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Winter Weather & Pet Safety

Date: December 13, 2019
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We may be in the south, but we still get our fair share of winter weather and freezing temperatures. Not only can this make daily life a little bit more difficult for us as we navigate from place to place,…

Thanksgiving Food Safety: Dog Guide

Date: November 21, 2019
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Thanksgiving Day is upon us and while we certainly look forward to quality time spent with close family and friends, we most definitely look forward to feasting on delicious food and desserts. Whether you’re prepping, cooking, or finally sitting down to eat,…

Caring for your Senior Cat

Date: November 5, 2019
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Cats can live a long time, and that’s great because we love having them around; snuggling on our laps, swatting things off the kitchen counter, scratching at the door while you’re in the bathroom. They make life fun, interesting, and always keep us on our toes.…

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…

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…

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