While a few extra pounds on their pet may not worry some dog owners, that extra weight can negatively impact your pooch's health, longevity and quality of life. Here, our Kinston vets discuss how to tell if you've got an overweight dog, and what you can do to get them to a healthier size.
We are often asked why dogs eat grass, and whether it is safe. In this post, our Kinston vets share some reasons why your dog may eat grass and other symptoms that should prompt a call to your veterinarian.
Are you at your wit's end with your dog's chewing and wondering how you can cure their problems for good? Our Kinston vets provide a few tips on how to stop a dog from chewing and help them develop better habits.
After your cat's surgery postoperative care will be needed for the incision to heal without becoming aggravated, injured, or infected. In today's post, our Kinston vets share some strategies for caring for your cat as they recover from surgery, including what to do for a cat not eating after surgery, and how to stop a cat from jumping after surgery.
FHO surgery can be an effective way to treat hip problems and restore pain-free mobility in some dogs. In today's post, our Kinston vets describe how a dog's hip works, problems that could affect your dog's hip, and how FHO surgery can help.
Your cat may experience an injury to their ears that result in hematomas. Today, our Kinston vets discuss ear hematomas in cats and everything you need to know about surgery to treat this condition.
At Five Oaks Animal Hospital our vets understand that taking your dog in for surgery is stressful, but rest assured that we only recommend surgery when it's in your dog's best interest. Today, we discuss common dog surgeries, how to prepare your dog for surgery, and dog surgery after-care.
There are many health and behavioral benefits to spaying or neutering your dog. Today, our Kinston vets explain more about spaying or neutering, and how it can benefit your puppy to have them fixed.
If your dog's liver becomes inflamed for longer than six weeks the condition is referred to as chronic hepatitis. In today's post, our Kinston vets share more about the causes and symptoms of canine chronic hepatitis in dogs.
Hyperthyroidism is usually diagnosed in cats who are middle-aged and older. Today, our Kinston vets explain the signs, symptoms, and causes of hyperthyroidism in cats.