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Carolina Animal Specialty & Emergency

Your partner for patient care. We help veterinarians by providing specialized care to pets.

Whether you need help managing pet emergencies when a neighborhood veterinarian is closed, or you’re looking for advanced diagnostics, evaluations, and care, CASE offers state-of-the-art veterinary care in an environment rooted in comfort & compassion. We also help pets facing emergencies when their go-to veterinarian isn’t available. If a veterinarian needs a specialist’s help with a patient case

, we have the resources to help support the patient’s case. We’re proud to be trusted by veterinarians and pet owners throughout North Carolina, and we take that trust seriously. It’s a big part of why we’re open 24/7 for emergency walk-ins and immediate referrals. When it comes to caring for pets, we recognize that time is of the essence. No matter the time of day, our hospital always has an on-site critical care veterinarian, backed by a full support team, to provide exceptional support for pets in need of care.

12/04/2025

**What Is a Veterinary Specialist—and Why Might Your Pet Need One?**
A veterinary specialist is a veterinarian who completes **3–5 additional years** of advanced internships, residencies, and hands-on clinical training. Afterward, they undergo rigorous testing to become **board-certified experts** in their specialty field.

These specialists work alongside your family veterinarian to treat complex medical and surgical conditions. Their advanced training also includes the use of specialized diagnostic tools such as **Ultrasonography and Computed Tomography (CT)** to provide deeper insight into your pet’s health.

At **Carolina Animal Specialty & Emergency (CASE)**, we offer advanced specialty care, including:
🔹 **Surgery** (orthopedic & soft tissue)
🔹 **Internal Medicine**
🔹 **Radioactive Iodine Therapy** for hyperthyroid cats
🔹 **Rehabilitation**
🔹 **Dermatology** (visiting veterinarian)
🔹 **Behavior** (visiting veterinarian specialist)

Our board-certified specialists help manage a wide range of chronic and serious conditions — including diabetes, heart disease, liver and kidney disease, adrenal disorders, respiratory disease, cancerous conditions, infectious diseases, dermatologic issues, and behavior concerns.

If your pet may benefit from specialized care, please talk with your family veterinarian about a referral.
💙 Visit our website to learn more about Carolina Animal Specialty & Emergency
https://ncvetspecialists.com

12/02/2025

🎄🐾 Join Us This Saturday! 🐾🎄

Your furry friends like to celebrate the holidays, too! Bring your pup to Bruce Meisner Park on Saturday, Dec. 6, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for this year’s Dog Walk & Pictures with Santa — a festive, family-friendly event complete with dog treats, squeaky toys, and plenty of belly rubs to go around.

CASE will be on-site with a table full of info and fun swag! Stop by and say hello while enjoying the festivities and helping support the Catawba County Animal Services Pet Food Bank Drive.

🎁 This is a free community event, but attendees are encouraged to bring a donation of pet food to support local pets in need.

📣 Don’t forget to tag City of Hickory and Catawba County Animal Services when sharing your photos!

11/27/2025

**🦃🍁 Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at CASE🍁🦃**

This Thanksgiving, we are especially grateful for our amazing clients, our dedicated team, and the wonderful pets we care for every day. We are also deeply thankful for our trusted **referring hospitals** — your partnership allows us to work together to provide the highest level of care for the pets in our community.

As always, **CASE is open 24/7** throughout the holiday for any urgent or emergency pet needs. If your pet requires immediate care, we’re here whenever you need us.

Wishing you and your pets a warm, joyful, and safe Thanksgiving!

❤️🐾

11/26/2025

**🍁🐾 Thanksgiving Pet Safety Alert! 🐾🍁**

Our friend Izzy is checking in with a friendly reminder to keep your furry family members safe this Thanksgiving! 🐶💛

While the holiday table is full of tempting treats, some foods can be dangerous for pets. Here are **common hazards** your pets should *never* eat:

🚫 **Turkey bones** – Can splinter and cause choking or internal injury
🚫 **Fatty foods (skin, gravy, buttered dishes)** – May trigger pancreatitis
🚫 **Onions, garlic, leeks, chives** – Toxic to dogs and cats
🚫 **Chocolate & desserts with xylitol** – Highly dangerous and potentially life-threatening
🚫 **Grapes & raisins** – Can cause kidney failure
🚫 **Alcohol** – Very toxic, even in small amounts
🚫 **Bread dough** – Expands in the stomach and can cause serious complications
🚫 **Seasoned stuffing** – Often contains onions, garlic, and excess fats

✔️ **Izzy-approved pet-safe treats:** A little plain turkey (no skin or bones), plain pumpkin, or simple steamed veggies like green beans or carrots.

