by Dr. Lyn Lewis; Express Vets Medical Director/Owner | Jun 28, 2023 | Blog
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...
by Dr. Stacey Triscik: Express Vets Holly Springs | Jun 1, 2023 | Blog
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...
by Express Vets | May 1, 2023 | Blog
“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...
by Dr. Stefanie Henson, Express Vets Kennesaw | Apr 1, 2023 | Blog
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...
by Dr. Lauren Saroli; Express Vets North Canton | Mar 3, 2023 | Blog
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,...
by Dr. Lyn Lewis; Express Vets Medical Director/Owner | May 20, 2022 | Blog
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...
