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Do Indoor Pets Really Need Flea Prevention? Vets Guide

Date: February 6, 2026
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Many pet owners believe that if their dog or cat never goes outside, flea prevention isn’t necessary. But do indoor pets really need flea prevention? The short answer is yes. Even strictly indoor pets can be exposed to fleas through…

Fear-Free Boarding: Gentle Handling Guide for Your Anxious Dogs and Cats

Date: October 28, 2025
Fear-free pet boarding provides a calm, enriching, and low-stress environment designed to ease anxiety in dogs and cats. Through gentle handling, soothing spaces, and personalized enrichment, pets feel secure and happy during their stay. At Riverbank Animal Hospital in Kinston,…

June Newsletter: How X-Rays Can Help Detect Early Stages of Dental Diseases

Date: May 27, 2025
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Could Your Pet Have an Aching Tooth? X-rays Detect Early Stages of Dental Diseases Wouldn’t it be nice if your pet could talk? In addition to sharing his preferences for long walks and never-ending belly rubs, your furry friend just…

October Newsletter: How to Socialize Your Kitten

Date: May 27, 2025
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How to Socialize Your Kitten Introducing your kitty to a variety of pets, people, and places will help it become a confident, friendly, adult cat. Wondering when is the best time to socialize your kitten? Experts agree that socialization is…

September Newsletter: At What Age Should You Start Brushing Your Cat’s Teeth?

Date: May 27, 2025
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When Should You Start Brushing Your Cat’s Teeth? Are you ready to start brushing your cat’s teeth, but aren’t sure if it’s the best time? Cleaning your cat’s teeth can start earlier than you may think. Is It the Right…

September Newsletter: What to Expect When You Adopt a Senior Dog

Date: May 27, 2025
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What to Expect When You Adopt a Senior Dog Are you thinking about welcoming an older dog to your home? Keeping these things in mind will help smooth the adjustment process. Patience Is Crucial Your senior dog probably experienced a…

August Newsletter: Tips on Grooming Your New Puppy

Date: May 27, 2025
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Tips on Grooming Your New Puppy It’s never too early to think about a grooming routine for your new puppy. Grooming keeps your pet feeling and looking its best and can reduce the risk of skin and ear infections. Not…

August Newsletter: How to Introduce Your Cat to Your Dog

Date: May 27, 2025
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How to Introduce Your Cat to Your Dog Wondering how your dog will react to your new cat? Although many dogs and cats enjoy each other’s company, it may take a while for your pets to feel comfortable together. Following…

How Healthy Are Your Pet’s Teeth?

Date: May 27, 2025
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Pet Oral Health Myths and Facts for Pet Dental Health Month National Pet Dental Health Month, observed every February, is the perfect time to focus on your pet’s dental needs. Unfortunately, tooth and gum issues aren’t always easy to spot…
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What to Do When Your Pet Goes on the Carpet

Straining to urinate, frequent urination, blood in the urine, and accidents in the house are common symptoms that pet owners report to their veterinarian. Many times the signs come on suddenly, as people find urine spots on the floor, often…
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April Newsletter: Signs Your Dog May Have Bloat

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Signs Your Dog May Have Bloat Every minute counts when your dog develops bloat. The condition affects dogs of any age and causes death just a few hours after symptoms start. Recognizing bloat symptoms and rushing your pet to the…
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When Is a Goopy Eye a Problem?

Many dogs have thick eye discharge. Sometimes it is just in the morning; sometimes it has to do with a dog’s breed. Some breeds of dogs have eyes that sit differently in their skull, causing more discharge. And, sometimes, the…
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Do You Know the Facts About Canine Lyme Disease?

If your dog shows signs of stiffness or begins limping, you may assume that arthritis is to blame. Unfortunately, joint pain can also be a sign of canine Lyme disease. Learning the facts about this tick-borne disease can help you…
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Chronic Pain in Pets

It’s hard to see your pet in pain day after day, particularly if your formerly energetic friend has now become lethargic and withdrawn due to a health condition or disease. Unfortunately, pets suffer from chronic pain just like people do.…
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March Newsletter: Care Tips for Your Pocket Pets

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Care Tips for Your Pocket Pets Do you have a guinea pig, hamster, gerbil, mouse, rat, ferret or rabbit? Called “pocket” pets due to their small size, these pets have a few special care requirements. Here’s what you need to…
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The Most Expensive Dog Breeds

It is well known that each breed of dog tends to have certain health problems more common to that breed. This is probably due to genetics. As canine DNA is studied, it is hoped that we can eventually develop genetic…
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Fatal Rabies Disease is Preventable

Pets need to be vaccinated to prevent against rabies. Rabies is a fatal viral zoonosis and veterinarians believe that all mammals are susceptible to it. This disease puts the public at risk and prevention measures are urged. Rabies is transmitted…
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March Newsletter: First Time Pet Owner? Here’s What You Need to Know

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First-Time Pet Owner? Here’s What You Need to Know Are you ready to embrace the joys of living with a pet? Whether you’ll be bringing home a furry or feathered pet, you’ll need to keep these things in mind. Just…