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Our Charlotte veterinarians at Providence Animal Hospital share helpful tips and information to help you keep your pets healthy and happy.

Dog Bone Safety: Can dogs eat bones?

Dog Bone Safety: Can dogs eat bones?

Is chewing on bones a natural treat or a risky activity for dogs? Today, our Charlotte vets delve into the great debate and explore whether giving bones to dogs is safe.

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Tips on How to Strengthen an Old Dog's Hind Legs

Tips on How to Strengthen an Old Dog's Hind Legs

In this post, our Charlotte vets discuss what may be causing your senior dog's hind leg weakness, and share some advice on improving or maintaining their strength.

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Weight Loss In Older Dogs: When To Worry

Weight Loss In Older Dogs: When To Worry

While we are normally concerned with our dogs becoming overweight, as they become older dogs some canines start to lose weight. Here, our Charlotte vets discuss weight loss in a senior dog and when you should be concerned.

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Ear Mites in Cats: Causes, Treatment & Prevention

Ear Mites in Cats: Causes, Treatment & Prevention

Ear mites are a very common external parasite in cats that is fortunately relatively easy to treat. Here, our Charlotte vets explain the symptoms, treatments, and causes of ear mites in cats.

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Hookworms in Dogs

Hookworms in Dogs

A healthy adult dog infected with hookworms will usually experience gastrointestinal upset. However, it can be fatal to puppies. Our vets in Charlotte share facts about hookworms in dogs and how they can be treated and prevented. 

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Cat Intestinal Blockage Surgery

Cat Intestinal Blockage Surgery

Kitties love to play with anything they can get their paws on, especially if that something is dangling, like string. But what if they accidentally swallow it? Here, our Charlotte vets discuss intestinal blockages in cats, how they happen and how surgery is used to treat this emergency.

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Why is my dog losing their balance?

Why is my dog losing their balance?

It can be very concerning if your dog is suddenly shaking or tilting their head while falling over. Here, our vets in Charlotte talk about why your dog keeps losing their balance and falling over, what to do about it and when it might be an emergency.

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Common Dog Illnesses: Symptoms & Treatment

Common Dog Illnesses: Symptoms & Treatment

Spotting the signs of illness quickly can help provide your dog with the best possible outcome. Here, our vets in Charlotte share some of the most common illnesses in dogs including the signs and treatment options.

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Drooling in Dogs: Why They Do it & What to Do

Drooling in Dogs: Why They Do it & What to Do

One thing that many dog owners accept as a part of life is slobber. Some dogs slobber much more than others, but why is this? Today, our Charlotte vets share some of the most common causes of drooling in dogs and when it might be a concern.

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My cat sleeps constantly - how much is too much & when should I worry?

My cat sleeps constantly - how much is too much & when should I worry?

If you have a cat then you probably catch them napping most of the time. But have you ever wondered if your cat is sleeping too much? Our Charlotte vets talk about a cat's sleeping habits and answer some questions like 'How much do cats sleep?'.

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