Tigertown Veterinary Hospital

08/30/2024

Dear Clients of TTVH,

I would like to thank you all from the bottom of my heart for allowing me to help care for your pets for the past 3 years. Today was my last day practicing at Tigertown, as I have accepted a faculty position at Auburn’s College of Veterinary Medicine.

I will be forever grateful for beginning my veterinary career here. Drs. Graham and Misty Carroll are not only wonderful veterinarians, but even better people. Drs. Carroll, the support staff (you know who you are 😘), and you all have helped shape me into the veterinarian I am today.

Cheers and War Eagle,
Dr. Laura Anna Cain

08/30/2024

The clinic will be closed on Monday, September 2nd in observance of Labor Day. Normal business hours will resume Tuesday the 3rd.

07/03/2024

We will be closed tomorrow and Friday in observance of Independence Day. We will resume normal business hours Monday, July 8th!

02/23/2024

Congratulations to Dr. Cain and her husband on welcoming their first baby! A beautiful and healthy baby girl! 🍼🎀

12/25/2023

Wishing you all a joyous Christmas! We hope Santa delivered plenty of toys for your beloved four-legged family members. 🎄🎅🏻🐾

12/17/2023

THIS! This is why we push heartworm prevention for your pet. Ask us about the different options and get your fur baby protected today.

Where did the latest AHS Heartworm Incidence Survey find heartworms? in ALL 50 states.

12/08/2023

AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. (WRBL) – A concerning respiratory illness is spreading among dogs in various states, with reports surfacing in California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois,…

10/31/2023

No tricks, just treats! Happy Halloween! 🎃👻🕸️

10/31/2023

We’re still having phone issues… if you can’t get through please do not leave us a voicemail (we can’t access it). Please call back, call us on our alternate number (334)521-6209, or send us an email!

10/19/2023

Huge news!! We are thrilled to report that 🆕Librela🆕 is now available in the clinic.

Librela is a one of a kind, once monthly injection labeled to treat osteoarthritis pain in dogs. This will be a complete game changer not only for older dogs with osteoarthritis, but for younger dogs who are overweight, have knee or joint injuries, and more.

Ask us how Librela can help your dog today! 🦮

10/16/2023

Happy Vet Tech week to all of the amazing veterinary technicians out there!! Please take time to thank our technicians next time you see them, they run this place!

10/10/2023

We are getting into the spooky spirit here at TTVH! 🎃👻🕸️

The staff at Tigertown Veterinary Hospital is hosting a pumpkin decorating contest, and we would love for our clients, friends, and family to stop by and vote for their favorite pumpkin!

08/22/2023

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A cat with rabies has exposed four members of a family from Hurtsboro in Russell County and 11 staff members at an Opelika veterinary hospital. In addition, a raccoon with rabies in Lee County has exposed one person. Read our full news release: bit.ly/3OXSsNZ.

02/28/2023

Ask us about your pet’s oral health!

Substandard oral care grants bacteria access to the rest of the body, possibly causing multiple negative sequelae.

The full article can be found at: http://bit.ly/3H9Jxno
Download the resource at: http://bit.ly/3wsHlTl

02/25/2023

This is so important!

Puppy socialisation is NOT just about playing with other dogs.

In fact, too much uncontrolled exposure to other dogs can cause so many unintended consequences.

If you have a puppy, make sure you try to work on ALL aspects of socialisation, as listed in the bottom graphic.

02/11/2023

01/19/2023

Sounds like the perfect solution... kids itching to walk their new dog + over-stretched parents thrilled that their children are taking responsibility and lightening the workload! What's not to love?

Actually quite a LOT.

I can't tell you how many disappointed faces I see when I try to explain why a child walking a dog ALONE *might NOT be* the best idea for anyone!!?

And I get totally it.

If this is your first family dog, a quick spin around the block may look harmless enough - until you consider ALL of the things that can (and DO) go wrong.

Even (mentally and physically) FULLY-GROWN ADULTS get pulled down to the ground, or dragged over to squirrels, skateboards and the neighborhood cat. They accidentally drop leashes, or watch helplessly as their pup slips their collar. They struggle to control their dog around other dogs, or conversely, they panic or freeze when an off-leash dog comes sprinting full-speed towards them (friendly or not friendly.. who knows? They’ll likely find out when it’s too late!)

And this is ONLY a handful of the things that can happen to GROWN UPS… so for kids the stakes are simply exponentially higher.

As a trainer, I’m pretty calculated about where I go, and when I walk my dogs my radar is always activated. Even still, I’ve personally had to dash after my loose dog, I’ve been bitten by a dog who was attacking mine, I’ve seen a dog run over in a school parking lot, and watched a child be literally dragged for 50ft against her will!

