Etowah Veterinary Hospital

05/28/2025

Ebony said, whipped cream? Yes, please! 🍦🐶

This silly girl came in for a visit today and was living her best life with a whipped cream snack! Let's just say… she didn’t hold back and ended up with more on her head than in her mouth! 🤣

We love making visits fun (and tasty!) for our furry friends — even if it means getting a little mess along the way. 💕

📸 Got a photo of your pet being adorably messy? Share it below — we’re here for all the !

05/26/2025

🇺🇸 Honoring Our Heroes This Memorial Day 🇺🇸

Today, we pause to remember and honor the brave men and women of the armed forces who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. Their courage, dedication, and selflessness will never be forgotten.

As we enjoy the freedoms they fought to protect, let’s take a moment to reflect, remember, and give thanks.

Wishing everyone a meaningful Memorial Day. ❤️

05/24/2025

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05/23/2025

🚗 Happy National Road Trip Day!

Whether it's cross-country adventures or weekend getaways, there's nothing better than hitting the open road — especially with your furry friend(s) tagging along to make everything more fun!

From beaches to mountains, rest stops to roadside diners, our pets love it all.

📸 Show us where your pets have traveled! Drop a pic or tell us the most pawsome place your dog or cat has been.

The photos on this post are just some of the places Dr. Adams and her dogs have traveled! They definitely love a good adventure!

05/20/2025

🐾 Happy National Rescue Dog Day! 🐾

Today we celebrate incredible rescue pups — and the people who gave them a second chance at life.

Rescue dogs may come from tough beginnings, but their hearts are full of love, loyalty, and resilience. Whether you adopted your best friend from a shelter, rescue group, or became a foster failure — today is all about them. ❤️

Share a photo of your rescue dog and tell us their story — we’d love to see those happy tails! 🐕

05/19/2025

🐾💤 When that pre-visit sedation kicks in...💤🐾

Some dogs get pretty nervous at the vet — and that’s okay! Miss Ellie needs a little extra help to stay calm during her visits. With a gentle, vet-approved sedation, she was able to stay relaxed and stress-free while we took care of her.

✨ Sedation is a safe and compassionate option we sometimes recommend for pets who experience high anxiety, have had negative experiences in the past, or need extra stillness for certain procedures.

Every pet deserves a positive, fear-free visit — and we’re here to make that happen to the best of our ability. 🐶🩺💕

📞 Have a nervous pup? Talk to us about how we can help make their next visit less stressful.

05/17/2025

🧁 Happy World Baking Day! 🍞

Whether you're whipping up cupcakes, bread, or grandma’s secret cookie recipe, today’s all about celebrating the joy of baking!

Baking around pets? Make sure you keep chocolate, xylitol, raisins, and dough far away from curious noses — they're toxic to pets!

📸 Show us what you’re baking — and if your pet got a (safe!) taste, we want to see that too!

05/16/2025

🔥Happy National Barbecue Day!🔥

It’s time to fire up the grill and celebrate all things smoky, saucy, and delicious! Whether you’re flipping burgers, smoking ribs, or roasting veggies, today’s all about good food and great company.

🐶 Pet Parents, take note!
As tempting as it is to share BBQ scraps with your pup, be careful!
🚫 No cooked bones (they can splinter!)
🚫 No corn cobs (choking hazard and will cause an intestinal obstruction!)
🚫 No fatty meats (can cause pancreatitis)

Stick to dog-safe treats and only let your furry friend enjoy the party safely! 🐾

05/16/2025

Happy Friday everyone! May's blog article is a bit different, but just as important. 💗

In the world of veterinary medicine, compassion is our calling—but it can also be a heavy burden. This blog opens up about the emotional challenges in this profession and the importance of caring for the caregivers, too.

Please read and feel free to share so this can hopefully reach someone who needs to see it 💞

Dr. Paige Adams highlights the mental health challenges in veterinary medicine and the importance of compassion and support.

05/13/2025

Because sometimes, the fluffier the topknot, the closer to fabulous. 💁‍♀️

Say hello to Lily Mae! 💖 From the perfectly trimmed face to that stylish little bow, she turns heads and steals hearts everywhere she goes. We just love this little girl and always enjoy seeing her!

05/11/2025

💖 Happy Mother’s Day to All the Moms! 👶🐾

Today we celebrate every kind of mom — the ones raising tiny humans and the ones caring for their beloved fur babies. Whether your "kids" have two legs or four paws, your love, patience, and dedication make the world a better place.

You’re the keeper of snacks, the queen of cuddles, the comforter-in-chief — and today, we celebrate YOU. 💐

05/09/2025

Did you know Dr. Adams is PennHIP certified?! 🎉

That means our hospital is able to offer PennHIP screenings — the most advanced and accurate method for detecting hip dysplasia risk in dogs, even as young as 16 weeks old.

Whether you have a large-breed pup, a working dog, or are planning to breed responsibly, PennHIP testing provides powerful insight into your dog’s joint health.

Our most recent blog post talks about PennHip and OFA x-rays so please take a read and let us know what questions you have!

Strong Hips, Stronger Future: Your Guide to Hip Dysplasia Testing - April 20, 2025 By Paige Adams, DVM Hip Dysplasia is an abnormal formation of the hip socket that can cause osteoarthritis of the joints which leads to