Blog
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Aug 24 2018
Preventing Heartworms: Going Above and Beyond the Call of Duty
Almost every pet owner in central North Carolina is aware of heartworms. This dreaded pest is all too common in our area, and can cause significant disease (and even death)…
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Aug 24 2018
The Surgical Approach: How We Perform Pet Surgery at North Hills Animal Hospital & Resort
One of the interesting things about being a small-animal veterinarian is the variety of tasks we perform. We jump from general practice for wellness exams and vaccines, to internal medicine…
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Aug 24 2018
Feline Health Care
One of the many pearls of wisdom I learned from my anatomy professor in vet school was that cats are not small dogs. It sounds obvious, yet veterinary medicine has…
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Aug 24 2018
Pet Dental Health
If your pets are anything like mine, chances are they love food. Unfortunately, so do bacteria! And when food gets stuck in the crevices between your pet’s teeth or... -
Aug 24 2018
Noise Phobia
The baritone rumble of an afternoon thunderstorm, the flash and bang of a fireworks display… aren’t the sights and sounds of summer great? Not if you’re a pet with…
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Aug 24 2018
The Veterinary Physical Exam: What’s It For?
A trip to the veterinarian with your pet might include several tests and procedures. Items such as vaccinations, intestinal parasite tests, heartworm tests and annual blood work may all be... -
Aug 24 2018
Springtime and Our Pets
Spring is such a beautiful time of year in Raleigh. The sun rises earlier and conveys more warmth; flowers, grasses and new leaves replace the gray of winter; and birds... -
Aug 24 2018
Behind the Scenes at North Hills Animal Hospital & Resort
North Hills Animal Hospital & Resort welcomes Dr. Charles Livaudais to the team. One of his goals is to write a monthly blog post discussing a range of veterinary-related topics,…
