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!

🇺🇸 Do your plans for the Fourth include a backyard BBQ?Here are some tips to help keep your pets safe when it comes to g...
07/03/2025

🇺🇸 Do your plans for the Fourth include a backyard BBQ?
Here are some tips to help keep your pets safe when it comes to grilling and outdoor parties:
☀️ It's going to be sunny and HOT! Temperatures are predicted to be around 90 degrees. Be sure your pet has a cool place to rest in the shade and monitor how much time they spend in the sun. Use pet-safe sunscreen if they will be in the sun for more than 10-15 minutes.
💦 Keep plenty of fresh, cool water available for your pets. The visitors, change in routine and heat/humidity will make them more anxious/thirsty and likely to develop dehydration.
🥵 Consider having an outdoor fan in a shaded area in the backyard where your pup can be close to you. It will keep them cool and help with bugs. Better yet, leave them indoors in a quiet space so you're sure they won't get overheated, snack on people-food or become anxious with strangers.
🦟 Don't use bug repellents with DEET, essential oils and citronella. They can become toxic if licked off fur or absorbed through the skin. Tiki torches and Citronella candles can also irritate your pet's skin if contact with wax/oil.
Stay tuned tomorrow for special safety tips for 4th of July celebrations! (770)832-2475

🇺🇸 Our offices will be closed on Friday, the Fourth of July. We hope you have a wonderful Independence Day celebrating w...
07/03/2025

🇺🇸 Our offices will be closed on Friday, the Fourth of July. We hope you have a wonderful Independence Day celebrating with family and friends. Our Columbia Drive location will be open during regular office hours on Saturday, July 5.
If your pets have an emergency on Friday, we recommend taking them to Westside Emergency Animal Clinic on Thornton Road in Lithia Springs. They recommend that you call when you are on the way. (770)819-1090.

🎆 The Fourth of July is one of the most popular days of the year for fireworks displays. Did you know that over half of ...
07/02/2025

🎆 The Fourth of July is one of the most popular days of the year for fireworks displays. Did you know that over half of dogs AND cats are scared by fireworks?
👂Dogs' ears are much more sensitive to loud noises than humans. Dogs can hear much higher frequencies than humans and can hear noises from much further away.
Here are some tips for helping your pet through the celebrations:
✅ Play recordings of fireworks while sitting with your pet. Talk to them reassuringly and give them small treats to reinforce that nothing bad will happen.
✅ Before evening fireworks, exercise them well so they are naturally relaxed and not anxious related to pent-up energy. Be careful to avoid the hot parts of the day between 11-5 p.m.
✅ Before fireworks start, give them Calming Bites by Gentle Paws or an equivalent to help them relax naturally.
✅ The night-of, make sure your pet feels secure in their crate or a favorite room of the house with their bed and toys. Play soft music: Classical and Reggae have been shown to calm pets.
✅ If your pet shows signs of extreme anxiety (destructive behavior, obsessive pacing/pawing/chewing) they may need medication for stressful events like thunderstorms or fireworks. Our veterinarians are happy to help evaluate and treat your pet to keep them safe and comfortable.
❗️Dogs and cats have been known to run away during fireworks celebrations. Make sure your pet's collar has clear ID and you have a current picture of them in your phone in case they escape the house in a panic.
If you have questions about your pet's health or anxiety, give us a call. (770)832-2475

👨‍⚕️ Heat stroke in dogs is a life threatening emergency that all pet parents should be aware of. The definition and cau...
07/01/2025

👨‍⚕️ Heat stroke in dogs is a life threatening emergency that all pet parents should be aware of. The definition and causes were discussed yesterday. The signs and symptoms of heat stroke are:
❗ Excessive drooling sometimes with thick, stringy saliva
❗ Bright red gums or pale gums that are dry and sticky
❗ Panting excessively, even when not exercising
❗ Vomiting or diarrhea, can be bloody
❗ Very rapid heart rate, easiest place to check a pulse is underneath their front limbs in the "arm pit"
❗ Weakness or inability to stand or walk
❗ Muscle tremors or seizures
❗ Coma
⁉️What should you do if your pet has a few of the above symptoms?
✅ Move your dog inside or at least into the shade
✅ Check a re**al temperature with a pet thermometer like this one👉https://tinyurl.com/thrmtr
✅ If your pet's temperature is 103-105 degrees: pour cool water over your pet and make sure there is fresh air moving over his body to cool off with evaporation; monitor the temperature and take him to the veterinarian for a thorough check-up
✅ If your pet's temperature is close to or over 105 it is an extreme emergency and your pet needs to get to the veterinarian or emergency animal hospital; place cool towels on his groin, neck and arm pits and place AC vents blowing on him while you drive to the vet
😞 Body temperatures over 107 degrees cause multiple organ failure and poor outcomes
👨‍⚕️It's important to note that even after your dog's temperature is reduced, his body can still suffer damage and the blood's ability to clot may fail causing abnormal bleeding. The veterinarian may keep your pet for observation and bloodwork for the pet's safety.
If you have questions about heat stroke or other pet emergencies, check out the Red Cross' website https://www.redcross.org/take-a-class/resources/learn-pet-first-aid/dog/heat-stroke. For pet emergencies, give us a call. (770)832-2475

