Central Carolinas Animal Hospital, LLC

14/07/2025

Sometimes we see spots in front of our eyes. Ashley did when Dice came in last week.

11/07/2025

Get this! We now offer a new way to protect your dog from fleas and ticks all year long* - BRAVECTO® QUANTUM. 12 months* of protection in just 1 dose.¹

10/07/2025

Tick-borne diseases continue to spread each year. Protecting your dog against ticks year-round is more important than ever, especially during warmer months. Make sure to ask at your next visit how to keep your dog safe and healthy.

Find out how to protect them.

10/07/2025

National Kitten day 7/10/25

Kittens elicit feelings in us that we can’t always explain. Kittens have large heads, large round eyes and round tummies, chubby cheeks, a small nose and mouth, and a high forehead. All traits that many humans define as cute. A kitten’s soft coat may bring about a very deep need to keep petting it. They are extremely vulnerable and dependent on their human owners. They will stumble around as they learn to walk, run, and play. Kittens will often cry for bottles of formula or their food. A kitten’s small size lends to its vulnerability, and this elicits a compassionate response from humans. A kitten’s cuteness can be emotionally overwhelming as we enjoy being around them and caring for them. So, don’t be shy in fawning over a kitten’s cuteness. It can be beneficial and an enjoyable experience for both the kitten and you.

08/07/2025

Feline genetics
Did you ever wonder why orange cats are almost always males, or calico cats are almost always females?
Cat genetics are an interesting topic. Feline coat color and s*x genetics are closely related. Cats inherit half of their genetic make-up from their mothers and the other half from their fathers. In mammals, normally females have XX chromosomes and males have XY. Some genes that contribute to color are linked to X chromosomes, making them s*x-linked genes. Genes can be dominant or recessive. All cats originate from two colors: orange and black. So here goes…..
During creation, the dominant gene wins and decides the color of the kitten. The recessive gene loses. But there are some exceptions to the norm. There is another gene that is recessive, the dilute gene (d), which lightens a color. This gene turns Orange to cream/buff, black turns to gray/blue, chocolate turns to lilac/lavender, and cinnamon turns to fawn/light lilac. If a cat is dilute, they may also carry a dilute modifier gene (Dm), which is dominant, and makes their dilute color even lighter: cream/Buff turns to apricot, gray/blue turns to blue-based caramel, lilac/lavender turns to lilac-based taupe, and fawn/light lilac turns to fawn-based caramel. The orange color gene is only carried on the X chromosome. This makes 80% of ginger cats male. If a male is a tortoiseshell or calico, it means he has an extra X chromosome. A cat will have white spotting if they inherit the white spotting gene (S) from at least one parent. How it works: 2 recessive genes (ss) – No white spotting. 1 recessive and 1 dominant gene (Ss) = white spotting on areas like feet, nose, chest, and tummy. 2 dominant genes (SS) = white spotting will cover more than half the body. There is a small chance cat will be completely white!
Confusing? You bet. And we haven’t even gotten into those striped pattern genes!! Good thing nature knows what it is doing. What is your favorite color cat? What would you do if you had a male calico cat? We love all color cats and kittens and are amazed when we see an oddity come into the hospital, such as an orange female cat.

04/07/2025

We are closed today in honor of the holiday. If you have an emergency, please go to Carolina Veterinary Specialists or call 803-909-8300. Have a safe and happy holiday.

02/07/2025

Just 1 dose of BRAVECTO® (fluralaner) Chews gives your dog up to 12 weeks* of flea and tick protection!¹ Ask us about longer-lasting coverage at your next visit.

02/07/2025

Yeah, we said it!! During the month of July, when your dog gets a heartworm test, we will give you a Kong Ball gift bag free. While supplies last. Thanks to our friends at Merck and Kong.

01/07/2025

National ID Your Pet day 7/1/25

It is no joke when your pet is missing. Time is of the essence. More pets get lost during the summer months than any other time of year. Proper ID helps your pet return home. ID tags on your pet’s collar or a permanent microchip helps rescuers know where your pet belongs. Be sure your microchip is registered and ID tags are prominently displayed. Be sure all your information is up to date. If you move or get a new phone, be sure to update that information. Your pet’s life may depend on it.

25/06/2025

We had to share one more post today because it is Milo's Birthday. He is 13 years old today!! Join us in wishing him a very happy birthday! Happy Birthday good boy!

25/06/2025

Is your dog or cat afraid of Fireworks? We may have the answer to their problem. Now is the time to order your pet’s anxiety medications. That mid-summer holiday is just around the corner.