Gate City Animal Hospital - Greensboro, NC

06/14/2025

Shanaya was diagnosed with a heart murmur at her first puppy appointment YIKES!

This is a sound that is heard when listening to the heart with a stethoscope that indicates turbulent blood flow. (Myxomatous) Mitral Valve Disease is the most common acquired heart disease in dogs and accounts for > 70% of all canine heart diseases. This is much more common in small breed dogs. When a small breed dog has a left sided systolic heart murmur, 99% of these dogs have mitral valve disease.

The valves that keep blood flowing one way in the heart start to leak as they have degenerative changes. As a result, blood flows both forwards and backwards (regurgitation). In early disease, there is no change to the size of the heart. As the disease progresses from the back flow of blood in the heart, the heart chambers can become enlarged and the heart beats less effectively. An ultrasound of the heart (echocardiogram) can be performed to reveal the cause of this heart murmur and is always recommended with our local cardiologist. This is important to workup prior to anesthesia such as spay and neuter.


📸 cred: Eva, Veterinary technician

06/12/2025

Mulligan wants to remind you to not forget to book your pet's staycation with PLAY TIMES!
This give them 20 minutes of uninterrupted one-on-one time with a staff member for extra cuddles or playing with toys/fetch and running around the yard.

Every play time is individualized to each pet's needs and personality.

06/11/2025

Kiba came in for a wound on her back leg he obtained running outside and we administered wound care to clean the wound, antibiotics, and pain medications.

If your pet has a wound, it is important to have it seen so we can treat the wound prior to an infection taking over and to ensure your pet is comfortable from pain.


📸 Cred: Ellery, veterinary technician

06/10/2025

*SLERP*
Cheese and tender, loving hugs make the appointment go by smoothly!
Dolce was being a patient baby during his wellness check up.

06/09/2025

Daisy learned about pet insurance on her first puppy visit!

Pet insurance is a way to help pay unexpected veterinary bills and even preventative care. Pet insurance can pay up to 90% of your pet’s medical costs allowing you to give your pet the best care, regardless of the expense.

Pet's get sick, they eat things they are not supposed to, they get into fights with other pets or wildlife or even cars, broken bones and broken hearts... COVERED. Pet insurance covers the small things from allergy meds and ear infections up to foreign body removal and orthopedic surgeries. Many even cover alternative or rehab medicine and even chemotherapy as they age!
The key to pet insurance is to obtain it when they are young and nothing is pre-existing. Remember to compare various companies to find the right match for your family (Pawlicity has great comparisons).

These plans are typically very easy to use. After your pet has received treatment, the claims are submitted and you are reimbursed by the insurance company. Many plans cover congenital diseases, chronic illness and even cancer therapy.
There are several different types of pet insurance plans and companies.


📸 Ellery, veterinary technician

06/08/2025

Lick Jagger and Meow-ilyn Monroe are celebrating
The girls that get spayed together, stay together!

06/07/2025

Some cuteness for your weekend with Teagan the

06/06/2025

Chloe would like to know what flavor your was for ?
Do you prefer cake or yeast ? Chocolate icing or flavored?

06/05/2025

With temperatures rising, please remember that asphalt and concrete can burn tiny feet and delicate paws!

06/04/2025

Ash is enjoying during his final puppy appointment to distract him during his exam and vaccinations.


📸 cred: Alana, veterinary assistant

06/04/2025

This is why brachycephalic dogs are so sensitive to the heat (even over 60 degrees can cause heat stroke in sensitive dogs in the sun)!

Make sure they are not left outdoors, short walks ideally during cooler hours, ensure shade and water. Have a quick escape plan to get back to A/C with every excursion

As it gets hotter and hotter and we move into summer...

06/03/2025

Sometimes you need to change your skincare routine!

Sweet Cassius developed a deep skin infection on his face as well as enlarged lymph nodes in his neck in response to this infection.

Deep infections like this do require oral antibiotics to clear this infection (took a full month to resolve) but maintenance and mild infections can be managed with topical therapy. We can discuss this at your pet's next visit if they are having chronic skin issues.