Ringgold Animal Hospital

07/11/2024

Things have been very busy at the clinic lately! New client appointments are currently booking two+ weeks out, and wellness visits for existing clients are booking 10+ business days out. We are doing our best to accommodate illness/injury appointments for existing patients in a timely manner. Please be patient with our staff and understand we are working hard to ensure every patient we see is getting our utmost attention and care.

07/09/2024

Introducing our newest Clinic Pet! 🤣

This late stage cuterebra came to us in the neck of a 5-week-old kitten found in a barn on Saturday. We removed it and started the kitten on antibiotics and she is doing much better, and now Dr. Clarke is waiting to see if this “wolf worm” will pupate into its adult form!

Additional pictures will be posted in the comments.

06/14/2024

One of our licensed technicians, Dana, was recently diagnosed with cancer. Just a few weeks later, her husband was also diagnosed with cancer. Now, they are both undergoing chemotherapy and Dana’s husband is also receiving radiation.

Their lives and family have been turned upside down. Neither are currently able to work due to treatment, so a GoFundMe has been set up for their benefit.

https://gofund.me/b3170fb6

Donations can also be dropped off at the clinic during normal business hours if preferred.

We are a small animal hospital in Ringgold, Georgia. We see patients by appointment only.

05/14/2024

We adore our clients and patients, and are so grateful for their trust! We are appointment-based so that we can give every pet the time and attention they deserve.

For the past 14 months, we have utilized a system that sends email and/or text reminders whenever your pet has an upcoming appointment. Save-the-Date emails and/or texts are sent typically within a few hours of making an appointment (if it is further than 7 days out). Reminder emails go out 2 evenings before, and reminder texts the day before around 11am.

That being said, can we ask a favor? The response rate for confirmations in the last year is right around 53%. When you receive a reminder via email or text, please take a moment to click "Confirm your appointment" or reply to the text with a Y (or a N if you cannot make the appointment). Letting us know when you cannot make the appointment is just as important as confirming you will be there as it allows us to open up that appointment slot for another patient.

Last-minute cancellations and no-shows are a fact of life when your business relies on appointments, but ideally, we'd like them to be few and far between. We understand things come up, as they do for us all. We simply ask that you let us know as soon as you do when plans need to change.

Thank you! We would not still be here 21(!) years later if it weren't for our awesome clients and patients!

05/09/2024

Important information if you plan to travel outside of the US with your dog after August 1, 2024.

Starting on August 1, all dogs entering the U.S. (including those that left the U.S. and are returning, and regardless of the country they are coming from) must be:
• healthy upon arrival
• at least 6 months of age
• microchipped
• accompanied by a CDC Dog Import Form receipt and required vaccination and veterinary documents.

Additional requirements may apply depending on where the dog has been in the last 6 months and whether or not the dog was vaccinated in the United States.

Use CDC’s Q&A tool (the CDC “DogBot”) to determine what rules apply to your dog: https://bit.ly/2rww2bq

04/23/2024

Sure Petcare is having a sale on their microchip pet feeders and the hub to connect them! Get 20% off for a limited time (ends May 17, 2024)!

These feeders are excellent for multi-pet homes - prevent stealing and make portion control easy, all while being able to monitor your pet's feeding habits via the easy-to-use app!

https://www.surepetcare.com/en-us/connectedpet

04/02/2024

Since the SureFeed Microchip Feeder Connect was such a hit, our head veterinary technician, Kittie, decided to get a Felaqua - also made by Sure Petcare.

This microchip and app-enabled waterer is specially designed to be the water dish your cat wants to use. It's shallow, hydrophobic dish makes it easier for cats to see the water and gives them ample room to drink without their whiskers touching the sides. Both the reservoir and the dish are dishwasher safe, and there are no expensive filters and no need to plug it in (it is battery powered, and the batteries should last around 6 months).

As your cat drinks from the Felaqua, it records how much they are drinking. At any time, you can open the app and see how much water your cat has had for the day, as well as when you last filled it and how much water remains. The app can send you an alert when the reservoir is nearly empty as well as a reminder to refresh the water if it's been a few days.

Kittie's five cats will often bypass the large fountain waterer they have for the dogs to drink from the Felaqua. That *may* be because the dogs are Great Danes, and they always leave a bit of slobber behind 😉 Regardless, the Felaqua is now a valued member of the household!

