Maryville Animal Hospital

12/27/2022

Maryville Animal Hospital is open today, Tuesday, December 27th. Call us at 865-681-0456 for an appointment!

10/20/2022

Here are some tips to keep in mind this Halloween!

- Chocolate and xylitol, a sugar substitute, ate both poisonous to pets. Make sure your candy is in a safe place away from pets.

- Make sure your pets are secure and can’t run out the door while you are passing out candy. If your cat goes outside we recommend keeping him or her inside on Halloween night due to increased traffic in neighborhoods.

- Excited pets can knock over decorations. Make sure your jack-o-lanterns are out of reach! Cat owners especially may want to consider using LED lights as opposed to candles in their decorations.

- Make sure your pets’ microchips and ID tags have current information.

What other tips do you have for pet owners on Halloween?

05/23/2022

It is Wild Turtle Week!

Wild Turtle Week is May 23-27. It is a collaborative initiative between the Partners in Amphibian and Reptile Conservation (PARC), and the Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies (AFWA) to celebrate all things related to turtles for one week.

Every turtle counts. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is working with partners to support turtle conservation. There are ways you can help, too, including by reporting wildlife crimes.

02/08/2022

Your pets’ dental health is important too! Poor oral hygiene can cause all kinds of issues including infections that can travel to internal organs! See our earlier post on how you can get 20% off dental health services for the month of February or call us at 865-681-0456 for details.

02/04/2022

February is National Pet Dental Health Month! We are offering 20% off dental care services. This discount will be applied to dental cleaning and any blood work, pain medication, antibiotics, or prescription medication associated with a dental cleaning. This offer is good through 3/31/2022! Please call us at 865-681-0456 to schedule an appointment.

02/03/2022

Happy Golden Retriever Day! Share your photos of your golden retrievers with us and we will add them to our story!

12/31/2021

We are open all day today, December 31, but will be closed tomorrow for New Year’s Day. We will resume regular business hours on Monday, January 3rd. Have a wonderful new year!

12/23/2021

*Reposting with correct dates**

We will be closing at 12:30 on Friday, December 24th and will be closed all day on Saturday, December 25th in celebration of the Christmas holiday. We will resume normal business hours on Monday, December 27th.

Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

11/24/2021

We will be closed Thursday, November 25 for the Thanksgiving holiday. We will be open during regular business hours today, Friday, and Saturday! Happy Thanksgiving!

11/24/2021

We are so sad to announce that Bandit went over the rainbow bridge yesterday. He was with us for 13 years and will always have a special place in our hearts. We will miss you, Bandit 💙🌈

11/19/2021

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11/11/2021

We are thankful for all who served 🇺🇸

10/31/2021

Happy Halloween from your friends at Maryville Animal Hospital!!

10/08/2021

It’s ! Do your pets wear costumes for Halloween? This month, send us your pictures of your pets in costume and we will share them on our page on October 31!

10/01/2021

It’s the first of October! Do your pets think they’re smaller than they actually are? Evvy thinks she fits in the shoebox! That can’t be comfortable!

09/17/2021

It’s again! This handsome guy has found the funniest place to sleep! I wonder if he is a distant cousin of Snoopy??

09/14/2021

Do you know the difference between service dogs and emotional support dogs (ESA)? Both types of dogs have an important role in their human’s lives.

Service dogs are covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), are individually trained to help with their owner’s specific disability, and are allowed in all public spaces.

ESAs are prescribed to a person by a licensed mental health professional. They are companions whose presence has been determined to support their owner’s well-being and improve his or her quality of life. They are not covered under ADA and therefore are not automatically granted access to public spaces. However, under the Fair Housing Act, ESAs are allowed to live in homes that may otherwise have a “no pet” policy.

We appreciate all of the hard work both types of dogs do!

09/11/2021

20 years. Never forget.

09/10/2021

It’s ! Callie is watching her owner eat his breakfast, hoping to get her turn at the bowl when he is finished 😂😂

09/07/2021

In September, we honor service dogs! According to the Americans with Disabilities Act, a service dog is individually trained to do work or perform tasks for a person with a disability. They are allowed to accompany people with disabilities anywhere the public is allowed to go.

