Common Dog Eye Diseases
Our Charlotte veterinarians see a variety of eye diseases, infections and conditions in dogs. Today we discuss some of the most common.
Veterinary Tips & Advice
Read our blog for helpful tips and information from our Charlotte emergency and specialist vets, on a range of pet health topics.
What To Do If Your Cat Won't Drink Water
Proper hydration is an important aspect of health for cats as well as people. So what should you do if your cat won't drink water? Try these tips from our Charlotte vets.
Dog Eye Tumors & How They Are Treated
Tumors can develop in any part of your pup's eye and could turn out to be benign or malignant. In today's post, our Charlotte vets discuss some common eye tumors seen in dogs, their symptoms and how they can be treated.
Glaucoma in Dogs - Symptoms, Causes & Treatments
Glaucoma is a very painful eye condition caused by pressure within your dog's eye. Today our Charlotte vets discuss the causes of glaucoma in dogs, and how primary and secondary glaucoma can be treated.
Dog Eye Infection Treatment
Dog eye infections can be caused by a number of issues, but whatever the cause the severity of these infections can range from uncomfortable to downright painful. Here, our Charlotte vets discuss causes of eye infections in dogs and treatments.
Cataract Surgery for Dogs - What You Need to Know
Cataracts are a common eye condition in senior dogs. Untreated cataracts result in blurred vision and eventual blindness, but for many dogs, surgery can be an effective way to restore vision. Our Charlotte vets explain.
Eye Drops for Cats
If your cat's eyes are looking red and irritated it can be tempting to reach for eye drops formulated for human use but many human medications and treatments are toxic to our feline friends. Today our Charlotte vets discuss eye drops to treat eye infections in cats.
Common Dog Illnesses & Symptom Checker
At Carolina Veterinary Specialists we know how difficult it can be to decide whether your dog needs to see a vet. So today our Charlotte vets share some common dog illnesses and a symptom checker to help you decide if it's time to call the vet.
Signs of Tick-Borne Diseases in Dogs
For both dogs and people in Charlotte and beyond, tick-borne diseases pose a very real health concern. Symptoms of these diseases can be painful and leave your dog feeling lethargic and blue. In today's post we discuss a number of tick-borne illnesses that could affect your dog.
What are the signs of kidney failure in cats?
Chronic and acute kidney failure can both have devastating effects on your cat's kidneys, related organs and bodily functions. Below, our Charlotte vets explain the symptoms of kidney failure in cats, as well as possible causes and how this condition is treated.