When the leaves fall, sometimes the allergies fall right in behind them. For both dogs and cats, ear infections are one of the most common complications of allergies. The beautiful colors of fall harbor things like leaf mold, ragweed, and dust mites. These can irritate the skin and ears, leading to discomfort that you might [...]
It's a fact of life - as joints age they often develop Osteoarthritis (OA). This is true for humans, and it's true for dogs, too. It probably won't surprise you that 80% of dogs over the age of 8 years are affected by OA. What may surprise you is that up to 40% of dogs [...]
When snakebites happen, fast treatment matters. Our hospital now carries VenomVet antivenom for pit viper bites. In Alamance County, pets most often are bitten by copperheads, and on rare occasions rattlesnakes. Unlike most vets in our area, we keep antivenom immediately on hand, which means your pet can begin receiving critical care without delay. What [...]
You may have seen recent news stories about New World Screwworm, a type of fly whose larvae can invade open wounds in animals. While this is a serious disease where it occurs, the risk to pets in North Carolina remains very low. (Read more about it here.) Nevertheless, New World Screwworm (NWS) continues to be an [...]
Trigger may run after a squirrel. Fifi could be abducted by a thief. Freedom may flee during fireworks. Or Houdini could simply wriggle out of the fence. It can happen to anyone, and any pet, but when the chips are down, a microchipped pet is almost twice as likely to be returned home.* Chip Investing. [...]
The Town N Country grooming department keeps growing! Coming up: more availability, more convenience, and the same exceptional Fear Free® care your pets already trust. More Grooming. Beginning August 10th, in addition to our current grooming schedule, we will be adding two to three additional grooming days, depending on interest and bookings. This expansion allows us to accommodate more pets. It will reduce wait times [...]
We are proud to announce that Town N Country has been officially recertified as a Fear Free® Certified Practice, reaffirming that we provide the safest, most compassionate, and emotionally supportive care for every pet who walks through our doors. Fear Free® certification is awarded only to hospitals that demonstrate consistent excellence in reducing fear, anxiety, [...]
You may have seen recent news stories about New World screwworm, a type of fly whose larvae can invade open wounds in animals. While this is a serious disease where it occurs, the risk to pets in North Carolina remains very low. Here's what we want our clients to know: ✓ Continue your pet's [...]
According to the AKC, more than 500,000 pets are affected by home fires each year. Taking time now to build a clear, simple emergency plan can make all the difference. especially when you aren’t home to help. Home Alone. Pets can’t rely on you to be there when an emergency happens. The AKC recommends keeping [...]
This weekend, America is celebrating 250 years of independence. We don't have enough fingers to calculate how old that is in dog years! No matter how you count it, a quarter‑millennium is a remarkable achievement, and we're looking forward to celebrating. Animals have always been part of America’s story. From the working horses that helped build [...]
