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.
The Wake County Animal Center is the community animal shelter operated by Wake County Government that receives all lost, stray, abandoned and surrendered animals from the community. This year the Animal Center will receive approximately 17,000 animals that are looking for second chances. Learn more about the center. Mission Statement The Wake County Animal Center provides...
Dr. Jennifer Traficanti, a veterinarian at our Grace Park location, reviews the importance of microchipping your pet. At Care First Animal Hospital we are dedicated to keeping your pet as safe and healthy as possible. Many times that is best accomplished with preventive measures such as vaccines, bloodwork, dental cleanings, and microchipping. Microchipping your pet...
Dr. Ryan Thames practices at the Falls Pointe location and gives us several tips for maintaining our pet's dental health. That’s right, it’s here! Once again dental month is upon us. So don’t delay, it’s time to bring your pet in and have that much overdue professional dental cleaning performed. While it’s great to dedicate an...
Mary reviews separation anxiety, a disease that is both perplexing and frustrating as a dog owner. Separation anxiety has different symptoms and causes. Symptoms can range from mild whining or barking when you leave to an all out disaster zone in your living room with crates and doors destroyed and your dog injured and anxious. Some...
At Care First Animal Hospital we emphasize preventive medicine. We believe that with routine examinations, proper vaccinations, screening tests, and routine prophylactic dental cleanings we can help all pets live longer, healthier, and happier lives. To accomplish this goal we have developed a customized Preventive Health Program (PHP) to provide pet wellness care and services...
The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals of Wake County is a no-kill animal welfare organization striving to create a no-kill community. Through innovative initiatives the dedicated staff and volunteers work to place over 3,000 pets with loving families each year and assist another 13,000 animals through additional life-saving programs. Adoption, Behavior 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)
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)
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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!