Ellijay Animal Hospital

08/23/2024

Good afternoon!
Labor Day is just around the corner!
Our facility will be closed August 30th, and Septmeber 2nd, 2024.
Our team will be back in the office
bright and early September 3rd, 2024.
Please give our team a call with any patient concerns,
prescription diet
and medication refills request
prior to our closure.

Thank you for entrusting us with all your patient needs!

The Team of Ellijay Animal Hospital

Wishing everyone a Safe and Happy Holiday!

08/17/2024

Happy National Black Cat Appreciation Day!
Do You want to know why Black Cats Rock!!!!!!
- They Match Your Black Pants! (Twins)
- They don't judge your hair color, either! (An Accepting friend, OMG Purrr-fect!)
-The English believe spotting a Black Cat is good luck! (Yay a good luck Charm)
-Black is slimming "Fur" sure! (Does this collar make me look fat?)
- And last but not least they are a prefect forever FRIEND! (Who ME!?!?)
*For all those out there who have found their Black Cat Best friend post them in the comment thread and have the sweet picture posted on our Facebook and Instagram with whatever funny caption you come up with for your best feline friend in the world! *

08/17/2024

Did You Know?
August 17th is National Black Cat Apperception Day, not to be confused with National Black Cat Day which is October 27th! However, both have been established for the same reason! To help dispel prejudice and encourage people to give a new home to black cats left behind in the shelter! Let's help raise awareness to hopefully get these sweet kitties some wonderful forever homes!

08/13/2024

FVRCP is considered a core vaccine for cats. It protects them against rhinotracheitis, calicivirus, and panleukopenia! Kittens should receive three doses of this vaccine by the time they are five months old.
Symptoms for the viruses include a blocked nose, sticky eyes, fever, vomiting, and diarrhea. Cats with a blocked noses tend to stop eating and may need hospitalization due to dehydration.

Help keeps our furr-ever friends safe by vaccinating!❤

08/13/2024

Rabies is a serious disease that can cost us our furry friends!
This month we are talking about the importance of vaccines in our four-legged family members, today we are focusing on out Kittys of the household. Kittens should receive their first rabies vaccine between 12 and 16 weeks of age, and then a shot booster one year later, and once every year after unless you opt for the three years rabies vaccine that will be given every three years.

symptoms to look out for if you believe your cat was exposed to Rabies are behavioral changes (a nice cat is very mean or a mean cat if very nice), sudden loss of appetite, signs of apprehension or nervousness, and irritability.

Help keep out cozy family members safe and remember to vaccinate !

08/12/2024

Good morning, to all of our fellow animal lovers!
This month we are focusing on the importance of immunization.
When talking about felines these are the vaccinations our doctors recommend.
FVRCP (Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis-FVR) (Feline Calicivirus -C) (Feline Panleukopenia-P) Thia vaccine protects cats from three highly contagious and potential fatal feline disease!
FeLV (Feline Leukemia vaccine) protects Cats against a retrovirus that infects cats and can be fatal.
Finally, Rabies this vaccine is essential as it is required by law! this helps protect our feline friends against the Rabies virus that can sadly be fatal.

Call and make an appointment to get your Furrrr-Ever friend up to date on their vaccines!

08/06/2024

This month in addition to our focus on International Cat Month we will also be focusing on the importance of Vaccinations for all your four-legged family members! Each day we will be adding information on each different vaccination! And answering posted on our comment thread! Call our office to schedule your vaccines toda

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08/05/2024

Good morning to our wonderful patrons of the North Georgia Mountains! The Doctors are in! Give us a call to schedule an appointment with our wonderful Doctors, Dr. Redman and Dr. Rackley! ​​Our mission is to provide the unparalleled veterinary care that you and your pets deserve. We believe in individualized care specific to you and your pet's needs. Our passion for animals is what motivates us to maintain open, honest communication with our clients. ❤️

08/04/2024

We all hope everyone had a fun and safe week! Our doors will be open bright and early tomorrow at 8 am! We look forward to seeing everyone's wagging tails and perked ears!

08/03/2024

Hello August!
We are looking forward to seeing everyone's pearly canines on Monday! This Month we will be celebrating our furrr-ever friends, Rescued Kitties. August is International Cat Month! This month is dedicated to helping shelter and foster home kitties find their furrrr-ever homes! If you have a rescued feline companion post them in the comment thread and explain your story on how this friend became a part of your family!

08/01/2024

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07/26/2024

Sweet Knox and Haven 🖤🤎

Knox (black) and Haven (brown) came in together having very little human interaction. They were both understandably scared when they arrived to the shelter, but they’ve come a long way. They now take walks together on a leash and really shine in the play yards. These two just need a patient human to give them a chance at the life they deserve. 🙏

Please consider Knox and/or Haven!
https://ellijaypaws.org/dogsforadopt

07/22/2024

Is your canine protected against Leptospirosis? If you are uncertain if you pet is at high risk to contract this disease... give our team a call! We will be happy to assist you with any concerns or questions you may have about Leptospirosis.

07/22/2024

Leptospirosis

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Rhi6wzT9mQ

07/21/2024

Chicks and Ducklings: Salmonella

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fQmOd_B_P68

07/20/2024

Reptiles and Amphibians: Salmonella

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IRJVx2_qGQM

07/19/2024

Cat Scratch Disease
(Bartonella)

https://www.wapt.com/article/cdc-warns-cuddling-your-cat-could-kill-you/3612778

07/18/2024

Psittacosis (Chlamydophila psittaci, Chlamydia psittaci)

Avian Influenza and Chlamydia Psittaci Symptoms and Treatment

07/18/2024

WARNING THIS VIDEO MAY BE DISTURBING AND GRAPHIC. VIEWER DISCRETION ADVISED!!!

In this video you will learn about the signs of rabies in animals. Some of this footage is upsetting to watch, but a wider awareness of these signs is critic...

07/16/2024

Zoonotic Diseases
Transmitted from Animals to Humans!
We will be sharing Zoonotic Diseases through-out the next week!
Stay tuned to our Facebook for details!

07/16/2024

Good morning to our wonderful patrons of the North Georgia Mountains! We wanted to reach out this morning to update everyone that our facility will be closed beginning Friday, July 26th, and we will be back in the office Monday, August 5th bright and early at 8 am. We feel its important to reward our hardworking team with some well deserved rest, and time to spend with their families as the summer comes to an end. We admire their dedication and sacrifices they make for our patients and our family through-out the year! We want to thank them all for everything they do! We appreciate the love, and support from our amazing North Georgia Community!
The Redman Family
♥ ♥

07/11/2024

Good afternoon all! July 15th, is Fire Saftey Day! Our team will be handing out window decals for homes to alert first responders of your pets in case an emergency should arise at your home. Come by and pick one up while supplies last! We look forward to seeing you all! Have an amazing day, and stay safe!