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Candler Veterinary Clinic, 911 Smokey Park Highway, Candler, NC (2025)

04/10/2025

Heartworms are a danger to your pet year round. Heartworms are contracted through infected mosquitos. Heartworms infect your pet's lungs and heart. In the early stages, your pet may show few to no symptoms; but as the disease progresses, the more likely symptoms will start to show. "Signs of heartworm disease may include a mild persistent cough, reluctance to exercise, fatigue after moderate activity, decreased appetite, and weight loss," (American Heartworm Society). Heartworms can be deadly if untreated.
The best ways to protect your pets against heartworms is to get them tested annually and to remain on heartworm prevention year round.
Is your pet up-to-date on their prevention? Has it been awhile since your pet has been tested for heartworms? Contact our office today and our staff will be happy to help!
https://www.heartwormsociety.org/heartworms-in-dogs
https://veterinarypartner.vin.com/default.aspx?pid=19239&id=11942142
https://www.avma.org/resources-tools/pet-owners/petcare/heartworm-disease

04/09/2025

April is National Heartworm Awareness Month. Did you know that mosquitoes are present all year round?! Heartworms are not just a threat in the warmer months but every month of the year. Now that the weather is heating up, mosquitos will be more common and just 1 mosquito that is infected can cause harm to many pets.
Is your pet a mostly or strictly an indoor pet? Just because they remain indoors does not mean that they are safe from heartworms. Isn't it common, especially during these warmer months, that you find that those outside pests have made their way into your home somehow?! By simply opening your front door or your garage, you could unknowingly welcome one or more inside. Once they are there, they can stay for months.
Keeping your pet protected year round with prevention is the best way to shield them from heartworms.
Have questions? Contact our office today (828-667-0247)!
https://www.heartwormsociety.org/

04/08/2025

Skyland Animal Hospital and Candler Veterinary Clinic are taking part in a Food Drive to support our local food pantry. Emmanuel Lutheran in partnership with MANNA are taking non-perishable food in order to help people in our local community.

Throughout April, at both of our clinics, we will be taking HUMAN food donations. Plus, for every non perishable item that you bring, you will get $1 off your bill (Up to $10) but we encourage you to bring as much as you are able!

If you have any questions please feel free to contact us. You are welcome to bring by donations anytime Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:30pm from now until April 30th.

04/08/2025

Spring is here! Something to keep in mind on these warm weather days is knowing if your pet is up-to-date on their flea, tick, and heartworm prevention!!
Fleas, ticks, and heartworms are actually present all year round and can cause harm to your pet any month of the year. That's why, we highly encourage all pet owners to keep your pet on their flea, tick, heartworm prevention year round.
Fleas can spread disease, infest your home, and leave your pet (and even you) very itchy and even lead to skin infections.
Ticks can carry disease as well that can be spread to your pet but also you.
Heartworms are carried by mosquitoes and are very dangerous and even deadly for your pet. Heartworm prevention year round is the number one way to keep your pet protected.
The best way to protect your pet, your home, and you is to keep your pet on preventions year round and take a good look over your pet when they come in from outside to make sure they aren't carrying any unwelcome guests in with them.
Is your pet up-to-date on their preventions? Contact our office today and we will be happy to share more information with you on how to get them updated and protected.

04/04/2025

Want to see your pet featured on our social media?! NEXT Friday, April 11th is National Pet Day. As a way to show love to our furry family members who do so much for us and enrich our lives, we will be highlighting them by posting a collage featuring your pets!
How To Enter:
🐾 Email us at [email protected] a picture of your pet or pets (Facebook messages, Instagram DMs, and texts may get missed so we will only be checking our email for submissions)
🐾 Send your email by 10:00 am on Friday, April 11th (Pictures sent in after this may not make it into the collage). The collage will be posted at noon on Friday on Facebook and Instagram.
We look forward to getting to see all of the adorable pictures of your pets! 🤍

04/03/2025

The warmer days often mean more time outside for us and our furry family members. Something to keep in mind as we all make our way back outside is knowing if your pet is updated on their vaccines.
Leptospirosis (AKA- Lepto) is an infectious bacterial disease that can affect humans and animals. In animals, Leptospirosis can cause liver and kidney failure.
Lepto is spread through infected water or liquid. Your dog can become infected by simply drinking out of a puddle, a bird bath, or even a bowl that has become infected from other wildlife. The best way to prevent your pet from this disease is by vaccinating them annually; especially if you spend time outside pretty often.
Is your pet up-to-date on the Lepto vaccine? Unsure? Call our office today at 828-667-0247!!
https://www.avma.org/resources-tools/pet-owners/petcare/leptospirosis
https://www.cdc.gov/leptospirosis/about/index.html

