Carroll County Animal Hospital

Carroll County Animal Hospital At Carroll County Animal Hospital we strive to provide the absolute best in your pet's medical and surgical care.

Since 1946, Carroll County Animal Hospital - Columbia Drive has been providing families and their companion animals with high-quality, compassionate veterinary care. As a full-service hospital, we offer a wide range of comprehensive veterinary services to keep your pets in great health, from wellness exams and vaccinations to dental care, internal medicine and emergency care. We also offer special

resources such as nutritional counseling, boarding, and care for exotic pets. We look forward to welcoming you and your pet to our hospital!

🎃 Halloween is tomorrow! Trick-or-treating and parties might be in your future. Here are a few Do's and Don'ts to keep...
10/30/2025

🎃 Halloween is tomorrow! Trick-or-treating and parties might be in your future. Here are a few Do's and Don'ts to keep your pets healthy through the weekend:
✅ Do double check their collar for any weak areas and to make sure their ID tags are intact with up-to-date contact information. If your pets are microchipped, now is a good time to double check the data base for current contact information in case they become lost.
✅ Do keep electric cords, spider web decorations, batteries and glow sticks out of reach.
✅ Do limit contact with trick-or-treaters as they can be scary for pets and increase anxiety. Consider keeping your pets in an interior room with comfortable surroundings and light music playing to minimize anxiety.
✅ If you dress your pet up, do make sure the costume is not too tight and is without small items that your pet can chew and swallow. It's best if you have a test-run for a short period of time before their costume debut, so you can observe for signs of increased fear or anxiety related to the costume.
❌ Don't feed your pet any Halloween candy and remind your children and guests to respect that rule too. Candy is high in sugar and some have high levels of fat, both of which can lead to a painful condition called pancreatitis and cause your pet to be very uncomfortable. Grapes, chocolate, xylitol, macadamia nuts, alcohol and raisins should all be avoided due to harmful and potentially fatal side effects.
❌ Don't leave your pets outside for any reason. Pranks, fireworks and busy sidewalks/neighborhoods are all common reasons for pets to become lost, scared and confused as well as a target for theft.
❌ Don't leave your pet unattended around carved pumpkins. Large amounts of raw pumpkin can cause stomach upset, intestinal blockages and emergency surgery.
❌ Don't burn candles on surfaces where your pets can knock them over. The dancing flame can be tempting for curious cats and nosey dogs.
Have a wonderful and safe Friday the 31st!
We are open all day on Saturday, November 1 at our Columbia Drive location for any routine or emergency pet healthcare needs. (770)832-2475

👻👽💀👹 Spooky season is here! And Halloween can be more frightening than fun for our pets. Here are a few tips to keep you...
10/29/2025

👻👽💀👹 Spooky season is here! And Halloween can be more frightening than fun for our pets. Here are a few tips to keep your fur babies safe and sound this Halloween night and weekend:
🎃 Create a calm, safe space! The constant ringing of the doorbell and unfamiliar costumes can be frightening and stressful for many pets. Put your pet in a separate, quiet room away from the front door during peak trick-or-treating hours.
🎃 Provide comfort with their favorite toys, a cozy bed and fresh water. Play soft music (jazz, classical or reggae are the best) or turn on a TV with lighthearted conversation (not horror or action) to help mask the noise.
🎃 Prevent escapes by keeping them away from the front door! Frequent opening and closing with handing out candy presents a prime opportunity for anxious pets to dart outside. Use a baby gate to block access to the foyer or keep them securely contained in a safe room.
🎃 Even in your backyard, pets can be scared by fireworks or pranks. It is safest to keep all pets, including outdoor cats, inside on Halloween night.
If you have questions about your pets' health, give us a call! (770)832-2475

👻 One of the biggest dangers for your pets this Halloween is human candy! Keeping them safe with a little awareness and ...
10/28/2025

