Southern Animal Hospital is a full service veterinarian in Mebane, NC specializing in the health of cats and dogs.
So you want to go camping and bring your pets along? While bringing a cat camping is possible (especially for those that have RV campers!), most of us are going to be bringing our dogs along. What are some things to think about before you head off with your pet’s in tow?
Read MoreEvery once in a while we have a cat that actually likes being at the vet, but they are few and far in between. I find that most cats tolerate the vet-if we don't push them too far. And then there are those cats that really hate the vet. They often turn into a flurry of fur, nails, and teeth. At Southern Animal Hospital, we are trying to change that. We know we can't make all cats love the vet, but we want them to at least tolerate the vet.
Does you dog drag you back to the car when he realizes he is at the vet? Does your dog shake, whine, drool, pant at the animal hospital? Do you dread taking your dog to the vet because it is so stressful?
Here are some ways to make your dog’s vet visit a happier, less stressful thing…
Read MoreSummer is here! And so is the hot weather! Swimming is a great summertime activity for your dog if they enjoy it but here are some things to remember if you take your dog swimming.
Read MoreOne of our favorite things to do when the weather is nice is to take our dogs along for a night out. We are lucky there are several dog friendly restaurants and establishments in the area. We recently visited Red Oak Brewery in Gibsonville and found it to be a great place to visit with dogs.
Read MoreIt's a hard discussion as vets we often have to have-telling clients that their pet is too heavy and needs a diet! We all are susceptible to those looks our dog or cats give us when we are eating our dinner. And we think, what's the harm in one fry, or one piece of chicken? But those calories add up for our pets and before we know our pet is too"fluffy!"
Read MoreAt our animal hospital, we get asked a lot about products we recommend for many situations. So here are some of our favorite products-I'm sure we will leave some out-so keep an eye out for round 2!
Read MoreInterested in learning more about dog shows? What about other dog sports? And don’t forget the cats!
Read MoreWinter is here! So what does this mean for your pet? It's time to make certain your pet is safe and warm this winter. So what are some things to consider during the cold winter months?
Read MoreThe holidays are approaching quickly-hard to believe Thanksgiving is in less then a week, and Christmas right after that! So what are some things you can do to make sure the holidays are safe and fun for your pets?!
Read MoreIt's ten in the evening and your dog is not acting right or your cat has vomited 4 times over the past hour. What should you do? Do you really to take your pet to the emergency vet? You need to go to sleep so you can get to work in the morning and not be exhausted. But you are nervous going to bed with your friend so sick. So what do you do?
Read MoreDental care is over important for our furry friends. According to the AVMA, "It's estimated that by the age of two, 80 percent of dogs and 70 percent of cats have some form of periodontal disease." So what can we do to help our pets?
Read MoreI recently had the chance to take Tilly and Salza to the beach for the day and they had a blast! They are both water lovers, so the beach was right up their ally.
Read MoreI do a lot of training with my dogs and am always keeping an eye out for classes and training opportunities in the area. So where are the options for places for training classes in the area?
Read MoreSo I love to read-I was one of those geeky kids who read on the school bus, stayed up late reading, and well just love to read! I have transitioned to a kindle, kind of. I still have a tendency to want a physical book for things I want to reference later.
Here are some of my favorite dog training books-the ones I find myself reading again and again…
Read MoreSo Tilly, our newest four legged, is almost 15 weeks old and prior to Tilly coming home, it has been four years since we had a puppy. The things you forgot during that time! In the many dogs my family has had, we have had the spectrum of how long it took to house train. Caos, our standard poodle had on accident, was loose in the house at six months, and by far the easiest dog to house train. When Salza was a puppy, I had her brother for the first few months-whew that made house training harder!
Read MoreIt’s almost July 4th-food, friends, fishing, and fireworks! Things we all love, right? But maybe not so much for our four legged friends. Unfortunately fireworks are not normally high on our dogs’ list of favorite events. And there are lots and lots of fireworks this time of year. More dogs go missing on this holiday any other day. So what can you do to protect your dog?
Read MoreIt’s summer in North Carolina-and we all know that means lots of hot, humid days. We see all over social media warnings about the hot weather and leaving pets in the cars. But what are some other things you need to be worried about with warmer temperatures?
Read MoreLast week’s blog was about canine fitness, but what about your cat? It is important for cats to stay at a healthy weight and active too! So what are some ways to keep your cat active? And what are some things to think about?
Read MoreOften when we take our pets to the vet for their annual wellness exam, it gets overwhelming. Your pet needs a fecal, then vaccines, oh and the heartworm test, and now they are asking about annual bloodwork-is this all necessary? When I am making recommendations for a pet at their annual exam, I recommend the same things I do for my own pets. And I do believe annual bloodwork is important. But why?
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