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Benefits of Swimming at AquaPups

Date: September 25, 2019
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Our AquaPups facility is quickly on its way to being a dream come true for dogs of all shapes, sizes, breeds, and ages! We’re so excited to let those happy wagging and splashing tails into the pool for the first…

Healthy Dog & Cat Treats

Date: September 10, 2019
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As animal lovers, we only want the best for our pets, and that includes the food and treats that they eat! Who wants to feed their furbabies treats that have a mile-long ingredient list full of words that can’t be…

Dogs & Blue Green Algae

Date: August 30, 2019
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If there’s one “hot topic” that everyone has been talking about in the veterinary world this summer, it’s blue green algae blooms. It may not be a positive topic, but it’s one that most, if not all dog owners have…

Adopting a Kitten 101

Date: August 13, 2019
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Here at IVC, we’re always receiving kittens that need to be adopted or are asked to help spread the word for kittens that are searching for their furever homes. We love sending each little kitten off to amazing new families,…

Importance of Year-Round Tick Prevention

Date: July 30, 2019
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Did you know that ticks can survive and thrive in temperatures as low as 35 degrees? It may be hot out now, but even when the weather gets cold in the south our temperatures are usually higher than 35 degrees.…

Dehydration & Overheating in Dogs

Date: July 18, 2019
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With summer Carolina days easily exceeding 90 degrees, and let’s not forget the humidity too, dehydration and overheating are two subjects that should always be on your mind. Regardless of activity level, when temperatures are this high, we are bound to feel…

5 Ways To Help Your Anxious Dog

Date: July 2, 2019
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At some point throughout your life, you’ve most likely owned, known, or encountered an anxious or skittish dog. Some simply shy away from your touch, others develop fear aggression, but the spectrum of anxious and skittish behaviors ranges far and…

4th of July Pet Safety

Date: June 26, 2019
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The 4th of July: An amazing day to honor America and our freedom with friends, family, and furbabies! Whether it be hosting a party and grilling, heading out into nature for an adventure, attending a parade and fireworks, or just…

Animals and Acupuncture

Date: June 13, 2019
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Acupuncture, a form of Chinese medicine, is the insertion of needles into specific points on the body to produce a healing response. More commonly thought of as a way to treat human ailments, acupuncture is also used alone or in…

All About Lepto

Date: May 20, 2019
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While Lyme Disease is usually the main illness concern of pet owners, especially those that live in areas with a high tick population, many people are not aware of another disease that can be just as detrimental to both the…

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