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With pets living longer than ever, there’s a higher risk of cancer development in old age. But, by knowing the cancer warning signs, you can quickly detect abnormalities and schedule a check-up with our veterinarian. Here are 10 cancer signs our team at Whole Pet...

No matter the circumstances that caused a senior pet to end up at an animal shelter or rescue, most are affectionate, trained, and loyal companions. Adopt a Senior Pet Month is highlighting the benefits of adopting a “grey-muzzled special,” so here are five reasons...

As the spookiest of seasons approaches, you may be decorating everything in sight with cobwebs, pumpkins, and skeletons—including your pet! Although we’ll admit cats and dogs are incredibly cute as pirates, dinosaurs, and spiders, Halloween costumes can pose a serious...

Thinking you don’t want to vaccinate your pets for anything out of concern for your pet’s health? You have your pet’s absolute best interest in mind. We are right there with you in wanting to ensure your pet is as healthy as possible for their entire life....

I’m a client today. My baby girl (dog) is having cruciate surgery today and I’m an anxious pet owner. I was up most of the night with anxiety even though she’s having surgery done by a highly recommended veterinarian, one I recommend to my clients to do an amazing job...

The Veterinary Hospital of Davidson report on FDA warnings on Grain-Free Diets We have received many calls and emails about the recent FDA report on grain-free diets in dogs and cats. It is important to understand that the FDA called this is a “complex scientific...

There’s a saying that if there is a dog walking with you, you can get through anything. And I get it. We are busy. We work a lot, have to take care of the kids, clean the house, and walking the dog can become just another chore in your day that takes up more of your...

I am getting increasing numbers of people finding me and inquiring about vasectomies and ovary-sparing spays. There are pros and cons to these procedures in place of traditional neuters and spays, and like most things, I think there should be different considerations...

Maybe you noticed your 16-year-old dog can’t see very well, if at all. She seems less eager to go on her walk, and now her appetite isn’t great. She lost her hearing a year or two ago and stares into space more and more often. You still think of her as the 5-year-old...

There are few things in veterinary medicine I can think of that I honestly believe is 100% good for EVERY patient I see. A microchip is at the top of that list. If I have a reliable way for someone to help my lost pet, I want to use it! I occasionally get surprised by...