Gate City Animal Hospital - Greensboro, NC

08/27/2026

Show us your dogs for

08/21/2026

Microchips save lives!

08/20/2026

Celebrate World Photo Day by sharing your pets' cutest, funniest, and most precious moments. We love seeing your furry family members smile at our clinic. Drop your favorite snapshot in the comments below so we can enjoy them in their favorite environment.


Close up featuring: Biscuit the cat

08/19/2026

Traveling can be stressful enough for humans, but any cause for concern is intensified when bringing along your pets.

The first thing to think about when planning to travel with a pet is whether the trip is in the animal's best interest.
If the decision is yes you MUST HAVE THE FOLLOWING:
🐾A carrier
🐾Identification
🐾A leash and collar or harness
🐾Medications if needed and a first aid kit is best
🐾Bowls, food and water

A certificate of veterinary inspection may be required to bring a pet across state lines, especially via airplane.

If a pet gets lost on a trip, up-to-date microchip information raises the odds that the pet will be returned. This means, checking with your microchip company that YOUR contact info is up to date!

📸 featuring: Callie the

08/18/2026

🐾 Happy National Black Cat Appreciation Day! 🖤
Did you know black cats have the lowest adoption rate and wait the longest in shelters? Myths and bad luck stories are not true. These sweet cats bring so much love and joy to our lives.

Stop by the clinic this week or drop a photo of your mini house panther in the comments! Let us show them some love. ✨


📸 featuring: Peanut Pete during his boarding

08/17/2026

Today is Saint Roch’s Day, the special helper for dogs and all animals! We send big love to our furry friends today. Thank you for bringing so much joy to our lives.

08/16/2026

08/15/2026

Today is National Check the Chip Day! A microchip is your pet's best ticket home if they ever get lost. However, a chip only works if your current contact information is up to date in the registry.

What You Should Do:
🛑Stop by our clinic to get your pet's microchip scanned for free. We scan pets annually with their wellness appointments to ensure each chip is still functioning.
📞Call your registry: Log into your microchip provider account to update your phone number and address.
🆘Spread the word: Share this post to help keep local pets safe.

Even if the chip scans.... THIS DOES NOT MEAN IT WILL WORK if you do not have your contact info updated with the registry. This is a common issue with stray pets is that they may have a chip that scans, but we have no way to contact the owner about the lost pet and they never get back home.

📸 featuring Maddie the mix

08/14/2026

Summer paw pad injuries keeping your dog indoors?

Your dog’s paw pads are built to handle a lot of wear and tear, but they are not indestructible. During the summer months, hot pavement, rough terrain, and outdoor hazards can quickly lead to a injury. Even a simple walk on a hot sidewalk can result in serious dog paw pad burns.

A dog’s paw pads serve several important functions. They provide traction, absorb shock during movement, protect bones and joints, and insulate the feet from temperature extremes. Although paw pads are thicker and tougher than human skin, they can still become damaged by heat, cuts, and abrasions.

Causes for paw pad injuries:
🐾Hot Pavement is one of the most common causes of a dog paw pad burn. Asphalt, concrete, brick walkways, and sand can become dangerously hot after only a short period in direct sunlight. When outdoor temperatures reach 85°F, pavement temperatures can exceed 130°F which can burn paws in less than a minute!

A simple rule is to place the back of your hand on the walking surface for seven seconds. If it is too hot for your hand, it is too hot for your dog!

To prevent a dog paw pad injury, schedule walks during cooler morning or evening hours, seek shaded paths, allow your dog to walk on grass whenever possible, or try booties for protection.

🐾Softened Paw Pads
While swimming is excellent exercise, prolonged exposure to water can soften paw pads and make them more vulnerable to injury.

🐾Foxtails are among the most dangerous summer hazards for dogs. These grass-like seed heads contain sharp barbs that easily attach to fur and pe*****te skin. Once embedded, foxtails can migrate deeper into tissues, causing infection and even abscesses.

🐾Rough terrain during summer adventures can wear down paw pads and lead to cuts and abrasions. Gradual increase in activity can help form callus protection on paw pads.

🐾Sharp objects and debris such as broken glass, metal fragments, shells, thorns, and splinters can all cause a dog paw pad injury.

📸 featuring: Pudge the mix

08/12/2026

Shadows? No. Pure sunshine? Yes! Look at those magnificent whiskers on our favorite little house panther. Drop a 🐾 in the comments if you love black cats as much as we do!


📸 featuring: Java Luna an adorable