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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!

07/13/2025

🍉 July is National Watermelon Month! Is it a safe treat for pets?
Watermelon is 92% water which makes it a great treat for pets. It's also rich in Vitamin C, Vitamin A and potassium while being very low in calories.
Dogs and cats can enjoy watermelon as long as a few "rules" are followed:
🍉 Remove all seeds before treating your pet. The seeds are very difficult to digest and may cause blockage in smaller pets or if large amounts are eaten.
🍉 Do not let them chew on the rind. It is too hard to digest and if you aren't watching your pet closely enough, they may swallow large chunks which could also cause intestinal blockage.
🍉 Give as treats only in small amounts. Any fresh fruits or vegetables can cause GI issues like bloating, nausea or diarrhea if given in large quantities.
If you have questions about your pet's health, give us a call! (770)832-2475

07/13/2025

👀 Today is National Different Colored Eyes Day! The official name for the condition is heterochromia and it's fairly common in dogs and cats!
There are three types of heterochromia:
👁 Heterochromia iridis: which is the condition when a dog or cat has two totally different colored eyes (like the cat in the first picture)
👁 Sectoral heterochromia: when part of the iris (colored part of the eye) is blue (second image)
👁 Central heterochromia: when the center of the iris is blue and radiates outwards from the pupil in a spiky pattern blending in with a second color
🤓 Heterochromia is more common in some dog and cat breeds:
Dogs: Australian Shepherd, Australian Cattle Dogs, Border Collies, Dachshunds, Chihuahuas, Dalmatians, Great Danes, Shetland Sheep Dogs, Siberian Huskies and Shih tzus
Cats: Turkish Van, Turkish Angora, Khao Manee, and Japanese Bobtail
🤓 Heterochromia is also more common in solid white dogs and cats, and those with solid white background and spotted markings regardless of the breed
🤓 Heterochromia can be related to eye injury or eye diseases and should be checked out by a veterinarian if it develops suddenly or there is accompanying blindness, pawing at the face or other strange pet behavior
👀 Dogs and cats with different colored eyes can see the same as any other animal and are not at greater risk for other health problems (although Dalmatians with heterochromia have a higher incidence of hearing loss)
If you have a pet with different colored eyes, we'd love to see a picture!

07/10/2025

👩‍⚕️Happy National Kitten Day!!!
This sweet, three month-old kitten came in as an emergency visit in June for an eye wound that was the result of a dog attack. Just a few weeks later and the injury has completely healed. Kittens and puppies are amazing at regenerating tissues and healing if given the opportunity.
National Kitten Day was started to spotlight the need this time of year for kitten adoptions. July is the peak of "Kitten Season" in shelters and rescues since cats begin to deliver kittens after spring mating. Kittens are also able to reproduce as early as four months of age and should be neutered or spayed to help control the overwhelming number of cats and kittens in shelters. Check out Petfinder.com to search to Carroll County and nearby areas for potential adoptions available close to you.
If you have kittens in need of spay/neuter, vaccines or other healthcare, give us a call. (770)832-2475

07/09/2025

☀️ July is National Pet Hydration Awareness Month. While cats and dogs show the same basic signs of dehydration, there are a few differentiations. This month, we'll be talking about the importance of pet hydration, signs of dehydration, health complications and ways to encourage your pet to drink more water.
🤓A dog's body is made up of about 60-70% water! That's equal to 6-7 pounds in a ten pound Chihuahua! Good water intake ensures blood can flow freely to the liver, kidneys, heart, lungs and brain. If a pet is dehydrated, those organs can't do their jobs of filtering blood and moving oxygen and nutrients through the body.
💦A rough goal for daily water intake for dogs is about one ounce of water for every pound of weight. That is just a starting point. There are several different factors that determine a dog's water needs:
🐶 Age: senior dogs and puppies have a higher water percentage than adult dogs
🐶 Activity level: dogs that are active, especially in hot weather or dry climates, need more water than less active dogs
🐶 Pregnant dogs and dogs that are nursing puppies need more water than females that are not
🐶 Dogs that are on dry food will need more water than those that eat wet food since their food contains water
🐶 Dogs with health conditions like diabetes, diarrhea, vomiting or infections will need more water
If you want to know how much water your pet drinks, start measuring it daily. Determine the amount of fluid that your pet needs: weight of your dog in pounds multiplied by one ounce=daily water. A ten-pound Chihuahua needs 10 ounces of water which is equal to 1&1/4 cups of water per day. Pour that amount into their water bowl and measure at the end of the day to see if any is left.
If you're concerned about your pet's health, give us a call. (770)832-2475

07/08/2025

🍌🥜 Today is National Freezer Pop Day! And what better way to celebrate than making a batch of dog freezer pops with the kids or grandkids?!
Using Greek yogurt provides the calcium and protein of yogurt without the lactose and fat of regular yogurt. Super simple and easy to throw into a blender!
Ingredients:
2 ripe bananas
2 cups non-fat, plain Greek yogurt (not sweetened or flavored)
2 Tbsp natural peanut butter, no sweeteners or sugar
12-16 small dog bone treats/biscuits
Place first three ingredients in a blender and mix until smooth. Pour into an ice cube tray. Place dog biscuits into each "cube" for a handle. Freeze until hard. Can remove and store in airtight bag in the freezer for up to three months.
* Set on counter for 5 minutes to soften slightly before serving to make it easier for your pup to chew.
* Safe for cats, but they typically don't enjoy cold foods.