👻 One of the biggest dangers for your pets this Halloween is human candy! Keeping them safe with a little awareness and prevention can ensure a happy and healthy holiday for everyone!
Some of the most dangerous candies are:
🍫Chocolate: The darker the chocolate, the more toxic it is. Chocolate contains theobromine and caffeine, which pets break down very slowly which leads to a toxic buildup in their system.
Symptoms: Vomiting, diarrhea, increased thirst, restlessness, and a fast heart rate. In severe cases, it can cause seizures, heart failure, and death.
🍭 Xylitol: This sugar substitute is found in many sugar-free candies, gums, and baked goods and is highly toxic to dogs. Even a small amount can cause a rapid and dangerous drop in blood sugar, potentially leading to liver failure.
Symptoms: Vomiting, lethargy, loss of coordination, and seizures.
🍇 Raisins and grapes: While some people hand out mini-boxes of raisins as a healthier alternative for children, they are highly poisonous to dogs and can cause sudden kidney failure. Chocolate-covered raisins(Raisinettes) are double-dose of toxic compounds!
Symptoms: Vomiting, diarrhea, lethargy, and decreased appetite.
🍬Hard candies can be a choking hazard, while high-sugar candies like caramel and candy corn can cause severe stomach upset and diarrhea. Large amounts of sugary, high-fat candy can also lead to pancreatitis, a painful and sometimes fatal inflammation of the pancreas.
👩‍⚕️If your pet eats candy this Halloween, try to determine what kind of candy and how much your pet ate.
☎️ Contact your veterinarian or the Pet Poison Helpline at (855) 764-7661. Be ready to provide your pet's weight, the ingredients, and the amount consumed.
❌ Never try to make your pet vomit unless specifically instructed to do so by a veterinarian.
Tips for safety:
✅ Store all Halloween treats away from pets.
✅ Remind children and guests not to share their candy with pets.
✅ Put all candy wrappers and other Halloween-related trash in a sealed garbage can that your pet can't get into.

😻 Wednesday is National Cat Day which was started in 2005 by animal welfare advocate Colleen Paige to encourage cat adop...
10/27/2025

😻 Wednesday is National Cat Day which was started in 2005 by animal welfare advocate Colleen Paige to encourage cat adoption from shelters.
Have room in your home to share with a feline? Here are a few fun facts to consider:
🐈‍⬛ A cat's purr vibrates at a frequency that can lower your stress and blood pressure. It is also medically therapeutic for healing bones and infections.
🐈‍⬛ Like human fingerprints, every cat's nose print has a unique pattern of bumps and ridges.
🐈‍⬛ Cats sleep for about 12 to 16 hours a day, which is up to two-thirds of their life.
🐈‍⬛ Unlike humans and dogs, cats cannot taste sweet flavors.
🐈‍⬛ A cat's large eyes and forward-facing placement mean they are naturally nearsighted. However, they can see very well in low-light or dark conditions.
If you'd like to celebrate your cat this Wednesday, here are some ideas:
📸 Share your favorite picture and a story about your adoption with the
💵 Donate to the shelter where you adopted your kitty!
📚 Donate children's books about pet adoption or parenting cats to your local school or library
🩺 Make your cat an appointment for their yearly physical so they can live a long and healthy life with you!

🎃 'Tis the season for everything pumpkin...why not treat your pups (or kitties) with some pumpkin and peanut butter dog ...
10/26/2025

🎃 'Tis the season for everything pumpkin...why not treat your pups (or kitties) with some pumpkin and peanut butter dog treats?!
Pumpkin offers several health benefits for pets:
💩The soluble fiber in pumpkin can soothe an upset stomach and firm up loose stool.
😺It's rich in vitamins A, C, and E, which provide antioxidants to support your dog's immune system.
⚖ It supports a healthy weight as a low-calorie, high-fiber food and can help your dog feel full longer.
Ingredients:
1/2 cup 100% pure, plain pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling!)
2 Tbsp natural, unsweetened peanut butter (no xylitol)
1 cup whole wheat flour
1 large egg

Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
Combine the pumpkin puree, peanut butter, and eggs in a large bowl. Mix well.
Add the whole wheat flour and mix until a stiff dough forms. Add a tablespoon of water if the dough is too dry.
Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to about ½-inch thickness.
Cut out shapes using a fun cookie cutter or use a pizza wheel to cut squares. Place the treats on the prepared baking sheet.
Bake for 10–15 minutes, or until golden brown. The longer you bake, the crunchier they'll be.
Allow the treats to cool completely on a wire rack before treating your dog.
Make sure the treats are completely cool before storing. Any residual moisture can cause them to spoil faster. Store in airtight container on the counter for up to one week and freeze for up to three months.
*Always inspect the treats for any signs of mold or an off smell before giving them to your dog.
**Treats should only total about 10% of your pet's daily calorie intake. If you have questions about your pet's food or treats, consult your veterinarian.

