The Gentle Doctor of East Tennessee

11/28/2025

The moment that Snoop decided that if she can’t overthrow Tiny as the boss, she will take the second-best job and dethrone the one they call Doctor.

REMINDER—Like most private practices, we are closed this weekend. If you need something non-urgent, emails will be answered much faster than voicemails. We will get most emails returned by Monday, all of them by Tuesday.

Be safe, keep turkey bones and skin away from your pets, and enjoy your long weekend.

11/18/2025

We always recommend Dr. Burton when pets need more extensive dental care than we can provide. Many specialty practices are owned by corporations now, but they are privately owned and Dr. Burton is an excellent clinician but also an amazing, caring human being. We’re so glad she has opened her own practice in Knoxville!

At East Tennessee Veterinary Dentistry, your pet’s safety is our highest priority.

Not only do we focus on providing advanced dental and oral surgery care, but every patient benefits from collaboration with a Board-Certified Veterinary Anesthesiologist.

Before any procedure, a board certified anesthesiologist reviews your pet’s medical records, creates a customized anesthesia protocol, and remains available by phone throughout the entire case with any questions or concerns. When needed, they can even remotely monitor the anesthesia machine in real time, guiding our team through any complications or high risk cases.

This level of expertise allows us to provide anesthesia as safely as possible. We understand that anesthesia and dentistry can be scary for many pet owners—and often a reason treatment is postponed.

At East Tennessee Veterinary Dentistry, our training, technology, and collaborative team allow us to perform dentistry more safely, more efficiently, and with exceptional care for your pet’s comfort and well-being.

If you have questions about dental procedures or anesthesia, we’re always here to help.

11/06/2025

Two Reminders:

1. The blessing box is back. It is currently not pretty and just a brown storage unit near the back of the parking lot, but one of our techs with some artistic talents will be making it more obvious and not so boring. It has been in use with a steady stream of donations, which is amazing.

2. Walk in days start this Saturday the 8th! There may be a wait on the first day as we get everyone used to the flow of things, but we have a pretty efficient system that should prevent long waits as we all get more experienced with it. Walk ins are for preventative care only BUT we do have a lot of pets that come in for cytopoint injections on Saturday so we will make tech visit appointments for those since that medication has to be on schedule and helps so many dogs.

Dr D’s baby happy to be back in her Jeep!

11/01/2025

Tiny Cat Diary: Update for those that have had to listen to the one they call doctor opine about the fact that she should get custody of her dog: much to my dismay, the beloved Labrador is back. Welcome home, Wren!

10/27/2025

Tiny Cat Diary: I have informed my human companions that many of my furred friends are struggling to get appropriate food and care right now so they are bringing back the Blessint Box for Pets. It should be back out by next weekend if you have extra or need some food and supplies.

10/08/2025

Important Announcement from Tiny Cat Headquarters:
As of November 8th, Saturdays will be walk in days at The Gentle Doctor. This will help those that are struggling to get appointments for their annual care, and help us make sure everyone stays healthy. In order to efficiently do walk in appointments, we will only be seeing preventative care/wellness appointments including adults and puppies/kittens in need of their shots, heartworm testing, flea/tick/heartworm prevention, f***l checks etc. We're going to try this out and see if it provides a service the community needs, then keep doing it into the new year if it works out.

For those with appointments already scheduled, those will be honored.

Saturday Walk In Day!!

10/03/2025

We finally have it! Bravecto Quantum is the 12 month injection we can give your dog for fleas and ticks so you don't have to remember monthly prevention at all anymore.

It is safe to give with other medications, but is not safe for puppies under 6 months old, those with history of seizures, or females used for breeding.

We look forward to having this option available so your pet can be protected for fleas/ticks and heartworms without having to remember a monthly prevention.

Cost will depend on the dog's weight but, as with all our products, we do do our best to keep the cost as low as possible based on manufacturer cost.

09/19/2025

If you build it, Tiny will come.

09/19/2025

Tiny Cat Diary: The humans finally gave in and gave me a spot.

09/14/2025

Tiny Cat Diary: The Scottish one has been loafing around my clinic long enough and needs a job so she will stop trying to be my bestie. I have made the executive decision that she shall be a . Applaud her beauty and enjoy her .

08/29/2025

Tiny Cat Diary: It's been a little hectic here lately, and my lack of thumbs makes it difficult to access our website to announce closures in a timely manner but please remember that we close on the Saturday before all Monday holidays so our staff can also enjoy a 3 day weekend.
Since the humans wouldn't help me with the computer, they have agreed to meet anyone needing refills tomorrow at the building if needed. Just email the clinic at gentledoctortn @ gmail.com and they'll set a pick up time with you.

Sorry the humans are so slow, and enjoy the weekend.

Here's a little yoga move I like to call "Gentle Attack Mode".

08/16/2025

Many of you know and love our (former) lead tech, Ace, so we wanted to share the news that today she officially entered the veterinary profession and got her white coat as an official medical student. We’ll miss her a great deal but couldn’t be more proud of the fact that our little clinic had any part in developing this young woman that will be an amazing doctor in 45 short months.

Note: Dr D in her usual ever-casual wear wore Chacos to mark the event. Who has time for heels, really?

We’re so proud of you Ace, and excited to watch you soar.