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. ...

Food Finicky Dogs

If your dog has always been a picky eater, there is likely no need for concern. The main thing to consider is if his attitude toward food has changed. If your f ...

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) in Dogs

The signs of inflammation in the colon (also called the large intestine) are the same regardless of the cause: gooey, mucous diarrhea, straining to pass stool, ...

Surgical Treatment for Feline Hyperthyroidism

The goal of thyroidectomy is to remove the abnormal thyroid tissue and leave the normal adjacent tissue alone. This sounds straightforward, however, considering ...

Gallstones in Dogs and Cats

Background The liver makes bile to help digest food and break down fats. Connected to the liver is the gallbladder, which is a sac-like organ that stores the b ...

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 ...