🐩🐈We’re coming to the end of National pet Wellness Month! As a reminder , fleas and ticks can remain active year-round, ...
10/26/2025

🐩🐈We’re coming to the end of National pet Wellness Month! As a reminder , fleas and ticks can remain active year-round, especially in warm climates or heated homes. While they are most active from spring through fall, fleas can survive year-round inside heated homes and ticks can remain active above freezing, especially in protected areas like leaf litter. Year-round prevention is crucial due to their ability to cause disease and allergic reactions.
☠️Flea activity
Indoors: Fleas can thrive inside heated homes all year, as central heating creates a constantly warm environment.
Outdoors: They remain active outdoors as long as temperatures are above freezing, especially in humid areas.
☠️ Tick activity
Indoors: Like fleas, ticks can survive year-round indoors.
Outdoors: Ticks become active as soon as temperatures consistently rise above freezing. They seek shelter in places like leaf litter during colder months.
❗️Key takeaways
Year-round threat: It is important to protect your pets against fleas and ticks all year because they are not a seasonal problem.
Regional differences: "Flea and tick season" in the southeastern United States is year-round.
Health risks: Fleas and ticks can transmit diseases (like Lyme disease or Rocky Mountain spotted fever), cause anemia, and lead to allergic reactions.
Prevention is key: Consistent, year-round prevention with veterinarian-approved products is the most reliable way to protect your pet.
If your pets need flea and tick prevention, give us a call! (770)832-2475

10/24/2025

🎃 Halloween is right around the corner! Do your pets love exploring your Fall decorations or do they hardly notice the change?
Here are some tips for keeping your pets (and outdoor animals) safe this Halloween:
👻High and out of reach: Display breakable or small decorations on high shelves or mantels where they can't be easily knocked down or chewed.
🤡Secure hanging items: Ensure any hanging decorations, especially those with strings or cords, are securely mounted at a height where curious climbers and jumpers can't reach them.
🍬🍭🍫Contain your treats: Store all Halloween candy—especially chocolate and sugar-free candies containing xylitol which are toxic to pets—in a sealed container far from prying noses.
🕸️Mind your outdoor decor: Outdoor decorations can be dangerous to wildlife, too. Secure inflatables with ropes and avoid fake webs near trees and bushes where birds and small mammals could get tangled.
Stay tuned for more information on pet safety this Fall! If your pets need routine or emergency healthcare tomorrow, we are open all day at our Columbia Drive location. (770)832-2475.

🥰🦎 In honor of Reptile Awareness Day, which was Tuesday this week, we thought we'd share some pictures of a Leopard Geck...
10/24/2025

🥰🦎 In honor of Reptile Awareness Day, which was Tuesday this week, we thought we'd share some pictures of a Leopard Gecko that came in to see Dr. Jason.
This guy is in the process of shedding his skin, also called ecdysis. You can see the white layers of skin peeling off his tail and toes. Adults shed about every 4-6 weeks, and younger geckos shed more often as their body grows more quickly. Providing a humid environment during ecdysis can help assist the gecko with shedding more easily.
If you have questions about caring for a gecko or any reptile, give us a call. We are happy to help with client education prior to and after a purchase or adoption. (770)832-2475

🥰 Meet Toedo, a sweet little Terrier that was in recently to see Dr. Jason!October is National Pet Wellness Month! Routi...
10/22/2025

🥰 Meet Toedo, a sweet little Terrier that was in recently to see Dr. Jason!
October is National Pet Wellness Month! Routine wellness check-ups are very important, especially as your pet becomes older than 5 or 6 years of age. During these visits, the veterinarian is able to assess their baseline and check for systemic diseases that begin to show up during middle age. Bloodwork can also be checked to look for signs of diabetes, liver and kidney disease (to name a few).
If your pet needs routine or emergency healthcare, give us a call and schedule you appointment today! (770)832-2475

🐢🐍🦎🐸 It's Reptile Awareness Day! We see quite a few pet reptiles here at CCAH. While they can be fun, interactive pets, ...
10/21/2025

🐢🐍🦎🐸 It's Reptile Awareness Day! We see quite a few pet reptiles here at CCAH. While they can be fun, interactive pets, reptiles have very specific care and feeding needs. A LOT of false information can be found about their requirements, even from pet stores trying to sell them. Let's dispel some common myths about these amazing animals.