04/02/2025

April is Lyme prevention awareness month in dogs. Yesterday, we learned that Lyme disease causes joint pain, red blood cell problems, and even kidney failure. The best way to protect your pet is by getting them vaccinated for Lyme disease annually AND by keeping them on their flea, tick, & heartworm prevention all year long. “Thousands of cases of Lyme disease have been reported each year in humans and animals across the U.S. and around the world. By knowing about Lyme disease and how to prevent it, you can help keep everyone in your household safe,” (AVMA).
Annual blood work has many useful aspects but one of them is to be able to see if your pet “... has been exposed to Borrelia bacteria by measuring antibodies against the bacteria,” (AVMA). Lyme disease can be difficult to diagnose based on symptoms; a positive test result is helpful in a diagnosis but it does not necessarily mean that it’s Lyme disease that is present in the pet. Some more common symptoms are when a pet starts experiencing generalized pain, is not wanting to eat, or maybe even limping. “Most dogs infected with the Lyme disease organism take two to five months before they show symptoms. By this time, the disease may be widespread throughout the body,” (VCA).
The most standard treatment for Lyme disease is with antibiotics; however, pets can become re-infected or the initial infection can recur (VCA).
https://www.avma.org/resources-tools/pet-owners/petcare/lyme-disease-dogs
https://vcahospitals.com/know-your-pet/lyme-disease-in-dogs
https://www.zoetispetcare.com/products/simparica-trio?utm_source=google&utm_medium=paid_search&utm_campaign=pos_00032_000723&utm_content=lyme&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwna6_BhCbARIsALId2Z0jzc4PkL6KU8QD34wyPq04TVeJaQ2JMs6cIlkmtLGQkNdn_jzFxOMaAvz8EALw_wcB

04/01/2025

As we have warmer days, we will be spending more time outside and that often means our dogs will be joining us. With more time outside comes more interaction with pests such as ticks. Make no mistake, ticks can be found year round but they are most common in our area from April-October.
Ticks carry Lyme Disease. Lyme Disease causes joint pain, red blood cell problems, and even kidney failure. You can protect your dog by getting them vaccinated for Lyme disease annually and staying up to date on their flea, tick, & heartworm prevention all year long.
If your pet is in need of their Lyme vaccine or their monthly prevention, contact our office today!
https://www.citizen-times.com/story/news/local/2024/05/14/tick-season-nc-lyme-disease-rocky-mountain-spotted-fever/73682554007/
https://www.avma.org/resources-tools/pet-owners/petcare/lyme-disease-dogs
https://www.zoetispetcare.com/products/simparica-trio?utm_source=google&utm_medium=paid_search&utm_campaign=pos_00032_000723&utm_content=lyme&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiArKW-BhAzEiwAZhWsIGfWD9juEuyV3W-9k7r9SDnZnst-JVUf2SvrZxOiDSI1E0G9RRu_1hoCyxgQAvD_BwE

03/31/2025

On the final day of Poison Prevention Month, we recap what we have gone over this month. These are the most common Pet Toxins. Knowing what to keep out of reach of your pet is vital for their safety. Remember, if you feel like your pet has been poisoned, contact the ASPCA Poison Control Center at (888) 426-4435!

03/31/2025

Smokey conditions are UNSAFE for your pets!
If you have any questions or concerns, contact our office at
828-667-0247 or contact VEG at 828-470-7802.

03/26/2025

During Poison Prevention Awareness Month, we have gone over different products, foods, and other hazards that can harm your pet. Today, we focus on what to do if you suspect your pet has been poisoned.

03/24/2025

As March is coming to a close, we want to focus on another common space within our homes that all of the members of the family frequent, the living room.
The living room is one of the most trafficked areas of the home and our furry family members are no exception. Continue to be mindful of the different products, foods, medications, and plants that might be around your home and what is safe and what is not safe for your pet.

03/20/2025

Happy first day of spring!!
With warm weather approaching and spending more days outside, make sure your furry family members are prepared for the change in season.
Is your pet starting to itch? Contact our office! This could be fleas, allergies, or even an infection. Our staff is ready to help you and your pets enjoy the warm weather! 🌼

03/19/2025

March is Pet Poison Prevention month. Knowing what can harm your pet and knowing the signs of poisoning help keep your pet safe!

03/17/2025

This month, we are focusing on keeping your pet safe from different toxins. Today, we're focusing on what can be found in the basement and garage. Many times, our furry family members follow us down to the basement when we go to do laundry or out to the garage while we're working on something. To help keep them safe, keep an eye on your pet and know what is within their reach and what could be poisonous to them.

03/12/2025

This month is Poison Prevention Month and today, we are highlighting a poison for our pets that hides in many of the items we use or eat daily! Xylitol is often found in food but can also be found in medications, dental products, and even personal care products. If a pet ingests Xylitol, their body rapidly absorbs it and drastically changes your pet's blood sugar levels. This is an emergency and your pet would need to be seen by a veterinarian immediately.
https://www.vet.cornell.edu/departments-centers-and-institutes/riney-canine-health-center/canine-health-information/xylitol-toxicities

03/10/2025

March is Poison Prevention Month and today, we are taking a look at the toxins that can be found in your bedroom and bathroom.
Knowing what to keep out of your pet's reach can make a world of difference in keeping them safe. Make sure these items are kept secure out of the reach of your furry family members.

03/07/2025

Happy Friday from Charlie!! 🐾🤍🐟

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