You and your pet are more alike than you think—you both enjoy each other’s company, love getting packages delivered, and have the same dental care needs. And, although you may differ on the source of the finest water—the tap or the toilet?—or what is more edible—sushi or shoes?—you share a common threat in dental disease. [...]

Here in North Carolina, we typically enjoy a mild winter—and we like it that way. Unfortunately, as recent severe weather has shown, we are not immune from bone-chilling, life-threatening cold.  Winter weather can be unpredictable, but your pet’s safety and health shouldn’t be, so check out these winter pet care tips from your trusted Caldwell [...]

If you are considering adopting a pet, you should do your research to ensure you choose the right pet for your lifestyle. Pet adoption is a big commitment that requires careful planning and consideration. Our Caldwell Animal Hospital team wants to help by offering guidelines that will help guarantee a successful pet adoption. Determine if [...]

The holiday season is a time to reflect on everything we’re grateful for, including traditional immaterial blessings (e.g., health, happiness, and togetherness) and more tangible goods, such as food and shelter, and the video messaging that allows your more insufferable family and friends to celebrate remotely. If your pet could speak, what would their thankful [...]

Halloween is around the corner, and when the ghosts, goblins, and ghouls come out, your pet could be in danger. Our Caldwell Animal Hospital team explains factors you should consider to keep your pet safe this Halloween season. #1: Missing pets are a nightmare Halloween festivities can be hectic. People in strange costumes, spooky decorations, [...]

If you are a cat lover, you know how fascinating cats are. Your cat’s behavior is often an enigma, and likely leaves you sometimes scratching your head. While you will never know why your cat does some of the crazy things they do, our Caldwell Animal Hospital team wants to provide fun facts about these [...]

Anesthesia is required for many veterinary procedures, and while most pets who undergo anesthesia experience no complications, some risk is involved. Our Caldwell Animal Hospital team wants to help by answering some frequently asked questions about pet anesthesia. Question: What are the anesthetic risks for pets? Answer: Anesthesia for pets is generally extremely safe—the anesthetic [...]

You want to provide optimal care for your pet, and regular wellness screenings are the best way to keep your pet healthy and improve their quality of life. Our team at Caldwell Animal Hospital gives eight reasons why regular wellness screenings are important for your pet. #1: Pets are great at masking problems Your pet’s [...]

As summer approaches, owners of noise-averse pets must prepare for storm season, and the dreaded July Fourth holiday. Noise aversion (i.e., a fear of loud noises such as thunderstorms, fireworks, and car backfires) affects up to two-thirds of dogs, yet many of these pets go undiagnosed and untreated. Stress and fear are mentally damaging, and [...]

Pets commonly have allergies, but their signs are different from humans’ signs. By answering some frequently asked questions about pet allergies, our team at Caldwell Animal Hospital wants to help you be prepared if your pet shows allergy signs. Question: What are common pet allergies? Answer: Pets can be allergic to anything, but they are [...]