Etowah Veterinary Hospital

01/23/2025

🌨️❄️ Stay Warm, Friends! ❄️🌨️

We hope all our wonderful clients are staying cozy during this chilly weather! June came in to see us and was dressed in the most adorable sweatshirt! Seeing our patients wearing outfits always makes us smile! 😊

01/17/2025

🐾 Cystotomy: A Life-Saving Procedure for Our Furry Friends 🐾

Last week we had a sweet little pup come to us because he was straining to urinate. It was discovered that he had bladder stones as the cause of his symptoms and his owners elected to pursue surgical treatment (a cystotomy).

A cystotomy is a surgical procedure where a small incision is made into the bladder to remove stones, tumors, or other foreign objects that may be causing discomfort or health complications. This surgery is often necessary when pets have urinary issues that cannot be resolved with medication or diet change alone.

We successfully removed all of the stones from this pups bladder (and the one stuck in his urethra) so he can urinate normally now with no concern of re-obstructing. Now we wait for the test results of the removed stones to guide us forward with long term treatment and care.

If your pet has any concerning behavior, is straining to urinate, has blood in their urine, etc please schedule an appointment so we can figure out what's going on and formulate a treatment plan for them.

Feel free to leave any questions about this surgery or anything at all in the comments below!

01/15/2025

📢 New on the Blog! 🐾

Are you curious about Pet Insurance? 🐶🐱 We recommend pet insurance to all of our clients for those unexpected or unforeseen circumstances.

👉 Check out our latest article: Pet Insurance 101: Is it Worth It for Your Pet?
https://www.etowahvets.com/blog/pet-insurance-101-is-it-worth-it-for-your-pet/

🌟 In this post, you’ll learn:
✔️ What pet insurance is
✔️ How pet insurance works
✔️ Is it worth it?

Don’t miss out on these helpful insights for keeping your pets happy and healthy! 🩺💖

💬 Have questions or thoughts? Drop them in the comments—we’d love to hear from you! If you have a specific topic you'd like covered in a blog we'd love that information too!

Pet Insurance 101: Is It Worth It for Your Pet? - Jan. 8, 2025 By Paige Adams, DVM Pets are more than just animals; they’re beloved members of our families. We share our homes, hearts, and lives with

01/13/2025

🎉🐾 Happy National Sticker Day! 🐾🎉

We’re STUCK on how much we love our furry friends - Below is a photo of Rise showing off a sticker he earned at a disc dog event.

Whether you’re a dog lover, cat cuddler, or exotic pet enthusiast, let’s stick together and share the love for our four-legged (or feathered, or scaly!) companions. 💕

What’s your favorite kind of sticker? Drop a photo in the comments below!

01/10/2025

🎉🐾 New Year, Healthier Pets! 🐾🎉

Happy New Year from all of us at Etowah Veterinary Hospital! 🎆 As we welcome 2025, it’s the perfect time to set some paws-itive resolutions for your furry friends.

✨ Kickstart the Year with These Pet Health Tips:
🐶 Schedule their annual wellness check-up.
🐱 Stay up-to-date on vaccinations.
🍗 Focus on a balanced diet and healthy treats.
🏃‍♂️ Make time for daily exercise and play.
🦷 Don’t forget about dental health!

📅 Book Your Pet’s January Check-Up Today!
Call us at 770-926-8888 or visit https://www.etowahvets.com

Let’s make 2025 a year full of wagging tails, purring cuddle, and happy, healthy pets. We’re here to help every step of the way! ❤️

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01/09/2025

Due to the weather impacting our community, our practice will be closed tomorrow January 10th, 2025. We expect to be open normal business hours next week.

We apologize for any inconvenience this might have caused, and look forward to seeing you when the weather passes!

P.S. we would love to see any snow or snuggle pictures of your pets during the cold weather tomorrow! Stay safe and have fun!

01/09/2025

What do you call a dog that’s playing outdoors in winter?

A chili dog 😂

It's cold this week, ensure your pets are nice and warm inside! ❄️ If we get inclement weather later this week we will be sure to post any altered hours. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions as well!

12/31/2024

🎉 Happy New Year from Etowah Veterinary Hospital! 🐾

Thank you for trusting us with your pet’s care this year—we’re so grateful to be part of your family’s journey. ❤️

While it’s a time for celebration, don’t forget to keep your furry friends safe and stress-free. Here are some tips:

🎆 Keep Pets Indoors: Fireworks can be loud and scary. Create a quiet, safe space for your pets to relax.

🍾 Watch the Party Snacks: Many festive foods, like chocolate, grapes, and alcohol, are dangerous for pets. Stick to their regular diet.

🔒 Secure Doors and Gates: Loud noises can cause pets to panic and escape. Double-check that doors, windows, and gates are secure.

📛 Update ID Tags: In case your pet gets spooked and runs off, make sure their ID tags and microchip information are up to date.

🎉 Skip Confetti and Noisemakers: Small decorations and loud noisemakers can be choking hazards or cause extra stress.

