Carter Veterinary Clinic

06/12/2024

Roxy, a super sweet blue eyed kitty came in to see us today and has a broken tail. A huge hug and shout out to Carol Sweat and Coffee Cause for Paws for all they do for our local pets in need ❤️.

05/25/2024

05/11/2024

Summer is approaching…for some breeds, shaving their coats will actually make them hotter. This is an interesting read from AKC

https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/is-it-ok-to-shave-your-dog/?sc_src=email_837024&sc_lid=49501034&sc_uid=f7MqS89wVN&sc_llid=263073&sc_eh=b7dcc22974383fab1&utm_campaign=20240511-nibble-health-live-intent&utm_source=emarsys&utm_medium=email&utm_term=READ+MORE+»

Don't shave your dog, as it might make them hotter in summer and creates health risks. Instead, try these grooming and safety tips to keep them cool.

05/06/2024

CLEARANCE! While supplies last. No prescription needed! Simply come pick up what you need. Crossblock II is a topical feline flea and tick medication that lasts for one month. Only available in the 5-9lb size. $5.50 per single dose (1 month supply)

04/11/2024

Happy National Pet Day to all of our treasured patients!

National Pet Day is April 11, although if you’re a pet owner, you know there’s not a day that goes by that you don’t celebrate your animal companion! So hug your hedgehog, bond with your bunny, and cut your kitty some catnip! That critter makes you happy — and that’s not all. Over the past 10 years, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has been a partner in research to determine the physical and mental benefits of having a pet. It turns out that not only can pets steal our hearts, but they also contribute to overall cardiovascular health by lowering cortisol, cholesterol, and blood pressure levels.

04/07/2024

Let’s talk about RABIES

Is your pet up to date on their RABIES vaccination? It’s a very simple and quick procedure that we can do at your vehicle without you even getting out. It doesn’t require an examination fee. It’s inexpensive in cost but much more valuable in that it can potentially save the lives of not only your pet, but the lives of your family as well.

Did you know Georgia law (Rabies Control Law-O.C.G.A. -31- 19) requires that all owned dogs and cats be vaccinated against rabies by a licensed veterinarian using approved vaccines in accordance with the national Compendium of Animal Rabies Prevention and Control? It’s true! It’s against the law for your pet to NOT be up to date on the rabies vaccination. Simply protect yourself and your pets.

Rabies has been known to exist in CoffeeCounty. Rabies may sound like a disease that existed far back in history like the plague but at least one person every day dies of this disease somewhere in the world.

Raccoons are vulnerable to contracting rabies by fighting with other rabid animals. However, there are many, many more healthy raccoons than rabid raccoons. A rabid raccoon typically does not look healthy. They look sick. They act sick. They can be aggressive. Simply seeing a raccoon during the day is not a sign of rabies. They might just be hungry and live close by so they have realized you aren’t a threat to them. While they do most of their natural activities as night, it’s not exclusive. Raccoons are typically nocturnal and mostly active at night. It is a common misconception that any raccoon active during the day is rabid. If the raccoon exhibits standard raccoon behavior, besides being active during the day, it probably is not rabid.

Possible Signs of Rabid Raccoon
It is difficult to say definitively whether or not a raccoon has rabies without first examining the brain. There are however a few signs and symptoms that are consistent with rabies.

Raccoons are docile compared to other wild animals especially if the raccoons are used to living around humans. A raccoon that displays aggression for no apparent reason may be rabid. On the other end of the spectrum, these animals are known for their incessant activity. A lethargic raccoon may also have rabies.

Next, a raccoon that looks lost, disoriented or wandering may be rabid. These animals are purposeful and are mostly outside foraging. If the raccoon seems to be wondering with no purpose or is not reacting to noises that would typically scare the animal off, it is recommended to exercise caution.

Loss of leg function is a sign of an advanced case of rabies. Be wary of a raccoon that looks like it has a paralyzed leg or legs. Another indication of an advanced infection includes frothing and drooling at the mouth. Although a raccoon that obviously looks sick may have some other disease, it can equally be suffering from rabies.

