Pet Care Articles

River Ridge Veterinary Hospital

6790 River Center Drive
Clemmons, NC 27012

(336)712-3413

www.riverridgevet.com

A Horse's Arch-Nemesis: Laminitis

The second leading cause of death in horses in the United States is a condition called laminitis. (Colic is the leading cause.) This equine arch-nemesis also us ...

COVID-19 in a Cat: Belgium

COVID-19 virus in a cat: Update March 27A cat in Belgium owned by a person with COVID-19 has been reported to be positive for the virus. The cat developed diar ...

Reverse Sneezing in Dogs

What is Reverse Sneezing?Reverse sneezing is a disconcerting event in which a dog makes unpleasant respiratory sounds that sound like it is dying -- or will di ...

Will relaxed marijuana laws produce more stoned dogs?

As an emergency hospital veterinarian in California, Dr. Tracey Hanna saw an average of one dog a day intoxicated by marijuana. That’s right, every day. During ...

Financial Assistance for Veterinary Bills

When clients can't afford to pay for a pet's treatment, everyone loses. The animal suffers or is euthanized; the owner grieves from loss or guilt; the veterinar ...

Physical Rehabilitation of Dogs Following TPLO

Physical rehabilitation for pets is still a rather new veterinary discipline, as it has only existed since approximately 2000. However, the discipline continue ...