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OBX Poodle Makeover
When a new dog comes along and joins your life, it sets off a set of lives into a change of events that aren’t seen elsewhere in this planet. While unexpected and sometimes nervously anticipated, many times in hindsight you will think ‘How could I have ever lived without my….(insert pet’s name here). Today’s post is the first of a random series of love when the right pet finds the right home and makes worlds of difference. We’ll call this success story the Poodle Makeover. While it may not be the only...
read moreWelcome to the Outer Banks Veterinary Hospital!
Located at Mile Post 4.5 on Highway 158 in Kitty Hawk, our veterinarian, Dr Jay Taylor, and our staff members of The Outer Banks Veterinary Hospital are committed to your pet’s health. Our AAHA accredited hospital excels in the science of veterinary medicine and our team thrives on providing compassionate veterinary care to pets and their families in the Kitty Hawk, Kill Devil Hills, Southern Shores, Duck, Corolla, and lower Currituck areas. See Our Animal Hospital! Welcome to Our Hospital Welcome to the hospital website for the...
read moreWhat Is Available To Treat Fleas in My Cat?
September 29, 2011 This is a very common question that we get from clients and people who call in to our hospital. Below is a list of the most common available products that protect against fleas in cats. This list is relatively comprehensive although some of the products are not necessarily very practical or effective. It is important for you to understand that YOU MUST USE THE PRODUCT EXACTLY ACCORDING TO THE LABEL INSTRUCTIONS IF YOU WISH IT TO WORK PROPERLY! Do not complain that your flea or tick product is not working if you are not...
read moreWhy Do You Need to Muzzle My Dog?
Tuesday, September 28, 2011 Is this a situation that you’ve faced before? I’m guessing that because of the fact that you’re reading this post it is. If not, maybe just a little morbid curiosity at the title then? Either way the scenario unfolds in the following manner. You’re at the veterinary clinic when a staff member or veterinarian tells you that your pet needs a muzzle. Your immediate thoughts may hover around… ‘Listen Buddy, I don’t have Cujo so back off with the muzzle’. Mixtures of...
read moreMosquitoes on the Outer Banks
September 13, 2011 After Hurricane Irene there have been several hiding places and reservoir areas for mosquitoes on the Outer Banks. The extra rain and surface water left over from flooding have spawned ample breeding grounds for the pesky creatures. Aside from being a nuisance, these parasites can also cause a myriad of problems. Below are a few conditions that are attributable to mosquitoes: Heartworm Disease While there are several links to heartworm disease in both dogs and cats, it is worth mentioning that they aquire this infection...
read moreFeline Thyroid Disease (Hyperthyroidism)
September 9, 2011 Hyperthyroidism describes an abnormally high metabolic state caused by excess thyroid hormone. Thyroid hormone is secreted by the thyroid gland which are a small pair of glands in the neck. It is a common disease in adult cats. In most cases in cats this disease is caused by benign tumors in the thyroid glands that are overactive and produce too much hormone. Malignant thyroid tumors are rare but do occasionally occur in about 1 in 100 cases. Thyroid hormone is the major controller of the body’s metabolic rate. Common...
read moreAtopic Dermatitis
September 7, 2011 Atopic dermatitis is an allergy to substances present in the environment. These substances that can elicit such allergic reactions are called allergens or antigens. Atopic dermatitis is a common problem in dogs but cats can also be affected. It is thought that genetics plays a large role in animals that are affected by atopic dermatitis. Allergens that are common triggers include pollens, molds, house dust and dust mites and smoke to name a few. The most common symptom of atopic dermatitis is itching, and the problem...
read moreAfter Hurricane Irene
Monday, August 29, 2011 Well…the Outer Banks has survived yet another hurricane. Unlike many of the most recent storms, however, this storm gave most of it’s damage to the houses on the west end of the beach. We have nothing much to report as the Outer Banks Veterinary Hospital received no damage from this storm and in 30 minutes, we will be reopening for business. Below are some images from Colington Harbour for those of you who are picture minded. We hope that everyone reading this post fared well as we did through Hurricane...
read moreHeartworm Disease Treatment Unavailable
August 16, 2011 IMPORTANT NOTICE As of the past week, the only approved treatment for heartworm disease is currently unavailable. This means that any dog currently needing heartworm treatment will have to wait until the product is available again. It is not currently known when the medication called melarsomine, which is the heartworm treatment drug, will be available again. We cannot stress enough that if your dog is currently not on heartworm prevention to get them tested and on medication as soon as possible if they are negative. If...
read moreInflammatory Bowel Disease
August 10, 2011 Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) is a relatively common disease of dogs and cats. Animals with IBD typically have chronic diarrhea (more than 2 weeks) with inflammation in the lining of the intestines. The definitive cause for IBD is unknown although certain genetic, infectious, and nutritional factors may play a role in the disease. Diagnosis The only way to definitively diagnose IBD is to perform an intestinal biopsy either through surgery or endoscopy. An endoscope is a small, fiber optic scope that can be passed into...
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