Our clinic recommends the family of products. Now, you can get 15% off their app-connected products and free shipping by visiting surepetcare.com/connectedvet and searching for our clinic.

04/01/2024

The Cat Distribution System decided last fall that our head veterinary technician, Kittie, needed THREE kittens. Added to her existing cats, she suddenly found herself juggling how to feed five cats two different diets in appropriate quantities.

Enter the SureFeed Microchip Pet Feeder Connect! With a feeder for each cat, she is able to prevent stealing, make sure each cat is getting the right food in the right amount, and she can even check to see when they were fed last (preventing a second breakfast when the cats promise they haven’t been fed yet!).

Our clinic recommends the family of products, especially for multi-pet households. Now, you can get 15% off their app-connected products and free shipping by visiting surepetcare.com/connectedvet and searching for our clinic.

01/25/2024

Courtesy posting: LOST

01/15/2024

WE WILL BE CLOSING EARLY TODAY due to the potential for winter weather.

We will close at 4pm today. We apologize for any inconvenience, but feel it's important for staff safety as they make their way home.

If your pet requires immediate medical attention, please contact one of the local emergency clinics: Animal Emergency & Specialty Center of Chattanooga, Veterinary Care and Specialty Group, or VCA RIVER - Regional Institute for Veterinary Emergencies and Referrals.

12/29/2023

We will be closed on Monday, January 1, 2024 in observance of the New Year. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

In the event your pet requires immediate medical attention, please contact one of the local emergency clinics - Animal Emergency & Specialty Center of Chattanooga, Veterinary Care and Specialty Group, or VCA RIVER - Regional Institute for Veterinary Emergencies and Referrals.

We will reopen on Tuesday, January 2 for normal business hours by appointment. Please give us a call if you need to schedule an appointment for your pet. 706-937-7387

12/23/2023

We will be closed on Monday, December 25 in observance of Christmas.

If your pet needs immediate medical attention, please contact one of the local emergency clinics - Animal Emergency & Specialty Center of Chattanooga, Veterinary Care and Specialty Group, or VCA RIVER - Regional Institute for Veterinary Emergencies and Referrals.

Have a safe and happy holiday!

12/04/2023

We saw Mr. Sprinkles for his annual visit last week, and we got a glimpse into his daily life!

11/21/2023

We will be closed Thursday, November 23 in observance of Thanksgiving. We apologize for any inconvenience.

In the event your pet needs immediate medical attention, please contact one of the local emergency clinics - Animal Emergency & Specialty Center of Chattanooga, Veterinary Care and Specialty Group, or VCA RIVER - Regional Institute for Veterinary Emergencies and Referrals.

11/21/2023

There is potential outbreak of Canine Infectious Respiratory Disease Complex (CIRDC) that is occurring across the country. There have been reports of cases in the Chattanooga area.

At this time, we are recommending that you try your best to avoid situations in which dogs are in close contact (grooming, boarding, dog park, etc.). CIRDC is very contagious and passes easily from dog to dog. If your dog must be in contact with other dogs, ensure they are up to date on Bordetella, Parainfluenza, +/- Canine Influenza vaccinations.

If your dog begins showing symptoms of CIRDC (coughing, nasal/eye discharge, lethargy, decreased appetite, etc.), isolate them from other dogs and contact us for an appointment.

706-937-7387

11/15/2023

We’ve been nominated for the Best of the Best North Georgia! We would appreciate your vote 🐾

Nominations now open through November 7! Nominate today at bestofnga.com

11/10/2023

RECALL NOTICE:

Voluntarily recalled brands produced at the Mount Pleasant facility include: Victor Super Premium Dog Foods, Wayne Feeds Dog Food, Eagle Mountain Pet Food, and some Member’s Mark varieties with Best By Dates before 10/31/24.

Recall is being issued due to Salmonella concerns. Cases have been reported. Check the link for more details and a list of affected foods.

Mid America Pet Food, Mount Pleasant, Texas, is expanding its October 30, 2023, voluntary recall to include additional pet food products, with Best By Dates before 10/31/24, made at its Mount Pleasant facility, due to the products’ potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. Salmonella can affec...

10/20/2023

FOUND: this sweet baby was found in Rossville yesterday evening. No collar, no microchip.

If you recognize or know where it belongs, please contact Ed at 423-681-3936.

