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One in three family pets will go missing in their lifetime. No one ever wants to imagine the possibility of their beloved pet and best friend being lost, but that possibility is very real. Fences and gates can be accidentally left open, leashes and collars can break,...

In my office, one of the topics I deal with most is intestinal parasites. I would say that this is one of the top killers of our pets, especially puppies and kittens. Everyone has heard of roundworms, hookworms, and tapeworms, but North Georgia is also home to three...

Have you ever wondered why your furry friend may spend hours licking their feet? Sometimes the issue can be so severe dogs lick their paws raw to the point of needing an e-collar or other device to prevent them from causing further self-trauma. Read on to discover the...

Have you ever noticed a mass or lump on your dog or cat? Masses can develop anytime in a pet’s life and become somewhat more common as they age. Masses can be benign (non-cancerous) or malignant (cancerous), and it is often difficult to tell the difference just by...

We now live in an “I want it now” age. We get our news online; we shop online, a lot of you even read the newspaper online. I went to an interesting seminar about the new power of the internet about 2 weeks ago. It really opened my eyes as to the reach of the internet...

September is Responsible Dog Ownership Month, so this is an excellent time to ensure you are keeping your dog happy and healthy. When you decided to become a dog owner, you committed to providing for them, including their dietary, medical, physical, and psychological...

When we bring that cute little puppy or kitten home, it’s hard to fathom that they will eventually turn into adults and then into seniors. Watching our pets grow older is inevitable but is still one of the harder parts of being a pet parent. As our pets age, there are...

Did you know…Heartworms are a threat year-round in Georgia! Mosquitos are responsible for spreading heartworm disease and unfortunately because pesky mosquitos thrive in Georgia year long so does the threat of heartworms. Therefore it is important to protect your pets...

Cat owners can tell you that hairballs are part of having a feline companion. Yet, excessive hairballs are not normal. They could be a sign of a problem.  Small piles of vomit mixed with fur are often mistaken for hairballs, so owners aren't concerned about a possible...

Understandably, the COVID-19 crisis has stirred up concerns about caring for pets. Here are three things we want you to know to help keep you and your pets safe and healthy. #1: Rely on reputable sources for current COVID-19 information While you can turn to Facebook...