Valkyrie put our service to the test. She approved of her dining seat and her snack, a successful first visit! We’ve saved the dancing silverware for the next visit. Anything to keep our patients happy! #wholepetvets #catfriendly #felinefriendly #felinefriendlypractice #catfriendlypractice #fearfree #churro #wholepetdavidson
Remember this cutie? Oliver was one of the rescued rabbits from St. Thomas, he was just a little thing when we first met him. Now he’s all grown up and living his best life with his furever family! Today Oliver came in to be neutered and Dr. Forward & team took extra great care of him, making sure he received plenty of hugs while he recovered. It makes our hearts full to see these rescues living out their best lives after such an incredible journey. #wholepetvets #wholepetglobaloutreach #wholepetdavidson #davidsonvet #ncvet #davidsonnc #rescue #exoticvet
This sweet girl is on the road to recovery after Dr. Comeaux and team removed several masses during her surgery yesterday. You may have heard us talk about using a surgical laser during certain procedures, but have you ever seen it in action? The surgical laser is different from our therapy laser in that the surgical laser is used to actually cut tissue. It is a wonderful tool to have for several reasons, a few being that it minimizes bleeding, pain and swelling at the surgical site!Wishing Skye a speedy recovery, we’re thinking of you this morning!#wholepetvets #wholepetdavidson #integrativevet #holisticvet #davidsonvet #davidsonnc #charlottevet #charlottenc #surgicallaser #massremoval
Lucy’s Monday vibes are something we should all strive for✌🏼#wholepetvets #wholepetdavidson #mondayvibes #vibing #davidsonvet #ncvet #charlottevet #charlottenc
World Veterinary Day Celebration Episode 1: Words that describe our doctors. #wholepetvets #worldveterinaryday #veterinarymedicine
Our little love Sawyer is 3 months post op from a completely severed trachea repair and he is doing great! It was a wild ride: 1. Starving and wandering in the freezing cold for 2 weeks.2. Euthanasia recommended (understandably so). 3. 5 people, 5 hours in surgery, no guarantee he would be able to breathe (but he could - yay!)4. 10 days later collapse of his surgery site - back to surgery, no guarantee he would be able to breathe (but he could - yay!)5. 2 weeks later surgery to go in and open his site just a little bit more. 6. 3 weeks later doing great :-)Many of you donated to his surgery and after care, and we are all forever grateful! His only disability at this point is that his breathing is loud and labored when he is excited, but he knows to settle himself down. He has made dog and cat friends, and he continues to be the most optimistic, grateful dog. Throughout his surgeries, we didn’t feel right adopting Sawyer out, not knowing what his chances were for survival. But now we feel he is stable and ready to find his furever home. If you have a warm bed for this lovely little soul, let us know and we will connect you with the people who took him in and saved his life. Please share to friends and family. Let’s give this little man the best home! 🙏🏼🥰
Splenic tumors, what do we do?
We typically recommend removing the spleen in dogs barring any major red flags. And often we are asked why? This is why! This sweet pup presented Thursday down and out and feeling terrible. He had a belly full of blood from a small bleeding tumor on the spleen. We had to make the quick decision to let him go or try surgery. We started a blood transfusion to stabilize him and took him to surgery within hours of presentation.
This video of him is from 24 hrs post surgery.
Already this boy feels so much better and his loving family has more time with him.
Now we can focus our energy on hoping the tumor is benign. Please send all your good vibes on a benign pathology report!
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We know it can be nerve-racking to leave your pet for surgery, so here’s a little clip of sweet Georgia wagging her way under anesthesia to keep in your visual aid toolbox the next time your pet needs surgery.
Sending healing vibes your way Georgia, you did such a great job!
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Being so proud of where you work that you bring your swag everywhere, including on vacation is an awesome thing. Making such treasured friendships with your coworkers that you jump at the opportunity to go on a weekend adventure together is another. Thank you to @wholepetvets for creating a culture that has sprouted so many friendships inside and outside our walls. Sincerely,Team sunburnVetmed questions were asked by passerby’s, sunshine was absorbed and befriending wildlife was prioritized (naturally). #wholepetpride #wholepetculture #vetmedproud #vettechlife #vettechjobs #vetmed #vetassistant #vetassistantjobs #vetmedpride #ncvet #davidsonvet #charlottevet #charlottenc #wilmingtonnc #wilmingtonvet #pinevillenc #pinevillevet #davidsonnc #vetmedjobs #vetmedjobsincharlotte
🎶I always feel like…somebody’s watching me…. #wholepetvets #wholepetdavidson #greatdane #greatdanesofinstagram #davidsonvet #ncvet
With talk of the Easter Bunny all around us it seems fitting to share that we found baby bunnies in our yard! As things start to warm up we’ve sprung into the season of spotting these ridiculously adorable creatures and with that comes the question of what to do once you’ve spotted them!
We thought this would be a great opportunity to call on Dr. Dolittle I mean, Dr. Lathan for advice!
Here’s what she had to say:
Check its eyes and ears!
-Eyes are open and ears are upright:
Leave it be. Even tiny rabbits the size of a tennis ball can live independently!
-Eyes are still closed and ears are flat:
Try to find its nest (a shallow fur-lined depression in the ground) and put it back in its nest. Even if the baby has a human smell, Mom will try to feed it if she is able!
Mommy rabbits only feed their young twice a day, so the easiest way to tell if Mom is still around is to put 2 pieces of string in an “X” shape over the nest. If Mom comes by to feed her babies, the “X” will be disturbed.
If the baby bunny has had an encounter with your pet or another predator, even if there are no obvious bite marks, or if the “X” goes undisturbed for more than 12 hours, please put the baby in a warm dark box and call your local wildlife rehabilitator for further instructions.
DO NOT try to feed the baby, even water can mess up their delicate systems.
And there you have it! Thanks for the tips Dr. Lathan, and Happy Easter everyone!
A little video of Gus having a drink to brighten your morning ☀️
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Just a view inside our holistic straw hut in the middle of the enchanted forest practice. Not seen here: cauldron (it’s in the kitchen).*
*What we imagine some people think when they hear the term Holistic Medicine 😄
It’s a balance 👌🏼 our balance includes a team that thrives in the surgical suite (or suites) as much as they do in their knowledge of herbal medicine.
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Meet Braeden! Braeden is a 1yr old male with a calm, sweet soul. He doesn’t need to be the center of attention, but will happily accept love and affection when offered. Braeden has been an awesome best bud to Bronko (who still needs a home too). Their personalities go together like PB & J and even Mac and cheese! Please consider adopting one or both of these kiddos, they’re two of the remaining three brave island souls at Whole Pet in need of homes ❤️Please Share! #wholepetvets #wholepetglobaloutreach #wholepetdavidson #davidsonvet #charlottevet #rescue #rescuecat
One of our most outgoing and loving island rescue kitties is still up for adoption and we’re flabbergasted!Minnie is incredibly sweet, loves people (seems to not love dogs or other cats) and LOVES to play. Someone come and scoop this girlie up! *Please Share! #wholepetvets #wholepetdavidson #wholepetglobaloutreach #adopt #rescuecat #catsofinstagram #charlottecat
