Five Tips to a Fear Free Halloween With Your Pet
Halloween is a holiday that is not fear free for your pet. We've put together some tips to help you both enjoy the night! Read More...
Thank You Interns!
Town N Country has a history of bringing interns into the hospital. They learn from us, and we learn from them as we work together. This summer we had four interns. Here's a bit about each of them. Lauren is in her second year of vet school at NCSU. She worked with us during surgery. [...]
Lewis: The Luxurious Life of a Black Night Leopard Gecko
Meet Lewis, a unique and charming black night leopard gecko with a story that warms the heart. Lewis is a hypermelanistic gecko, a morph that gives him a stunning dark coloration that makes him stand out. But what truly makes Lewis special is his resilience and the love he now receives from his devoted new [...]
Morphs in the Animal World
The earth is filled with millions of different creatures. Among these wonders are animals that exhibit something called "morphs" - different physical forms within a single species. For example, you may have learned about the peppered moth in high school. The same moth species has two varieties - one with light colored speckled wings, and [...]
What Baylee Ate
Dogs are notorious for eating just about anything. We've found all sorts of things in tummies - pieces of plastic, buttons, socks, underwear, hair ties, doll heads, string, more socks, other things that you wouldn't want to know about, and even more socks. We once got 8 socks out of a dog. Yes at one [...]
Introducing Dr. Woodard
We're happy to announce that we're getting another veterinarian! Dr. Victoria Woodard is originally from Upstate New York, where she attended community college before completing her undergraduate degree at Elon University. She recently graduated from veterinary school at Iowa State University. Dr. Woodard is especially interested in internal medicine, ophthalmology and weight management. She will [...]
Town N Country’s Controlled Substance Protocols
We have a lot of fun at Town N Country, but behind the fun is a foundation of very serious medicine. That includes the controlled substances that we administer to pets. Believe it or not, like all veterinarians, Town N Country must register with the Drug Enforcement Agency of the United States. They give us [...]
Meet Vee – Kennel Manager
Vee is the Kennel Manager who oversees the boarding and daycare facilities at our Gurney Street location. She makes sure that everything runs smoothly, that our spaces are safe and clean, and that we are staffed. Vee is also one of those who help to plan all the fun activities. But the most important part of [...]
The Supporting Role of Hay in a Rabbit’s Health
Did you know that hay plays a crucial role in the life of a rabbit? It's true. On the big stage of bunny's life, hay has a big supporting role. Here's a plot synopsis. My, What Big Teeth You Have! Like many rodents, rabbits have elodont teeth - teeth that continuously grow throughout their lives. [...]
Equal Opportunity Vet Exams
Taking care of our feathered and scaled family members is just as crucial as caring for our furry dogs and cats. Regular check-ups for birds, reptiles, rabbits, and other exotic companions are essential to their well-being. Just like humans, our feathered and scaled pals need thorough examinations. At Town N Country, we will check their [...]
