As a pet owner, you might wonder what qualifies as critical veterinary care and when your pet's injury is considered an emergency. In this post, our veterinarians in Blountville explain what's involved in animal critical care and discuss what circumstances are categorized as a pet emergency.
While we are normally concerned with our dogs becoming overweight, as they become older, senior dogs, some canines start to lose weight. Here, Our Blountville vets discuss senior dogs losing weight and when you should be concerned.
If your dog has collapsed it is a clear sign of an underlying issue. What causes dogs to collapse? What should you do if your dog passes out? Check inside to find out.
Our Blountville vets often see dogs in their office due to symptoms of joint pain. Although a common reason for joint pain is aging, there are effective treatments available to relieve discomfort in dogs of any age or activity level.
Although your dog eating gum might not seem like a big deal, some chewing gums are toxic to dogs. If your dog ate gum, our Blountville veterinarians explain what to do.
C-sections can be performed if a dog is in labor, but in some cases, an elective C-section may be recommended if your pooch faces an increased risk of complications. Today, our Blountville vets look at how to tell if your dog needs a C-section.
If your dog or cat has been staggering, stumbling, or falling over, one or more underlying medical issues may be to blame. These can include infection, injury, poisoning, or stroke. Today, our Blountville vets discuss why you should take your pet to an animal hospital right away if this is happening.
While our Blountville emergency vets see fewer cases of heatstroke in cats than in dogs, it does happen. In today's post, we share some of the symptoms of heatstroke in cats, and what you should do if you think your cat is suffering from heatstroke.
Cat poisonings are rare, but they do happen on occasion. From household cleaners to toxic house plants, our Blountville vets explain some common substances that are poisonous to cats, how to tell if a cat has been poisoned, and the treatment options available for cat poisonings.
If your pup is breathing fast without apparent cause, it can be worrying. Today, our Airport Pet Emergency Clinic vets share some reasons why your dog may be breathing fast but otherwise acting normal, and when it's time for your dog to see the vet.