Pet Care Articles

River Ridge Veterinary Hospital

6790 River Center Drive
Clemmons, NC 27012

(336)712-3413

www.riverridgevet.com

Why Whiskers is Whisked off to the Back Room

Photo by Dr. Gregory Tackett A few nights ago, I was at rehearsal for our local community symphonic band, where I play keyboard percussion — xylophone, bell ...

COVID-19 FAQ for Pet Owners

This FAQ is mostly a resource from external sites that provide up-to-date information about COVID-19 and the SARS-CoV-2 virus as it pertains to veterinarians an ...

Pacemakers in Dogs and Cats

Just like people, some pets need a pacemaker to keep their hearts ticking. This article provides general information about why a pet might require a pacemaker, ...

Dogs may be good for your heart

VIN News Service photos Carmen Gale walks 1-year-old Pico at least an hour a day, five days a week. A long-distance cyclist and runner, Gale believes the year ...

Food Allergy Myths

Food AllergyThere are a great deal of misconceptions when it comes to considering food allergy for pets. In this brief summary, we hope to bust a few myths and ...

Five Top Tips for Surviving or Avoiding the Veterinary ER

I’m the guy you don’t want to meet in the middle of the night. I am not a mugger, a thief, or a cat burglar. I am an emergency veterinarian. Most of my interac ...