University Animal Hospital PLLC Greensboro, NC

Guilford County Animal Services will be reopening intakes of strays found within Guilford County effective today at 12 pm.

We thank you all for your patience and understanding during our quarantine.

Read our press release here: https://www.guilfordcountync.gov/Home/Components/News/News/3566/16

Just a quick friendly reminder, we will be having our weekly staff meeting tomorrow, Thursday August 21st from 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM. The office will be closed at this time🐱🐶🐾

Did you know heartworm treatment can cost up to 9x the cost of heartworm preventative?!
That’s right! The average cost of heartworm treatment for dogs is often around $1,300. However, it can range from $1,000to $1,800 or even more depending mainly on the size of your dog, veterinary bills, and the stage of the disease.

Heartworm preventative is an important part of providing essential care for your dog 🐶 . As we all know, Heartworm is transmitted by infected mosquitoes 🦟 and can go months without detection.
Dogs need prevention all year round, not just during warm-weather months where we see more mosquitoe activity. Heartworm preventives work by treating heartworms that already infected the pet within the past month or longer; meanwhile, preventives need to be given on time, every time to be most effective.

If you have any questions about Heartworm preventatives or need to have your pet tested for Heartworm, please call 📞 336-279-1003 to schedule an appointment with one of our trusted veterinarians 🧑‍⚕️.

At University Animal Hospital our veterinarians and staff cannot stress the importance of vaccinating your pet for the core vaccines. Especially in puppies who can subjected to deadly diseases, such as parvovirus .

What is parvovirus? It is a virus that attacks the intestinal tract and causes the puppy to have vomiting, diarrhea, lethargy, lack of appetite and can lead to death.

How is parvovirus treated? Parvovirus is treated symptomatically. That means we try to treat for the dehydration (fluid therapy), give medication to entice the pet to eat, and medication for nausea and vomiting.

We can diagnose this disease through f***l testing. The best way to combat this virus is to vaccinate you puppies appropriately and keep them away from other dogs until they receive the appropriate vaccines to keep them and others protected.

Tomorrow is Wellness Wednesday University Animal Hospital PLLC Greensboro, NC. 10% off all wellness exams, vaccines & lab work 🐱🐾🐶 Call our office at (336)279-1003 for an appointment

On and in continuation of National Immunization Awareness Month, we’d like to remind animal owners to protect against mosquito-borne illnesses, such as heartworm disease, West Nile Virus, and others, by keeping their animals up to date on vaccinations and using preventative medications.

Be sure to talk to your veterinarian if you have any questions!

Researchers Pursue New Lepto Tests A $100,000 grant will help Virginia Commonwealth University researchers finalize new point-of-care and laboratory-based tests for lepto.

Solensia is the first and only once-monthly antibody therapy that controls feline osteoarthritis (OA) pain.

•Solensia helps control OA pain and is administered as a once monthly injection, easing the burden on pet owners and facilitating long-term OA management.

•77% of cat owners noticed signs of improvement in their cat's pain when the cats were treated monthly with Solensia in a 3-month study.

•Solensia was found to be well tolerated in field studies that included cats identified as IRIS stage 1 or 2.

•Solensia effectively controls pain in cats with OA—generally improving their mobility, comfort, and well-being.

(Source Credit: https://www.solensiavetteam.com)

Our clients will now have access to the 1st arthritis shot for dogs.
For Canines, Osteoarthritis can be very painful. And, just like in humans, pain can negatively impact dogs not just physically, but also emotionally. The good news is that with Librela, that pain can now be managed.

Recent studies show that dogs starting Librela have made mindblowing improvements emotionally and for their physical well-being.
Osteoarthritis can affect dogs of all ages, breeds, and sizes. If arthritis is left untreated, the pain can become worse over time.
Give your pup the gift of pain relief, with Librela, just 1 injection monthly, Less than $100 a month (dependant on weight).

Give our office a call at (336)279-1003 to schedule your dog's first Librela injection and start managing their osteoarthritis pain.

It is officially back to school season 📚✏️🚌!

While classrooms and routines are a little different this year we wanted to remind everyone of toxic items found in lunchboxes.

Gum, grapes 🍇 , raisins, chocolate 🍫 , avocados 🥑 , onions 🧅 , macadamia nuts 🌰 , medications 💊 , the material inside of cold packs, and other items can be toxic to dogs!

🖤 🐈‍⬛Happy Black Cat Appreciation Day🐈‍⬛🖤

We are celebrating the elegance and charm of black cats everywhere! These mysterious beauties often get overlooked, but they’re full of love and purr-sonality. Whether you have a black cat or just love them from afar, take a moment to appreciate these wonderful companions.

