Breed-specific legislation places the blame incorrectly on the dog rather than on the humans who bear the responsibility.
Dr. Megan Hardy Joins AAC Family
We are excited to announce Dr. Megan Hardy has joined the AAC family! She hails from Lexington, Kentucky where she was born and raised. She obtained her undergraduate degree from the University of Kentucky, and completed her rigorous veterinary medical training at the College of Veterinary Medicine of Auburn University (War Eagle!). We first got to meet Dr. Hardy when she completed her professional training this spring with a preceptorship program here in our practice. Our doctors and staff were so impressed with her skills that we offered her a long-term position starting this September.
Dr. Hardy will be seeing patients Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and some Saturdays. She will provide services in general medicine and preventative health with a focus in small animal dentistry.
Call us at 843-884-9838 to schedule your pet’s next appointment.
Breed-Specific Legislation is Not the Solution
A letter sent to S.C. Representatives in response to Bill H.3709 that uses dog breed discrimination as an answer to dog bites.
Little One Loses Eye and Steals Our Heart
I’d like for you to meet my new friend, Cain. As you can see, he has had a few bad days recently. He was in a tussle with one of his housemates, and seriously injured his eye. One of the local veterinary practices refused to … Continue reading Little One Loses Eye and Steals Our Heart
Summer Tips to Keep Your Pets Cool
If you have lived in South Carolina for any length of time, then you know just how brutal our Summers can be! If you’re outside with your pet and are beginning to feel hot, just imagine how your dog feels whose core temperature starts at … Continue reading Summer Tips to Keep Your Pets Cool
Lexi’s Story – A Senior Dog Searching for Foster Family
I’d like for you to meet Lexi. Lexi, a 10-year-old brindle pit-bull mix, has been living here at Advanced Animal Care as part of the East Cooper Pet Relief Rescue community outreach. ECPR is a non-profit organization created and operated by Dr. Leslie Steele for … Continue reading Lexi’s Story – A Senior Dog Searching for Foster Family
Catching Cancer Before It Strikes – Belle’s Story
Recent population studies have revealed cats, as of 2012, outnumber dogs in the United States. Interestingly though, dogs are seen by a veterinarian nearly twice as often as cats. According to a recent survey, a person owning a cat is six times less likely to … Continue reading Catching Cancer Before It Strikes – Belle’s Story
