A Raleigh veterinary cardiologist will be at "Bark Around the Park" in Millbrook Exchange Park on Saturday to check dogs for signs of heart disease. Dr. Teresa DeFrancesco of NC State explains the process.

While the Fourth of July is a time for fireworks and celebration, for many pets and their owners it can be a nightmare. The loud noises, flashing lights, and smell of sulfur can cause excessive fear in pets. Nervous behaviors such as trembling, whimpering, and panting may be distressful to the pet, but the animal’s natural response to flee from what he interprets as a threatening situation may result in serious injury.

Chat with Andrea Lane, Manager of Public Education at the American Kennel Club in preparation for Responsible Dog Ownership Day.

Dog and cat anxiety studies sponsored by the Animal Behavior Service at NCSU's Veterinary Teaching Hospital.

Veterinarian Dr. Page Wages will participate in a live one-hour chat March 19, 2009 at 1:00pm.

The College of Veterinary Science at North Carolina State University is seeking pets for it's Clinical Trials Program.

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