Favorite Pet Information & Links

Warning: Cocoa Mulch, manufactured by Hershey's contains a lethal ingredient called "Theobromine" that is toxic to dogs and cats. Several have died after ingesting this mulch. Information about the mulch can be found here.

Craven-Carteret County Emergency Pet Services. - 118 East Main St. (Route 70), Havelock, NC (Across from Dunkin Donuts) - 919-444-1399 - After Hours and Weekend Emergency Pet Services. Manned by many of our local veterinarians.

Lynaire Kennels - 4634 Old Cherry Point Road, New Bern, NC 28560 - 252-633-4333. - providing comfortable , clean and safe care for your canine, feline, or avian companion. Our accommodations and services are superior and our staff is committed to quality pet care. We provide custom care for the aged or recovering pet. We are located between New Bern, NC and Morehead City, NC, only minutes from the regional airport. We are nestled in a wooded, private estate with peaceful surroundings for the comfort of your pampered pet.

ASPCA's Non-Toxic Plants - This list contains plants that have not been reported as having systemic effects on animals or as having intense effects on the gastrointestinal tract. Any plant material ingested by an animal (as when dogs and cats ingest yard grass) may produce signs of vomiting, depression, or diarrhea. These signs are generally mild and self-limiting and often do not require any treatment.

ASPCA's Toxic Plants - This list contains plants that have been reported as having systemic effects on animals and/or intense effects on the gastrointestinal tract. Stay tuned—our extensive searchable database complete with descriptions and photographs is coming soon. Please note that the information contained in our plant lists is not meant to be all-inclusive, but rather a compilation of the most frequently encountered plants.

Pet's Bill of Rights....1. We have the right to be full members of your family. We thrive on social interaction, praise, and love. 2. We have the right to stimulation. We need new games, new toys..........

Great Cat Names - Naming your cat is a very personal thing. Sometimes the perfect name just pops to mind and sometimes you need a little inspiration. Whether you have a new feline companion or are just browsing, welcome and enjoy!

Pets, Vets and You - Diseases and Problems (Absesses, Acute Allergic Reactions, Acute Moist Dermatitis/Hot Spots, Acute Pancreatitis, Addison's Disease/Hypoadrenocorticism, Allergic Dermatitis, Allergies, Allergy Testing and Hyposensitization, Anal Glands, Anal Sac Disease, Anterior Cruciate Ligament Rupture, Arthritis, Bladder stones etc. etc.)

Declawing Your Cat - There are many myths, misunderstandings, and misinformation concerning declawing. If you are considering having this surgery done on your cat, or if your veterinarian has suggested it, please take a few minutes to learn about this major surgical procedure before you make a decision.

Cat Help Online - As a cat-owner, you know the importance of keeping your cat healthy and happy.....We're here to help provide feline health information to help you best care for your kitty.

Pet CPR - It's not a scenario you want to imagine: finding your pet unconscious on your living room floor or your cat hit by a car. Finding your pet not breathing or with his heart not beating can be a terrifying experience, but there are things you can do.

Rattlesnake Evenomation - What groups of poisonous snakes cause the most problems for domestic animals in the United States? There are 3 groups of poinsonous snakes in the U.S......