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With how much rain we have had lately I thought I would write about a subject that tends to appear after periods of flooding.  Leptospirosis is a bacterium that can affect people and our dogs.  This bacterium can affect the liver, the kidneys, or both.  The bacteria...

The culprit can be the glands that nobody wants to talk about! Anal glands (anal sacs) are a pair of tiny sacs located just inside your pet’s anus on either side. The fluid produced from these glands has a unique and very pungent odor. It is believed that these glands...

"Why is my pet itchy"? is a common question that we receive. Our four-legged friends can be itchy for many reasons.  One major contributor to causing itchiness in dogs and cats is fleas. The next question is "How do I get rid of fleas"? Another common parasite that...

Just as the name suggests, heartworms are parasites that live in the heart and large vessels between the heart and lungs of dogs and cats. The worms become very large and cause damage to the heart and vessels. Over time, this infection, if not treated, can lead to...

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...