Pet Care Articles

River Ridge Veterinary Hospital

6790 River Center Drive
Clemmons, NC 27012

(336)712-3413

www.riverridgevet.com

Dog Toys Are Fun! (Right?)

Isn’t it adorable when little puppies grab onto a rope toy and swing it from side to side, bashing themselves in the head and shoulders, growling fiercely with ...

Did You Want a Bunny for Easter?

Twas the week after EasterAnd all through the houseA bunny was stirringAll quiet like a mouseIt tasted the carpetIt marked the new couchIt left little green pr ...

Balancing your Parrot's Lifestyle

We can all relate to the importance of balance. A balanced diet, a balanced checkbook, and a balanced lifestyle are important to our well-being. Birds also need ...

Our Understanding of a Disease Changes over Time

The diagnosis was like slamming into a brick wall from a fast speed.Today, any veterinarian who recommends immediate euthanasia without offering any options ne ...

Behavior and the Senior Dog

IntroductionDogs are living longer these days than ever before due to advanced veterinary care and better nutrition. However, as they get older, age-related di ...

Catching worms from pets: real risk or far-fetched?

Echinococcus is a less common genus of tapeworm with two zoonotic species: E. granulosus (cystic) and E. multilocularis (alveolar). Dogs, cats and humans can c ...