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.
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...
Seasonal Allergies and What It Means For Your Pet For many people, when they think of spring, they think of allergies and having a runny nose and itchy eyes. What many people fail to realize, however, is that their pet could be suffering from seasonal allergies as well. Most pet owners don’t know the signs...
My name is Jay B Superone, but you can call me Jay. I am an eight-year-old greyhound who was bred for racing! On my best racing days, I could reach 45mphs in just 6 strides. It is easy for me to run fast. I have a huge lung capacity and heart compared to my friend...
Why Dental Health Matters You’ve always been told to brush your teeth twice a day, but what about your pet’s teeth? Just like us, pets need clean teeth in order to live a healthy lifestyle. February is Dental Health Awareness Month, and because practicing a strong dental health schedule can end up adding years to...
The Lifesaving Procedure February is spay and neuter awareness month, which means there is no better time than now to understand the benefits and importance of the procedure. There are many health and behavioral benefits to spaying or neutering, and it can positively affect your pet for their entire life. To truly dive into the...
Positive Reinforcement is the Care First way Why Use The Clicker? Clicker training opens up clear communication between us and our animals by pairing “event markers” with things that are reinforcing to the animals. Event marks help bridge the time from when the animal completed the desired behavior to the reinforcer. It signals to the...
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.
