River Ridge Veterinary Hospital

6790 River Center Drive
Clemmons, NC 27012

(336)712-3413

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Classroom Pets: Things to Consider

Having pets in school classrooms is a somewhat controversial subject. For every good point that's raised (e.g., promoting empathy, entertainment, learning about ...

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Patience, Grasshopper: Let's Not Jump to Conclusions

lick granuloma Foil A lick granuloma. Photo by Dr. Carol Foil I recently received a text message from a childhood friend who grew up to be a dog trainer. His ...

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Hot Cars Are Not for Dogs - but They're OK for Defrosting Fish

Hey! You! Yes – you.You know that feeling when you get in a hot car after it’s been sitting, baking in the sweltering sun all day? That cloying, sweaty, Corinth ...

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Reverse Sneezing in Dogs

Reverse sneezing is a disconcerting event in which a dog makes unpleasant respiratory sounds that sound like it is dying -- or will die in the next few minutes. ...

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Heart Murmurs in Dogs and Cats

My pet has a heart murmur – what does this mean?A heart murmur is one of several types of abnormal sounds your veterinarian can hear when listening to your pet ...

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Gallstones in Dogs and Cats

The liver makes bile to help digest food and break down fats. The gallbladder is a sac-like organ connected to the liver. The gallbladder stores bile and releas ...

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