Pet Care Articles

River Ridge Veterinary Hospital

6790 River Center Drive
Clemmons, NC 27012

(336)712-3413

www.riverridgevet.com

Dog vs. Porcupine: Same Winner Every Time

In any dog vs. porcupine encounter, the dog is guaranteed to lose. The dog will never learn to believe this, despite the pain from having quills stuck in his bo ...

Veterinarians say pharmacists change prescriptions without asking

VIN News Service photos Costco is one of a growing number of national chains with pharmacies now filling veterinary prescriptions. In one store in Washington ...

Patience, Grasshopper: Let's Not Jump to Conclusions

lick granuloma Foil A lick granuloma. Photo by Dr. Carol Foil I recently received a text message from a childhood friend who grew up to be a dog trainer. His ...

Our Understanding of a Disease Changes over Time

The diagnosis was like slamming into a brick wall from a fast speed.Today, any veterinarian who recommends immediate euthanasia without offering any options ne ...

Post-Operative Care for Pets

After your pet has surgery, post-operative care is critical in terms of comfort, safety, and recuperation. Proper post-op care aids healing, minimizes the risk ...

What if? Communicating CPR Status

Sometimes the unthinkable happens, and if it’s your pet you’d want the medical team caring for them to be prepared for it. You’d also want them to know your wi ...