Welcome to CARE
Supporting Charlotte’s pets with board-certified specialists and emergency care.
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.
CARE is the pet equivalent of a human medical center.
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World Veterinary Day is recognized on April 28th (though it's pretty much Veterinary Day at CARE everyday! It got us thinking, though, that we should ask each of our vets why they chose veterinary medicine and what keeps them inspired in their careers.
Celebrating World Veterinary Day | CARE | Charlotte Animal Referral & Emergency
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Our doctors celebrate World Veterinary Day 2019 by revealing why he or she got into the veterinary profession and how they first connected with animals.1 day ago
We will always be grateful for the love and care that you showed our Lilybean.
The love of what they do is evident every day! Our pets couldn’t be in better, more caring hands. ❤️💙
The best vets in town👍. Golly knows I have used several of them !
Pet Palooza is this Saturday and it looks like it's going to be a beautiful day! Come out to support the Humane Society's mission of delivering effective, innovative services that strengthen the human-animal bond and improve the lives of companion animals and the people who care about them. And stop by our booth for a visit!
Click for event details - humanesocietyofcharlotte.org/events-social/pet-palooza-festival-walk-for-the-animals/
2 days ago
Dogs somehow know when we're sick or down in the dumps. Their empathy and sympathy help make them so special. How do they know though?
3 days ago
With love and a little patience, dogs can learn to walk backwards, salute and bow. #funfactfriday
6 days ago
Pet Palooza is coming up!! There will be fun activities for people and pets alike!
Who? Humane Society of Charlotte
What? The event features a walk along the wide dog-friendly paths, vendor fair, adoption area, music, picnic pavilion, food trucks and a beer garden.
Where? McAlpine Creek Park
When? Saturday, April 27th from 12 to 4 pm
Why? Last year, Pet Palooza raised over $100,000 to help further HSC's mission of delivering effective, innovative services that strengthen the human-animal bond and improve the lives of pets and the people who care about them. As a sponsor, we would like to help raise even more money this year!
Pet Palooza Walk for the Animals | Humane Society of Charlotte
humanesocietyofcharlotte.org
presented by April 27th, 2019 12-4pm On Saturday, April 27th the Humane Society will hold our annual Pet Palooza Walk for the Animals at McAlpine Creek Park. The event will feature a walk along the wide dog-friendly paths of McAlpine Creek Park as well as a vendor fair, adoption area, music, a picni...1 week ago
"As it turns out, food allergies are not as common as many pet food companies and websites may like for you to think. And while food allergies are one possible cause for your dog’s itchy skin and ear infections or your cat’s diarrhea, there are many more likely causes which may have nothing to do with the food."
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What every pet owner should know about food allergies
vetnutrition.tufts.edu
“Allergen-free dog food“ touts one product website, while another company advertises “limited ingredient diets”. And the majority of companies that make grain-free diets suggest that they may be helpful for dogs with allergies. How true are these claims, though?1 week ago
There are cats who have more than 18 toes. These extra-digit felines are referred to as being "polydactyl." #funfactfriday
2 weeks ago
Buster has 7 on the fronts and 5 on the backs
🙂 my sister in law had one, named Crush
Dog and cat vaccine resistance is a growing trend in the U.S.
Vaccinations prepare our pets' immune systems to fight off dangerous diseases. Talk to your primary vet to keep up with your dog's shots and tap to read more about why you shouldn't resist vaccinations.
Some Anti-Vaxxers Aren't Getting Their Pets Vaccinated. Here's Why That's So Dangerous
time.com
It's vitally important to vaccinate your pets, experts say2 weeks ago
I'm not sure the anti-vaxxers are to blame. A friend stopped vaccinating their cats after their cat lost a leg due to injection site sarcoma. Several others who knew of their situation stopped vaccinating too. I'll admit that injection site sarcoma worries me too but I've chosen to vaccinate anyway. I lost a cat to feline leukemia once so I know the importance of vaccinating (and keeping cats inside).
Watch a litter of surrendered puppies die of parvo. That will change their mind. Spend a week with other fosters rotating time to run fluids and push meds. I'm a very against massive doses of combo vaccines every year, but do your research folks. AAHA has an excellent vaccination protocol that has worked excellent for us.
we're lapsing into the dark ages
Some motivation (and all the feels) for you on this Monday morning!
Guide dog trio makes history in NYC Half Marathon
cnn.com
Thomas Panek, flanked by Labrador Retrievers Waffle, Westley and Gus, became the first blind runner to complete a half-marathon with guide dogs.2 weeks ago
Dogs have twice as many muscles to move their ears as humans!
