Tips for Pet Owners

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,…

All About Shedding: Is My Pet Shedding Too Much?

Date: May 27, 2025
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

Date: May 27, 2025
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

Date: May 27, 2025
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?

Date: May 27, 2025
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

Date: May 27, 2025
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

Date: May 27, 2025
  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

Date: May 27, 2025
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

Date: May 27, 2025
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…

What You Need to Know About Rabies

Rabies is deadly disease, but, luckily, outbreaks are not particularly common in the United States. In fact, 95 percent of deaths due to rabies occur in Africa and Asia, according to the World Health Organization. Although rabies might not be…
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Adopting a Pet From a Rescue Group

Are you interested in adopting a pet from a rescue group but aren’t sure if it’s the best option for you? We answer a few common questions about rescue groups and explain how adoptions work. What Is the Difference Between…
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Living with a Handicapped Pet

Strokes, vision problems, arthritis and other conditions don’t just affect people. Pets also develop serious health problems that change their lives. Fortunately, you can help your handicapped pet enjoy a comfortable, happy life by making a few modifications to your…

Preparing Your Pet for the Arrival of a New baby

Helping your pet adjust to the arrival of a new baby is much like preparing a young child for a new sibling. An infant brings many changes to a household, however, you can help your pet adjust to the big…

Ready for a Rabbit? Think Again!

“After cats and dogs, rabbits are the species most often surrendered to animal shelters,” advises the Humane Society of the Unite States. “Most rabbits lose their homes because of “people reasons,” such as a move or the owner’s inability or…

Pigs as Family Pets

You and your family may be charmed with the thought of adding a pet pig to your home. Many people have moved forward with finding their new pet, yet not taken the steps to provide appropriately for their pig. And…

Pets With Benefits

Have you ever noticed that you tend to feel better when you are around your pet? You are not alone. Recent studies show that nearly 50 percent of Americans find stress relief from their pets. Whether you own a dog,…

Pets Can Teach Children How to Nurture and Care

Gail Melson, author of Why the Wild Things Are: Animals in the Lives of Children has been watching animals and children for some time. She estimates that of every ten children, four grow up in a home that includes domestic animals. She…

Pet Travel Tips

Are you planning to hit the road with your pets this summer? Whether you are planning a lengthy family road trip or a quick summer getaway, there are some important things you need to know before making the decision to…