Most of us have heard of a torn ACL, the ligament that helps connect the human thigh bone to the shin bone. Dogs have a similar ligament called the cranial cruciate ligament, or the CCL. This ligament and its counterpart, create a cross formation within in a dog's knee which is why it is named [...]
We're accepting entries to our Halloween photo costume contest starting October 24! To enter: 1. Take a picture of your pet and message it to us on Facebook private message or via email (info@tncvet.com). 2. Bring your pet in and we'll take a picture here at TNC. Halloween Day, we'll post a Facebook gallery of [...]
Gilbert's family found a growth on his leg, and after his evaluation we felt that he needed to have surgery. We talked with his family about why we felt the procedure was necessary, and presented them some alternatives. We gave them an honest prognosis, and a recovery timeline. His family got a cost estimate, too. [...]
Gilbert had a growth on his leg, and we scheduled him for a surgical procedure. We briefed his family on how to prep a pet for surgery, and they brought him to us early the morning of his operation. Our first step was to sedate Gilbert. At Town N Country, we provide state of the [...]
After surgery for a growth on his leg, Gilbert went home to the loving care of his family. Gilbert needed a comfortable, confined space so he couldn't run around. The goal was to keep him very calm. His family put him into a small office where he couldn't run or jump. They could have also [...]
It's fall, ya'll, bringing sweaters, football, pumpkin spice - and some things that could be harmful to your pet. As your schedule heats up and the weather cools down, here are some safety tips for your family: Not So Fungi. Fall is mushroom season, and while most mushrooms are fine, 1% are very toxic to [...]
Canine Infectious Respiratory Disease Complex is on the rise in North Carolina and surrounding states. Commonly known as "Kennel Cough" CIRDC isn't actually one disease; it's a group of very similar symptoms that are caused by various bacteria and viruses, especially the bacteria Bordetella bronchiseptica, zooepidemicus, mycoplasma, and the viruses adenovirus, canine distemper, canine influenza, [...]
"Only boring people are bored," the old adage says. For cats, however, affecting boredom is a mark of distinction. Garfield, Tom (as in Jerry), Sylvester, Snowball, Grumpy Cat, and even Bagheera have all perfected that look of pure indifference. In real life, however, a bored cat can lead to anxiety, which can lead to many [...]
You may have met Dr. Stanley (Stan) Corbin DVM, MPH, who has recently joined our team of veterinarians. Dr. Corbin achieved his veterinary degree at North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 1990. He began his career mentoring in a mixed-animal hospital, and subsequently started Pleasant Garden Veterinary Hospital in Greensboro, an Equine [...]
Cats, we've been listening to you. You really don't want to be near the dogs when you come to stay with us. The barking, the smells, the drooling, and those annoying doggie smiles. We see you rolling your eyes when we babble to the dogs in high pitched voices. We feel your disdain when we [...]