Our Huntersville vets often see dogs suffering from unexplained weight gain, skin and coat issues, reduced energy and other behavioral changes due to hypothyroidism. Here, we discuss this condition and how diet can be helpful in treating hypothyroidism in dogs.
If your pet gets bitten by an infected tick the Babesia organisms reach the bloodstream and begin to attack your pet's red blood cells, often causing anemia. Our Huntersville veterinarians explain more about the symptoms of this disease and how it can be treated.
In today's post, our Huntersville veterinarians share tips on how to tell if your dog has a fever and what you can do to help reduce your dog's high fever.
If you have found a suspicious l bump on your dog's skin, it's always best to have it examined by your vet. In today's post, our Huntersville vets discuss common skin cancers in dogs.
Dogs, much like their adoring humans, can suffer from problematic seasonal allergies although their symptoms are quite different. From itchy eyes to hair loss, today our Huntersville vets discuss the symptoms of seasonal allergies in dogs and what you can do to help your pooch feel better.
At LakeCross Veterinary Hospital in Huntersville our vets believe that educating our clients plays a key role in helping them become outstanding pet owners. So today, we discuss urinalysis for dogs and cats, why it's an important test and how to understand your pet's urinalysis results.
Parvovirus is a highly contagious, often deadly, virus that spreads very quickly between dogs through direct contact or contact with contaminated items such as toys or bowls. Today our Huntersville vets share facts about parvovirus and how to protect your canine companion.
If your dog is coughing and croaking they might have kennel cough. Today our Huntersville vets share some facts about this highly contagious respiratory disease in dogs and what you should do if your pooch is coughing.
Annual appointments for your dog's vaccinations and boosters may seem inconvenient, but our Huntersville vets believe that following the dog vaccination schedule below is the best way to protect your pup from catching a number of serious and potentially deadly diseases.
Annual cat and dog exams give your vet an opportunity to monitor your pet's health, check for early signs of disease, and provide preventive treatments to help protect your pet against potentially life-threatening conditions. Here, our Huntersville vets explain the importance of routine exams for pets.
