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The importance of advanced diagnostics
We’ve all been there: a puking dog at 2 a.m., a cat who tangled with the wrong dog, or some other ailment. You call the vet to ask how concerned you should be, and you’re told, “We can’t say without seeing your animal.” It’s frustrating that you can’t just call and get a household fix…
Read MoreWhy is a good diet important for my pet?
If you’ve ever done an Internet search for “best dog food” or “best cat food,” you know how many choices there are. Dry, canned, homemade, raw, freeze-dried. And that’s not even considering how many different brands there are. However, you can’t just “eeny, meeny, miney, moe” and choose whichever bag you land on. A good…
Read MoreA letter to Santa from your pets
Dear Santa Paws, We have been very good this year. There was only that time we knocked over that plant over back in March (it was never going to make it ‘til summer anyway, with Mom’s black thumb). And in our defense, we didn’t know it wasn’t OK to unravel the toilet paper (why make…
Read MoreSenior pet health: How to care for your aging pet
We all wish our best furry friends will live forever (or at least as long as we do). However, dogs and cats age more quickly than humans, and by the age of 7, they’re considered middle-aged. When your pet starts to come up on AARP age, their health needs change. But with proper healthcare, diet,…
Read MorePet-proofing for the holidays
The holidays are a season of happiness, but they pose many risks for your pets. Download our handy infographic to learn how to keep your home safe from holiday toxins and dangers for your fur babies. Learn about: Toxic plants common around the holidays Dangerous holiday food items Holiday decoration pet dangers and more!
Read MoreDo you need pet insurance?
It’s no secret that a vet visit can cost you a few hundred dollars – especially a specialty or emergency visit. You don’t want to deny your fur baby the care he needs, but how can you pay for the unexpected expense? Pet insurance may be the answer. What is pet insurance? Pet insurance covers…
Read MoreAnimal Emergency & Specialty Center welcomes new addition
How do we continue to offer state-of-the-art care? Through building an incredible team of specialists, veterinarians, and staff, constantly learning and training, and adding new and updated technology to our repertoire of diagnostic and treatment tools. Enter our new GE LightSpeed CT scanner! This CT scanner replaces our current model in Knoxville and offers increased…
Read MoreMeet Dr. Hodgson!
Animal Emergency & Specialty Center of Knoxville is excited to introduce Dr. Natasha Hodgson, our new criticalist! Dr. Hodgson hails from upstate New York. After finishing her undergraduate studies at Syracuse University, she worked for a year in the toxicology department at a pharmaceutical company, Bristol-Meyers Squibb. She then attended veterinary school and received her…
Read MoreToil and trouble: Four Halloween pet dangers
Halloween is a fun night for humans and pets alike – meeting new people, fun treats, staying up late, a general air of excitement. But for our fur babies, Halloween poses a few tricks along with the treats. Trick-or-treating: fun or frightening? Whether you’re staying home to hand out candy or hitting the pavement to…
Read MoreWhat to do when your pet has an emergency
It’s a moment you hope never happens. Your dog begins shaking and drooling – a seizure. Your cat vomits blood. Your pet gets run over, or attacked by another animal, or has something lodged in the throat. You hope you never have to deal with an emergency, but if you do, you want to be…
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