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.
Over the course of the week, we set up a clinic in the school’s machine shop, where we spayed and neutered dogs, treated ear and skin infections, stitched up wounds, and removed fishhooks. We also went door to door through the village, vaccinating dogs, and praying with their owners. We loved on the village children,...
Have you ever wondered how you can help local rescue organizations or your county shelter? In the Raleigh/Durham area there are numerous rescue organizations that are always in need. Here are a few ways you can help! 1. Volunteer Research the rescue organizations you would like to volunteer with and then contact them to...
Sue Kocher, dog trainer at our Care First Animal Hospital at Grace Park location, guest writes an article on introducing dogs safely. Not everyone has a dog that loves other dogs, wants to play with them, and has excellent manners. Many of us have dogs that are over-exuberant (read: obnoxious) , nervous (read: snappish), or...
At Care First Animal Hospital we have emphasized the importance of proper dental health, including the reasons why dental cleanings are so important, and even providing an educational video for brushing your pet's teeth at home! Here are some other tips for keeping your pet healthy, and the ways we've made it even easier for...
Drs. Page Wages (Oberlin) and Elisa Sumakeris (Grace Park) are headed to Hooper’s Bay Alaska with Christian Veterinary Mission for 1 week in October, with 3 veterinary students (Spencer Ellis, Jesi Leonard, and Morgan Rodwell) and 1 technician (Christena Tozel from Oberlin). The group will providing much needed veterinary services to a rural area that...
A Better Surgery and Recovery Option Jesse, a dog with the SPCA of Wake County, has been battling liver failure for months. He then developed a urinary blockage from bladder stones. Using the new Minimally Invasive Surgical method now available at Care First Animal Hospital at Oberlin, Jesse's stones were removed with minimal pain and...
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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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)
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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)
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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!