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River Ridge Veterinary Hospital

6790 River Center Drive
Clemmons, NC 27012

(336)712-3413

www.riverridgevet.com

Is Your Indoor Cat Completely Safe? Think Again…

Photo by Dr. Teri Ann Oursler

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 ...

Nuclear Cat Poop

I have a cat.Since I’m a veterinarian, that probably doesn’t come as a big surprise to many.But I have a...radioactive cat!That’s right – I have a dyed-in-the-w ...

Pet Health Insurance: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

The Good: Many options now exist that make the cost of insuring your pet’s health quite affordable. Policies range from less than $300 to over $600 per year. ...

Taking Pains for your Pet's Happiness

The primary goal of biology is to keep the species going. Nature doesn’t care if we are happy, have toys, or shiny teeth. Nature wants animals to eat, survive, ...

Snake Bite Prevention and Treatment for Dogs

Most snakes will try to avoid you or your pets; snakes typically bite only as a last resort. But while you may wisely decide to simply walk away when you encoun ...