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Roanoke General Pets

Lost & found in the Roanoke/NRV area

  • pet
  • May 10, 2011
It is a characteristic of my personality that drives my husband crazy- I have to pick up every companion animal I see that is wandering the street....
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PetEx 2011 is coming!

  • petex2011
  • April 8, 2011
PetEx 2011 is coming to the Roanoke Special Events Center at the Roanoke Civic Center on May 6th and 7th. The expo will be open from noon until 8...
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Spring brings health concerns for your pets

Since spring is almost here, I wanted to review a couple of relevant topics as warmer weather will (hopefully – this week not included!) come...
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Puppy Socialization

So, I was down at Roanoke’s dog park in Highland Park the other day and saw an absolutely beautiful, playful, happy puppy that was probably...
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Rabies in Central Virginia

The News Leader reporting from Staunton reported recently that a horse euthanized on a farm near Stuarts Draft has been positively diagnosed with...
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Obesity in Dogs and Cats

Obesity for dogs and cats is a serious epidemic, much as it is in humans in our country. It has been scientifically proven to shorten dogs’...
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H1N1 Influenza Found in Cats

I reported on February 1st that Canine Influenza, designated H3N8 by the World Health Organization, has been circulating in Virginia for a couple...
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VMRCVM is Expanding in Blacksburg

  • VMRCVM
  • February 6, 2011
WDBJ-7 in Roanoke reported on February 3 that the Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine in Blacksburg on the campus of Virginia...
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Winter Pitfalls for Pets

Please be careful this winter with your pets being outdoors as prolonged exposure to the elements can cause many problems and lead to death. With...
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February is Pet Dental Month!!!

  • Pets
  • February 2, 2011
A quick reminder that the month of February is Dental Month and many veterinary hospitals here in the Roanoke valley could be offering discounts on...
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