Spooky post! Animal Su-purr-stitions
We scoured the internet for the most interesting and odd superstitions surrounding pets. Many of these sayings came from ancient times when superstition, rather than science,
We scoured the internet for the most interesting and odd superstitions surrounding pets. Many of these sayings came from ancient times when superstition, rather than science,
As a practicing veterinarian here in the area and a radio show host for Nine Lives with Dr. Kat and Dr. Kat Gone to the
It is so exciting to adopt a new family member, but overwhelming too! Check out these resources to help you avoid common mistakes. New-pet adopter
Because we are a Fear Free Certified facility, we get pets from all over the area that have already learned to be afraid at a
Have you seen the TV show on BBC called Cats vs Dogs?The show contends that dogs love their owners 5 times more than cats based on
There are things that are great for our pets’ health that have to be done on a repeating schedule, things like tooth brushing and administering medications.
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
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
Happy Holidays!
Here are our special hours during the holiday season:
Closed on Thanksgiving day.
Closing at 1 pm on Black Friday.
Closed Dec 25 and Jan 1 2024!
If your pet has an emergency during these closures, please contact your nearest animal ER. The closest one to our location is Animal Emergency and Specialty Center at 423-822-8304. Other options include VCA River at 423-698-4612 and VCSG at 423-591-0270.
IMPORTANT: If you need your pet's medical history or proof of vaccination when we are closed, you can access the pet portal anytime. Click HERE to open the app.