Capeside Animal Hospital News & Updates

It’s hard to believe that summer is coming to a rapid end. The silver lining? With the return to school we can look forward to enjoying fall weather with our pets. There are undeniable benefits to cooler, crisper fall days: your pet can enjoy running and playing in the park without the threat of overheating so quickly. And what pet owner doesn’t love to crunch through the colorful autumn leaves?

It’s important to be mindful of a few season-specific tips for pet care to ensure you fully and safely enjoy the weeks to come. Here a...

While most cats will never learn to run on a treadmill, no matter how much catnip you offer, almost all cats do benefit greatly from some form of regular physical activity. Not only does exercise burn calories, improve muscle tone, and reduce a cat’s appetite, but a healthy exercise plan will also help protect your cat from becoming overweight or obese, extending her lifespan and improving her quality of life. By sticking to a regular feline workout plan, you’ll have a major positive impact on your cat’s overall health.

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Have you ever heard someone say that pets should be allowed to lick their wounds because saliva has healing properties? Veterinarians run into the notion all the time … typically after a dog or cat has been brought to the clinic with a wound that is getting worse rather than better after being licked.

Like many old wives tales, there is a modicum of truth behind the idea that licking can be beneficial. When an animal is wounded and does not have access to veterinary care, licking removes foreign material from the injured tissues. Al...

Capeside Animal Hospital is conveniently located in Leland for all your pets medical and surgical needs. Wilmington residents need not travel far to receive services for their pets-- a mere minute's drive! From providing preventative medicine to general surgery and dentistry, they can handle all of your pets surgical needs. Capeside Animal Hospital is a full service animal hospital that is so convenient to the Wilmington and Leland area that you may never need another provider! They even offer house calls to those in the city's surrounding ...

Capeside Animal Hospital will serve as a drop off point for a food drive for the community in March. Each month on the fourth Saturday morning, over 120 families come to the local food bank at Closer Walk Church off of Village Road for food  distribution. Here is a list of what is needed the most at this time:

Pasta
Canned meat
Soup
Potatoes 
Canned veggies
Canned fruit

We will also accept pet food. All food must be received by 6pm on Monday March 18. Please help us aid those in need in our community!