry friends are very good at making their points when they want treats, walks, or lap space, but they sometimes have trouble letting on when they are in pain. To complicate matters, some animals instinctively try to hide…
Ginger Cat Appreciation Day
Is your cat an orange kitty? If so, you may want to give your little buddy a special treat: it’s Ginger Kitty Appreciation Day! Cats come in many different patterns and colors, and we think they’re all adorable. However, ginger cats definitely have some raving…
Why You Should Never Feed Your Pet Grapes or Raisins
Have you ever considered feeding your dog or cat a grape or its dried counterpart, the raisin? That is definitely not a good idea. As it turns out, grapes and raisins, along with their cousin, the currant, are extremely toxic to our animal friends. These…
Invisible Fences: Do or Don’t?
As you may know, dogs love to run and play outside. Many pups both enjoy and benefit from having a fenced-in yard to chase squirrels around in. If you’re considering installing fencing, so your pup can have an outdoor play space, you might be wondering…
Your Dog and Chocolate
What is more decadent than chocolate? Absolutely nothing! When you indulge in this delightful dessert, keep in mind that this food fiesta isn’t something you want to let your pet participate in. Chocolate is toxic to our furry friends! In this article, a local veterinarian…
Keeping an Outdoor Cat Healthy
Do you let your feline buddy go outdoors? Have you perhaps adopted—or half-adopted—a local kitty? While we always recommend keeping Fluffy inside, we do understand that some of our feline friends enjoy exploring the Great Outdoors. Other kitties may have never become accustomed to indoor…
