Providence Animal Hospital & Pet Resort of Mt. Juliet TN

01/13/2025

01/12/2025

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01/10/2025

❄️ Stay warm!

01/10/2025

Extreme cold weather is in the forecast for many parts of the US this week. Here are a few tips to ensure you keep your pets safe.

You can find more information - including tips for livestock owners - at avma.org/ColdWeather.

01/10/2025

What is H5N1?
H5N1, commonly known as avian influenza A or bird flu, is a highly pathogenic strain of influenza virus that primarily affects birds, but cases have recently been reported in wildlife, cattle, cats, and humans.

What do we know about the latest outbreak?
Recently H5N1 influenza cases have been reported in cats that have consumed contaminated commercial raw food diets, unpasteurized milk, or had contact with wild birds and cattle.

Precautions:
Consider discontinuing your pet’s raw diet. Even if their raw food is human grade, frozen, or freeze dried, this does not prevent the potential spread of pathogenic bacteria, parasites, or H5N1 that may be present in the food. Consider cooking your pet’s raw food and/or consulting your veterinarian about diet change.
Limit your pet’s access to wild birds that may be carrying the virus and avoid giving them raw milk.

What are the symptoms to watch out for in our pets?
Clinical signs in pets may include the following:
• Loss of appetite
• Lethargy
• Fever
• Neurologic signs (ataxia, circling, tremors, seizures, sudden blindness)
• Copious oculonasal discharge
• Difficulty breathing
We recommend seeking veterinary care if your pet shows any of these signs. If they are having any life-threatening symptoms (neurologic signs, seizures, difficulty breathing, or collapse) seek veterinary care immediately.

Can this cause illness in humans?
Yes, H5N1 can cause illness in humans. Current human infections have been linked to contact with infected cattle and wild birds. There is no current evidence of human to human transmission.

What is being done?
The CDC, FDA and USDA are closely monitoring cases as they develop. One voluntary product recall has been issued for contaminated raw food diets for cats & dogs. We are continuing to monitor this emerging virus.

Follow our animal health centers' social media accounts for regular updates.
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01/08/2025

Due to snowy weather predictions, we plan on being CLOSED this Friday & Saturday.
We will be reaching out to those with appointments for rescheduling soon.
Thank you and stay warm!

01/07/2025

01/07/2025

Dr. Stacey Sullivan, Professor of Practice, is a veterinary neurologist with 30 years of clinical experience. One of the most common animal health issues addressed by a veterinary neurologist is type 1 disc disease, and the dachshund is a commonly affected breed.

Dr. Sullivan recently has had two papers published discussing the topic of breeding strategies to improve spinal health in dogs. Both papers and the condensed breeder's summaries can be found on Dr. Sullivan's research lab page: https://www.vetmed.auburn.edu/academic-departments/department-clinical-sciences/sullivan-lab/

American Kennel Club Dachshund Club of America, Inc. AKC Canine Health Foundation American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM) American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)

01/06/2025

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