Service dogs may guide people who are blind, pull a wheelchair, alert and protect a person who is having a seizure, calm a person with PTSD, and more. These dogs work hard!

This photo is from Smokey Mountain Service Dogs, a local non-profit that trains dogs for veterans with disabilities.

09/04/2021

Maryville Animal Hospital will be closed Monday, September 6th in celebration of Labor Day!

09/03/2021

It’s ! Angel and Bob are “helping” crochet and Maggie May is “helping” fix a hole in a sweater. How do your pets “help” you?

09/01/2021

Ginger-colored cats are very popular! Celebrity cats such as Milo, Garfield, Orangey, Orion, and Puss and Boots are all ginger cats.

A common myth is that ginger cats are always male, but Pumpkin II (pictured) is actually a female cat! Female ginger cats are rare, but they do exist!

Do you have a ginger cat? We would love to see pictures of him or her!

08/31/2021

We want to reassure everyone that we will be open tomorrow during regular business hours! An earlier post this morning stated that tomorrow was Labor Day and that we would be closed. Oops! Sorry for any confusion!

08/30/2021

Another vaccine we recommend for your dog is the leptospirosis vaccine. Lepto is a bacteria that can affect both humans and animals. It is spread through urine and can survive for weeks or months in water and soil.

In pets, lepto can cause vomiting, diarrhea, fever, pain, and more. It is treatable and the vaccine makes the symptoms much more manageable.

Dogs that go outside and are around stagnant water such as puddles, ponds, or areas that frequently flood are highly recommended to receive the lepto vaccine. While cats can also contract lepto, there is currently no vaccine against it available.

If you have any questions or would like to schedule an appointment, please call us at 865-681-0456!

08/27/2021

It’s ! Maverick loves to play fetch (although he doesn’t always want to bring his ball back). What are your dogs’ favorite toys and games?

08/26/2021

It’s National Dog Day! Be sure to give your dog extra love and attention today. If you share your pictures of your dog, we will post them to our story!

08/25/2021

The feline leukemia virus (FeLV) is one of the leading causes of death in cats. It suppresses the immune system and causes cats to struggle to fight off infections and other diseases.

The virus does not live long outside of the host, and is transmitted primarily through saliva. Cats that go outside have the highest risk of contracting the FeLV because of the potential to interact with unvaccinated cats through fighting and grooming.

Kittens that test negative for feline leukemia and all cats that go outside are recommended to get the feline leukemia vaccine.

If you have an questions or would like to schedule an appointment, please call us at 865-681-0456!

08/23/2021

If you visited Maryville Animal Hospital in the early 2000s, you may have met Gwen at the front desk - especially during the summer!

Gwen was found by one of our clients in 2001. She had been abandoned and someone had sprayed chemicals in her eyes, permanently blinding her. Gwen was adopted by one of our veterinarians and would come to work with him some days. Despite her blindness, Gwen lived a full, healthy life. She loved (and licked) everyone she met!

Some dogs are born blind, some dogs become blind with old age, some dogs are blinded by illness, and unfortunately some dogs are made blind by abuse. All blind dogs can live happy and healthy lives like Gwen. They can be trained, play games, navigate stairs and furniture, and more!

If you have any questions about blind dogs or need to schedule an appointment, please call us at 865-681-0456.

In memory of Lady Guinevere, 2001-2015

08/20/2021

It’s ! In this week’s video, Bennie entertains himself by flushing the toilet and running up the water bill. Do you have videos of your animals having fun?

08/19/2021

The DA2PP vaccine protects your dog from 5 different diseases.

The distemper virus is a potentially deadly disease that attacks your dog’s respiratory, urogenital, gastrointestinal, and nervous system. Advanced cases can cause pneumonia, seizures, and paralysis. Even if a dog is successfully treated for distemper, it can still result in permanent brain damage.