If your pet gets into something they shouldn’t, Izzy wants you to know that **Carolina Animal Specialty & Emergency (CASE) is open 24/7** — including all Thanksgiving weekend — for any pet emergencies.

Stay safe, stay thankful, and give those furry friends an extra snuggle from Izzy! 🦃❤️🐾

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11/14/2025

🐾 Late-Night Visit from Chief 💕
Sweet Chief came through our 24-hour Vet ER last night not feeling his best. He was showing signs of lethargy, vomiting, fever, odd breathing patterns, and decreased appetite — symptoms that can be scary for any pet parent.
Our team jumped into action, ran tests (including one for Parvo, which thankfully came back negative 🙏), and gave Chief the care he needed to start feeling better.
He may have looked sad and tired, but he was still as cute and gentle as ever — truly a patient everyone wanted to snuggle. 🥹🐶
We’re sending lots of love to Chief and his family today and hoping he’s back to wagging his tail and feeling great soon! 💚

11/13/2025

🌸 Meet Willow! 🌸
Willow might be feeling a little too relaxed today — she came to see us after getting into something she shouldn’t have. 😅💚

Our emergency team made sure she was safe, comfortable, and supported while everything worked its way out of her system. We’re happy to report she’s doing great now — just a little groggy and extra snuggly! 🐶💤

Remember: keep any medications safely out of reach of curious paws! 🐾

11/12/2025

🐶 Look at how happy Callie is! 💕
We saw sweet Callie this weekend after she was hit by a car. She spent a few days with us receiving oxygen therapy and had a small wound that we sutured up.

Today she came back to have her drain removed, and she was the happiest little pup — full of wiggles, kisses, and tail wags! 🐾
It was amazing to see her bounce back to her normal self. Even with her e-collar on, she’s having a blast and living her best puppy life!

We’re so glad you’re feeling better, Callie! 💖

11/11/2025

🌙 Meet Moon! 💙
Moon was seen by our Internal Medicine team for further investigation of his elevated liver values and Tbil. After performing a liver cytology, ultrasound, and additional lab work, we started him on a few medications to support his recovery. 🩺✨

We’re so happy to share that Moon has been doing great at his most recent recheck! 🎉 His bright personality shines just as much as his name — we’re so proud of this sweet boy and his progress. 💕🐶

11/08/2025

🚶‍♂️ Meet Smokey — Our Internal Medicine Star! 🐱
Smokey went on a little field trip today for what we like to call a “free catch” urine sample. Let’s just say… he didn’t hesitate to go before we could get the "cup" under him! 😅

We might be redefining the term “free catch” around here — but hey, desperate times call for desperate measures! 😂

Even in the world of internal medicine, a little humor (and a quick cat!) goes a long way. We love this sweet boy and his spirited personality! 💙🐾

11/07/2025

🐶 Dr. Haysom & Her Two Furry Kids! 🐾
We love seeing our team share their hearts (and homes!) with their own pets — and Dr. Haysom’s crew is just too cute not to show off! 💕

Her newest addition is still waiting on the perfect name — any ideas? Drop your suggestions in the comments below! 🐕👇

We can’t wait to see what name fits this adorable puppy best. 🩵

11/06/2025

🐱 Meet Smokey! 💙
Smokey came to see us with a swollen chin, and after some quick care, we discovered he had an abscess that needed to be drained. With a little help from some meds, our team was able to get him feeling much better in no time! 🩺✨

Here’s a sweet photo of Callie and Smokey after his procedure — just look at those adorable, chubby cheeks! 🐾💞 What a total love bug!

You might also notice Smokey’s left ear is tipped flat on top — this is a universal sign used by veterinarians and rescues to indicate that a cat has been spayed or neutered. It helps identify community cats who are already part of a managed or feral colony. 🐈💚

We’re so glad Smokey is on the mend and back to feeling his best!

11/05/2025

💙 Meet Cash! 💙
Cash is an adorable little French Bulldog puppy who came to see us after feeling painful and having a sore back leg. 🐶💔

The good news? After a full exam and in-house X-rays, Dr. Maxfield didn’t find any fractures! 🙌 We gave Cash some pain relief, sent him home with medications, and instructed his family on plenty of rest so he can heal up quickly.

He was such a sweetheart during his visit — we all loved getting puppy kisses from this handsome boy! 💕 We’re so glad nothing serious was going on and that Cash is already on the mend. 🩺🐾

Address

1050 US Highway 321 NW
Hickory, NC
28601

Telephone

+18283286697

Website

http://ncvetspecialists.com/

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