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When a Cup isn’t a Cup – A Math Problem

Knowing how much to feed your pet doesn't require advanced math, but there is a very basic unit of measurement involved. When we tell you how much kibble to give Paschal, we probably are going to tell you in cups. Defining cup. That's where problems begin. When we say cup, we mean the amount of [...]

Hold the Mushrooms, Please

People generally fall into two categories - those who order mushrooms, and those who don't. Pets, however, should never have mushrooms in their diet. While you're not likely to serve mushrooms in the food dish, your pet just may decide to avail himself of the free samples that pop up in your yard, especially during [...]

A Heart to Heart about Grain Free Diets

We humans often treat our dogs like they are humans, too. We talk to them, get them cute outfits, watch television with them, and buy them Valentine's Day gifts. When it comes to diet, however, it's important to remember that our dogs' dietary needs (and you can read this in a whisper) aren't human. The [...]

Gilbert The Curious Dog

So...our new guy Gilbert found a container of fish food. Since he can't read, he didn't realize that it wasn't something that he shouldn't eat. So he ate it. Actually, he ate the food and the cardboard container. When Gilbert's family found out, they were understandably concerned. What should they do? Would the fish food [...]

Gilbert the New Guy’s Family Homework

Gilbert did a great job with his first visit, and we noted a confident glint in his eye as he headed out the door for home. Next his family had a few jobs to do. First, they downloaded the Pet Desk App, available on iOS and Android. In the app, they filled out some information [...]

Gilbert the New Guy

We had a lot of new patients move to Town N Country in 2021. Among them is Gilbert, a four year old shelter rescue who came to us after his former veterinarian retired. Gilbert's family had heard a lot about our Fear Free practice, and were excited to see if it was a fear free [...]

Always Thankful

As we enter another holiday season at Town N Country, we celebrate all the things for which we are thankful, not just at Thanksgiving, but all year long. I am most thankful for my family, my many animals, and a career and a job that I enjoy. Dr. Horn I'm thankful for puppy and kitten [...]

Holiday Hours and Information

In case of an emergency, please contact Carolina Veterinary Specialists (Greensboro) (336) 715-2921 Triangle Veterinary Emergency Hospital (Durham) (919) 489-2391 All Paws Emergency Hospital (Burlington) (336) 270-4929

What to Do if Your Pet Hates Your Inlaws

Let's face it. If pets could talk, they'd probably embarrass us. Can you even imagine what they would say to your guests - and their pets - at the holidays? It would make a great holiday drama script. "I don't like you one bit." "Get out of my face." "That was funny the first two [...]

Stressed Up for the Holidays

Holidays can be a stressful time for your family, and that includes your pets. Changes in routine, visitors, decorations, new smells, and - yes - your stress level can cause anxiety in even the calmest of animals. Stress can manifest itself in unexpected ways. Cats may hide, over-groom, scratch, miss the litter box, and stop [...]

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