It’s the most wonderful time of the year! As you're figuring out gifts for everyone on your nice list, you may be thinking of getting a furry friend for a loved one. Here are some important considerations to make before allowing Santa to put a new pet under the tree....

Now that it's November, the holiday season is in sight. It's a time full of delicious foods, dazzling decorations, fun festivities, and probably some stress. You can try to relax and enjoy the wonderful times with your family and friends—two- and four-legged—by...

If you're a cat lover or cat owner, you may have heard of FIP: feline infectious peritonitis. FIP is an incurable and almost always fatal viral infection that primarily affects cats under two years of age and over 10 years of age. It is caused by the feline infectious...

No matter how you're choosing to spend this Halloween—donning costumes, answering the door to greet trick-or-treaters, or escorting your kids (or nieces and nephews) through the neighborhood—you might be considering how to involve your pets. While some pets will enjoy...

With fall officially here and the temperatures beginning to dip here in Cape Carteret, Island Pet Veterinary Hospital would like to share some safety tips so you can protect your furry friends this autumn. Keep school supplies out of paws’ reach Fall means kids are...

It's National Dog Week, and we'd love to share with you some considerations to make when choosing the next furry love of your life. With so many dogs of varying sizes, personalities, and energy levels looking for love, determining the perfect pooch for your family can...

There are a number of items commonly found around the home that are not harmful to us humans or something we use with caution to prevent any harm. However, a curious cat or inquisitive pup likely doesn't know the difference between something that's safe versus...

The  Association for Pet Obesity Prevention reported that an estimated 60 percent of cats and 56 percent of dogs in the United States are overweight or obese. Obesity in pets is a serious and costly issue that worsens each year, but the good news is that it is...

Today is World Cat Day! In honor of this auspicious day, we at Island Pet Veterinary Hospital want to share with you a bit about grooming cats. Most cat owners let their feline friends take care of that themselves. Although cats seem low maintenance compared to dogs,...

Summer is underway, and it's warm out in Cape Carteret. Chances are, we are all looking forward to spending some time outside enjoying the sunshine and longer days. Many of us are going to head outdoors with our pets. Here are a few ways you can include your dog in...