Meet Lewis, a unique and charming black night leopard gecko with a story that warms the heart. Lewis is a hypermelanistic gecko, a morph that gives him a stunning dark coloration that makes him stand out. But what truly makes Lewis special is his resilience and the love he now receives from his devoted new [...]
The earth is filled with millions of different creatures. Among these wonders are animals that exhibit something called "morphs" - different physical forms within a single species. For example, you may have learned about the peppered moth in high school. The same moth species has two varieties - one with light colored speckled wings, and [...]
Dogs are notorious for eating just about anything. We've found all sorts of things in tummies - pieces of plastic, buttons, socks, underwear, hair ties, doll heads, string, more socks, other things that you wouldn't want to know about, and even more socks. We once got 8 socks out of a dog. Yes at one [...]
We're happy to announce that we're getting another veterinarian! Dr. Victoria Woodard is originally from Upstate New York, where she attended community college before completing her undergraduate degree at Elon University. She recently graduated from veterinary school at Iowa State University. Dr. Woodard is especially interested in internal medicine, ophthalmology and weight management. She will [...]
We have a lot of fun at Town N Country, but behind the fun is a foundation of very serious medicine. That includes the controlled substances that we administer to pets. Believe it or not, like all veterinarians, Town N Country must register with the Drug Enforcement Agency of the United States. They give us [...]
Vee is the Kennel Manager who oversees the boarding and daycare facilities at our Gurney Street location. She makes sure that everything runs smoothly, that our spaces are safe and clean, and that we are staffed. Vee is also one of those who help to plan all the fun activities. But the most important part of [...]
Did you know that hay plays a crucial role in the life of a rabbit? It's true. On the big stage of bunny's life, hay has a big supporting role. Here's a plot synopsis. My, What Big Teeth You Have! Like many rodents, rabbits have elodont teeth - teeth that continuously grow throughout their lives. [...]
Taking care of our feathered and scaled family members is just as crucial as caring for our furry dogs and cats. Regular check-ups for birds, reptiles, rabbits, and other exotic companions are essential to their well-being. Just like humans, our feathered and scaled pals need thorough examinations. At Town N Country, we will check their [...]
The students at Doggy Day Care got their heads together and decided they wanted to be like all the other kids on the block - and have a spring prom! So they came up with a theme, started planning the decor, set a date, and told their parents. They rented tuxes, shopped for the very [...]
The last week in April is Veterinary Receptionist week, a time to honor those heroes who keep our hospital running like well-oiled machines. Whether you call or come in, they're usually the first person to speak to you - and your pet. They're receptionists, yes, but that's not all... Jugglers Extraordinaire. Phones ringing, clients checking in, [...]
