News

Apr 12

ANNIE: A Story of Diet and Canine Heart Disease

by Morna Pixton, DVM, Guilford Veterinary Hospital “Annie” is a much beloved, sweet-as-pie, pearl-necklace-wearing bulldog mix owned by our technician, Alexa. She had always been healthy except for allergies, and seemed to do best on a special kangaroo diet. She developed a growth in her mouth in July 2017, when... read more →
Jan 28

Periodontal Disease & Your Pet

Guilford Veterinary Hospital offers a 10% discount for dental procedures during the month of February. Periodontal disease is the number one health problem in small animals.  Periodontal disease includes gingivitis (inflammation or redness of the gums) and periodontitis (loss of bone and soft tissue around the teeth). There are 4... read more →
Oct 25
Mar 15

Why Spay Your Pet

There are many benefits to spaying your pets, but did you know that it could also be a life-saving procedure? Female dogs and cats that are not spayed have a high risk of developing something called pyometra, or an infection of the uterus. This preventable infection makes your pet very... read more →
Feb 25

Glaucoma & Your Pet

What is Glaucoma? Glaucoma is the result of elevated pressure within the eye. There is a constant production of fluid within the eye called aqueous humor. High pressures within the eye develop when this fluid is not able to drain properly. This pressure increase can cause damage to the optic... read more →
Jan 15

Ticks and Lyme Disease

Unfortunately, most of us have become all too familiar with ticks. The incidence of tick bites is on the rise, and as a result there has been an increase in tick-borne diseases affecting our pets. A tick's life cycle includes the egg and three life-stages, with each stage requiring a... read more →
Jan 01

Learn about CryoProbe

Guilford Veterinary Hospital is now offering CryoProbe™, the incredibly accurate, non-invasive treatment option for the removal of common skin conditions such as warts, cysts, eyelid tumors, oral tumors and more! • Accurately treat lesions in sensitive areas • No Anesthesia required! • Save pet owners money! No anesthesia, little to... read more →
Dec 09

Safe Holidays are Happy Holidays

The holiday season is a wonderful time for us to gather with our loved ones…including our pets! Keep in mind that many of the things that we enjoy in our holidays can be harmful to our furry friends. Take a few precautions to keep you pets safe and your holidays... read more →
Oct 12

Be Online Pet Pharmacy A.W.A.R.E.

Ask your veterinarian. Watch for red flags. Always check for site accreditation. Report problems and suspicious pharmacies. Educate yourself about online pet pharmacies. Internet sites that sell pet drugs can be reputable pharmacies. Some, however, are not. They are fronts for businesses breaking Federal, State, or International laws. These illegal... read more →
Dec 01

GVH Gift Certificates

Have you been wondering what to get the pet lovers this year? GVH is happy to suggest our gift certificates that are available for purchase in any amount you choose. Our gift certificates are good towards the purchase of any of our products or services. Any value not used on... read more →