Can dogs get Parkinson's disease?
There are a host of neurological conditions that strike people every year, the same is true for dogs. Today our Winston-Salem veterinary neurologist shares a little about Parkinson's disease in dogs.
Health Tips & Advice For Your Pet
Intervertebral Disc Disease (IVDD) in Dogs
Intervertebral Disc Disease (IVDD) is a degenerative disease that affects the spinal cord, causing a host of painful and severe symptoms for dogs. Our veterinary neurologist specializes in diagnosing and treating disorders of the nerves, spinal cord, muscles, and brain such as IVDD. Today we look at the symptoms and treatments for IVDD in dogs.
How to Care Your Dog After Surgery
It's important for pet parents to know how to care for their dog following surgery, so that their pooch gets back to a normal, active lifestyle as quickly as possible. Here are a few tips from our Winston-Salem vets on how to care for your pup after surgery.
Kidney Failure in Dogs - Signs, Symptoms & Causes
Today our vets at Carolina Veterinary Specialists in Winston-Salem explain a little about the causes and treatment of kidney failure in dogs, as well as the signs and symptoms of kidney failure that pet parents should look out for.
Lyme Disease in Dogs
Lyme disease is one of the most common tick-transmitted diseases in the world. In today's blog, our Winston-Salem vets explain some symptoms of Lyme disease in dogs, and what to do if you think your pup may have Lyme disease.
What Pet Parents Should Know About Vestibular Disease in Cats
Our Winston-Salem vets know that witnessing the symptoms of Vestibular Disease or Feline Vestibular Syndrome in your cat be upsetting. Today we look at the symptoms of this condition in cats, and how Vestibular Disease is treated.
Causes & Symptoms of Vestibular Disease in Dogs
Our Winston-Salem vets understand that for concerned pet-parents witnessing the symptoms of Vestibular Disease or 'Old Dog Syndrome' be distressing. Today we look at the symptoms of vestibular disease in dogs, and how it is treated.
My cat keeps vomiting! Should I head to the emergency vet?
All cats vomit occasionally, but frequent or severe vomiting is not normal and may be a sign that your cat is suffering from something more serious that an upset tummy. Our emergency vet shares some advice on when your cat's vomiting may be something serious.
Dog ACL Surgery - TPLO
Your dog's cranial cruciate ligament (cruciate) acts much the same as a human's ACL and helps the dog's knee to function correctly. If your dog has a torn cruciate your Winston-Salem vet may recommend TPLO surgery treat this common knee injury.
Common Cat Illnesses & Their Symptoms
Cat's are stoic creatures, as such many common cat illnesses aren't detected until the cat is very unwell. Here our Winston-Salem vets share some of the most common illnesses in cats, their symptoms and what you should do if your cat is unwell.