Animal Hospital of Onslow County

08/25/2024

NATIONAL DOG DAY National Dog Day on August 26 encourages dog ownership of all breeds. While seeking a new companion, be sure to consider the mutts, mixes, purebreds, and everything in between. Whether mixed or purebred, embrace the opportunity for all dogs to live a happy, safe, and...

08/22/2024

Keep your cats healthy by getting scheduling a preventative check-up on Take Your Cat to the Vet Day, to avoid painful and costly health problems in the future. For those folks who might be struggling to decide what to do towards the end of August, it may be a big relief to know that one special day...

08/17/2024

On Black Cat Appreciation Day, August 17, black cats could use a good spin doctor. They’re so sleek and seductive with their all-knowing yellow and green eyes, but black cats seldom get positive press even though they’re just as adorable as other cats. Let’s look at facts about this national d...

08/15/2024

Check the Chip Day is celebrated annually on August 15. It’s that time of the year when we raise awareness regarding the importance of microchipping, which greatly helps in reuniting missing pets with their owners. In fact, every second a family pet is lost, with only one in ten ever being found. ...

08/12/2024

Brady's got some explaining to do.

08/09/2024

INTERNATIONAL CAT DAY International Cat Day is observed annually on August 8 to celebrate on of the world's favorite pets, the soft, cuddly cat. Cats provide companionship and comfort to many because they make excellent companions. Studies show having a cat can help to lower str...

08/03/2024

Assistance Dog Day is celebrated on August 4 every year. Dogs are a man’s best friend because of their loyalty and dedication, but assistant dogs take this to a whole new level. These dogs help people with disabilities or illnesses to navigate through life. They help where they can and perform sim...

07/30/2024

He was trapped behind the grille.

07/24/2024

National Pet Hydration Awareness Month is observed in July to help raise awareness about the importance of pet hydration. While humans have resorted to hourly reminders to keep up with their hydration needs throughout the day, our pets rely on us to keep a full bowl and a hydrated body. The blazing....

07/19/2024

Protecting Your Pets from Potential Danger Home fires are the most common disaster that the American Red Cross responds to – and also the most preventable. •The best way to protect your pets from the effects of a fire is to include them in your family plan. This includes having their own disaste...

07/10/2024

Kittens! Who doesn’t love tiny, adorable kittens? …their big heads, giant eyes, tiny pink paws and noses, and the adorable mews they make…. We can’t resist their cute and furry charms. Surprisingly Americans seem to like cats and kittens best: According to the American Humane Society, 95.6 m...

07/08/2024

We all love spending the long, sunny days of summer outdoors with our furry companions, but it’s important to remember that like any season, summer comes with its hazards. To make sure you’re prepared for whatever comes your way this summer, check out this list of summer safety tips from our exp...

07/04/2024

Fireworks, picnics and other Fourth of July traditions can be great fun for people. But all of the festivities can be frightening and even dangerous for animals. Noisy fireworks and other celebrations can startle animals and cause them to run away; holiday foods can be unhealthy; summer heat and tra...

06/27/2024

Your pets are an important member of your family, so they need to be included in your family’s emergency plan. To prepare for the unexpected follow these tips with your pets in mind: 1. Make a plan. 2. Build an emergency kit. 3. Stay informed. Make a Plan If you have a plan in place for you and yo...

06/22/2024

He stole the audience's hearts, as well.

06/19/2024

During National Adopt a Cat Month, every June, hundreds of felines find a forever home, thanks to the constant campaigning done by numerous cat lovers across the U.S. Since June is considered kitten season, a lot of cats end up homeless when their owners are unable to find them a home. Seeing this i...

06/14/2024

His title was bestowed upon him "with a resounding purr of approval from the faculty."

06/11/2024

WORLD PET MEMORIAL DAY Every year on the second Tuesday in June, World Pet Memorial Day offers a time for pet owners to remember the furry companions that have passed away. It’s also a day to do something kind for those who have recently lost their beloved pet. It’s no secre...

06/06/2024

He hates it when he gets caught.

06/04/2024

Ancient Egyptians worshipped, revered, and spoiled their cats (sound familiar?). They were seen as symbols of grace and poise — traits cats are still associated with today. There’s a lot of cat hugging going on all the time, but make an extra special attempt during National Hug Your Cat Day on J...

05/29/2024

"He showered his dad with nonstop hugs."

05/26/2024

05/22/2024

May is Responsible Animal Guardian Month – a time to salute the great joy and added responsibility that pets bring. It’s a special time for pets, from the largest horse to the smallest fish, to be recognized for the joy they add to our lives. History of Responsible Animal Guardian Month It has i...

05/17/2024

“He’s kind of like Oscar the Grouch [with] his little trash can … he just loves being in there.”

05/15/2024

Thousands of pets get lost every day. Please do not let your pet be in that number. Microchipping is a simple, quick and painless procedure that can be the difference between your lost pet being returned to you, or your pet ending up on the streets, scared and alone, unclaimed in a shelter, or even....

05/07/2024

NATIONAL PET WEEK Beginning the first full week in May, National Pet Week celebrates the relationship and the circle of life between pet and human. The week is also an opportunity to review your pet's health to help ensure a long and lasting relationship. The relationships between animals and humans...

05/03/2024

National Specially-Abled Pets Day is observed on May 3 to encourage people to adopt, love, and support differently-abled pets. Owners of differently-abled pets participate in the celebration by sharing their experience of caring for a specially-abled pet and the challenges and breakthroughs of the j...

05/01/2024

Did you that about 80 million homes in America have an animal family member? And about half of those households have more than one? Say “Hello” to National Pet Month, celebrated in April in the U.K. and in May in the U.S. What a great way to celebrate how important our pets are! They make our so...

04/27/2024

World Veterinary Day is marked on the last Saturday of April, which is April 27 this year. It is a day to celebrate the noble profession of veterinarians. The day provides recognition for those who have dedicated their lives to helping animals, and it honors the profession’s role in the health and...

04/26/2024

Buying children new pets can be beneficial for both the child and the pet—if the right pet is chosen for the child at the right time. A day that reminds us of that fact, and one that also celebrates the joys of children’s pets, is National Kids and Pets Day. This holiday falls on April 26th each...