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How to Prepare Your Pet for Holiday Gatherings

Learn how to spot holiday stress in pets, create a quiet retreat, prevent food and decoration hazards, and recognize when veterinary care is needed.

Cold Weather Pet Care Tips for Hillsborough Dog and Cat Owners

Learn how to keep dogs and cats warm and safe through Hillsborough’s colder months, from paw care and indoor enrichment to recognizing signs that need veterinary attention.

Is That Water Safe for Your Dog?

Is That Water Safe for Your Dog? What Hillsborough Pet Owners Should Know About Harmful Algal Blooms

Top Pet Health Trends | What Every North Carolina Pet Parent Should Know

Top Pet Health Trends | What Every North Carolina Pet Parent Should Know – At North Churton Animal Hospital, we know that pets aren’t just animals, they’re family.

Small tan dog looking up on a wooden deck

Purr-fect Health: 5 Quick Tips for Keeping Your Cat Happy and Healthy

Purr-fect Health: 5 Quick Tips for Keeping Your Cat Happy and Healthy – At North Churton Animal Hospital, we know that cats may not always wear their hearts on their sleeves—but they certainly have them.

4 Reasons to Take Your Pet to the Vet

Four Reasons to Take Your Pet to the Vet —As loving pet owners, we want our furry companions to be happy and healthy. Regular veterinary visits play a crucial role in ensuring their well-being.

Yellow Labrador and a tabby cat lying together in the grass

The Importance of Dental Care for Pets: September Pet Smile Month

The Importance of Dental Care for Pets: September Pet Smile Month – September is Pet Smile Month, a great reminder of how essential dental care is for our furry friends.

6 Important Questions to Ask Your Pet’s Vet

Questions to Ask Your Pet’s Vet – Is your pet headed to the vet? Here are some questions you should ask to ensure your pet is in the best possible health.

French bulldog leaning over a cardboard box

Can Pine Tree Needles Harm My Pet?

Can Pine Tree Needles Harm My Pet? – As a veterinarian, I often get asked during the holiday season if pine tree needles are harmful to pets. The simple answer is yes, they can be, especially for dogs and cats.

The Importance of Regular Vet Checkups: Beyond Vaccinations

The Importance of Regular Vet Checkups – When many pet owners hear the words “vet visit,” their minds immediately jump to vaccinations. But is that the only reason to drive down to your local veterinary clinic?

Smiling Dalmatian on a blanket in a sunny room

Common Pet Care Misconceptions You Need to Know About

Common Pet Care Misconceptions You Need to Know About – Pet owners want the best for their furry friends.

Traveling with Pets 4 Important Checklists

Traveling with Pets – Holiday vacations are right around the corner, and what’s a family gathering without our family pets? However, there’s more to consider when traveling with pets than which essentials to pack.

Orange-and-white cat stretching on the floor

Springtime Safety For Your Pets

Springtime Safety For Your Pets – With spring officially here, we know that Fido or Felix will be helping you in the garden more. Just be on the lookout for any toxic plants or flowers. Not sure what these include?

Are You Ready to Meet Your New Best Friend?

Are you ready to meet your new best friend? – With fall officially here and the holiday season just around the corner, it can be the perfect time to adopt a furry friend.

Easing Your Dog’s Separation Anxiety – 7 Tips

7 Tips for Easing Your Dog’s Separation Anxiety – Just over a year ago, as our lives moved indoors and quarantine became an everyday word, one amazing transformation occurred – shelters were cleared across the country.

Winter Hazards for Pets

As the weather changes and holidays approach, your pet’s normal environment may be changing. It is important to be aware of the types of hazards your pet may face in the coming winter months.

Adopted a Shelter Pet? 7 things you need to know

Adopted a Shelter Pet – One of the most remarkable results from this year’s “stay home” orders is the record numbers of pet adoptions.

Is Your Dog at Risk for Heart Disease?

They greet us at the door. They instinctively know when we need a snuggle…or an extra walk.

Nextdoor’s 2020 Neighborhood Favorite Awards – North Churton Animal Hospital

Vote for us as your Neighborhood Favorite Veterinarian in Hillsborough!

Cavalier King Charles spaniel being petted

Is Your Pet Overweight?

Has your dog’s energy level decreased or does your cat sometimes have trouble jumping up on things?

Gray tabby cat and a cocker spaniel on a sofa

Keep Your Pet Safe and Healthy in Winter

Many dogs love to play in the snow, but you want to be sure your pet stays safe and healthy while enjoying wintertime fun. Keep in mind that if you are freezing cold while outdoors, chances are so is your pet.

The Importance of Dental Care for Your Pet

Many dogs and cats already show signs of dental disease by the age of three.

Tabby kitten sitting beside a sleeping puppy

How You Can Protect Your Pet from Fleas and Ticks

The duration of flea and tick season can vary depending on where you live.

Everyday Care for Your Dog

A dog can be a wonderful addition to your family…if you are ready for the responsibility!

Dachshund and a black-and-white cat on a rug

9 Foods Your Pet Should Never Eat

9 Foods Your Pet Should Never Eat – You dig into a delicious meal with your family when you look down and realize there is your cat or dog licking their lips and looking longingly at every bite you place in your mouth.

Pug and a gray-and-white cat napping together

Tips for Traveling with Pets

As the summer travel season approaches, many pet parents are looking forward to sharing their travels with their beloved pets.

10 Need-to-Know Tips to Care for your Pet Rabbit

The number of domesticated rabbits in the United States is on the rise. Although still not as popular a pet as a cat or a dog, rabbits are well-loved by the families who do have them.

Gray-and-white cat sitting in a wicker basket

Pocket Pets and How to Care for Them

The cuteness of pocket pets melts the hearts of animal lovers (and even some non-animal lovers.) Over the years, pocket pets have become a popular choice for families who want a pet but may not have space for a larger…

Yorkshire terrier mix resting in a dog bed

Keeping your Pets Safe this Holiday Season

YouTube is full of funny videos of cats attacking Christmas trees. What these videos do not show is how holiday

Is Your Cat in Pain?

For most people, it is only the most serious of situations that they notice a family cat is hurting. Evolution has

Pets and Pools: Keeping the Family Pet Safe

Universally, the swimming pool is one of the best ways to combat summer heat. The number of children who die in

Heat Stroke: A Deadly Danger for Dogs Too

We all want to take our pets outside and enjoy the summertime. We are sure to carry plenty of water for ourselves,

Summer Safety Tips for the Fur Babies

Summer may mean vacations and fun for the family, but it also means time to pay special attention to your pets.

Dog and cat looking out a window together

Top 5 Cat Health Care Needs

Cats are one of the nation’s most popular pets, edging out dogs but falling well behind fish.

The Importance of Having an Emergency Vet for Your Pet

Do you have an emergency vet you can call if your pet needs help and your vet is closed? Most communities have an emergency vet available, but you may not know who they are or what emergency number to call.