We strongly encourage you to have common sense and do not approach an animal suspected to have rabies. Please reach out to the proper authorities concerning suspected rabies.

Simply protect your pet from the potential of rabies thru repeated vaccination at the appropriate intervals and in return, potentially protect yourself and close family members.

If you want a personal story behind why we encourage this so much, simply ask at your next visit. The threat can be literally at your doorstep..

https://www.caninejournal.com/rabies-symptoms-in-dogs/

04/02/2024

April is Heartworm Awareness Month. Heartworms are transmitted by mosquitoes 🦟 and as a result, heartworms are a threat in our area all year. Heartworms that have reached adulthood live inside the heart of your dog and wreck havoc. This is a very serious and life-threatening disease. South Georgia has one of the highest heartworm disease rates in the entire USA. All it takes to prevent this life threatening disease is to begin treatment with a heartworm preventative prescription medication. This preventative prescription medication can be very affordable and less than a single McDonald’s meal each month. Unlike intestinal worm preventatives, Heartworm medications are NOT available over the counter. They are by prescription only. The good news is that all prescription Heartworm preventatives do have an active intestinal dewormer built in as well! You can only purchase heartworm preventative medications through a veterinarian. They can not be purchased for your pet without a veterinary prescription. To be able to prescribe this medication, it is required that a heartworm test be performed as well as a veterinary examination. We provide these services at a reduced cost year round to give all dogs the opportunity to live a heartworm free life.

Heartworms in cats are not very common, however, many of the feline prescription flea controls we stock also prevent heartworms if provided year round.

Concerned about heartworms? Contact us today for affordable testing and preventative medication options. 912-383-0418

03/26/2024

Pet of the Day: Tinkerbella ❤️
She has been a princess and we look forward to a full recovery

03/19/2024

National Veterinary Poison Prevention Week
March 17 - March 23

Each year the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (APCC) compiles its call data to examine what types of toxins pets are most exposed to and releases their top 10 categories of potential poisons. In 2023, the APCC received calls about over 351,000 hazardous items. Here are the most common categories starting with the most frequent.

1) Over-the-Counter (OTC) Medications

OTC medications remain at number one with 16.8% of the exposures. People sometimes accidentally drop their vitamins and supplements or leave bottles of pain medications (ibuprofen, naproxen) where pets can access them.

2) Food and Drink

Food and drink remains at number two with 16.2% of the calls. Protein drinks and bars, xylitol gums, grapes/raisins, and onions/garlic make up the largest part of this group.

3) Human Prescription Medications

Human prescription medications remain in the third spot. Heart medications, inhalers, and ADHD medications are the most commonly ingested.

4) Chocolate

Chocolate keeps slowly creeping up with 13% of the exposures. These are mostly dogs as cats do not have sweet taste buds and rarely eat enough to cause clinical signs.

5) Veterinary Products

Veterinary products have moved up two spots with 8.3% of the exposures. Many of these are ingestions of flavored chewable tablets or soft chews. These forms make it easy to administer but really increase the risk of ingestion of the whole container.

6) Plants and Fungi

Plants and fungi dropped one spot with 8.1% of the exposures. Plants exposures peaked during COVID, when so many of us bought houseplants during quarantine, and have been dropping since then.

7) Household Products

Household products also dropped one spot with 7.1% of the exposures. Deoxidizers (found in jerky and soft treats) and batteries are common ingestions. Exposure to disinfecting wipes has decreased since COVID.

8 ) Rodenticides

Rodenticides remain at number eight with 6.5% of the exposures. Many pets are exposed when rodents move the blocks from safe spaces to spaces that are more accessible to pets.

9) Insecticides

Insecticides also remain at number nine with 3.5% of the exposures. Reading labels about correct dilution and putting bags away after use can reduce the risks from this category.

