While we all know dental health is important for our furry family members, did you know it’s also very important for reptiles as well? Bearded dragons are a common household pet and have special dentition. Like some other reptiles, they have acrodont teeth, meaning their teeth do not have roots, but are fused at the [...]
When your pet is sick, it feels urgent. That makes it hard to know when you should use Town N Country's Urgent Care services. Here's a handy guide: What is Urgent Care? We consider urgent care a non life threatening emergency that still needs to be addressed in a timely fashion. Examples may include: acute vomiting [...]
Those cute little puppy eyes. That sweet puppy breath. Those adorable puppy sounds. And those hysterical puppy antics. There's a lot of wonderful in a new puppy. And then there's the nipping. Nipping is a common behavior in puppies, but for an owner, it's annoying, and it hurts! Despite what it seems, nipping is not [...]
A new year often means a new family budget, a time to track expenses and plan for things you know your family will need in the upcoming months. That includes your pets. You can budget for food and dishes, crates and beds, and toys and treats. You can also estimate the cost of routine medical [...]
Town N Country will be collecting gifts for The Humane Society of Alamance County. The Humane Society is a non-profit organization that rescues, shelters, and adopts out animals in need. They offer five core services to our community: Low-Cost Spay and Neuter Program, Emily's Fund (Medical Owner Assist), No More Empty Bowls (Food Pantry), a [...]
Melissa Toney is the lead exam nurse at Town N Country. She's been with us for ten years this coming March, and is a big part of why our nursing staff is run so efficiently. She not only evaluates pets and communicates with clients, but she also schedules staff for both campuses. And - because [...]
Osteoarthritis (OA) is a painful, chronic condition affecting many mammals, including humans, dogs, and cats. It occurs when the protective tissue in the joints wears down, leading to bones rubbing against each other. This condition isn't exclusive to older dogs; it can affect canines of all ages, sizes, and breeds. OA pain significantly impacts your [...]
It can be challenging to diagnose osteoarthritis (OA) in dogs, primarily because the signs may be subtle and sometimes misinterpreted as normal age-related changes. Start paying closer attention to your pet if you notice the following little behaviors. They may be a sign of a much bigger issue. A Little Bit Stiff. If your dog [...]
At Town N Country, we understand that the loss of a pet brings about a unique kind of grief. The grief takes on a new dimension when a family makes the difficult decision to euthanize a pet. One of our younger friends had a two and a half year old pet rat named Boyle which [...]
And the 2023 winners are.... We're accepting entries to our Halloween photo costume contest starting today! To enter: 1. Take a picture of your pet and message it to us on Facebook private message or via email at tncvet@gmail.com. 2. Bring your pet in and we'll take a picture here at TNC. Halloween Day, we'll [...]
