Animal Hospital at Brier Creek

02/20/2025

BEWARE!!! Pet Suffocation in Snack Bags and cereal bags!!! 2 to 3 pets die per week in the US from suffocation is snack bags!!

Educating the public on the suffocation risks our pets face from chip bags and other products.

02/20/2025

Jelly Cats!! More popular than real cats?

Young adults bought Jellycat plush toys for comfort during COVID lockdowns. Experts say the company leveraged scarcity and grown-up interests.

02/19/2025

https://www.npr.org/2025/02/19/nx-s1-5302268/hurricane-the-hero-belgian-malinois-who-protected-the-obama-white-house-from-intruder-has-died

Hurricane, who was a Special Operations Canine for the Secret Service, became the most decorated dog in U.S. history. He died this week at the age of 16.

02/19/2025

Animal Hospital at Brier Creek will have limited hours Thursday 2/20 due to the weather-10:00 am until 4:00 pm

02/12/2025

Are you surprised by this? I’m not.

https://scitechdaily.com/shocking-study-reveals-that-only-6-9-of-people-with-mental-health-disorders-get-effective-treatment/

Please get involved in your community to spread the word about helping mental health. I am working with the Chatham County Health Department to spread the news on resources to help mental health in our youth.

Only 6.9% of people with mental health or substance use disorders receive effective treatment, largely due to lack of recognition and inadequate care. A global study highlights the need for better-trained general practitioners and policy-driven mental health investments. A new study estimates tha

02/09/2025

Urgent!!
Save This Life microchip company has gone out of business. If your pet has one of these microchips, register it with another company ASAP!!
https://www.cbsnews.com/amp/pittsburgh/news/microchip-company-closes-pet-owner-next-steps/ asap!

The Texas-based company, Save This Life, has ceased operations and that could become an issue for pet owners.

02/01/2025

The Faces of FIP!!
What is FIP?
FIP is a viral disease of cats caused by certain strains of a feline coronavirus. Many kittens and cats are infected with a feline coronavirus (FeCV) without anyone realizing. There maybe no signs of initial FeCV infection, or mild diarrhea or respiratory signs. In about 10% of cases, a combination of the cat’s immune system and the virus causes severe inflammation in the abdomen, brain or kidneys. This causes either a “wet form” causing fluid in the chest or belly or a “dry form” causing nervous system symptoms. On and off fevers, decreased appetite and lethargy are common early symptoms of FIP.

New Hope:
In the past there was no good treatment for FIP and the disease was fatal. Due to excellent research at UC Davis Veterinary School, there is now a safe and effective oral treatment! The treatment, Bova GS-441524, usually causes a marked improvement in symptoms within 48 hours. Treatment lasts for 12 weeks.

For more information on FIP and other feline conditions, see the Cornell Feline Health Center: https://www.vet.cornell.edu/departments-centers-and-institutes/cornell-feline-health-center

01/12/2025

Dr Goetz has a new fur baby! He is a 0.75 # 9 week old Pekingese rescued from a hoarding situation. His name is Pooh Bear. He was adopted from a fantastic rescue in South Carolina called Canine Rescue. He is not eating on his own yet and being syringe fed every 4 hours around the clock. More updates to come.

01/09/2025

Check out our griming services!!

01/09/2025

We now have Groomimg Services for both dogs and cats! Emily is excellent with nervous fur babies and keeping them calm. Call us at 919–544-2226 and Get Your Fluff on!

01/04/2025

Poisonous Topicals!! Do not wait for signs!!

Some examples: Minoxidil used for hair regrowth (deadly but even more deadly to cats than dogs). Diclofenac over the counter cream for aches and pains (Voltaren).

Don’t assume medications have to be oral or prescription to be poisonous to pets. Topicals do not always need to be ingested and can often be poisonous through contact with the skin.

Often when signs appear, it’s too late.

Many years the dog I had at the time ate part of a tube of sunscreen for babies. I called ASPCA Poison Control just to be safe (assuming it was likely fine) and found out it was toxic to the kidneys. Long story short, after immediate and proper treatment, my dog was fine.

The ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center has been receiving more and more calls about pets ingesting compounded creams for pain relief, and in this article veterinarians explain what ingredients are problematic in more than one species.

12/28/2024

Yesterday I lost one of my feral barn cats, Ra. Ra had a heart condition. My other male barn cat is so sad. Great news ! The Orange County Animal Shelter has a barn cat rescue program. Meet “Wild Fire”.

He was from a feral colony. He has lived outside his entire life outdoors. Inside scares him. Now he can have acres of farm land, 2 meals a day, many squirrels, and a friend cat to teach him and give him company!

The barn cat program actually allows you to adopt a cat to live outdoors at no charge. They are a great alternative to euthanizing feral cat colonies.

12/27/2024

Our rescue kitten, Cindy LouWho, got adopted today! The parent adopted another kitten from us a few weeks ago! They look very happy together!

12/27/2024

Poisons and Cats and Dogs!!
Do not wait for symptoms!!

https://spca.bc.ca/faqs/antifreeze/ #:~:text=Conventional%20antifreeze%20contains%20ethylene%20glycol,kill%20a%20medium%2Dsized%20dog.

https://www.aspca.org/news/digging-deeper-getting-facts-dangers-antifreeze-and-your-pets

If your fur baby eats something that may be poisonous, call ASPCA poison control immediately or a Veterinarian! Once symptoms occur, it is often too late!!

ASPCA POISON CONTROL (888) 426-4435

Why is it too late ? Once to poison is absorbed there are not antidotes! Organ damage cannot be reversed ! It’s best to keep the poison from being absorbed!!

Yes, antifreeze is toxic to both humans and animals. Use an animal-friendly antifreeze to prevent accidental ingestion.

12/26/2024

A Hippo for Christmas?

A zoo in Virginia welcomed a baby hippopotamus just in time for Christmas.

12/26/2024

Merry Christmas!! Happy Holidays!

12/26/2024

Eye drops recalled due to fungus contamination!!
If you are using “Systane Lubricant Eye Drops Ultra SPF, Single Vials On-the-Go” for yourself or your pet, please look at this website!

Federal health officials say eye drops sold nationally are being recalled this week, as they may cause vision damage due to the presence of fungus.