Did you know that with warmer weather, we see a rise in snake activity this time of year? These snakes can become a significant risk for our pets, with the biggest concern coming from Copperheads. While outside and active, our pets may inadvertently startle or provoke...

Have you ever wondered what is means when your pet is getting, or has been recommended to receive, an abdominal ultrasound? When evaluating and diagnosing for diseases, we often perform imaging in conjunction with a physical examination and other testing (blood work,...

Dear Valued Client, Have you noticed a change in your senior pup’s behavior? Are you more aware of their age than you have been in the past? Is your senior pup showing any of the following signs? Disorientation Changes in interactions Alteration to the sleep/wake...

As dogs age, they are very prone to developing arthritis/degenerative joint disease. Arthritis can develop for many reasons in our pups including genetics, conformational issues, injuries/trauma, age, obesity, and many more. Look out for the following signs: Changes...

No literally, we can get very very cold at Peachtree Hills Animal Hospital with our new CryoProbe! With temperatures reaching -70°C a cryoprobe can be used to freeze off skin growths without the need for sedation, local blocks, and anesthesia! You may ask, “What can...

Are you considering telemedicine? Telemedicine is now a firmly established tool to help augment veterinary care. Peachtree Hills Animal Hospital began offering telemedicine through the TeleVet platform the summer of 2019, but the benefits were more fully realized...

There are few things in life more exciting than bringing home your new furry family member! Dogs and cats bring a special love and affection to a home that is unmatched. We at PHAH want to ensure we help initiate the best long-term care for your pets. This means not...

We thought it would be helpful to explain our near obsession with poop, which we also refer to as feces or stool. Our veterinarians recommend testing poop for two reasons: 1) A dog or cat has symptoms that may be attributed to intestinal parasitism.2) For routine...

Have we really thought about ticks…really? These creepy little mites are everywhere! And their presence can linger longggggg after a bite. Ticks pose a large risk to pets and people because of the diseases they can transmit (Lyme, Ehrlichia, Anaplasma, Rocky Mountain...