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Vaccinating Your Pet - Core Vaccines vs Lifestyle Vaccines

Vaccinating Your Pet - Core Vaccines vs Lifestyle Vaccines

Vaccinations can help to protect your pet from serious, sometimes deadly conditions, but do all pets face the same amount of risk of contracting these conditions? Today our Flat Rock vets explain the differences between essential, core vaccines and lifestyle vaccines.

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Which foods are toxic to dogs?

Which foods are toxic to dogs?

Dogs love to eat, but there are some regular human foods that their paws should never touch. Our Flat Rock vets explain which items are particularly important to ensure they stay away from. 

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Laser Spay or Traditional Spay: Which is Better?

Laser Spay or Traditional Spay: Which is Better?

Spaying is a rite of passage for a female cat or dog (and the responsible, loving thing to do for your pet), but should you choose a laser spay or traditional spay for your furry companion? Our Flat Rock vets share their best advice about spaying your pet. 

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Tibial Plateau Leveling Osteotomy (TPLO) Surgery for Dogs: Procedure and Recovery

Tibial Plateau Leveling Osteotomy (TPLO) Surgery for Dogs: Procedure and Recovery

Considering Tibial Plateau Leveling Osteotomy (TPLO) surgery for your dog? In this post, our Flat Rock vets describe the procedure and what to expect as he recovers. 

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What You Should Know About Dog Knee Surgery

What You Should Know About Dog Knee Surgery

Knee injuries are common in dogs - and can cause serious pain for our furry friends. In this post, our vets explain dog knee surgery procedures and what to expect in recovery.

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What You Can Learn From Your Cat’s Routine Checkup

What You Can Learn From Your Cat’s Routine Checkup

In this post, our Flat Rock vets explain why routine checkups are critical for your cat, and what you can learn about your cat’s health from the different tests performed.  

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How do I know if my dog or cat has fleas?

How do I know if my dog or cat has fleas?

Fleas can make your pet miserable and lead to more serious conditions. Early detection and treatment of fleas are essential for protecting the health of your animal. Here our vets share some common signs that your dog or cat may have fleas.

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Protecting Your Pet (And Your Family) From Ticks

Protecting Your Pet (And Your Family) From Ticks

Ticks are an external parasite that are prevalent across North Carolina and pose a serious danger to people and pets. Today our vets explain what to look for and how to keep ticks away from your pets and your family.

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Why should my pet have a fecal exam?

Why should my pet have a fecal exam?

Fecal exams give your vet the opportunity to check your dog or cat for intestinal parasites which are otherwise difficult to detect. Annual fecals are the best way to ensure that your pet and your family are safe from intestinal parasites. 

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How do I know if my pet has Lyme disease?

How do I know if my pet has Lyme disease?

Lyme disease in dogs is spreading throughout Western Carolina Region. Here, our Flat Rock area vets shed some light on what symptoms you can look for if you're concerned that your pet may have Lyme disease.

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