Hawthorne Animal Hospital

01/01/2025

🐾✨Happy New Year! ✨🐾

12/27/2024

🚨IMPORTANT PSA🚨

The pet food brand Northwest Naturals is recalling a line of their raw and frozen food due to bird flu contamination.

To ensure your pet’s health, please check the brands you’re feeding, and avoid feeding raw diets.

For more details on the recall and tips to protect your pets, check out the full article here:

Northwest Naturals is recalling a line of its pet food after authorities linked the death of a cat to a batch of food contaminated with bird flu.

12/24/2024

🔴 Holiday Hours 🔴

We will be closing early Tuesday, December 24th at 3:00pm for the holidays. We will be closed on Wednesday and Thursday, December 25th & 26th. We will reopen with our normal business hours on Friday, December 27th from 8:00am to 6:00pm.

May this beautiful holiday season fill your heart with love, your home with joy, and your life with laughter!

🔺 If you have a veterinary emergency, please contact UGA Veterinary Teaching Hospital: (706) 542-3221

12/19/2024

🐕🍎🥦 Bark and Bite: The Healthy Crunch of Fruits and Veggies in Your Dog's Diet 🥕🌽

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Most people think of dogs as meat-eaters — and of course meat needs to make up a large percentage of their diet. But fruit and veggies are also beneficial to canine health and well-being. Wh…

12/17/2024

🐕🍽️ Mealtime Matters: Finding the Right Feeding Schedule for Your Furry Friend 🕒🐾

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How many times a day should dogs eat? Daily feeding requirements can depend on your dog's age, breed, and energy levels. Learn more about basic guidelines.

12/13/2024

We had a BLAST visiting our neighbors at Escape the Space for our holiday party! 🎄 They create such fun, challenging puzzles to solve—we can’t recommend them enough! Support this local small business and book an escape room for a memorable experience! ❤️

12/12/2024

🐱🔴 Laser Quest: The Irresistible Allure of Laser Pointers in the Feline World 🌟👀

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The two big reasons your cat is so attracted to lasers, plus advice for making sure she gets enjoyment (and not frustration) out of the chase.

12/10/2024

🐕🔍 Skin Deep: Uncovering the Facts About Mange in Dogs for Healthier, Happier Pups 🐾💊

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In dogs, there are two major forms of mange, each caused by different mites: Sarcoptic and Demodectic. Learn more about mange symptoms & treatment.

12/09/2024

Paw La-La-La-La! 🎄

We will be closing early on December 10th at 3:30pm for a scheduled staff meeting. We will reopen with our normal business hours on December 11th from 8:00am to 6:00pm.

❗️If your pet has an emergency while we are closed, please call the UGA Veterinary Teaching Hospital at (706) 542-3221.

12/05/2024

🐕🐱🦷 Smile Bright: A Guide to Keeping Your Pet's Teeth Healthy and Sparkling 🪥✨

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Dental health is an important part of a pet's overall health. A pet's teeth and gums should be checked at least once a year by a veterinarian.

12/03/2024

🐕💉 Sweet Paws: Understanding and Managing Diabetes in Our Loyal Canine Companions 🍬🐾

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Diabetes in dogs is on the rise and the statistics are alarming. What are the symptoms and how do you treat this chronic disease?

11/28/2024

🐱🎩 Paws and Play: Teaching Your Cat New Tricks for Fun and Mental Stimulation 🧠🐾

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Dogs aren’t the only animals that can learn tricks! Cats can too – it just requires some patience and diligence. When we think about trick training, we usually think about dogs. Trained cats don’t…

11/26/2024

🐕👂🐜 Itchy Ears Alert: Tackling the Tiny Troublemakers of Ear Mites in Dogs 🐾💊

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What are the symptoms of ear mites in dogs? See our guide to ear mites to learn all about how to spot, treat & prevent these pesky pests.

11/25/2024

🍁 Holiday Hours 🍁

We will be closed Thursday, November 28th and Friday, November 29th for Thanksgiving. We will reopen with our normal business hours on Monday, December 2nd from 8:00am to 6:00pm.

🔴 If you have a veterinary emergency, please contact UGA Veterinary Teaching Hospital: (706) 542-3221

We hope everyone has a safe and wonderful Thanksgiving weekend! 🦃

11/21/2024

🐕🐱✂️ Responsible Care: The Importance of Spaying and Neutering for Pet Health and Community Well-being 🌍❤️

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Talk to your veterinarian about the benefits and risks of spaying and neutering so you can make an informed decision.

11/19/2024

📺🐕‍🦺👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Screen Stars to Family Friends: Why That TV Dog Might Not Be the Perfect Match for Your Home 🤔💡

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Just because a TV dog or pup in a dog show appears to be the perfect pet doesn't mean they'll fit well in your home. Here's what you need to consider.

11/18/2024

Today is National Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP) Awareness Day! What is FIP? FIP is a viral disease that affects cats and is caused by an abnormal immune response to the feline coronavirus. It is common in catteries, rescue groups, and shelters, and is often spread through fecal-oral contact. FIP is one of the most dangerous diseases and leading cause of death in young cats. While there is not a vaccine for FIP, some anti-viral drugs may be helpful in treatment.
Learn more about FIP here: https://veterinarypartner.vin.com/default.aspx?pid=19239&id=11618072

11/14/2024

🐕🐱💡 Chip Check: Microchips - A Tiny Tech for Big Peace of Mind in Pet Safety 🌍🔗

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Get answers to frequently asked questions about microchipping of animals.