A couple of hundred people and their pets joined us for Pet Appreciation Day on Saturday, May 11. Watch our video to see what the day was like!
Support for our K-9 Police Officers in Fairburn
Dr. Chris Schwenk at our Animal Medical Clinic of Fairburn presented Emergency First Aid Kits for “Cord” and the other K-9 officers to Mayor Avery and Office Pridemore at a recent Fairburn City Council meeting. Thank you Officer Pridemore and Cord, for your service to…
May 4th is Pet Appreciation Day in Fayette County!
The Fayette County Board of Commissioners proclaimed May 4th, 2013 as Pet Appreciation Day in Fayette County. Join us and many pet owning families and their pets at our celebration of this day on May 4th from 1:00 – 4:00 pm at our location in…
It’s Tick Season!
It’s Tick Season! Due to the relatively warm winter weather this past year, we are predicting an intense tick season this spring.
Feeding Bones is an Expensive Gamble!
No matter if it’s a brand new puppy or a senior citizen dog, pet owners love to spoil their canine friends with bones. After all, what’s more natural than a dog with a bone? But our veterinarians warn that feeding bones is a gamble that could end up creating a very unnatural veterinary bill!
Responsible Pet Ownership!
For several decades now, pet owners have been encouraged to be “responsible” and spay or neuter their pets. We all know that these surgeries can reduce the numbers of unwanted puppies and kittens. But, there is a deeper meaning to being a responsible pet owner. How else can we reduce shelter populations, save more animals and even enrich the lives of our pets at home?
Healthy Feline Club
We believe the most important thing you can do for the health of your cat is to provide the best possible preventive care, including a thorough exam by one of our veterinarians. To help you provide this care for your cat, we are happy to introduce our Healthy Feline Club, which can provide significant value and savings.
Healthy Canine Club
We believe the most important thing you can do for the health of your dog is to provide the best possible preventive care, including a thorough exam by one of our veterinarians. To help you provide this care for your dog, we are happy to introduce our Healthy Canine Club, which can provide significant value and savings.
Chewing Gum Xylitol Toxicity
Several different human foods can actually be dangerous to dogs and cats. We want to spread the word about a little known threat…Xylitol! Xylitol is an artificial sweetener used in sugar free gums and candies here in the United States. It was first developed in…
National Pet Dental Health Month: February
February is National Pet Dental Health Month! During the month of February, The Animal Medical Clinics of Peachtree City & Fairburn are offering: Free Pre-Surgical Bloodwork ($55 value) -or- $25 off of Dental Cleanings and Treatments Dental problems, such gingivitis and periodontal disease, are some…
Veterinary Technicians – Trusted Partners for Your Pet’s Care
Anyone who has read James Herriot’s immortal novels about veterinary practice knows that much of the work he did with animals and pets he did by himself. The owners in the stories were either unable or unwilling to help and having any sort of assistant…
OCTOBER IS ADOPT A SHELTER DOG MONTH!
October is Adopt-A-Dog Month across the U.S. This observance helps shine a light on the needs of the millions of dogs in shelters and rescues across the country who need homes. Although accurate numbers are hard to determine, it is estimated that 3 to 4…
Mushroom Poisoning
With the recent rain and slightly cooler weather in Georgia, we are seeing mushrooms sprouting in many lawns. Several types of mushrooms can be poisonous to dogs. One single type of mushroom, called the “Death Cap” mushroom, is responsible for the majority of fatal mushroom…
Purchasing Pet Drugs Online: Buyer Beware
Most of us are often looking for ways to save money. However, we urge our clients to be very aware of the risks of buying pet medications online. At times, trying to save a few dollars buy purchasing from the wrong internet site can have…
Pet Health Insurance Information
Pet Health Insurance Accidents and unexpected illnesses can occur at anytime to your pet. Pet health insurance provides a financial safety net should your pet need medical care. There are many pet insurance companies with numerous plans available. Although not for everyone, most plans are…
What to do if Your Pet is Lost
As much as we think our pets would never leave our side, millions of animals do end up wandering away from their homes every year. Some will rejoin their families, thanks to high tech identification like microchips, but many end up in shelters, some go…
Adopt a Pet – Get a Free Exam and Vaccines
Have you recently adopted a pet from a local animal shelter or humane society? Considering it in the near future? We think it is very important to give good, loving homes to animals in need. Therefore, we offer the following benefits to newly adopted animals from a local animal shelter or humane society:
Free Initial Exam by one of our Veterinarians
Free Vaccinations: many pets need additional or booster vaccines after they are adopted
Thanks for helping one of our local dogs and cats find a good home!
*Does not include: Intestinal Parasite Test, Heartworm Test, Feline Leukemia Test, heartworm and flea preventive medications, or treatment of medical problems if needed.
*Must present adoption paperwork from humane society or animal shelter to qualify.
*Offer valid up to 30 days after adoption.
Heat Stroke in Pets
The owner was frantic. Just an hour before, her Cairn Terrier, Snickers was playing in the yard. Now he was listless and having trouble breathing.
Rushing him to our veterinary hospital, a concerned veterinary technician informed her Snicker’s temperature was over 106 degrees – he was suffering from heat stroke. Luckily for Snickers – and with the help of a quick thinking owner and veterinary technician – he recovered.
Every summer, hundreds of dogs find their way to the family veterinarian after spending just a few hours in the hot sun.
CPR Guidelines for Cats and Dogs
CPR guidelines for cats and dogs were just recently released. We hope you will never have to use CPR on a member of your family or one of your friends but it is important to know just in case something unfortunate happens. This is a…
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Peachtree City
770-487-1338
770-487-1338
405 Hwy. 74 N. · Peachtree City, GA 30269
Hospital Hours:
Weekdays: 7am to 6pm
Saturdays: 8am to 4pm
Saturdays: 8am to 4pm
Fairburn
770-692-6034
770-692-6034
8520 Highway 74 · Fairburn, GA 30213
Hospital Hours:
Weekdays: 8am to 6pm
Saturday: 8am to 12pm
Saturday: 8am to 12pm