We are excited to announce new hours and extended client services beginning this Saturday, June 22nd. Our goal is to better serve pets and their families by offering access to medical care for urgent and emergency situations outside of our normal business hours.
Our Urgent Care Hours Will Be: Saturdays, Sundays, and Holidays from 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.
Types of cases we are prepared to see during urgent care hours include:
Allergic Reactions or Hives
Ear Infections
End of Life Care
Lameness
Minor Wounds
Poison/Toxin Ingestion
Snake Bites
Urinary Problems
Vomiting or Diarrhea
We ask that you call us at 919-471-4103 as soon as you decide to bring your pet in for Urgent Care veterinary services. This will allow our staff to prepare for your arrival and to provide the best care for your pet. Pets with severe trauma or illness requiring specialized treatment will be referred to an Emergency Hospital with 24/7 care and staffing.
If your pet needs a non-urgent care examination, such as an annual exam or vaccinations, or needs a prescription refilled, please call our office Monday through Friday 7:30am-6pm to schedule an appointment during normal business hours.
People with limited living quarters may find that reptiles such as lizards or turtles fit perfectly into their lifestyles. Before deciding on a reptile, learn as much as possible about them and their needs. Poisonous snakes and certain reptiles should never be kept as pets. Ask your veterinarian about the suitability of a particular animal before you make your decision. There are many things to consider before committing to a reptile as a pet.
Finding out if a Pet is Legal Where You Live Many areas have enacted laws pertaining to keeping reptiles. Some are general and some are quite specific; in many places any reptiles that are considered dangerous (venomous snakes, alligators, etc.) are illegal but some places are even more restrictive (for example, in some states all constricting snakes including ball pythons are illegal).
Salmonella Risks and Prevention All reptile owners need to be informed about Salmonella infections. While the risks shouldn't keep most people from keeping reptiles since with the proper management the risks are minimal. Still, owners should be aware of the risks, and the US Centers for Disease Control recommends that certain risk groups should be careful about contact with reptiles and amphibians.
The Importance of Light and Heat Many problems with keeping reptiles can be traced back to not providing the proper environmental conditions, particularly heat. Proper lighting is also important for many reptiles. The equipment to provide the proper heat and light to captive reptiles is often quite expensive, but is absolutely essential to keeping pet reptiles healthy. It is important to find out exactly what conditions your reptile needs and never cut corners when it comes to meeting those conditions!
Why Choose Captive Bred Reptiles There are numerous reasons why you should pick a captive bred reptile if at all possible, as explained here.
How to Pick a Healthy Reptile It is important to keep in mind that depending on where you get a reptile, it may be very stressed, dehydrated, and prone to illness. Here are some items to look for when buying your reptile to increase the chances of picking out a healthy pet reptile.
While there are many types of reptiles that could be good pets, here we cover a few you could consider.