As Care First Animal Hospital is your neighborhood vet and loves to be involved in the local community, we participate in and sponsor many events throughout the year. Keep up with the latest pet news and events in Raleigh, NC and the Triangle area by checking back here regularly. If you have any questions about our veterinary events or news, please contact us at one of our locations.
How To Make Your Cat Happy & Healthy Cats may seem like an easier and less demanding pet than dogs, but they still need attention and care each day to make sure they are living their best, healthiest lives. Creating a home environment that keeps your cat healthy for years to come takes thought and...
July and August bring North Carolina the hottest weather of the year. You may find that your dogs are turning around halfway through their routine walks. Your indoor/outdoor cat is spending more time inside. Have you noticed that you are refilling water bowls more often? These are all signs that your pets are feeling the...
A Life-Saving Step For Your Pet What if we told you that you could prevent your pet from heart failure, excess fluid in the abdomen, fatigue and potentially an early death with just one pill a month or, even 1 injection per year? Heartworm prevention is a life-saving treatment that protects your pet from the...
Pets During the Pandemic Kai while his owners work from home COVID-19 has presented many challenges for many families. Fortunately, our dogs only benefitted. They have become accustomed to our constant presence in the home, excessive walks, and over-abundance of attention. As we begin to transition into our phased reopening, more people will be returning...
Loving Dog Owners Want What Is Best Dog parents care deeply about what food they are feeding their pets. Many of you perform your own extensive research looking for the brand of food that will keep your pet healthy and happy into old age. Over the last several years, there has been an increasing interest...
Furtual Event While the ability to safely conduct the annual 5K has changed, Racing for Rescues by Second Chance Pet Adoptions is still on! This year, the event will be FURtual, but will have the same mission: to raise $50,000 for stray animals and to give them a second chance. Care First Animal Hospital is...
Dr. Butler has been caring for our 14 year old Pugsy for over a year. She is the most caring doctor and happy we found her. So blessed to have her taking care of Pugsy to keep him going and keeping him comfortable during his late years. You guys are the best!
- Jackie H. (Pugsy)
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We’ve been coming here for about seven years, and we feel like they’re our family. Ruby got very, very sick and had to have surgery. We get excellent care here, and also they hold your hand through some tough times. It’s really a wonderful place.
- Linda (Ruby and Harley)
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Wonderful experience. The staff are incredibly professional, caring, and detail oriented. Our daughter's cat is traveling to her overseas and they ensured that the cat was well taken care of, and also researched and ensured all paperwork was filled out and prepared. Thank you very much!
- Jim and Reberta P.
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All of your providers, from the greeting at the front desk all the way to the doctors, are so amazing. Everyone truly cares about my dog's health and well being. I wouldn't trust anyone else with our sweet little guy!
- Alli (Gunner)
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Care First at Glenwood is the BEST! This practice is simply superb- caring & capable! My experience is consistently excellent. Every doctor & staff member I have met has always been top-notch! I consistently recommend Care First to my friends seeking veterinary care for their beloved animals.
- Liz (Macintosh)
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Dr. Riego is the best. It was late in the evening, and she promised she would call me with an update. She called on her way home. I always trust her to do what is best for my girls. I wouldn't go anywhere else.
- Helen M. (Lily and Murphy)
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You guys always take such great care of my dogs, thanks SO much. I especially appreciate that you have always been able to fit Jessie into the schedule whenever her skin issues have acted up so much that she needed to be seen.
- Sarah (Jessie)
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Dr. McConnell and team are the best. They have always treated my dogs like family. I would recommend Care First at Tryon to any new pet owner or anyone looking for personalized care.
