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Our Douglasville veterinarians share helpful tips and advice to help you keep your pets healthy and happy.

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Why is my dog panting and restless at night?

Why is my dog panting and restless at night?

Although panting during a warm day or while playing fetch is normal for dogs, excessive panting at night can be cause for concern. Besides causing sleepless nights for you and your dog, nighttime panting can be an indication that something is amiss. Today, our Douglasville vets discuss signs, treatments, and when to go to the vet.

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Cat Vaccination Schedule

Cat Vaccination Schedule

Our Douglasville veterinarians offer insight and advice on why it's important to vaccinate your indoor cat.

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Kitten's First Vet Visit: What to Expect

Kitten's First Vet Visit: What to Expect

So you have just brought home a little bundle of joy. Congratulations! But make sure you're scheduling your first veterinary appointment, as well as routine exams going forward. To help you prepare, our Douglasville veterinarians discuss when to take a newborn kitten for their first vet visit and what to expect.

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Should I get my dog vaccinated?

Should I get my dog vaccinated?

Our Douglasville vets understand that repeated appointments for your dog's vaccinations and boosters may seem inconvenient, but following the vaccination schedule below is the best way for you to protect your canine friend from a host of serious and potentially deadly diseases.

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Best Small Dogs for Apartment Living

Best Small Dogs for Apartment Living

If you are craving the companionship of a dog, but live in a small apartment, all is not lost. Many breeds of dogs adapt well to apartment living. Here, our Douglasville vets share their top 5 list of dogs that adapt well to apartment living.

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Best Dog Food for Dogs With Allergies

Best Dog Food for Dogs With Allergies

While food allergies are uncommon in dogs when they do strike the symptoms can be stressful for owners and their canine companions. Here, our Douglasville vets share the best foods to help to alleviate your dog's food allergy symptoms.

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Why does my dog keep staggering and falling over?

Why does my dog keep staggering and falling over?

If your dog is staggering like he's drunk, stumbling, or falling over, it may be the result of a variety of medical issues, including injury, stroke, poisoning, or an infection. Here, our Douglasville vets explain why you should get to a veterinary hospital right away if your dog can't stand up properly.

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Why is my cat breathing heavy?

Why is my cat breathing heavy?

While panting is common for dogs, panting or heavy breathing in cats is rare. If your cat is breathing heavy it could be a sign of an underlying health concern. Here, our Douglasville vets share a few of the reasons why cats may breathe heavily or pant, and when it's time to head to the vet.

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Heimlich Maneuver for Dogs

Heimlich Maneuver for Dogs

Most dogs will chew just about anything - bones, toys, shoes. But what should you do if something gets lodged in your dog's mouth or throat and they start to choke? Here, our Douglasville emergency veterinarians share what to do in a choking emergency. 

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Pet First Aid: How to Give Pets First Aid

Pet First Aid: How to Give Pets First Aid

Pets tend to be full of energy and not necessarily the best accident avoidance. In this post, our Douglasville vets will discuss first aid for pets, and what to do if your pet ever gets into trouble.

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