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CT or MRI To Diagnose Nervous System Problems
While examining a dog or cat for a neurological problem, a neurologist’s primary aim is to pinpoint where exactly the problem is located in the nervous system. We do not start with a CT or MRI. Instead, we begin by asking our patients a series of questions. For...
Dehydration In Animals
Dehydration in animals is potentially life-threatening. More than just thirst, dehydration is medically defined as low circulating blood volume. Many factors contribute to dehydration in animals. Veterinarians consider patient and environmental factors along with...
Intervertebral Disc Disease (IVDD)
Intervertebral discs are the cushions between the vertebra (the bones between the spinal column). Their anatomy is often compared to that of a jelly doughnut with a gelatinous center surrounded by an outer shell. Intervertebral discs function to (1) hold the spinal...
When A Dog Needs ACL Surgery
The Cranial Cruciate Ligament (CrCL) is one of the most important stabilizers inside the canine knee joint, which is the middle joint in the back leg. The CrCL may also be known as the Anterior Cruciate Ligament or ACL because this is the equivalent in humans. In...
Snake Bites: A Warm Weather Danger For Your Pet
Snakes bite around 150,000 animals per year in the United States. 90% of these occur between April and October. However, as temperatures continue to rise, snake bites are more likely to occur outside of these months. Venomous Snakes In North Carolina Do not assume...
Giving Back To Service Animals: Free Eye Exams Throughout May
Pets fill so many people’s hearts with love and joy, while asking for very little in return. Even more amazingly, certain animals are able to provide services for people in need and, in turn, many people depend on service dogs for their daily routine. What Service...
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...
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,...
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,...