The second virus addressed by the DA2PP vaccine is the canine adenovirus which includes canine hepatitis and kennel cough. Canine hepatitis attacks the liver and can cause long-lasting damage. Kennel cough is a highly contagious upper respiratory virus that results in high fever and coughing.

Canine parainfluenza can also cause kennel cough. It is also highly contagious and spreads very quickly.

The canine parvovirus is a very deadly virus that is mostly commonly found in puppies (although dogs of any age can contract it). Parvo is also highly contagious and causes vomiting and diarrhea. Parvo can live outside of a host for up to one year and is resistant to many forms of disinfectant.

If you have any questions about the DA2PP vaccine or would like to make an appointment, please call us at 865-681-0456!

08/17/2021

We love seeing pictures of your pets! Today, share pictures of your black cats with us!

08/13/2021

It’s ! Bob the cat and Angel are showing everyone that cats and dogs can get along! Do your pets get along? Share photos and videos with us of your dogs and cats!

Photo shared by Randy Johnson

08/12/2021

The FVRCP vaccines is one of the core vaccines recommended for your cats. This vaccine protects your cat from three serious diseases.

The first disease is feline viral rhinotracheitis (FVR) which is also known as the feline herpesvirus. It is an upper respiratory infection of the nose and throat that can cause more serious issues such as pneumonia.

The second disease is the feline calicivirus. Like FVR, it attacks the upper respiratory system, but it can also harm the intestines and the musculoskeletal system. It can cause the soft tissues in your cat’s mouth to become irritated and inflamed which prevents them from eating. Like FVR, it can also cause your cat to develop pneumonia, which requires hospitalization and can be fatal.

The final disease the FVRCP vaccine protects against is feline panleukopenia. This disease has a high mortality rate because it can attack your cat’s bone marrow and lymph nodes. This leads to a very low white blood cell count which will prevent your cat from being able to fight off other infections.

All three diseases are highly contagious, which is another reason why the FVRCP vaccine is so important. Not only are they spread through body fluids, but FPV can also be spread through exposure to something previously contaminated with the virus.

If you have any questions about the vaccine or need to schedule an appointment, please call us at 865-681-0456!

08/10/2021

It’s hot outside and all these two want to do is sleep! Do you have pictures of your dogs being spoiled or lazy? We would love to see them!

08/08/2021

Happy International Cat Day! Be sure to give your cats extra attention today to celebrate! Send us pictures of your cats and we will post them to our stories!

08/06/2021

It’s ! Send us pictures of your pets having fun and being silly and we will post them on Fridays! Enjoy our first Fun Friday post of Ron embodying the meme, “If I fits, I sits”!

08/04/2021

The rabies virus is a deadly virus that attacks the nervous system of mammals. It can be transmitted to humans and can be deadly.

Rabies is a fragile virus that lives in saliva and the nervous system. Because it is a fragile virus, it does not survive outside its host. Therefore, rabies can be transmitted through bite wounds, but not from a rabid animal eating from the same dish as your pet.

The rabies vaccine is made from a killed virus, not a live virus, so your pet cannot contract rabies from the vaccine. TN State law requires that cats and dogs 6 months or older must be currently vaccinated against rabies.

We currently offer two rabies vaccines: one that needs to be administered yearly and another that is good for 3 years.

To read more about the rabies virus and vaccine, visit avma.org/resources/public-health/rabies-and-your-pet

If you have questions about the rabies vaccine or need to schedule and appointment, call us at 865-681-0456.

08/01/2021

August 1st is recognized as a birthday for all shelter dogs! We have multiple shelters that serve Blount County including Blount County Animal Center, MAARC, and the Blount County Humane Society!

07/28/2021

See this article from Hills for more information on why it is not healthy for dogs and cats to share the same food!

https://www.hillspet.com/pet-care/nutrition-feeding/can-dogs-and-cats-share-food?utm_source=social&utm_medium=instagram&utm_campaign=always_on

Learn whether it's safe for cats and dogs to eat each other's food, nutritional concerns to be aware of, and how to discourage this behavior.