Please share! North Georgia Animal Alliance VCA Catoosa Animal Hospital Catoosa County Animal Control South Town Veterinary Clinic

PLEASE NOTE: Ringgold Animal Hospital does NOT have possession or additional information regarding this pup. Please contact the finder listed above if you have questions.

10/17/2023

We are super excited to announce that we now have Librela available for our patients!

Librela is a monoclonal antibody injection given once monthly for relief of canine osteoarthritis pain. Here is a video showing the incredible results in two different dogs (from Europe, where Librela has been available for ~2 years).

10/16/2023

FOUND: this 5-6 month old puppy was found near Greysville Elementary earlier today. No collar, no microchip. Super sweet!

Please contact Leiah at 423-551-2424 if you recognize or know who it belongs to!

Please share! North Georgia Animal Alliance VCA Catoosa Animal Hospital Catoosa County Animal Control

Please note: this is a courtesy posting. Ringgold Animal Hospital does not have possession or any other information about this dog. Please contact the finder above if you have questions.

10/07/2023

FOUND: this pup was found near Webb Dentistry on Nashville Street in Ringgold this morning.

Please contact Brandi at 423-602-0852 if you recognize it!

Please share! North Georgia Animal Alliance Catoosa County Animal Control VCA Catoosa Animal Hospital

Please note: this is a courtesy posting. Ringgold Animal Hospital does NOT have possession of this dog, nor any additional information. Please contact the finder at the phone number listed above if you have questions or information.

10/06/2023

Dr. Emerson will be out of the office on Friday, October 20 for continuing education. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Dr. Clarke will be seeing appointments, but please be patient and understanding when scheduling as he will be covering for Dr. Emerson in his absence.

10/05/2023

UPDATE: Reunited!

FOUND: this sweet little dog was found in Ringgold a few days ago. No collar, no microchip.

If you recognize her, please contact Kayla at ###-###-###x.

Please share! North Georgia Animal Alliance Catoosa County Animal Control VCA Catoosa Animal Hospital

PLEASE NOTE: This is a courtesy posting. Ringgold Animal Hospital does NOT have possession of this dog, nor do we know additional information. Please contact the finder at the phone number listed above.

09/28/2023

Dr. Clarke will be out of the office Friday, October 13. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

Dr. Emerson will be seeing appointments during this time, but please be patient and understanding when scheduling as he will be covering for Dr. Clarke in his absence.

09/25/2023

One of our licensed veterinary technicians (LVT), Kittie, spent the last four days in San Antonio at the Southwest Veterinary Symposium for continuing education (CE).

LVTs and veterinarians are required to attend CE in order to maintain their license. We encourage all of our assistants to attend CE as well, as we believe keeping up with advances in veterinary medicine is important to giving our patients the best care possible.

09/11/2023

Ruby takes a backseat to no one.

09/08/2023

Dr. Emerson will be out of the office on Friday, September 22. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

Dr. Clarke will be seeing appointments, but please be patient and understanding when scheduling as he will be covering for Dr. Emerson in his absence.

09/08/2023

Ringgold Animal Hospital has been selected to offer our clients a limited time, high value, instant rebate on Sentinel Spectrum! A 12 dose purchase will receive a $40 instant rebate (up from $25) and a 6 dose purchase will receive a $15 instant rebate (up from $7). This offer is for in clinic purchases only, and will run from September 11 - October 31, 2023.

All doses must be of the same size, for the same patient, and on the same invoice in order to receive the rebate.

Pet must be a current patient, up to date on examination and heartworm testing, and have no significant lapses in prevention in order to purchase.

08/25/2023

We will be closed Monday, September 4 in observance of Labor Day. We will reopen for normal business by appointment on Tuesday, September 5; Dr. Emerson will be out of the office as well, so please be patient when scheduling and know that we always have our patient's best interests at heart.

Please contact one of the local emergency clinics in the event your pet needs immediate medical attention over the holiday - Animal Emergency & Specialty Center of Chattanooga, Veterinary Care and Specialty Group, or VCA RIVER - Regional Institute for Veterinary Emergencies and Referrals .

08/18/2023

Dr. Emerson will be out of the office Saturday, September 2 - Saturday, September 9. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
Dr. Clarke will be seeing patients by appointment during this time; please be patient and understanding when scheduling appointments, especially with the holiday falling in the midst of Dr. Emerson's absence. Please know that we always have our patient's best interests at heart.