Southwoods Animal Hospital

02/14/2025

💕🐾 Paws-itively Full of Love! 🐾💕

Happy Valentine’s Day to all the pet lovers out there! ❤️ Whether it’s sloppy kisses, gentle purrs, or tail wags, our furry friends always know how to steal our hearts. 🐶🐱💖
Show us how you’re celebrating with your Valentine—four-legged or two!

02/11/2025

How important is it to take care of your pet’s dental health? By age three, 80 percent of dogs and 70 percent of cats have some evidence of periodontal disease, which can cause mouth pain, tooth loss, and make eating difficult. At advanced stages, bacteria from the mouth can enter the bloodstream and cause heart, liver, and kidney complications.

This is why your veterinarian regularly checks your pet’s teeth during an exam, and may strongly recommend a dental cleaning or “scaling” procedure. At Southwoods, we believe in preventing disease before it becomes a bigger—and more expensive—problem. If you’d like to schedule an exam for your pet or have questions about our dental services, call us at 336-275-7266.

02/09/2025

02/07/2025

With Valentine’s Day 💕 around the corner, it’s important to keep all those heart-shaped boxes of treats out of paw’s reach.
Chocolate is extremely dangerous to both dogs and cats. The toxic substance in chocolate is theobromine, and it is present in all chocolate. As a rule, the darker the chocolate, the more theobromine present, with the most dangerous being unsweetened baking chocolate and cocoa powder.

If you think your pet may have ingested chocolate or any harmful substance, don’t hesitate to call us at 336-275-7266. It’s also a good idea to keep the ASPCA Poison Control Center number handy: (888) 426-4435.

02/05/2025

❤️🐾 Valentine’s Day Pet Photo Booth! 📸💕

Love is in the air at Southwoods Animal Hospital! Bring your furry Valentine and capture some adorable memories at our Valentine’s Day Pet Photo Booth!

📅 Available now through the end of February
📍 Stop by during your visit or just pop in for a quick photo session!

Don’t forget to share your sweet snaps with us—tag so we can spread the love! ❤️🐶🐱

02/04/2025

This month is National Pet Dental Health Month, which was started to encourage pet owners to be proactive about their pets’ dental health. Without routine dental care, pets develop periodontal disease, which causes smelly breath, infected gums and tooth loss. At its later stages, it can even spread infection to the kidneys, liver and heart. Keep your pets’ teeth healthy by scheduling their annual dental cleanings and brushing their teeth at home!

01/24/2025

National Change a Pet’s Life Day 🐶🐱
Make a difference today:
✨ Adopt a pet in need of a forever home.
🛠️ Foster to give a pet a temporary safe haven.
💖 Donate to shelters or rescue groups.
🐕 Volunteer your time at a local shelter.
Every small act of kindness can change a pet's life and yours! 🌟

01/14/2025

🐾 It’s National Dress Your Pet Up Day! 🎩👗

Get creative and show off your pet’s style! Whether it’s a fancy bow tie, cozy sweater, or fun costume, make it a paw-some fashion day. Don’t forget to snap a pic and share the cuteness! 📸🐕🐾

❤️

01/11/2025

🐾 January is National Train Your Dog Month! 🐶
Start the year off right by bonding with your furry friend through fun and effective training. A well-trained pup is a happy pup! 💕

01/10/2025

🌟 Important Update 🌟
Due to predicted winter weather in our area, Southwoods Animal Hospital will be closing early at 4 PM today to ensure the safety of our clients, staff, and furry friends.

If you have an appointment or need assistance, please call us before 4 PM. Stay safe and take precautions as the weather develops. 🐾
Thank you for your understanding!

01/09/2025

Looks like winter isn’t going to pull any punches again this year, and that means lots of de-icers and ice melts on walkways and parking lots to make them safer for people.

Problem is commercial de-icing products are usually full of chemicals that are dangerous for pets, who might ingest them when cleaning themselves, or suffer significant skin irritation from exposure.

What about de-icers labeled “pet safe”? These products are often urea-based and while they do cause less irritation to skin, they’re not as good at melting ice.

To avoid problems with de-icers, it’s important to rinse your pet’s paws with water after walks and any other jaunts outside during the winter. You might also put your dog in booties if they’ll tolerate them or use paw wax to protect your pet’s feet.

At your own home, we recommend ditching the de-icers and using kitty litter or fine-grain sand instead, as both are environmentally friendly as well as safe for your pet.

01/07/2025

We will be closed today for our monthly staff training from 1pm - 3 pm. If your pet is experiencing a medical emergency during this time, please call Carolina Veterinary Specialist at 336-632-0605.

01/01/2025

We will be closed on New Year’s Day to celebrate the start of 2025!
If your pet is in need of immediate medical attention, please call Happy Tails @ 336-288-2688 or Carolina Veterinary Specialist @ 336-632-0605.
Regular business hours will resume tomorrow, Jan. 2nd. Wishing you and your furry friends a Happy New Year filled with joy, love, and lots of tail wags! 🐶🐱✨