What Do I Do if my Pet is Stung by an Insect?
Stinging, biting insects are a part of summer we could all do without, but chances are, if you and your dog spend time outside, you
Stinging, biting insects are a part of summer we could all do without, but chances are, if you and your dog spend time outside, you
There are venomous snakes out there and your dog is a nosy character. Let’s face it, he might just borrow some trouble and bug a snake.
Scratch That! Why do cats scratch? When cats scratch (an innate behavior), they send an aromatic message via the pheromones delivered by glands in the
There is always a lot of talk about allergies in pets. That’s because allergic disease is extremely common among dogs and cats.Many people assume that an
It is spring! Spring comes with many great things...and others that are not as great. Some of those "not great" spring features are thunderstorms. Lots of
Should I Have Pet Insurance? By: Kathryn Primm, DVM, CVPM This is an excellent question. Insurance is defined by Oxford as “a practice or arrangement
Our New App Makes Caring For Your Pet Easier In addition to collecting all the puppy snuggles we can, our goal is to help make
This article was originally written for www.iheartdogs.com by Kathryn Primm, DVM and lives on their Ask A Vet blog, but we thought that you might enjoy
It is the month of St. Patrick’s Day and although legends abound, we do believe that Patrick himself was pretty lucky. It is said that
There’s a good chance, wherever you are today in the United States, your local veterinary practice is swamped. Or the veterinary team there feels overwhelmed. Or
In observance of Memorial Day, we will be closed Monday, May 25.
If your pet experiences an emergency while we are closed, please contact one of our local emergency hospitals:
🐾 VCA Regional Institute for Veterinary Emergencies & Referrals (VCA River)
📞 423-698-4612
(Our usual emergency referral hospital)
🐾 Animal Emergency & Specialty Center (AESC)
📞 423-822-8304
(Geographically closer to our hospital for many clients)
Please call ahead if possible so the emergency team can prepare for your arrival.
We wish everyone a safe Memorial Day weekend as we honor and remember those who served. ❤️🤍💙