Cat Hernia Surgery
Cat hernias are typically easy to treat and not too serious if diagnosed early. Here, our Matthews vets discuss what the various types of hernias are and what will happen if your cat experiences this condition.
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Helpful Tips & Advice From Our Team
Our Matthews, NC vets at Carolina Veterinary Specialists share helpful tips and information to help you keep your pets healthy.
Signs of Bladder Infection in Dogs
Dogs often suffer from bladder infections and other conditions affecting the urinary tract. These conditions can range from mildly uncomfortable to very painful for our four-legged friends. Today, our Matthews vets discuss the causes, symptoms and treatments for bladder infections in dogs.
A Pet Parent's Guide to Heart Murmur in Cats
Is your cat experiencing symptoms such as loss of appetite, breathing problems and pale gums? These symptoms could be a sign of a heart murmur. In today's post, our Matthews vets discuss the causes of heart murmurs in cats, signs, and treatment.
Congestive Heart Failure in Dogs - Treatment, Symptoms & More
Congestive heart failure in dogs is a condition characterized by coughing, breathing difficulties, and other troubling symptoms. Today, our vets at Carolina Veterinary Specialists discuss the causes of congestive heart failure, symptoms to watch for, and available treatments.
Common Heart Diseases in Dogs & Symptoms To Watch For
There are a number of diseases that can affect your dog's heart, negatively impacting their overall health. In today's post, our vets at Carolina Veterinary Specialists discuss common heart diseases in dogs and signs that your dog may have heart disease.
Cat Ear Hematoma
Cat ear hematomas caused by injuries are relatively rare but do occur. Below, our Matthews vets explain more about ear hematomas in cats and the surgery used to treat this condition.
Cat Intestinal Blockages & Surgery
Our feline friends are playful creatures that love playing with strings, ribbons and rubber bands. Unfortunately, cats also get the urge to eat these items on occasion, making the need for intestinal blockage surgery for cats surprisingly common. Our Matthews vets explain.
My Dog Ate Gum, Should I Be Worried?
You're out on a walk and suddenly your dog makes a dive for that old piece of chewing gum that someone has thoughtlessly spit out. Before you can do anything your dog has swallowed it. Now what? Should you be worried? YES! Our Matthews vets explain what to do if your dog eats gum.
Symptoms of Vestibular Disease in Cats & How It's Treated
Our Matthews specialist vets understand how upsetting it can be to witness the symptoms of vestibular disease (or feline vestibular syndrome) in your cat. To help you understand this condition a little better, in today's post we look at the symptoms of feline vestibular disease and how it's treated.
My dog is stumbling like drunk! What's wrong?
Our Matthews vets know how alarming it can be to see your dog suddenly staggering and losing their balance as if they've had a few too many drinks. What's happening? Below are a few possible reasons why your dog is stumbling and falling down, and what you should do.