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Veterinary Blogs

Peachtree Hills Animal Hospital Veterinary Blogs

We love educating our clients, which is why we have curated and shared posts filled with helpful information regarding pet care.

Veterinary Blogs

Check out the latest educational articles and tips from the Peachtree Hills Animal Hospital team!
Have You Been Watching Your Cat?

Have You Been Watching Your Cat?

Have You Been Watching Your Cat? I know this seems like a silly question, but really take a look. Does your feline friend seem to be acting differently as they have gotten older? Do they sleep more? Is their coat looking unkempt along the back? Do they not jump up on...

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What is Your Pup Chewing?!?!

What is Your Pup Chewing?!?!

Have you ever heard of the upper 4th premolar? Take a look towards the back of the mouth, at the top. That first ‘big’ tooth behind the canine is the upper 4th premolar. This carnassial tooth has many uses, but the main one is chewing. The forces placed on this tooth...

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IT’S GETTING HOT OUT THERE!

IT’S GETTING HOT OUT THERE!

It’s all fun in the sun, until it’s not. As we all know and experience on a daily basis, the summer brings extreme temperatures and therefore risks. This includes risks for humans and pets. Our dogs and cats are not as tolerant to some of the extreme weather swings....

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Smart Plan for a Safe Reopening

Smart Plan for a Safe Reopening

We Have Missed Seeing You! While virtual exams and TeleVET are working well, we will begin to transition back to in-person, in-room exams starting  Monday, June 22, 2020.   We want to balance convenience with caution and so we are following recommended safety...

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A Safe Holiday Season

A Safe Holiday Season

‘Tis the season The best time of year is upon us and many pets are fortunate to be a part of the family gatherings and festive activities. We want our pets to share in the fun, but it’s easy to forget that this change in routine can pose some risks for our pets. Dogs...

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APRIL is Heartworm Awareness Month

APRIL is Heartworm Awareness Month

(Reprinted from the American Heartworm Society): Heartworm disease is a serious and potentially fatal disease in pets in the United States and many other parts of the world. It is caused by foot-long worms (heartworms) that live in the heart, lungs and associated...

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Pet Parent Alert: Lilies are Toxic to Cats and Dogs!

Pet Parent Alert: Lilies are Toxic to Cats and Dogs!

Sadly, the flower we have come to associate with the spring season, the Lily, can pose a serious danger to your cat or dog. Not all lilies are dangerous, and it’s important to know the difference.   The following lilies are HIGHLY TOXIC to cats and dogs!  Even small...

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NEW SECOND ENTRANCE for easier check-in and parking

NEW SECOND ENTRANCE for easier check-in and parking

Dear Valued PHAH Patients:  We are excited to announce that we have added additional space to our practice (in the same building and under one roof), which allows us a second entrance/lobby and more parking space for our patients. We will maintain our original...

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MAKE APPOINTMENTS ONLINE!

MAKE APPOINTMENTS ONLINE!

Peachtree Hills Animal Hospital is excited to offer easy online appointment scheduling through our “Next in Line” app.  Just click on the button above on our website header banner and it will take you to a scheduler.  This works even for first time patients.  Of...

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