High Fever in Dogs
It can be difficult to tell if your dog has a fever. Today, our Charlotte veterinarians explain how to detect a fever in dogs, what may be causing your dog's fever, associated symptoms, and what to do.
Read our blog for helpful tips and information from our Charlotte emergency and specialist vets, on a range of pet health topics.
It can be difficult to tell if your dog has a fever. Today, our Charlotte veterinarians explain how to detect a fever in dogs, what may be causing your dog's fever, associated symptoms, and what to do.
FHO surgery can be an effective treatment for dogs suffering from painful hip conditions. Today, our Charlotte vets describe the conditions this surgery can treat and the FHO surgery process.
Cat FHO surgery can often be an effective treatment option if your feline friend is suffering from painful hip problems. Today, our Charlotte specialist vets describe the problems that could affect your kitty's hips and what’s involved in cat FHO surgery and recovery.
If you're a new pet parent you may be wondering whether you should get your dog fixed, it's a question many dog owners ask our Charlotte vets. Today we look at some of the reasons why you should have your dog fixed and at what age your dog should be spayed or neutered.
If your cat is sick they will show subtle changes in behavior and energy level, but detecting these signs can be challenging for pet parents. Our Charlotte vets recommend that you regularly monitor your cat's health and always watch for these signs of illness.
Intervertebral disc disease (IVDD), is a serious spinal condition that occurs in dogs and affects their ability to walk. IVDD commonly requires surgery to correct although other treatments may be tried if the condition is detected in the very earliest stages. Our Charlotte vets explain...
A dog's cranial cruciate ligament (also called the CCL or cruciate ) works much the same as a human's ACL and helps the dog's knee function correctly. If your dog has an injured cruciate, your Charlotte vet may recommend TPLO surgery to stabilize your pup's knee and allow pain-free movement.
Hepatitis is a liver disorder that can result in serious symptoms and health complications for your cat. Today, our Charlotte vets and team explain the types of hepatitis seen in cats, causes, symptoms, and treatments.
In today's post our Charlotte vets explain the types of hepatitis seen in dogs, the most common symptoms of infectious and chronic hepatitis, as well as prevention and how this serious condition can be treated if your dog has hepatitis.
Is your cat showing flu-like symptoms, losing weight, or having difficulties breathing? It could be pneumonia. In today's post our emergency vets at Carolina Veterinary Specialists in Charlotte share more signs of pneumonia in cats as well as the causes and treatments for this serious condition.