Pet Blog

Raleigh, NC – On July 1, 2018 Dr. Azure Holland, owner of Azure Holland Mobile Veterinary Service was appointed by North Carolina Governor, Roy Cooper to the North Carolina Veterinary Medical Board. The North Carolina Veterinary Medical Board (NCVMB), a state regulatory and consumer protection agency, was created in 1903 by an act of the … Continue reading “Dr. Azure Holland has been appointed by NC Governor Roy Cooper to be a new board member of the NC Veterinary Medical Board.”

This time of the year more than most I hear a lot of my friends having to make unnecessary trips to the Vet’s office which is not a fun place most of the time, however, since my Mom works there, I don’t mind visiting. The tree is a lot of fun and many friends have … Continue reading “Pecan Pie’s Tips for Surviving the Holidays. Literally.”

Azure Holland Mobile Veterinary Service is excited to be participating in this year’s SPCA K9-3K Dog Walk and post-race festival on Saturday, April 2 at Koka Booth Amphitheatre in Cary. The K9-3K Dog Walk is a benefit walk event to help homeless pets, plus a day of family-friendly, dog-friendly festivities. The event consists of a … Continue reading “Join us for SPCA K-9 – 3K Dog Walk this Saturday April 2nd!”

The Smith family contacted me recently because they needed some help with their pet, Tucker, who was showing signs of advanced aging. Tucker was having issues with arthritis and it was starting to affect his quality of life. He was having trouble getting around, including going out to use the bathroom, and he was seemingly … Continue reading “Tucker’s Story”

I wanted to share with you a case that really touched my heart a couple of winters ago. Bella was a sweet, older German Shepherd who had been having trouble getting around for a while. Her mom Karen reached out to me when she felt that Bella’s suffering had become too great. The morning of … Continue reading “A Peaceful Goodbye for Bella”

The year 2015 is nearing an end, and it’s been a purrfectly fantastic one! My parents have taken me on several trips across this great state of North Carolina; on sandy beaches, in star-spangled parades and of course at our beloved snowy mountains. As I reflect back on all of the great things this year, … Continue reading “Pecan Pie’s Favorite Places 2015!”

I get asked about pet hospice when I meet with families so I hope to help explain a little more.  Pet hospice is often thought of in the same way we think of human hospice, that is, to provide comfort during the final phases or our animal’s life.  When I help families with pet hospice in Raleigh, I am meeting … Continue reading “When is Pet Hospice Right for my Pet”

We are so happy to welcome Dr. Janelle Fenlason to our practice.  Janelle has a real passion for helping families and their pets.  “I realized I needed to offer more availability on the weekends and evenings, Janelle was a perfect fit and I really think families are going to appreciate getting to know her, I … Continue reading “Dr. Janelle Fenlason Joins Our Practice”

The process that a family goes through to reach the decision of euthanasia for a beloved family pet can be one of the toughest things they ever have to go through. What can make the decision even harder is knowing your pet has a terminal diagnosis and seeing that he or she seems fine today. … Continue reading “My Pet has been given a terminal diagnosis, What do I do Now?”

Just recently I was asked to help a family say goodbye to their beloved pet on a Sunday morning. When I arrived at the home I walked up to the door and saw a little note attached that read “we are in the back yard.” I made my way around the front walk to the … Continue reading “A Beautiful Goodbye – Max’s Story”