Carolina Veterinary Specialists Medical Center

07/03/2025

Please keep your pets safe this July 4th!
Our Emergency department is available 24-7 if your pet does need medical care.

Fireworks, picnics and other 4th of July traditions can be great fun for people, but frightening and dangerous for animals. Know how to keep your animals safe.

06/23/2025

Please be mindful of your pets this week! Record heat and humidity can cause Heat Stroke rapidly.

05/22/2025

Important information regarding mushrooms! If you do need to seek emergency care, and suspect your pup got into a toxic mushroom, please bring or take pictures of the mushroom you are concerned about to help our team best treat your pet.

Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Please call ahead to be provided an approximate wait time- wait times do vary and can change quickly based on the needs of the hospital. We serve patients on a triage system.

HEADS UP, DOG LOVERS. has been saddened by two confirmed cases of dogs dying from mushroom toxicity this week so we wanted to share more about the dangers with our community. Dr. Cordelia Leeder, an intern in small animal medicine at the NC State Veterinary Hospital, says any curious or unsupervised dogs are at risk if they ingest these toxic fungi. She advises:

▶️ Never allow your dog to eat wild mushrooms, even if they appear harmless.

▶️ Supervise dogs in the yard, especially during warm, damp weather when mushrooms tend to grow.

▶️ Remove any mushrooms from your yard promptly.

▶️ If you suspect your dog has ingested a mushroom, seek emergency veterinary care immediately. Waiting can cost precious time.

Read more here: https://news.cvm.ncsu.edu/pet-owner-alert-toxic-mushrooms-claim-dogs-lives-what-you-should-know/

04/22/2025

Important update if you are trying to access our hospital May 2 to May 5.

04/21/2025

April 20-26 is CSR Week! We are celebrating our front desk team this week. Thank you for all your hard work.....we could not do it without you!

04/10/2025

Cookie is waking up from her mass removal. She is not a fan of the cone! Thank you to Dr. Leyva and the surgery team for taking such great care of her :)

03/18/2025

This Thursday is the first day of Spring! Be mindful with your pets during the wonderful warm up :)

02/27/2025

Help us – help her!
“Wile. E” is 7 months old and was shot by an unknown person.
She was rescued by the amazing people at Piedmont Animal Rescue.
Unfortunately, due to the extensive damage from the gunshot wound, “Wile. E” needs to have her leg amputated.
If you would like to make a donation directly to Piedmont Animal Rescue – please reach out to the hospital.
Any donation will help

01/14/2025

Please remember your pets during this cold new year!
Great article from AVMA

You’re probably already aware of the risks posed by warm weather, but did you know that cold weather also poses serious threats to your pets'

12/25/2024

If you need emergency care for your dogs and cats, we have emergency veterinarians ready to help 24/7 during this holiday season. Please call ahead for wait times and be prepared as they can frequently change- 704-949-1100.

In addition to dogs and cats, the emergency team at Carolina Veterinary Specialists- Huntersville have been certified an official “Santa’s E.L.V.E.S.” (Emergency Landing and Veterinary Expert System) location.

In the event that Santa’s reindeer team needs to make an unscheduled Christmas Eve stop for sled repairs, refueling, or veterinary care, staff at this clinic will be available to provide needed assistance and ensure a safe and on-time delivery of Santa’s cargo.

To learn more about Santa’s reindeer, visit AVMA.org/Santa.

12/19/2024

Rabies has recently been found in a Huntersville raccoon. It is important to keep your pet’s rabies vaccination up to date- in case your pet were to come in contact with infected wildlife.

Tip: save a copy of your pet’s rabies certificate to your phone for easy access in case of emergency!

A raccoon near Hedrick Circle, Huntersville, tested positive for rabies. 1 human exposure and 1 livestock exposure.

Here's a little rabies 101: Never approach, touch, or feed a wild animal, even if you think it's friendly or needs medical attention. Please talk to your children about the importance of not touching wildlife. Let them know that if they do touch or interact with wildlife to tell an adult. It's important to stress they will not get in trouble. If children think they'll get in trouble, they might be too scared to tell someone about potential exposure.

How do I protect my pets? Make sure pets are up to date on their rabies vaccinations. Don’t leave unvaccinated puppies and kittens outdoors unsupervised. Report stray animals and wild animals that are acting sick or abnormal to Animal Care and Control at 311.

If you think you or your pet was bitten or scratched by a raccoon, contact Public Health: https://meck.co/3MkAvH3

12/17/2024

It is important to inform our team of any medications your pet may be taking when you come for either a scheduled visit or emergency visit- even injections recently received!

The FDA has identified and analyzed adverse events in dogs treated with Librela (bedinvetmab injection).