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.
‘Tis The Season to Spoil Your Pet During the holiday season, you give gifts to everyone you love - including your pets! And with so many fun toys and treats to choose from in the aisles of pet stores, it’s easy to grab the most colorful, fun-looking gift. But sometimes, the toys many people choose...
Keeping Your Pet Comfortable in Every Stage of Life No matter if you have had your pet since they were young or if you just adopted a senior, we know how much you love your aging pet and you want to keep them comfortable. Just like humans, when pets age, their needs and daily routines...
Benefits of the New Building Care First Animal Hospital is thrilled to announce our new building that is currently under construction next to our Oberlin location. Our goal was to create a building that brings together the highest quality modern technology with space that will allow us to provide the top-notch care that we are...
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...
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)
Companion Stories
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!
