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Welcome to CARE
The advanced medical center for pets.
In a way, pets are like people. Sometimes they require special, expert care – and that can happen suddenly. That’s why CARE is here. We’ve assembled the board–certified specialties your pet needs and deserves, in a setting that’s medically advanced and always compassionate. We also have 24-hour emergency services, all under one roof, for your peace of mind.
We drive ourselves to exceed your expectations while treating every pet as if he or she was our own. For referrals, we work closely with your veterinarian and, as a team, diagnose the condition and plan a course of treatment with careful consideration for quality of life.
Because our focus is on pets’ more advanced medical needs, we do not offer these services: spay and neuter services, teeth cleaning, vaccinations and immunizations and boarding. These are areas of expertise for primary veterinarians.
Welcome to CARE
The advanced medical center for pets.
In a way, pets are like people. Sometimes they require special, expert care – and that can happen suddenly. That’s why CARE is here. We’ve assembled the board–certified specialties your pet needs and deserves, in a setting that’s medically advanced and always compassionate. We also have 24-hour emergency services, all under one roof, for your peace of mind.
We drive ourselves to exceed your expectations while treating every pet as if he or she was our own. For referrals, we work closely with your veterinarian and, as a team, diagnose the condition and plan a course of treatment with careful consideration for quality of life.
Because our focus is on pets’ more advanced medical needs, we do not offer these services: spay and neuter services, teeth cleaning, vaccinations and immunizations and boarding. These are areas of expertise for primary veterinarians.
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One of the scariest things a pet owner can see is a seizure, especially for the first time. It can be devastating to watch your dog or cat writhe in pain or struggle to walk. When this happens, consulting a veterinary neurologist can be one of the most stressful days...
Chronic kidney disease in pets (CKD) can be a frustrating condition. Many pets show no signs of illness at home; cats are especially good at masking issues until a problem becomes advanced. The disease can be slowed and managed but neither cured nor reversed. Some...
If you’ve ever had surgery, you probably had an anesthesia team made up of an anesthesiologist and nurse anesthetists. Although you may not remember, they made sure you were well cared for. They also helped you wake up smoothly from anesthesia. At CARE, our...
Every October, CARE proudly pauses to honor some of the key members of our hardworking team. During Veterinary Technician Week 2025, from October 12 to 18, we recognize the dedication, skill and compassion our veterinary technicians bring to every patient. Veterinary...
Most job titles at a specialty hospital tell you what doctors do. A cardiologist works with hearts. An ophthalmologist specializes in the eyes. An oncologist treats cancer. However, CARE is also the only animal hospital in the Charlotte region that not only employs a...
As your family’s veterinarian, my goal is to provide the best care possible for your pet through preventative care and in the case of an unexpected illness. We can manage most health concerns at our hospital. As in human medicine, though, there are times when a...
As a veterinary oncologist at CARE, one of the most common questions I hear from pet owners is: “How would I know if my pet has cancer?” Just as in people, cancers in dogs or cats can vary dramatically in the ways they show up. Some are aggressive and obvious, while...
Blood transfusions are among the most critical, life-saving procedures in veterinary medicine. Like people, dogs and cats face situations where red blood cells, platelets or clotting factors drop to dangerously low levels. Trauma, immune-mediated disease, cancer,...
Realizing your pet has heart failure can be especially scary. Animals often struggle to breathe and become extremely anxious, which can make owners anxious as well. Knowing how CARE’s staff monitors and cares for your pet may calm your anxiety and help you understand...
Human ophthalmologists call glaucoma “the silent thief of sight,” because it sneaks up on patients who may not know they have it. The same thing can happen to pets, who can’t communicate even when they’re aware something’s wrong. That’s the nature of pet glaucoma....
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