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Parvovirus: Preventable Through Vaccinations
Canine Parvovirus, a highly contagious and life-threatening illness, can be prevented by making sure your dog is up to date on his or her vaccinations. And prevention is critical, as there are no drugs available to kill the virus. Because Parvovirus...
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CARE Featured on WCNC-TV’s “The Defenders go inside the pet E.R.”
CARE was recently featured in a story entitled "The Defenders go inside the pet E.R." on WCNC-TV (NBC-Charlotte). Reporter Michelle Boudin and her videographer spent the better part of a day following cases and interviewing patient parents as well as Dr....
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Water Consumption Habits
As humans, we know to pay attention to our water consumption habits. We’re told to drink 64 ounces of water every day. While that’s just a health guideline, and there are of course varying factors, at least we have a consistent goal. Dogs and cats’ water...
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Now Hiring Experienced Client Services Representatives
We are seeking passionate, experienced full-time client services representatives to join our growing team. Ideal candidate will be friendly, courteous, have attention to detail and be a team player. Responsibilities include but are not limited to greeting clients,...
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Veterinary Oncology: Hope Through Cancer Survivors
I often get asked why I practice Oncology and how I do what I do day after day. There are many reasons I’m passionate about Veterinary Oncology, but three really stand out. First and foremost, I’m often able to preserve a cancer patients’ quality of life...
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Horner’s Syndrome
Horner’s Syndrome is a common neurological disorder that affects the eye. A combination of signs can occur caused by the disruption of a nerve pathway from the brain to the eye and surrounding structures on one side of the body. Causes Most commonly, we do...
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Now Hiring: Experienced Veterinary Technicians
Charlotte Animal Referral and Emergency (CARE) is seeking experienced veterinary technicians for our busy ICU and Emergency departments. Second and third shift positions are available. ER technicians duties include: Triaging incoming emergency patients and...
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Lyme Disease In Dogs
Lyme disease is the most commonly reported vector-borne (translation: transmitted by a bug bite) illness in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). It is caused by spiral-shaped bacteria named Borrelia...
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Lilies, Xylitol and Chocolate: Common Toxins Seen in the Emergency Room
Poison Prevention Week, which occurs during the third week in March each year, has inspired us to discuss three of the most common causes of toxicity-related incidents we see in CARE’s Emergency Room. We believe that awareness is instrumental in...
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