No doubt about it, cats love to sleep. Our Blountville emergency vets are often asked by concerned cat owners if they should be worried that their cat is sleeping so much. When does a cat nap indicate that there may actually be a health emergency?
When you get a new dog or puppy you likely expect some amount of chewing. But how do you get them to only chew on their own toys? Here, our Blountville vets share some of the common reasons behind chewing in dogs and ways that you can get them to stop.
Cats can sometimes sustain wounds whether they spend their time indoors or outdoors. In this post, our Blountville vets discuss common causes of wounds in cats, how to care for a cat wound, and when to take your kitty to a veterinarian for emergency care.
Our veterinarians in Blountville are aware that dogs tend to chew on harmful objects. As a responsible pet owner, it is crucial to identify your dog's initial symptoms of poisoning and understand the necessary steps to take if such symptoms are observed.
As a pet owner, you might wonder what qualifies as critical veterinary care and when your pet's injury is considered an emergency. In this post, our veterinarians in Blountville explain what's involved in animal critical care and discuss what circumstances are categorized as a pet emergency.
While we are normally concerned with our dogs becoming overweight, as they become older, senior dogs, some canines start to lose weight. Here, Our Blountville vets discuss senior dogs losing weight and when you should be concerned.
If your dog has collapsed it is a clear sign of an underlying issue. What causes dogs to collapse? What should you do if your dog passes out? Check inside to find out.
Our Blountville vets often see dogs in their office due to symptoms of joint pain. Although a common reason for joint pain is aging, there are effective treatments available to relieve discomfort in dogs of any age or activity level.
Although your dog eating gum might not seem like a big deal, some chewing gums are toxic to dogs. If your dog ate gum, our Blountville veterinarians explain what to do.
C-sections can be performed if a dog is in labor, but in some cases, an elective C-section may be recommended if your pooch faces an increased risk of complications. Today, our Blountville vets look at how to tell if your dog needs a C-section.