Share a photo of your black cat in the comments and spread the love🐈‍⬛🖤!

Feline osteoarthritis is an underdiagnosed condition that can have detrimental effects on a cat’s life if left untreated. Improving the diagnosis and outcome for feline OA relies on increased client education, awareness, and empowerment.

Here are UAH we are here to help our patients live a long and comfortable life. If you suspect your cat to having issues jumping, getting up and down or overall seem painful. Please call our clinic at (336)279-1003 🐾🐈‍⬛🐈

Happy Friday! We are open until 5:30pm today! Please call our office if you need to schedule an appointment or need refills on food or medication 🐱🐾🐶

True or false: oral disease is an inevitable part of aging.

False. Regular dental home care and routine professional cleanings can help ward off dental disease as pets age. Just as age is not a disease, dental disease is not inevitable for senior pets.

Just a quick friendly reminder, we will be having our weekly staff meeting today, August 14th from 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM. The office will be closed at this time 🐶🐾🐱

Bordetella Bronchiseptica (BBV): This highly infectious bacterium causes severe fits of coughing, whooping, vomiting, and, in rare cases, seizures and death. It is the primary cause of kennel cough. There are injectable and nasal spray vaccines available.

If you plan on boarding your puppy in the future, attending group training classes, or using dog daycare services, often proof of this vaccination will be a requirement. We recommend your dog receiving a Bordetella booster every six-to-twelve months based on your pet's risk of exposure to Bordetella.

(UAH uses the Nobivac Intra-Trac 3 Vaccine)

Is your kitty itching for some relief? 🐱🐾🐈‍⬛

Explore our online store for a wide range of allergy relief products! Say hello to a happier, more comfortable feline friend 😸

Check out our online store at: https://universityah.myvetstoreonline.pharmacy

Is bad breath normal in pets?
While it may be easy to brush off unpleasant breath as just part of your pet's life, it is an indicator of an oral infection. The malodor is usually caused by byproducts of bacteria that form plaque, and, if not treated, periodontal disease.
If you've noticed your pet's bad breath, it's time to give our clinic a call at (336)279-1003 and schedule a dental exam and cleaning.

August is National Immunization Awareness Month, which serves as a reminder to make sure your cat is up-to-date on their vaccines. Check out the infographic for more information about vaccines and cats.

University Animal Hospital has partnered with OncoK9 to offer an early detection cancer test!

OncoKa9 can detect 30 different cancer types, including eight of the most common cancers in dogs. It is recommended as an annual screening test for all dogs starting at 7 years of age and potentially at younger ages for dogs belonging to breeds that are predisposed to cancer. If you are unsure if your pet is a breed predisposed to cancer, please consult with Dr. Hunt.

As with any laboratory test, OncoK9 results should be interpreted by a veterinarian in the context of each patient's medical history and clinical presentation. The test is available by prescription only.

If you are interested in this program or test, please call our office at 336-279-1003

Canine parvovirus is a highly contagious viral disease of dogs that commonly causes acute gastrointestinal illness in puppies.

The disease most often strikes in pups between six and 20 weeks old, but older animals are sometimes also affected. A rare variant of the disease may be seen in very young puppies is myocarditis (an inflammation of the heart muscle).

We are OPEN today until 5:30pm! Please call (336)279-1003 if you need anything for your pets today! 🐶🐱🐾

🎉🐱 Happy International Cat Day!!🐱🎉

Today we celebrate our feline friends who bring so much joy, mischief, and love into our lives.

Share a photo of your cat in the comments below ⬇️ 🐈‍⬛🐾🐈🐾❤️

Important annoucement!
University Animal Hospital PLLC Greensboro, NC will be closing for the remainder of the day due to the inclement weather. We anticipate resuming normal business hours tomorrow 🐶🐾🐱

University Animal Hospital PLLC Greensboro, NC will OPEN tomorrow at 9:00am.

Due to the in-coming storm our closing hours might be different as well. We will keep everyone posted! 🐾🐶🐱

Staff Meeting Today, July 7th from 1:30PM to 2:30PM. The clinic will be closed at this time.
We will re-open after our meeting operating on normal business hours🐾🐱🐶

FDA guidance seeks to assure effectiveness of canine heartworm products Guidance for Industry (GFI) #276, Effectiveness of Anthelmintics: Specific Recommendations for Products Proposed for the Prevention of Heartworm Disease in Dogs, clarifies how drug sponsors can evaluate the effectiveness of heartworm disease prevention products for dogs.

Reminder University Animal Hospital PLLC Greensboro, NC will be having our weekly staff meeting on Wednesday, July 7th from 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM. The office will be closed at this time🐾🐱🐶