#funfactfriday
3 weeks ago
that explains how his grace can hear cheese being sliced and yet not hear my yelling for him to get his head out of the toilet.
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Latest Blog Posts from CARE Charlotte Veterinary Hospital
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3 weeks ago
We couldn't be more excited that all these dogs and cats found their forever homes over the weekend!
We're sponsoring Humane Society of Charlotte's Adoption Program for the month of April. If you and your family are looking for a furry friend, adopt..don't shop!Thank you to our April Monthly Adoption sponsor, @CareCharlotte - we had an amazing weekend! Let's hope for another awesome week ahead!
3 weeks ago
Four weeks prior to his recheck appointment with Dr. Fauber, Kaitz couldn’t walk. Upon his recheck (four weeks after back surgery), he climbed into Jackie’s lap for proper snuggles all on his own. We’re proud of you, Kaitz! ❤️
3 weeks ago
How awesome it was to leave him knowing how well taken care of he was! When I came to visit once while he was there, he went to one of the nurses OVER me! His grandmother who keeps him regularly! Now that tells you they not only TREAT animals at CARE, they love them also.
Thank you Dr. Fauber, Jackie, and Carrie! Kaitz and I are so grateful for you all!
Love this place they are the best, treat every pet like they are special!
Precious pup
That’s because Dr. Amy Fauber is the best!!!!
Thinking of pranking your pet today? Either way, consider yourself warned that today is April Fool's Day...Best 'What the fluff' Challenge Videos Ever | What the fluff Challenge compilation! 😱😂 Part 18 If you're a dog lover, then the 'What the Fluff' challenge is ...
3 weeks ago
When Lacy incidentally matched her t-shirt with her surgery teams scrubs, she knew it was gonna be a red letter day. #twinsies
4 weeks ago
Wrong day of the week for red scrubs!
Sweet Lacy! lol Thank you for taking such good care of her, her fourth grade friends were relieved to know she is on the road to recovery. ❤️
Oh I love this! It’s official, red Wednesday!
Great photo!
Need some styling tips for your dog's cone? Here's a little inspiration to brighten your day!
All Good Dogs: Photographer Transforms Canines' Cones From Shame To Glam
npr.org
Photographer Winnie Au worked with a prop stylist to create sculptural cones for dogs for the series Cone of Shame. The images show a range of emotions dogs have while wearing cones.4 weeks ago
Molly Chenkin
Rachel Gallegos, Vet Tech on our Surgery team, volunteered at Iditarod in February. She said, "Iditarod is often accused of cruelty toward the dogs who compete in the race. However, having seen firsthand how much the mushers care for their dogs and how comprehensive the medical evaluation process is, I wanted to share my experience."
Click or tap to read about her week at The Great Last Race.
My Week At Iditarod | CARE | Charlotte Animal Referral & Emergency
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Read a first person account of what is involved in preparing the dogs in the Iditarod for the race, including screening bloodwork and ECG tests.4 weeks ago
What happens to the dogs that are not chosen?
My vet (Gayle Tate from Woodbury TN) volunteers every year at the Iditarod. Small world. 🙂
We <3 Miss Rachel!
Susan Dudgeon one of our Charlotte CARE vets writes about her experience.
This weather doesn't just encourage us to get outside and let our pets enjoy the great outdoors. Copperheads have also emerged. Educate yourself on what to do if your pet is bitten. And store our contact information in your phone just in case. 704.457.2300.
Here’s what to do when a copperhead bites your pet
charlotteobserver.com
With more people being bitten by snakes in the Charlotte area this year, pet owners should know that bites can prove fatal to their cats and dogs.1 month ago
Latest Blog Posts
Our veterinarians are writing and posting articles to our blog. Our vets are highly qualified and board-certified in a range of specialties. Each vet will focus on their area of expertise to provide readers with rich content that we hope will give you guidance with pet care, and insight into pet health.
Celebrating World Veterinary Day
World Veterinary Day falls on April 28th. While it’s kind of always Veterinary Day around CARE, the holiday reminded us why we chose veterinary medicine and what inspires us in our careers. Cardiology Dr. Peggy Sayer: I became a vet because I was interested in working...
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My Week at Iditarod, The Last Great Race
The 46th Iditarod kicked off on March 2, 2019 in Anchorage, Alaska. The dog sled race is almost 1,000 miles. So, as you can imagine, mushers and their teams of dogs prepare for months leading up to "The Last Great Race." The teams go on countless training runs,...
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The Role Of A Criticalist In A Specialty Practice
As CARE’s first Emergency Critical Care Specialist, I wanted to write an article explaining what a "Criticalist" does. And, most specifically, how I will help your pets throughout their treatment. While there are many specialized areas of veterinary medicine at CARE,...
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