Sept 2021 – Business of the Month

Sept 2021 – Business of the Month

September was full of so many things- the beginning of Leadership Kernersville, the Spring Folly in the Fall AND announcing our September 2021 Business of the Month, Hopkins Road Animal Hospital! Congratulations and thank you for all you do for our community!  ...
Online Vet Pharmacy

Online Vet Pharmacy

Hopkins Road Animal Hospital now offers Vets First Choice Pharmacy as our online pharmacy.  Vets First Choice pharmacy is the most highly accredited partner-pharmacy in the nation.  That means they meet the strictest standards for privacy, authentication, and security...
Wellness / Preventive Care

Wellness / Preventive Care

Important facts about senior testing – An aging pet’s organs gradually deteriorate and may lose their ability to function properly. We use senior testing to promote early detection and treatment of disease, so we can maintain health and prevent illness during...
Is My Pet Overweight?

Is My Pet Overweight?

   Is your dog or cat overweight?  Did you know obesity in pets is a growing problem?  It has been reported that 45% of dogs and 58% of cats are overweight or obese.  Being overweight can cause a lot of health problems for our pets, including heart disease,...
The Importance of Dental Hygiene

The Importance of Dental Hygiene

Dental disease is a silent process that may cause many other illnesses, including kidney, heart, and blood infections. When pets don’t receive the dental care they need to keep their teeth clean and their gums healthy, their mouths can harbor bad bacteria. Ask your...
Skunk Spray Toxicosis

Skunk Spray Toxicosis

By Charlotte Means, DVM, MLIS, DABVT, DABT Although pet owners seldom witness their pets being sprayed by a skunk, the odor is immediate and unmistakable when spraying occurs.  Ocular edema, conjunctivitis, drooling, and squinting are commonly noted in animals that...