What Can Pre-Surgical Testing Reveal About Your Pet’s Readiness for Surgery?
By Total Care Veterinary Hospital & Skeet Club Veterinary Hospital | September 17, 2026
When a pet needs an operation, it is natural for owners to focus on the procedure itself. However, preparation before surgery can be just as important. Before moving forward with pet surgery, veterinarians often recommend pre surgical testing to learn more about a pet’s overall health and identify factors that could influence the procedure or recovery. Pre-surgical testing gives the
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How Physical Exam Findings Guide the Next Step in Pet Diagnostic Testing
By Total Care Veterinary Hospital & Skeet Club Veterinary Hospital | September 24, 2026
When a dog or cat is not feeling well, the first step is often a physical examination. Although laboratory testing and advanced diagnostic tools can provide valuable information, the physical exam gives a veterinarian an important starting point. What the veterinarian sees, hears, and feels during the examination can help determine which diagnostic tests are appropriate next. Every pet presents
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How Indoor and Outdoor Lifestyles Affect Preventive Care for Dogs and Cats
By Total Care Veterinary Hospital & Skeet Club Veterinary Hospital | September 10, 2026
A dog or cat’s daily environment can influence many aspects of their health. Some pets spend nearly every hour indoors, while others regularly explore yards, parks, trails, or other outdoor spaces. Many pets fall somewhere in between, enjoying indoor comfort while spending part of their day outside. Because lifestyles vary, preventive care should not always follow an identical routine for
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How Your Pet’s Lifestyle Should Shape Their Preventive Care Plan
By Total Care Veterinary Hospital & Skeet Club Veterinary Hospital | September 3, 2026
A pet’s daily life can tell a veterinarian a great deal about what kind of preventive care may be appropriate. A dog that spends hours outdoors has different routine considerations from a cat that stays indoors. An active companion that regularly joins the family on hikes may have different needs from a pet that prefers relaxing at home. Preventive care
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Could You Be Waiting Too Long to Seek Urgent Care for Your Pet?
By Total Care Veterinary Hospital & Skeet Club Veterinary Hospital | August 26, 2026
Pets are remarkably good at hiding pain and illness. A dog may continue wagging its tail despite discomfort, while a cat may quietly retreat to a favorite hiding place instead of showing obvious signs of distress. Because pets cannot tell us what hurts or how they feel, it can be challenging to decide when a concerning symptom requires professional attention.
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Pet First Aid vs. Urgent Care: Knowing Where Home Care Ends
By Total Care Veterinary Hospital & Skeet Club Veterinary Hospital | August 19, 2026
When your dog or cat gets injured or suddenly becomes ill, it can be difficult to know whether home care is enough or if a veterinary visit is needed right away. Many pet parents in High Point keep a basic pet first aid kit at home and want to help their furry companion immediately. While first aid is valuable for
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Preparing Your Pet for the Vet: Stress Free Preventative Exam Tips for High Point Pet Parents
By Total Care Veterinary Hospital & Skeet Club Veterinary Hospital | August 13, 2026
Routine veterinary visits help pets stay healthy and allow subtle changes to be noticed before they become bigger concerns. However, getting a nervous dog or cat into a carrier, traveling by car, and entering an unfamiliar clinic can be stressful. The good news is that pet parents can take simple steps to make veterinary visits calmer. Preparation can begin days
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Protecting Your Dogs and Cats From Piedmont Seasonal Parasites and Allergies
By Total Care Veterinary Hospital & Skeet Club Veterinary Hospital | August 5, 2026
Living with a dog or cat in the Piedmont Triad means pets can enjoy plenty of outdoor time, but changing seasons also bring parasites and environmental allergens. Warmer temperatures, humid weather, tall grass, wooded areas, and heavy pollen can create conditions that encourage fleas, ticks, and mosquitoes while triggering skin and respiratory irritation. For pet parents in High Point and
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Wet Food vs Dry Food: Which is Better for Your Cat’s Long-Term Health?
By Total Care Veterinary Hospital & Skeet Club Veterinary Hospital | July 21, 2026
When you walk down the pet food aisle at your local store or browse online pet nutrition sites, you are immediately met with an overwhelming number of choices. Shelves are lined with endless rows of colorful bags of crunchy kibble alongside neatly stacked stacks of canned wet food and specialized pouches. For any dedicated cat owner, one of the most
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Summer BBQ Food Dangers for Dogs: What Not to Feed Your Pet
By Total Care Veterinary Hospital & Skeet Club Veterinary Hospital | July 15, 2026
There is nothing quite like firing up the grill, gathering with friends and family, and enjoying a sunny weekend cookout during the height of the summer season. As you plate up juicy burgers, savory hot dogs, and a spread of classic sides, those big, hopeful puppy-dog eyes staring up from beneath the patio table can make it awfully tempting to
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