Carter Pet Hospital

11/27/2025

We’re thankful for our wonderful clients, your amazing pets, and the trust you place in us all year long. 🧡 Wishing you and your furry, feathered and scaled family a happy and healthy Thanksgiving! 🥧🍗

11/26/2025

🎄🍫 Chocolate and Dogs: When to Worry & When to Call the Vet 🐶

With the holidays coming up, treats are everywhere — but remember, chocolate and dogs don’t mix! Not every chocolate incident is an emergency, though. The risk depends on the type of chocolate, how much your dog ate, and their size.

👉 Before you rush to call the vet, check out this helpful calculator:

https://www.merckvetmanual.com/multimedia/clinical-calculator/chocolate-toxicity-calculator

It walks you through what kind of chocolate exposure might be dangerous and when to seek veterinary care.

Here’s a quick breakdown:
✅ Call your vet right away if your dog ate dark chocolate, baker’s chocolate, or cocoa powder, even in small amounts — these are the most toxic types.
✅ You may just need to monitor if your dog had a small amount of milk or white chocolate, but watch for symptoms like vomiting, restlessness, or increased heart rate.

11/24/2025

11/21/2025

🦷✨ Reminder: Only one month left to take advantage of our dental cleaning special! Now’s the perfect time to get your pet’s teeth cleaned and polished — fresh breath and a healthy smile for the holidays! 🐾

11/20/2025

The holiday season can be stressful for our feline friends.🎄🦃 Consider creating a cozy, safe space where they can relax with their favorite toys and treats. 😴🍵 At the dinner table, avoid sharing fatty foods, dairy products, and anything sweetened with xylitol.

11/15/2025

🦃🐾 Holiday Reminder for Pet Parents! 🐾🦃
With the holidays coming up, here’s a helpful list of safe and unsafe foods for your pets 👇

11/13/2025

Cold weather doesn’t stop fleas and ticks! ❄️🌨🦟 These pests can hide under leaves, mulch, sheds, garages, and even inside your home. Year-round prevention is key to keeping your pets protected—ask us about the preventatives we recommend!

11/11/2025

✨ Happy Practice Manager Week to Elizabeth! ✨

A huge thank you to our Practice Manager, Elizabeth, for everything she does to keep our clinic running strong. Your organization, stamina, and endurance are truly unmatched. Whether it’s managing schedules, supporting our team, navigating challenges, or making sure our patients and clients get the care they need, you handle it all with exceptional skill and consistency.

We appreciate the structure you bring, the calm you maintain during busy days, and the steady leadership that keeps our team moving forward.

Thank you, Elizabeth, for being such an essential part of our clinic! 🐾💛

11/07/2025

Thinking about adding a feline friend to your family? Don’t overlook the seniors! 🐱❤️

Adopting an older cat comes with so many perks:
✨ Their personality is already known — no surprises!
✨ They’re calmer, cuddly companions (no kitten chaos!).
✨ Most are already litter-trained and well-mannered.
✨ They often adjust quickly to new homes.
✨ You’ll be giving love to a pet who’s often overlooked in shelters.

Senior cats may be a little older, but they have just as much love to give — sometimes even more. 💕