🌡 We're at the end of June which is National Pet Preparedness Month! One of the most important emergencies for pet paren...
06/30/2025

🌡 We're at the end of June which is National Pet Preparedness Month! One of the most important emergencies for pet parents to be aware of is heat stroke. Hundreds of dogs die every year from health complications related to heat exposure, a.k.a. heat stroke. What is heat stroke?
☠️ Heat stroke is the life-threatening condition in which a dog's body temperature rises above 105 degrees. A dog's normal temperature is around 101-101.5 degrees. Dogs cool themselves by panting: expelling hot air and replacing it with cooler air from his surroundings. Their blood vessels also expand causing more blood to be near the surface and cool (armpits, between toes, tongue and ears). If the temperature outside a dog's body is higher than 101.5 degrees, they cannot cool themselves and lose the ability to regulate their temperature.
😞 The number one cause for pet deaths related to heat is being left in confined cars in the heat!
❗️On a 90-degree day, the interior temperature of a car can climb to almost 130 degrees in thirty minutes.
❗️Parking in the shade and leaving the windows cracked do very little to reduce the temperature.
😞 The second reason for heat-related deaths is heat stroke related to exposure to heat and humidity while exercising. Senior pets, puppies, pets with chronic illness and brachycephalic dogs (with "smushed" faces and short noses) are also at risk for inability to control their body temperatures even with mild exercise like walking when temperatures are high.
Being aware of heat stroke causes, symptoms and management are all important ways for pet parents to stay prepared this summer! Stay tuned tomorrow for more information on the symptoms of heat stroke.
If your pet has healthcare needs, give us a call. (770)832-2475

🥰 Congratulations to the proud mama Frenchy (and her pet parents)! Look closely and find the numbers on four skulls/back...
06/29/2025

🥰 Congratulations to the proud mama Frenchy (and her pet parents)!

Look closely and find the numbers on four skulls/backbones inside this mom's abdomen.
French Bulldogs are brachycephalic, meaning they have flattened, broad faces with smushed in noses. Caesarean sections are sometimes needed to safely deliver the pups, as their heads can become stuck in the narrow hips/birth canal of the mom. Knowing how many puppies to expect when the mom goes into labor will help the pet parents (and veterinarian if needed) monitor the number of puppies delivered. We are wishing them a happy and healthy litter of puppies!

🤓 So your pet has symptoms of diabetes, like excessive urination, weight loss and thirst...how does a veterinarian diagn...
06/28/2025

🤓 So your pet has symptoms of diabetes, like excessive urination, weight loss and thirst...how does a veterinarian diagnose diabetes?
Your veterinarian will examine your pet and ask questions about your pet's history. Bloodwork and urine tests are recommended to check for abnormal levels and kidney functions. If glucose(blood sugar) is high in their blood and is also present in their urine, then diabetes is the proper diagnosis.
Based on these findings and your pet's examination, your veterinarian might recommend insulin shots and further monitoring of their weight, blood sugar and urination habits. Cats can sometimes be given a medication orally that causes the excess glucose to be excreted through their kidneys, but that is not available for dogs at this time. Sometimes, a prescription diet and subsequent weight loss can reverse the high blood sugar levels.
Finding the right balance of diet, medication, exercise and fluid intake can be a challenge and seem frustrating for some pet parents. However, over a few months, you and your veterinarian will find the right combination of the above interventions to bring your pet's blood sugar within the correct range. Maintaining control of their blood sugar is very important for the long-term health of your pet and will help prevent glaucoma, frequent infections, obesity, kidney disease, cancer and more.
To give your diabetic pet the best chance at a healthy life, pet parents are encouraged to:
✅ Give medications as they are prescribed and on a regular basis. Stopping them can cause deadly side effects.
✅ Follow all advice about water intake, exercise, dietary changes and blood sugar monitoring
✅ Feed your pet on a regular schedule to avoid low blood sugar
✅ Watch for symptoms of hypoglycemia (low blood sugar), such as lack of energy, staggering, confusion, tremors and seizures and know what to do if it occurs
If you are concerned about your pet's health, give us a call! (770)832-2475

