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.
Socializing a dog is no easy feat, but it is critical in order for your pup to live a healthy, full life. There are several facets of dog socialization, and you want to make sure that you cover as many of them as possible to have a well-socialized dog. So, let’s dive in and talk...
When it comes to your pup’s health, you don’t want to play around. At a veterinarian's office, you hear a ton of medical jargon that might as well be in another language—bordetella, distemper and parvovirus, just to name a few. Between all the terminology and the introduction of a new puppy to your family, it...
Whether you have a cat or dog, at some point, you may want to consider neutering. There are several reasons why you may choose to neuter your pet, so we’re going to dive into what it is and why you need to think about it. What Is Neutering? Neutering is the surgical procedure that vets...
Your pet loves their toys—and it shows. Plush dog toys get stained, dirty, and sometimes smelly. Hard toys get grimy and just need to be cleaned. Whatever kind of pet or toys you have, there’s a way to clean and disinfect them. Here are some simple, safe ways you can disinfect pet toys. What are...
When it comes to nutrition, your dog needs a well-balanced diet in order for them to live a happy, healthy life. Fiber offers many benefits for the health of your pup, so it is critical to ensure they are getting what they need. Here is everything you need to know about fiber and your dog’s...
Have you noticed anything strange about your dog? Being sick is no fun, everyone knows that. Like humans, our pups can come down with influenza. We’re going to talk about what to look out for when it comes to canine influenza and what you can do for your dog. What is Canine Influenza? Canine influenza...
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)
Companion Stories
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)
Companion Stories
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.
Companion Stories
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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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.
- Keri (Zoe)
Companion Stories
We had an unusual situation with Rocky and all of the staff couldn't have been more helpful and supportive. I can't think of a single way our experience could have been better.
- Gail S (Rocky)
Companion Stories
My cat is not a fan of going to the vet, but this visit did not seem to bother him at all. I was already very happy with this veterinary practice before this visit, but if possible I think like them even more!