by Island Pet Veterinary Hospital | Jan 12, 2020 | Blog
If your pet is suffering from anxiety or boredom, it could impact their physical health. Like humans, your pet’s mental health affects their overall well-being. Here are some common physical conditions that can be brought on by stress. Excessive grooming Pets...
by Island Pet Veterinary Hospital | Dec 10, 2019 | Blog
We’re getting cooler temperatures around Cape Carteret already, even though the winter officially begins December 21. As the temperatures drop, keep these tips in mind to protect your furry companions from the cold. Groom properly. During the winter months, let...
by Island Pet Veterinary Hospital | Dec 2, 2019 | Blog
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...
by Island Pet Veterinary Hospital | Nov 9, 2019 | Blog
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...
by Island Pet Veterinary Hospital | Nov 5, 2019 | Blog
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...
by Island Pet Veterinary Hospital | Oct 10, 2019 | Blog
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...
