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 [...]
We're very excited that we have a new groomer! Diane Sellew comes to us with 23 years of experience. Many of you will know her from Burlington Animal Hospital, where she worked for 16 years until it closed. She has also worked at Woof Watchers. When we added the Forestdale office, she joined us, and [...]
The NCVMA has announced a sudden uptick in canine respiratory cases in our area and other areas of NC and SC. We have also noticed an increase in our practice. Many people call this "kennel cough", but that is a misnomer. It could be dog park cough, daycare cough, or "visiting the beach with the [...]
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 [...]
We're always looking for ways to make your pets feel more like they are safe at home when they're at Town N Country. That includes, of course, our Doggy Daycare! We've just added some new turf in our outdoor play space that will make Slugger and Homer feel like they're in the big leagues. We'll [...]
We are pleased to welcome Caitlyn LaMere to as our new practice manager at Town N Country Veterinary Hospital. Caitlyn is a welcome addition, especially as we transition to having two campuses to serve you better. (Read more about that here.) Besides opening a new hospital, she's busy working on staff enrichment and support, new [...]
Stormberg Foods is recalling various sizes and batches of its dog treats: Beg & Barker Chicken Breast Strips Billo's Best Friend Chicken Breast Strips Green Coast Pets Chicken Crisps The recall is due to a potential contamination of Salmonella. Consumers who have purchased these products and/or have pets who have become ill are urged to [...]
