Pet Care Articles

River Ridge Veterinary Hospital

6790 River Center Drive
Clemmons, NC 27012

(336)712-3413

www.riverridgevet.com

Why Whiskers is Whisked off to the Back Room

Photo by Dr. Gregory Tackett A few nights ago, I was at rehearsal for our local community symphonic band, where I play keyboard percussion — xylophone, bell ...

Ticks Are Arthropod Parasites for Mammals

Ticks are skin parasites that feed on the blood of their hosts. Ticks like motion, warm temperatures from body heat, and the carbon dioxide exhaled by mammals, ...

Dog breed genetic tests put to the test

Divining the breeds that make up a mutt is amusing sport for most dog lovers, and veterinarians are no exception. So when the first DNA test for dog breeds hit ...

Storm and Other Noise Phobias in Dogs

Storm phobia, or fear of storms, is a common behavior in dogs. Many dogs are terrified of the noise and react by hiding, pacing, panting, trembling, peeing, poo ...

Nutritional Secondary Hyperparathyroidism in Reptiles

Metabolic Bone DiseaseThere are a variety of metabolic bone diseases that result in deformities of the skeleton in captive reptiles. The most common form of me ...

Pet Treats...What to Look Out For

Pet treats are widely used, and for good reason. Treats can be useful training tools, and pets typically like treats (and owners like to make their pets happy). ...