Q. My dog keeps scratching at her ears and they smell funny. Can you tell me what I can do to help her? Itchy skin! Stinky ears! These are among the most common medical problems that veterinarians see in dogs. Can you imagine how miserable your dog must be when he or she is constantly itching,…
Read MoreThere is no “one size fits all” weight loss strategy for pets (or for people). Start with the basics listed below and then experiment if necessary. PLEASE stop killing your pet with kindness! We know very well the hazards of making poor dietary choices in people. But your pet doesn’t have a choice ~ they…
Read MoreHundreds of dogs from many different breeds have been found to be affected by a life-threatening heart condition due to eating specific dog foods, in particular grain-free diets that are high in legumes (peas, lentils, chickpeas) or potatoes or sweet potatoes. The large majority of cases have involved pet owners feeding a range of different…
Read MoreWe have seen an epidemic of obesity in cats in the past 20 years, which has led to a huge spike in diabetic cats. The good news is that a single, simple change in diet can have a profoundly positive benefit for these cats, and for those at-risk cats. How? Stop feeding commercial dry cat food…
Read MoreOur flea season is now underway in North Carolina, and the current conditions are prime for a potentially rough year for pets and pet owners. Fleas need 3 environmental conditions to thrive: 1) Heat, but not too much as the optimum temps for fleas to reproduce are in the 80’s. 2) Relatively High Humidity, which…
Read MoreStepping into the pet food aisle at your local supermarket can offer a sizable number of choices of dog and cat foods. For a first time pet owner, it can be overwhelming trying to choose what is best to feed their new furry friend. Now, go to a pet store, and the bewildering range of…
Read MoreBy now, there are some among you who are probably sick and tired of hearing me talk about heartworms, heartworm disease and heartworm prevention. That’s good! That means I’m doing my job. You are dismissed from class, and you are welcome to go outside and play and fetch and roll over. We’ll have a belly-rub…
Read MoreChocolate, Grapes & Raisins, and XYLITOL! Oh My! I often find great amusement in the many wacky and bizarre monthly or weekly or day-specific “national days” that we have in the U.S, with a particularly odd affection for National “Talk Like a Pirate Day” on Sept 19 and “Sneak Some Zucchini onto Your Neighbor’s Porch Day”…
Read MoreDear Dog Lovers We’ve already seen a number of mosquitoes even though it hasn’t become too ‘buggy’ yet. It comes as no surprise since mosquitos will usually emerge when the temperatures approach the low to mid-50’s, and we’ve had a tremendous amount of rain over the past 5+ months. Heartworm disease can only be transmitted to dogs…
Read MoreThe 6 Month Heartworm Preventative Good day, Pet Lovers, You’ve asked, and we’ve listened! We’ve had many of our customers over the past several months asking us about ProHeart 6, the 6-month heartworm prevention. We now offer it at Carolina Value Pet Care. There are a few things you need to know about it: ProHeart…
Read More* February is National Pet Dental Health Month * We’ve all been educated since kindergarten how regular brushing and flossing makes a difference for our breath, for the health of our teeth, for reducing the likelihood of cavities and gum infections and dental pain, and quite simply for our overall well-being. But when it comes…
Read MoreOne of the hardest things as a pet owner is watching an old, arthritic dog struggling to get up and get moving after lying down for a while. And worse, the ritual of getting up slowly and painfully is played over and over several times each day, making it even harder for us to bear….
Read MoreAs I write this in mid-November, it’s 39 degrees and raining. A cold, miserable, cold, wet, cold day. Yuck! Autumn is here, but it sure feels like winter to me. While many of us are starting to think about the holidays ahead, and the arrival of more cold weather, let me take a minute to…
Read MoreSix years ago a tornado hit our house in the middle of the night, with my husband and myself sleeping on the second floor. Though it destroyed our house we were unhurt. We had to move into an apartment for the next 6 months, with our 4 house cats, until our house could be rebuilt….
Read MoreHalloween can be a festive and fun time for children and families. But for pets? Let’s face it, it can be a nightmare. Skip the stress and keep your pets safe this year by following these 10 easy tips. 1. Trick-or-treat candies are not for pets. All forms of chocolate—especially baking or dark chocolate—can be…
Read MoreWith the holidays knocking on the door very soon, we can all look forward to the activity and entertainment and gathering of family and friends that come with Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years. For most, this will be a time of celebration and connection. For others, the holidays can be a stressful period as so…
Read MoreHello there Pet Lovers! Yeah! Autumn is almost here! Cooler days are sure to come soon, with less humidity, chillier nights, brilliant fall colors. Gotta love it ! While most of us welcome Autumn, believe it or not, this is peak season for fleas in this region. Thankfully, the majority of our customers are actively…
Read MoreHello CVPC friends! Recently, there have been concerns in the veterinary community involving potential problems with a certain class of drugs called Isoxazoline, which is used to treat fleas and ticks. Since there are concerns from pet owners, I felt it necessary to provide information without the social hysteria. WHAT IS ISOXAZOLINE? There are currently…
Read MoreHURRICANE/STORM INFO Now that Hurricane Florence has hit the North Carolina coast, I wanted to be sure your preparation plans include your pets. ~ Dr. Bob When packing and preparing an emergency kit, here are some items your pets may need: Water, water, and more water. At least 7days worth for each person and pet…
Read MoreDr. Bob recently wrote an article about the Dog Flu vaccine, following a large outbreak in New York of this potentially deadly virus, and then he followed that with an article about Leptospirosis, another potentially deadly disease in both pets and people. As a result, Dr. Bob and our team have received a lot of great…
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