So, I hope by sharing the potential risks with you, you can make informed choices about your family dog walking situation:

Here’s my hotlist of things to consider:

Size - of child and dog
Strength - of child and dog
Maturity - of child and dog
Training - of child and dog
Temperament - of child and dog

Then download, print and share our poster.
THESE are my questions to help families size up the COMBINATION of their dog and child to see whether WALKING ALONE together is a SMART call.

For more info for kids, dogs and making EVERYONE'S life SAFE and HAPPY - go to thefamilydog.com/families

12/31/2022

Angus wants to wish everyone a Happy New Year! 🥳

Just a reminder we will be closed Monday the 2nd and will resume normal business hours Tuesday the 3rd.

If your pet has a medical emergency, please call the Auburn University Veterinary Teaching Hospital at (334) 844-4690.

P.S. we would love to see your fur babies ring in the new year below!! ☺️

12/25/2022

Merry Christmas from our family to yours! We wish you all a safe and happy holiday! 🎄

Just a reminder we will be closed Monday the 26th and will resume normal business hours Tuesday the 27th.

If your pet has a medical emergency please call the Auburn University Vetrinary Teaching Hospital at
(334) 844-4690.

11/21/2022

We hope everyone has a happy and safe Thanksgiving. 🦃

Just a reminder we will be closed for Thanksgiving from Wednesday the 23rd at 12:30 pm until Monday the 28th at 7:30 am.

If your pet has a medical emergency please call the Auburn University Vetrinary Teaching Hospital at
(334) 844-4690.

10/30/2022

Happy Halloween! We hope everyone has a safe and fun Halloween!🎃

All of our pets at Tigertown are getting in the spooky spirit! If your pets are dressing up for this spooktastic day show us their costumes in the comments!
🎃👻🪦🕸️🕷️🐈‍⬛🦇

10/18/2022

Happy Veterinary Technician week to all of the rockstar techs out there, especially ours! Make sure you thank our wonderful techs when you see them this week.

09/03/2022

Happy Game Day & Labor Day weekend!

Us at Tigertown Vet are cheering on our Auburn Tigers! War Eagle! 🐯🦅

Just a reminder the clinic will be closed on Monday, September 5th. We will resume normal business hours Tuesday, September 6th.

If your pet needs emergency veterinary care while the clinic is closed, please contact Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine Emergency Department at (334) 844-4690

07/27/2022

Did you know ALL of these animals can get heartworms?

07/26/2022

We strongly recommend avoiding grain free diets. Please give us a call if you have any questions about your pet’s food!

07/13/2022

“He saved a lot of people,” Jacob Taylor said. Now, Bane is a semifinalist for a national Hero Dog Award.

05/16/2022

25% off microchips for the months of May and June!!! The month of May is designated “Chip Your Pet Month” while June is “National Microchip Month”. 1 in 3 pets go missing each year. Without ID, 90% of those pets don’t come home. We would hate for anyone to lose their beloved pet, which is why we are raising awareness.

https://www.homeagain.com/about-microchips

Get an overview of HomeAgain's pet microchipping process and how it can make life safer and easier for you and your pet.

05/11/2022

May is National Pet Month! Ask us about our Wellness program at your fur baby’s next visit.

As veterinarians, we often wish we could just ask our patients to tell us where it hurts. Unfortunately, evaluating sick pets is much more complicated, which is why blood work is such a valuable diagnostic tool.
Routine blood work can help determine causes of illness, verify organ health prior to anesthetized medical treatments, and aid in the general maintenance of healthy pets.

Regular lab work allows us to assess symptoms we cannot see or feel, such as indicators of liver disease or diabetes. In healthy pets, blood work helps doctors establish a “baseline” for each individual dog or cat. A baseline blood panel determines what is considered “normal” for a particular pet. This is especially important if the pet becomes ill because it helps the veterinarian to more accurately interpret any changes in blood work results.

Performing blood tests on healthy pets can also detect underlying problems, which your veterinarian may be able to treat before they become a bigger issue.

02/24/2022

Does your pet’s breath stink? When was the last time your dog/cat had a thorough oral examination by a veterinarian?

Early intervention is key in preventing advanced periodontal disease. Periodontal disease doesn’t just affect your pet’s mouth. Other health problems found in association with periodontal disease include kidney, liver, and heart muscle changes.

It starts with plaque that hardens into tartar. Tartar above the gumline can often easily be seen and removed, but plaque and tartar below the gumline is damaging and sets the stage for infection and damage to the jawbone and the tissues that connect the tooth to the jaw bone. Periodontal disease is graded on a scale of 0 (normal) to 4 (severe).

Below are before, during, and after pictures of a patient who recently came in for a dental. These pictures show what stage 4 periodontal disease looks like. *pictures posted with owner permission*

02/14/2022

Angus says Happy Valentine’s Day! 💘💝💌