06/27/2025

😎 Happy Friday! Are your pets sharing their toys this summer or do they have to go to desperate measures to have equal play?!
Did you know it's normal for one dog to be in charge and the other to "fall in line" with the unspoken rules? Here's why:
🐕 There has always been an "alpha dog" in a pack when dogs were wild
🐕 Some dogs are naturally more dominant and others more submissive, as part of their personality
🐕 Having a "boss" dog helps maintain order and establishes who will be allowed to have access to favorite resting spots, food and other resources
🐕 Dominance is not the same as aggression. Dominance is communicated through posture, vocalizations and body language
❌ When should you be concerned? If there is constant fighting, snapping, biting or aggression then you shold seek veterinary assistance.
If you ahve questions about your pets' behavior, give us a call! (770)832-2475

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👨‍⚕️Continuing with pet diabetes...there are signs and symptoms with pet diabetes when their blood sugar is abnormal:✅ E...
06/26/2025

👨‍⚕️Continuing with pet diabetes...there are signs and symptoms with pet diabetes when their blood sugar is abnormal:
✅ Excessive thirst and excessive urination
✅ Weight loss, despite eating their normal amount of food
✅ Excessive hunger, whining for food
✅ Hair loss or poor coat
✅ Recurring infections, especially urinary and skin
✅ Cloudy eyes (from glaucoma, especially in dogs)
✅ Weakness or sleeping more than usual
✅ Standing in an unusual position, their "ankles" touching the ground(in cats)
If you observe any of the above symptoms in your pets, take them to the veterinarian as early as possible. Early intervention is key in helping your pet live longer and without devastating health outcomes from diabetes. Pets with diabetes can live long, fulfilling lives if their blood sugars are managed correctly!
Stay tuned Saturday for how diabetes is diagnosed and current treatment options.
If you have concerns about your pet's health, give us a call. (770)832-2475

🧐 Continuing with Pet Choking Prevention...Signs of choking are: gagging, coughing, excessive drooling, pawing at their ...
06/25/2025

🧐 Continuing with Pet Choking Prevention...
Signs of choking are: gagging, coughing, excessive drooling, pawing at their mouth and difficulty breathing. They may even lose consciousness before you realize they are choking in extreme cases.
✅If your pet is moving air and coughing or gagging, stay calm and let them try to cough the object up by themselves. If you intervene, there is a chance that the object could become lodged further in their throat.
✅If your pet is struggling to clear the object from their throat and/or not moving air at all, hold your pet's mouth open and look into their mouth. If you cannot see anything, hold their mouth open with one hand and sweep a finger of your other hand across the back of their tongue in a hook-like movement to try to retrieve any foreign object.
😢If your pet stops breathing completely or goes limp, follow the guidelines for the pet heimlich maneuver:
🐱 For cats/small dogs: placfe the pet on their back, on your lap with their tail at your waist; find the place where their ribs end at their abdomen; put your fist against their stomach and place your other hand on top of your fist; thrust in and upwards towards their head one to five times; open their mouth to look inside for the object
🐕 For medium to large dogs: pick your pet up under their front legs with their backbone along your chest; make a fist with one hand and place your other hand over your fist at the soft spot where the ribs meet the abdomen; pull your fist quickly in and upwards towards your head five times; lay the pet down and check for any objects
❗️ If your pet regains consciousness and begins to breathe, stop the heimlich and take them to the vet
❗️If your pet is too large to pick up, lay them on the floor on their back and perform abdominal thrusts as with small pets
❗️If you cannot perform the heimlich, it is not successful after a few attempts or your pet is not cooperative, take them to the vet or an emergency clinic.
The best treatment is prevention! See yesterday's post for the most common choking hazards.

🤓 Did you know that over 200,000 pets are seen by veterinarians each year for choking?! Sunday was National Pet Choking ...
06/24/2025

🤓 Did you know that over 200,000 pets are seen by veterinarians each year for choking?! Sunday was National Pet Choking Prevention Day, which was founded to remind pet parents about the importance of choking prevention.
Dogs and cats are both at risk for choking on common household objects, toys and balls. Here are some facts about pet choking prevention to help keep your pet safe:
🐶 The most common objects that dogs choke on are: tennis balls, sticks, bones from human food, toy squeakers, hard bone-like chew toys that have been worn down to the last few inches
🐱 Cats are more likely to choke on hair ties/rubber bands, string/fishing pole-type toys and plastic bags
💡The best way to treat choking is to prevent it!
✅ Keep all children's toys out of reach.
✅If your pet is a super-chewer, don't get them soft toys or toys with squeakers.
✅ If your pet is a ball-lover, make sure the balls are large enough to stretch his jaws open so you can see most of the ball when he holds it in his mouth.
✅ If your pet chews sticks, monitor him when he's outside.
✅ If you cat is obsessed with chewing on strings and cords, keep all of your string toys out of reach except for supervised playtime.
✅ Make sure all plastic bags, packaging and styrofoam are cleaned out of boxes before you allow your cat to play in them.
Stay tuned tomorrow for what to do if your pet is actively choking. If you have questions about your pet's health, give us a call. (770)832-2475

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