Ensuring Comfort for Your Pet: The Role of Dental Nerve Blocks in Veterinary Care Dental procedures can be a source of significant discomfort for pets, making pain management a key part of veterinary dentistry. Dental nerve blocks offer a safe and effective way to reduce pain, helping pets recover faster and experience less stress. At [...]
Essential Training Tips for Your New Puppy or Kitten Embarking on the journey of pet ownership is both exciting and rewarding! At Caldwell Animal Hospital in Lenoir, North Carolina, we know that bringing home a new puppy or kitten is filled with joy as well as responsibility. Proper training helps build a strong bond and [...]
Holiday Safety for Pets The festive season is a time of joy and celebration, but it can also present unique challenges and risks for our beloved pets. To help you navigate potential hazards, we offer a comprehensive guide to recognizing risks, preventing accidents, and handling emergencies, ensuring your holiday season is memorable for all the [...]
As pets grow older, much like humans, they undergo significant physiological changes that can impact their daily activities and overall quality of life. At Caldwell Animal Hospital in Lenoir, North Carolina, we understand these transitions and are here to help you navigate your pet's senior years with compassion and knowledge. What Happens As Pets Age? [...]
Chocolate is a delicious and beloved treat for many of us, but while it’s safe for humans to indulge, it can be extremely dangerous for our pets. As pet owners, we always want to ensure that our pets are healthy, happy, and safe from harm. That’s why understanding the risks of chocolate toxicity is so [...]
Red eyes in pets can be concerning. Like humans, pets can experience eye changes that range from mild irritations to serious emergency conditions. Here are five possible reasons why your pet's eye is red, additional signs, and when to seek veterinary care at Caldwell Animal Hospital. 1. Conjunctivitis in pets Conjunctivitis, informally known as pink [...]
A well-balanced diet supports your pet’s overall health and enhances their quality of life. With so many options and conflicting information available, understanding pet nutrition’s fundamentals can help you make an informed decision about your furry pal’s diet. Our Caldwell Animal Hospital team knows how confusing the pet nutrition world can be, and we provide [...]
Does your pet scratch and bite their skin? Have you noticed rashes, raised bumps, or other skin problems? Many cats and dogs are susceptible to skin disorders affecting their health, comfort, and general well-being. From skin scaling and hot spots to chronic itchiness and hair loss, our Caldwell Animal Hospital team diagnoses and treats several [...]
Temperatures in North Carolina are on the rise, and summer celebrations will be here soon. July Fourth is a favorite warm-weather holiday, but the exploding fireworks and sizzling barbecues can be stressful and dangerous for your four-legged friend. Our Caldwell Animal Hospital team wants you and your pet to enjoy the patriotic festivities, and we [...]
Veterinary visits can be stressful for pets and their owners, and some concerned pet owners avoid the vet’s office altogether, which means that stressed pets miss out on routine care. The Caldwell Animal Hospital team wants to change this paradigm. By employing techniques that will reduce your pet’s fear and stress and teaching pet owners [...]