07/07/2025

🌎 Today is World Chocolate Day! Most people have heard that chocolate is toxic to pets, but do you know why?
Chocolate contains two ingredients that can be toxic to pets if eaten: theobromine and caffeine. They cannot be broken down by the liver in cats and dogs. While theobromine is present in higher amounts than caffeine in chocolate, both are toxic ingredients and combine to produce even greater results than one ingredient by itself.
🍫The type of chocolate and amount ingested determines the severity of the symptoms. Dark chocolate, cocoa powder and baking chocolate (higher % cocoa) are much more dangerous than milk chocolate. (White chocolate does not contain caffeine and very little theobromine but the fat content makes it an unsuitable food for pets). The size of the pet and the amount of chocolate eaten is also important, as a Chihuahua is at greater risk when eating a small portion than a Doberman would be.
🥵Theobromine and caffeine begin to affect the pet within an hour or two and the full effect is generally reached within 12 hours. Signs and symptoms of chocolate toxicity are: vomiting, diarrhea, hyperactivity, increased thirst and urination, fast heart rate, irregular heart rhythm, tremors/seizures and difficulty walking.
😿 Senior pets, pets under a year old and pets with chronic health conditions are also more sensitive to the toxic compounds in chocolate and may have worse outcomes.
❗If you suspect that your pet has eaten chocolate, it is very important to take them to the veterinarian ASAP for monitoring. The veterinarian may cause your pet to vomit and/or use activated charcoal to absorb the toxic ingredients in your pet's stomach before they can cause damage to the kidneys and other organs. IV fluids and medications for heart, agitation and kidneys may also be given to support your pet while the body clears the toxic ingredients.
If your pet needs medical care, give us a call. (770)832-2475

07/06/2025

🥰 Meet Peanut! He is a 6 week-old kitten that came in for shaking his head. Upon physical examination, Dr. Jason found ear mites (causing Peanut to shake his head) Peanut also had intestinal parasites, which are very common in kittens as they can be easily acquired from their environment or passed from mother to kitten. He was sent home with medications and will be feeling better in no time!
If your pet has healthcare needs, give us a call to schedule your appointment or drop-in to see us! (770)832-2475

07/05/2025

🧐 Yesterday was National Grill Safety Day! Everyone knows to keep pets away from hot grills while they're in use and while cooling down. But there are a few more tips to keep your grills safe for pets:
🍴Keep all cooking utensils out of reach. The worst grill tool for pets to have access to is a grill brush with wire bristles. The tiny metal pieces can actually break off and puncture their tongue, lips and esophagus if swallowed.
❗Make sure any grease pans are taken up immediately after grilling is finished. The pure grease can cause burns when hot and cause pancreatitis if eaten after it cools. (Pancreatitis is a painful condition when the pancreas becomes inflamed from high amounts of fat that requires hospitalization.)
❗Don't dispose of grease on gravel, dirt or rocks thinking that your pet won't eat it. We have done emergency surgeries on pets that have eaten rocks coated with grease before!
❗Consider keeping your grill and all materials in a secure area away from pets to ensure no emergencies occur.
❗And, of course, keep pets at least three feet from an active grill at all times. They will jump up to investigate and/or lick hot surfaces and become severely burned.

07/04/2025

🤢 The celebrations are over and if your pet has gotten into the trash or has been given "people food" that doesn't agree with his stomach...when should you see a veterinarian?
👨‍⚕️ When pets eat foods that are high in sodium, fat, sugar or fiber, they can easily become bloated and have diarrhea or other stomach distress. Here are some tips to help you manage your pet's GI symptoms.
😕 If your pet has diarrhea, contain them to a crate or small room without food or water. Monitor them for the amount, color and frequency of diarrhea. Once they have been symptom-free for 6 hours, you can give them water. If they tolerate water without having more stomach discomfort or diarrhea, then after 12 hours, you can feed them half of a normal meal of dog food. If the diarrhea returns, repeat withholding food and water for another 12 hours and monitor them.
⚠️ Your pet should see a veterinarian:
* If the diarrhea is bloody
* If you observe small pieces of what appears to be rice or spaghetti noodles, they may have intestinal worms
* If it is very liquid and has small pieces of a toy or other foreign objects, they should be monitored for stomach swelling and possible intestinal obstruction.
* If they are lethargic, their stomach is large and tender, they are having trouble breathing or cannot walk.
❗Never give human medicines to your pet without the advice of a veterinarian. They can cause organ failure.
❗Follow the above instructions if your pet is throwing up with or without diarrhea.
If your pet needs routine or emergency healthcare, we are open tomorrow at our Columbia Drive location.

07/04/2025

🇺🇸 Happy Independence Day!!!
Our offices are closed today so that our staff can celebrate the holiday with their loved ones. We hope you have a wonderful Fourth! Our Columbia Drive location will be open tomorrow during regular office hours.
If your pets have an emergency today, 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.

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

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.

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