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Leptospirosis is a bacterial disease that has worldwide prevalence and whose prevalence has been increasing in the southeast region over time. Leptospirosis (or ‘lepto’ for short) is spread via contaminated soil and water.  Common risk...

As a veterinarian I see an apparent divide in the amount of care that dogs vs cats receive. Cats are naturally independent creatures.  Sometimes owners can misinterpret this independence as an ability to care for themselves.  Therefore,...

A sudden eye issue in your pet can be worrisome and frustrating. Often, pet owners wonder, “Is this serious enough to need a veterinary visit?” or “Can this wait until a more convenient time?” Causes of eye issues can be as simple as...

With the warmer weather upon us, snakes are out and about (saw a black snake in my garden just the other day.) In the Upstate, the only three venomous snakes indigenous to the area are the Copperhead, Timber Rattlesnake and Carolina Pigmy...