Canine Influenza
Date: June 11, 2017
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It has been confirmed that the H3N2 strain of canine influenza has been seen in a number of cases around North and South Carolina. Cases have been confirmed in Carteret, Davidson, and Rockingham in Wake County and a suspicious case…
Dogs in Charlotte
Date: June 10, 2017
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Charlotte is a super, pet-friendly city. Want to take your dog out for lunch or dinner? Let’s see where you can go…most restaurants in the Queen City with patios are very welcoming! What about a bar completely devoted to your…
Pet Friendly Apartments in Charlotte
Date: June 10, 2017
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Moving to Charlotte and want to find a “pet-friendly” apartment…we got you covered. To those of you unfamiliar with Charlotte, the city is expensive and is broken down into a variety of neighborhoods…each with their own bit of culture and flare.…
Is Grain Really Bad for My Dog?
Date: April 20, 2017
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As our pets live longer and as more emphasis is placed on their nutrition, we are seeing increasing numbers of pet owners that are concerned about the food their dogs eat. Also, as many Americans are efforting to improve their…
Cushing’s Disease
Date: September 26, 2016
Cushing’s disease generally affects middle-aged to older dogs with a large number of symptoms that can mimic many other diseases and even normal aging. The symptoms may creep up on the pet and pet owner. Pets do not appear to…
Addison’s Disease: Low Dose Percorten
Date: August 11, 2016
Daisy is a Standard Poodle that was diagnosed with Addison’s Disease. Addison’s disease is when an animal’s adrenal glands stop secreting adequate amounts of steroids. These steroids are the glucocorticoids that normally allow animals to respond to stressful situations and/or…
And It Stoned Me
Date: August 6, 2016
Pacino, a 6 year old male neutered Pomeranian, presented to Independence Veterinary Clinic March 31st because his owner noticed blood in his urine, and he was having accidents in the home. Pacino’s exam confirmed blood in his urine and an ultrasound…
Is your pet allergic to it’s food
Date: July 16, 2016
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The “Scoop” on pet food Chances are as a responsible pet owner you sometimes wonder; what should I feed my pet? Should it be grain-free? Gluten-free? What about raw diets? It’s becoming a more and more difficult to navigate…
Dental Prophylaxis
Date: July 6, 2016
This is Laredo the cat. Laredo came to visit us for a dental prophylaxis, which means he came to get his teeth cleaned! We, at IVC, are going to take you on a pictorial journey just so you amazing owners…
