Our Charlotte veterinarians at Providence Animal Hospital share helpful tips and information to help you keep your pets healthy and happy.
Ear mites are a very common external parasite in cats and are highly contagious. Along with the itching and scratching they cause, these parasites can lead to infections that will cause more problems for your furry friend the road. Fortunately, these common parasites are relatively easy to treat. Here, our Charlotte vets explain the symptoms, treatments and causes for ear mites in cats.
A healthy adult dog infected with hookworms will usually experience gastrointestinal upset. However, it can be fatal to puppies. Our vets in Charlotte share facts about hookworms in dogs and how they can be treated and prevented.
Kitties love to play with anything they can get their paws on, especially if that something is dangling, like string. But what if they accidentally swallow it? Here, our Charlotte vets discuss intestinal blockages in cats, how they happen and how surgery is used to treat this emergency.
It can be very concerning if your dog is suddenly shaking or tilting their head while falling over. Here, our vets in Charlotte talk about why your dog keeps losing their balance and falling over, what to do about it and when it might be an emergency.
Spotting the signs of illness quickly can help provide your dog with the best possible outcome. Here, our vets in Charlotte share some of the most common illnesses in dogs including the signs and treatment options.
One thing that many dog owners accept as a part of life is slobber. Some dogs slobber much more than others, but why is this? Today, our Charlotte vets share some of the most common causes of drooling in dogs and when it might be a concern.
If you have a cat then you probably catch them napping most of the time. But have you ever wondered if your cat is sleeping too much? Our Charlotte vets talk about a cat's sleeping habits and answer some questions like 'How much do cats sleep?'.
When we first consider bringing home a dog to join our family we are usually only thinking of how much we'll enjoy cuddling and playing with them and less about how much they will cost us. Here, our Charlotte vets lay out some of the expenses to consider when thinking about the cost of owning a dog.
We know that the cost of veterinary care can be expensive, which is why we recommend ongoing routine care to prevent more serious conditions requiring costly treatments. Wellness plans help to break up the cost of routine care making regular visits more affordable. Today, our Charlotte vets offer some of the key benefits of pet wellness plans and what cat and dog care they may include.
Whipworms are a parasite that infects the intestines of pets in order to feed on the blood. Today, our Charlotte vets talk about the symptoms of a dog with a whipworm infection, how to protect your pup and what can be done to treat them if infection occurs.
Providence Animal Hospital has been providing comprehensive veterinary care for your cherished pets in Charlotte since 1993.