🐕 Keep an Eye on Fireworks: If you’re lighting fireworks, keep pets far away to avoid injuries or burns.

💊 Anxiety Medications: If your pet gets scared or extra nervous during these holidays with fireworks please let us know and we can prescribe medication to help keep them calm.

With a little preparation, you and your pets can safely enjoy ringing in the new year. Wishing you all a happy, healthy, and paw-sitive 2025!

12/27/2024

🏆 Friday Challenge: Show us your pet’s silliest or cutest photo! Let’s end the week with some smiles. 🐶🐱 Post your pics in the comments below!

This photo is a throwback to puppy Theory (one of Dr. Adams' dogs), they grow up so fast! ❤️

12/25/2024

🕎 Happy Hanukkah from All of Us at Etowah Veterinary Hospital! 🕎
As the Festival of Lights begins, we wish you and your loved ones—two-legged and four-legged—a season filled with warmth, love, and joy. ✨🐾

May your Hanukkah be filled with light, laughter, and lots of wagging tails or purring kittens! Share a photo of your pets enjoying the festivities in the comments below! 📸🐕🐈

12/25/2024

🎄 Merry Christmas! 🎄
Wishing you and your furry family a day filled with holiday cheer! 🐾✨ Whether your pets are snoozing under the tree 🎁, playing in the wrapping paper 🐕🐈, or enjoying a special holiday treat, we hope your day is magical!

12/24/2024

🎄 Merry Christmas Eve from All of Us at Etowah Veterinary Hospital! 🎄

The holiday magic is in the air, and we’re wishing you and your furry family a cozy, joyful, and peaceful Christmas Eve. 🐾✨

Enjoy the moments that make this season so special. We’re grateful to be part of your pet’s care and look forward to another year taking care of your four legged family members! ❤️🐕🐈

Drop a photo of your festive fur-babies in the comments—we’d love to see how they’re celebrating! 📸

12/20/2024

"📚 Friday Fun Fact: Did you know cats spend about 70% of their lives sleeping? 🐱 That’s a lot of beauty rest! How’s your pet spending their Friday?

12/18/2024

🎄 Holiday Hours Announcement 🎄

The holiday season is here, and we want to make sure you and your pets are covered! 🐾 Here are our adjusted hours for the upcoming holidays:

🎅 Christmas Eve: 7:30am- 1:00pm
🎄 Christmas Day: Closed

🥂 New Year’s Eve: 7:30am-1:00pm
🎆 New Year’s Day: Closed

If your pet needs care during the holidays, we’re here to help! If your pet has an emergency when we are not open please seek care at the nearest veterinary emergency hospital to you.

From all of us at Etowah Veterinary Hospital, we wish you and your furry family a safe and joyful holiday season! 🎁✨

12/16/2024

🎉 It's National Ugly Sweater Day! 🎉

Break out the most outrageous, colorful, and fabulously ugly sweaters you can find! Whether it’s covered in reindeer, glitter, or a snowstorm of pom-poms, today is all about celebrating festive fashion gone hilariously wrong. 🎄✨

And don’t forget, pets can join the fun too! 🐾 Share a picture of your furry friend rocking their "ugly" sweater in the comments. Who wore it better— you or your pet? 🤔

Let’s spread some holiday cheer (and chuckles) together!

12/14/2024

🎄✨We're in the midst of the holiday season and we hope you're all enjoying the festivities!

Our four legged family members don't always understand what is or isn't safe for them so during this time we have to do our best to make sure they stay healthy and out of trouble. 🙈

We started a blog on our website where we will post educational or fun articles and this is our first one! Please take a read and share it with your family and friends so everyone's pets have a safe holiday season too!

If you have topics you'd like to see a blog article on please let us know!

Holiday Hazards for Pets: Foods and Decorations to Avoid - Dec 8, 2024 By Paige Adams, DVM The holiday season is a time of joy, celebration, and togetherness. However, it can also bring unique risks for our furry

12/13/2024

🚨 What’s Hiding in Your Pet’s P*e? 🚨

Did you know that your pet’s urine can tell us a lot about their health? 🐾

In this photo we are looking at some struvite crystals one of our feline friends had earlier this week. She also had a urinary tract infection with bacteria and both red and white blood cells at abnormally high levels. We were able to start her on antibiotics and she's already feeling much better!

Urine analysis helps our team detect:
🔬 Crystals – Early warning for painful bladder stones or abnormal bladder environment
🦠 Bacteria – Signs of urinary tract infections
💧 Blood cells – Indicators of inflammation or kidney issues
⚖️ Protein levels – Clues about overall kidney function

This quick and painless test can uncover hidden problems before they cause discomfort. Regular check-ups, including urine analysis, are key to keeping your furry friend happy and healthy. ❤️

If your pet has been drinking more water, urinating more often, or showing signs of discomfort, we recommend bringing them in for checkup.

Let’s keep their tails wagging and whiskers purring! 🐕🐈✨