Veterinary

The pet gate goes up or demands to “Crate!” do. A new toy gets placed outside the bedroom door, preferably a toy that is stuffed with a long-lasting treat. Or, inexplicably, the family dog is picked up and placed in the yard to confirm that, for the moment, family members do not have paws. Despite … Read more

Our Pets Can Talk Do you ever wonder what it would be like if your pets could talk? To some, this would be a joy to communicate each other’s feelings and needs, while others may feel they would be constantly nagged to play and go outside. Though they can’t hold conversations with us, our pets … Read more

Charleston has roughly 155,000 residents. The city has been named one of the top dog-friendly cities in the country. It’s safe to say that between dogs, cats, reptiles, birds, rabbits, and other creatures, the city has more pets than people. However, while there are roughly two dozen hospitals and emergency care centers in the city … Read more

Our pets are wonderful forms of therapy and stress relief. Who, after having a rough day at work, doesn’t enjoy coming home to the unconditional love of a dog? Who doesn’t feel the stress leave them as they hold a cat, stroke its fur, and listen to it purr? However, there are times when we … Read more

Was it only yesterday that you brought home that bouncy, four-legged furball with the squeaky bark and the mischievous eyes? Just how long did it take for your newest family member to assume ownership of your slippers, your favorite chair, your home and your heart? Like it or not, time passes and our beloved pets … Read more

Five minutes into your dinner party, your dog meanders in to greet your guests. Seconds after he enters the room, he plops down and scoots his boot for about 2 feet and then stops to lick his paws or scratch an ear. The symptoms are more than embarrassingly obvious, but the root cause is often … Read more