Everything you need to know about Bordetella

Has your child ever come home from school with that runny nose and a little cough, courtesy of their classmates? Well, believe it or not, the same thing can happen to your dog! Your fur baby may have picked up Infectious Canine Tracheobronchitis, also known as Bordetellosis. This is an upper respiratory disease among dogs,…

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What should I expect at my pet’s wellness exam?

Regular wellness exams allow your veterinarian to evaluate your pet’s general health and become aware of any health problems before they become serious illnesses. Since your pets cannot speak for themselves, you must rely on at-home observations and regular physical examinations by a veterinarian to assess their health. Your veterinarian may wish to perform diagnostic…

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Spay/Neuter Legislation in Triad Happy Tails

Triad Happy Tails Magazine features Dr. Huth and his veterinary perspective on new spay/neuter legislation in Guilford County What Age is Best to Spay/Neuter? New Legislation in Guilford County and the Veterinary Perspective So, if you are perusing this magazine, you likely have a pet or are in the market for one. You are also…

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Snake Bite Prevention & Treatment

Tis the Ssssss-eason for Copperheads! Venomous snakes, namely Copperheads, are an inescapable fact of summer in our area of North Carolina, and snakebites are on the rise this year. We’ve had several come through our doors alone in the past few weeks, and while these bites are not typically fatal for humans, pets are another…

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Heat Stroke

With the end of summer drawing near, we may be trying to take advantage of every sunny day we have left, but the heat can be too much for our pets. Heat Exhaustion, and the more severe case, Heat Stroke, is surprisingly most common in the very beginning and very end of the summer. Relief…

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