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 [...]
If the dog days of summer are getting you and your puppy down, we have a suggestion. Go on a dog-cation. And no, you don't have to break the bank to do it. Here are some local places that are dog friendly, low cost/free, and a whole lot of fun. Dog Parks. We're always surprised [...]
It's not quite official, but the cat is definitely out of the bag. We're adding a second location! You may have seen the new sign at 3496 Forestdale Drive in Burlington. Some of you will recognize the address as the former Burlington Animal Hospital. The additional campus will help us spread out more and reduce [...]
The Rocky Mountains are the source of the Snake River, a beautiful feature of the Pacific Northwest. In 1896, the Rocky Mountains were also identified as the source of Rocky Mountain spotted fever, yet another disease transmitted by ticks. Unlike their namesake, RMSF is no vacation for an infected pet. Here is our negative review. [...]
Anaplasmosis. Its name sounds like a weird Indie Pop band, but it's really a sort of an alternative, less familiar genre of the tick-borne diseases that you know and hate. Lyme and Rocky Mountain Spotted fever may grab the headlines, but Anaplasmosis is an emerging disease which is moving up on the charts. The Killers. [...]
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 [...]
