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We love cats, but sometimes they can seem so hard to understand! One minute you’re cuddling and petting them, sharing a nice moment, and the next they’re batting you away or giving you a quick [...]

Tail wags. They’re one of the many, many reasons we love dogs. There’s nothing better than coming home from a long day to be greeted by your loyal pup with his or her tail wagging like crazy. [...]

Heartworm disease is caused by foot-long worms that reside in the heart, lungs and associated blood vessels and is incredibly serious and potentially fatal. Because heartworms can have such a [...]

If the winter seems to drag on for us humans, imagine how it must feel for our pets that love to feel their paws in the grass, sun on their faces, and wind in their hair. With the temperatures so [...]

As many of you know, and for those of you who haven’t heard, Independence Veterinary Clinic is excited to announce the opening of AquaPups Charlotte in the coming future! AquaPups is Charlotte’s [...]

It’s that time of year again when many of us begin to create our own personal “New Year’s resolutions,” though something we never really consider is that our furry friends may be in need of some [...]

The FDA is alerting pet owners and veterinary professionals about recalls of several dry dog foods after receiving complaints that dogs eating the food experienced vitamin D toxicity. Testing [...]

Now that Thanksgiving has come and gone and our bellies are properly stuffed, it’s officially the most wonderful time of the year again, Christmastime! With all of the twinkling lights, shiny [...]

Good dental health is an extremely important part of your pet’s overall health. Dental problems can be both indicators of preexisting, undiscovered health problems, as well as the cause of health [...]

This year, Independence Veterinary Clinic is taking a trip to the chocolate factory on Halloween! On October 31st from 12-2, the clinic will be transformed into the world of Willy Wonka for an [...]