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Fear-Free Boarding: Gentle Handling Guide for Your Anxious Dogs and Cats
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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,…
All About Shedding: Is My Pet Shedding Too Much?
Does your pet leave piles of hair behind everywhere he or she goes? Although all dogs and cats shed, excessive shedding may be a sign of a health problem or a grooming issue. Fortunately, shedding can be reduced in many…
Try These Tricks the Next Time You Have to Give Your Pet Medication
Have you noticed that your pet seems to develop jaws of steel when it’s time for a dose of medicine? As you struggle to pry apart your furry friend’s teeth, you know you only have one chance to drop the…
Nail Trimming Do’s and Don’ts
Nail trimming should be a quick, simple procedure. Unfortunately, this basic grooming task often turns into a stressful experience for people and pets alike. Whether you’re concerned about hurting your pet or aren’t sure which tools to use, these tips…
Can My Dog Give Me a Blood Infection?
Unlike your dog, you’ve probably never had the urge to lick someone to show you care. Pets not only demonstrate affection by licking but may also pass along bacteria that can trigger serious infections in humans. Although the infections aren’t…
Adopting a Pet Is Just the Beginning
Adopting a pet brings great joy and excitement to individuals and families, but it also introduces new responsibilities and concerns. Your new family member deserves the same health and safety considerations you would want for the people in your life.…
Dogs Going Green
Green Do’s & Don’ts Do use all-natural yarn when knitting your doggie a sweater. Do frequent your nearby dog park for a free afternoon of outdoor fun. Don’t forget to bring along your recyclable, eco-friendly doggie waste bags. Don’t…
Dogs and Kids
The image of your child and dog as inseparable, best friends is a great one that we’d all love to be reality. With the right awareness, our children and pets CAN have the wonderful relationships we hope for. Here are…
Dog Bite Prevention
An estimated 4.7 million Americans are bitten by dogs each year **1. Through education and awareness, most dog bites can be prevented. Follow these tips to prevent dog bites. Register your dog with the town you live in. This allows…