Veterinary assistants are the heartbeat of a busy animal hospital like ours. From helping collect diagnostic samples and assisting with X-rays to supporting anesthesia, surgery, and patient care, they work behind the scenes and on the front lines to ensure every pet receives compassionate, high-quality treatment. [...]
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...
Chocolate is potentially poisonous to dogs, because it contains two chemicals that don't agree with them: caffeine and theobromine. So how much is too much? The potential toxicity depends on the type of chocolate and the size of the pet. Chocolate with a high cocoa content, like baking chocolate, contains more caffeine and theobromine. On [...]
If your family is like the Town N Country family, you enjoy including pets in the fun of Halloween. While pet costumes can be adorable, they also come with risks. Here are some costume ideas, along with some guidelines to help your pet stay safe and comfortable. Scare-curity Guard. Examine any costume for small, loose, or chewable [...]
Finding a lump on your pet can be unsettling, and it’s natural to worry about what it might mean. At Town N Country, we believe that exceptional medicine begins with timely answers. That’s why we never take a “wait and see” approach when it comes to masses. If you’ve found a lump on your pet, [...]
A new lump on your pet can be alarming, and frankly, it should be. While many masses turn out to be benign, others require prompt diagnosis and treatment. The most important thing you can do is have any new or changing lump evaluated early. Quick action can make a tremendous difference in outcomes, comfort, and [...]
When the leaves fall, sometimes the allergies fall right in behind them. For both dogs and cats, ear infections are one of the most common complications of allergies. The beautiful colors of fall harbor things like leaf mold, ragweed, and dust mites. These can irritate the skin and ears, leading to discomfort that you might [...]
It's a fact of life - as joints age they often develop Osteoarthritis (OA). This is true for humans, and it's true for dogs, too. It probably won't surprise you that 80% of dogs over the age of 8 years are affected by OA. What may surprise you is that up to 40% of dogs [...]
When snakebites happen, fast treatment matters. Our hospital now carries VenomVet antivenom for pit viper bites. In Alamance County, pets most often are bitten by copperheads, and on rare occasions rattlesnakes. Unlike most vets in our area, we keep antivenom immediately on hand, which means your pet can begin receiving critical care without delay. What [...]
You may have seen recent news stories about New World Screwworm, a type of fly whose larvae can invade open wounds in animals. While this is a serious disease where it occurs, the risk to pets in North Carolina remains very low. (Read more about it here.) Nevertheless, New World Screwworm (NWS) continues to be an [...]
Trigger may run after a squirrel. Fifi could be abducted by a thief. Freedom may flee during fireworks. Or Houdini could simply wriggle out of the fence. It can happen to anyone, and any pet, but when the chips are down, a microchipped pet is almost twice as likely to be returned home.* Chip Investing. [...]
The Town N Country grooming department keeps growing! Coming up: more availability, more convenience, and the same exceptional Fear Free® care your pets already trust. More Grooming. Beginning August 10th, in addition to our current grooming schedule, we will be adding two to three additional grooming days, depending on interest and bookings. This expansion allows us to accommodate more pets. It will reduce wait times [...]
We are proud to announce that Town N Country has been officially recertified as a Fear Free® Certified Practice, reaffirming that we provide the safest, most compassionate, and emotionally supportive care for every pet who walks through our doors. Fear Free® certification is awarded only to hospitals that demonstrate consistent excellence in reducing fear, anxiety, [...]
You may have seen recent news stories about New World screwworm, a type of fly whose larvae can invade open wounds in animals. While this is a serious disease where it occurs, the risk to pets in North Carolina remains very low. Here's what we want our clients to know: ✓ Continue your pet's [...]
