Pet Care Articles

River Ridge Veterinary Hospital

6790 River Center Drive
Clemmons, NC 27012

(336)712-3413

www.riverridgevet.com

Why Do Cats Pee in the House? Part 1: The Pet Owner's Perspective

My house is a toilet.I don't mean it has a toilet; it actually has two. I mean the entire house has been used as though it were a toilet by my cat, Dickens. Mr. ...

The Monster in the Medicine Cabinet

It’s a common horror-movie trope: unsuspecting schmuck closes the medicine cabinet door only to reveal the monster/vengeful ghost/poltergeist in the mirror behi ...

Foraging in Companion and Aviary Birds

Foraging as a Natural BehaviorOne big piece of the puzzle keeping your pet bird happy and healthy is daily maintenance. These behaviors are essential for birds ...

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 ...

Top 10 Cat Mistakes

10. Hand jive Lots of owners with a new kitten get caught up in all the cute and use their hands for toys with the new furball – batting at them, letting the ki ...

Body Language of Dogs

Body language in dogs is all about communication. Since dogs can’t form words, they use body language to “talk.” This includes different body postures, facial e ...