10) Recreational Drugs

Recreational drugs remain in the top 10 with 2.3% of the exposures. While THC exposures continue to rise, the biggest gains were in mushroom (psilocybin and muscarine) exposures.

If you have any reason to suspect your pet has ingested something toxic, please contact us at 912-383-0418 or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center’s 24-hour hotline at (888) 426-4435.

02/14/2024

Happy Valentine’s Day to all our clients and patients. You are so very appreciated!

❤️❤️❤️ Valentine’s Special! ❤️❤️❤️

To celebrate Valentines Day and Dental Health Month, say goodbye to stinky kisses. Annual dental cleanings are being offered at $50 off thru 02/28/24. The visit will include anesthesia, dental scaling and polishing, as well as post procedure bath and blow dry for our regular customers at a promotional price of $135.00

Contact us today to schedule at 912-383-0418

We are happy to announce we have moved back into the front office and the interior remodel of the main office is complete. We are now accepting appointments for a full schedule again.

01/01/2024

Happy New Year from our family to yours!

12/26/2023

Please help us locate Mr. Nelson that went missing in the Huffer community near Douglas, GA. He belongs to Chris and Amanda Coffee and he is terribly missed. If you have any information or if you have found Mr. Nelson, please contact Amanda Coffee at (912) 381-4448

12/26/2023

We wish all of you a very Merry and Blessed Christmas and a Happy New Year! We are extremely grateful for your understanding and patience through our remodel until we can move back into the main office. Our clients and patients mean the world to us and we thank you for trusting us with all of your furry family’s needs. 🎄

08/22/2023

Can you believe this year is already halfway over? Today is "Take Your Cat to the Vet Day" which is a perfect time to address the well-being of our sweet cat friends! Well-meaning cat owners tend to practice reactive vet care with their cats instead of proactive vet care. Reactive vet care refers to treatments of a sudden or acute disease and proactive vet care refers to taking the necessary steps to wellness which means thinking and acting ahead of anticipated events.
Recommendations of proactive vet care include urine testing, f***l testing, vaccinations, parasite preventatives, dental care, proper exercise, and blood tests. Proactive visits may provide early detection of diseases so make sure to get your cat routinely tested to help manage their health and minimize any possible underlying conditions. The following are some potential benefits of proactive vet care:
-Skin and Coat Health
-Gastrointestinal Health
-Ideal Body Weight
-Joint and Mobility Health

08/14/2023

Puppy wellness care and vaccines are very important to build the foundation of a healthy dog. Learn more about Dr. Carter’s wellness care recommendations on our website:

We look forward to providing the foundation for your growing puppy's future health. Puppy Wellness covers veterinary needs and recommendations for growing puppies up to one year old.

07/21/2023

😞Another lost baby….please help

07/21/2023

Please help us find Nacho 🙏. He went missing from his home on Hwy 32 West. He is very much loved, he is microchipped, and he has a Carter Vet rabies tag which is 231401. If you have any information, please call/text Shirly Adair at 912-593-0485

07/16/2023

Found small young female Chihuahua near north Gaskin Ave. Finder states she appears to have been spayed. If you recognize her, please contact
Brandy Douglas
(912)850-9100

03/31/2023

Help us wish Dr. Carter a Happy National Doctor’s Day ❤️- to one of the best!

12/23/2022

We wish all of you a very Merry Christmas!

We will reopen on Tuesday , 12/27

09/07/2021

***LOST DOG***
Please share:
If you recognize this dog he is trying to locate his family. He is without a collar but has been neutered. Please contact Autumn Riley at 912-592-0983 if you are missing him as much as he is missing you.

01/22/2021

Dr. Carter is back and seeing patients! We are happy to announce that Dr. Carter is improving each day and he is happy that his Stethoscope is around his neck once more. He is now working at the clinic in the afternoons Monday - Friday. We are accepting appointments and we are excited to begin seeing patients once more.

Please share as there are rumors that we have permanently closed and will not be reopening.