Heartworm disease is a serious illness in dogs and cats caused by a parasite called Dirofilaria immitis. It spreads through mosquito bites and is found in many parts of the world, including North Carolina. If you've been to our hospital you've heard us stress that if left untreated, heartworms can be deadly. We are all [...]
We’d much rather see your pet for their annual wellness exam than an emergency appointment for a potential poisoning. Focusing on poison prevention can help keep your pet safe by reducing exposure to potentially deadly medications, human foods, plants, and household substances. Fortunately, we can simply check our home and yard for dangers and make [...]
Gilbert Eats a (Chocolate) Crepe This summer, Gilbert's family sent their daughter to a cooking camp. She made a fabulous crepe that contained a lot of chocolate. Before she had a chance to show it to her mom, their dog ate it. Pandemonium ensued. The daughter was crying because of the crepe. The son was screaming because [...]
In the blink of an eye, a pet can dart through an open door, slip under a gate, or get startled and run during a walk. Collars and tags help, but they can be lost or removed. Microchipping provides a permanent way to identify your pet. It's the first thing that a shelter or veterinary [...]
At Town N Country, we're always buzzing about the importance of preventatives. Protecting your pets from mosquito-borne diseases is a year round responsibility. But August marks peak mosquito season here in North Carolina. Those hot temps, muggy conditions, and frequent rainfall create the perfect environments for mosquito populations to surge. What Makes August Risky? If [...]
Congratulations to one of our exceptional team members, Lucy Hewitt, who recently earned her degree in psychology from Elon University - summa cum laude! Lucy joined Town N Country Animal Hospital during college, originally applying for a receptionist role after seeing a post from Dr. King on the Elon parents' Facebook page. During the interview, [...]
Please join all of us at Town N Country as we congratulate Bryn Hall on her recent graduation from Elon University, earning a psychology degree summa cum laude. Bryn is a member of our customer service team; you've seen her smiling face at the front desk at our Forestdale location. Bryn's interest in psychology started [...]
At Town N Country Animal Hospital, we’re committed to making every veterinary visit as stress-free as possible. But the work starts before you arrive at our door. Some of the best ways to reduce Fear, Anxiety, and Stress (FAS) begin at home, long before the appointment. You play a key role in shaping how your [...]
Amanda Le has made us so proud! She's been selected as a recipient of the prestigious AAVSB Veterinary Technician National Examination (VTNE) Program Director’s Award. This award is a big deal! It's for outstanding graduating students from accredited veterinary technology and nursing programs. We always knew that Amanda was dedicated and passionate, and we're thrilled [...]
Whether your pet is wagging their tail or curling up in your arms, our goal is to create a visit that feels safe, supportive, and as stress-free as possible. Here's how we use the FAS scale and our Fear Free approach to make our hospital a friendlier place—one tail wag or purr at a time. [...]
