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River Ridge Veterinary Hospital

6790 River Center Drive
Clemmons, NC 27012

(336)712-3413

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Facial-recognition apps scout lost pets

To the imperfect world of lost-pet identification comes a new technological approach: facial recognition. Free apps offered by two competing companies in Nort ...

Finding a Dog Trainer

Did you just get a new puppy? You're not the only one. The pandemic has seen an increase in pet adoptions. But with all the required social distancing due to CO ...

Vaccine Allergic Reactions in Dogs and Cats

With vaccination commonly recommended annually, most pet owners are accustomed to taking their pets to the vet for "yearly shots." It seems such a commonplace p ...

Zoonotic disease dangers present legal risks to veterinarians

When humans contract diseases from their pets, the consequences, in rare instances, can carry legal ramifications for their veterinarians. It's a scenario Dr. ...

Feather Picking (Feather Destructive Behavior)

Feather picking is an all too common condition in pet bird population. Also known as feather destructive behavior or feather damaging behavior (FDB), it seems t ...

Cloacal Prolapse Occurs in any Reptile Species

The cloaca, or vent, in reptiles, is the slit opening under the tail. The digestive tract, the reproductive system, and the bladder all empty out of the same cl ...