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River Ridge Veterinary Hospital

6790 River Center Drive
Clemmons, NC 27012

(336)712-3413

www.riverridgevet.com

Heart Murmurs in Dogs and Cats

My Pet Has a Heart Murmur – What Does This Mean?A heart murmur is one of several types of abnormal sounds your veterinarian can hear when listening to your pet ...

Electronic Cigarettes are Toxic to Pets

Electronic cigarettes, often called e-cigs, are marketed as an alternative to cigarette smoking. They are also referred to as personal vaporizers or electronic ...

Pets of people with COVID-19: What to do if the owner can’t care for them?

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Pet Insurance Fact Sheet

What is Pet Insurance?Pet insurance or pet health insurance helps cover the cost of medical expenses should your pet become ill or have an accident. Some pet i ...

How Does Anesthesia Work?

Pet owners may shy away from surgical or dentistry procedures for their pets because they fear the risks of anesthesia. While it’s a good to consider the risks ...

Xylitol Poisoning in Dogs

Sugar substitutes are big business. Less sugar can mean weight loss, improved health, diabetic control, and even reduced tooth decay. The quest for products tha ...