🐸 Myth: Reptiles are slimy. Fact: Reptile skin is covered in dry, scaly plates and is not at all slimy. The misconception likely comes from the fact that many reptiles live in or near water and some have a sheen on their scales.
🐍 Myth: Snakes are aggressive and will chase people. Fact: Most snakes are shy and prefer to flee from humans. Bites almost always happen when a snake is cornered or handled.
🦎 Myth: Reptiles are unintelligent. Fact: Research shows that reptiles possess complex thinking skills. They can recognize their owners, navigate environments, and even solve puzzles.
🐢Myth: Reptiles are low-maintenance pets. Fact: Reptiles require complex, specialized care to replicate their natural environment. This includes specific diets, regulated temperatures, and proper humidity levels.
🐍 Myth: Reptiles don’t need a lot of space. Fact: Reptiles are highly active animals, and in the wild they may travel several hundred square yards to hundreds of square miles. The cage size for a juvenile reptile is not close to the size they will require as adults. Many reptiles quadruple in size over their first two years of life!
🐸 Myth: Reptiles are inexpensive, easy pets. Fact: More often than not, reptiles that are purchased from reputable breeders are expensive. Reptiles also require specialized veterinary care which can be hard to find and more expensive than routine veterinary care for cats and dogs.
If you want to add a reptile to your pet family, give us a call and set up a consult with one of our veterinarians. Education before purchasing a pet is important for owner and pet satisfaction. (770)832-2475

🇺🇸 Tomorrow is National Pets for Veterans Day which was founded by Pets for Vets in 2009. The day of recognition is mean...
10/20/2025

🇺🇸 Tomorrow is National Pets for Veterans Day which was founded by Pets for Vets in 2009. The day of recognition is meant to recognize the incredible and healing bond between veterans and their companion animals. For many veterans, the transition back to civilian life can be difficult. Having a pet at their side, day and night, can provide comfort, purpose and unconditional love for the veteran and the animal.
Whether they are highly trained service dogs or beloved emotional support animals, these pups help ease mental and physical health challenges like PTSD, mobility deficits, anxiety and depression. They offer routine, stability, and companionship, giving both veterans and rescue animals a second chance at a brighter future.
❓How can you help?
✅Consider donating time or money to organizations like Pets for Vets, K9 Companions or other registered charities that partner rescue pets with veterans in need.
✅ Volunteer for a local animal shelter.
✅ If you or a loved one are a veteran, consider applying for a support animal through Pets for Vets or another organization.
✅ Share information about the therapeutic benefits of pets for veterans on your social media using hashtags like:

❤️‍🩹 We're at the end of Bone and Joint Health Action Week...If your dog is showing signs of arthritis, the best approac...
10/19/2025

❤️‍🩹 We're at the end of Bone and Joint Health Action Week...If your dog is showing signs of arthritis, the best approach combines medication, home modifications and pet therapies to manage the disease and improve their quality of life.
💊 Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs): Prescription NSAIDs like carprofen (Rimadyl), meloxicam, and grapiprant (Galliprant) help reduce pain, stiffness, and inflammation. **Never give your dog human NSAIDs, such as ibuprofen or naproxen, which can be toxic.
💉Newer monthly injections like Librela target nerve growth factor to interrupt pain signals for dogs who can't take NSAIDs.
-Other pain medications like gabapentin or amantadine may be prescribed for more severe or chronic pain.
-Adequan injections can be given to promote cartilage repair, increase joint lubrication and reduce inflammation.
-In some cases, steroids may be used to control pain and inflammation, but they should never be combined with NSAIDs.
- Supplements like Omega-3 fatty acids, green-lipped mussel, glucosamine, chondroitin and UC-II collagen may be recommended to support cartilage health and reduce joint inflammation.
⚖ Weight management: The most crucial step is maintaining a healthy weight. Excess weight puts additional strain on painful joints and worsens inflammation.
- Prescription diets are available with added omega-3s, glucosamine, and controlled calories to support joint health and weight management.
🚶‍♀️ Short, frequent leash walks are better than one long one.
🏊 Physical therapy, swimming or using an underwater treadmill, gentle massage to improve circulation and flexibility, acupuncture or laser therapy are some additional therapies to consider.
🏠 Home improvements to help your pet navigate the house with less pain include: placing non-slip rugs on hard floors for better footing, an orthopedic bed to cushion joints, ramps for getting up and down, raised bowls for food and water and (for severe cases) a lifting harness to help support your dog during walks and bathroom breaks.
If you are concerned that your pet might need help with arthritis, give us a call. (770)832-2475

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635 Columbia Drive
Atlanta, GA
30117

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Monday 7am - 9pm
Tuesday 7am - 9pm
Wednesday 7am - 9pm
Thursday 7am - 9pm
Friday 7am - 9pm
Saturday 7am - 9pm

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