The Wonderful, Mysterious Cat

Dr Mathews revised for website

Dr. Amy Mathews of TVV Buckhead speaks about our feline friends . . .

Cats are extremely popular pets for many good reasons. One of these reasons that may work against them, and us, is the thought that they are low maintenance and do not need or want much attention. Stresses which we unintentionally cause our cats by not providing them a comfortable environment contribute to behavior problems and illnesses in our feline friends. There are more and more resources available to help us see the world through the eyes of cats and to render them a little less mysterious to us mere humans. One if these sources is indoorpet.osu.edu/cats.

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Storm Phobias in Pets

scared dog2We have experienced some pretty intense thunderstorms so far this summer, and if these storms have seemed extreme to us as humans, one can only imagine the intensity felt by our pets - some more than others.  Pets experience the world in ways humans have a hard time understanding.  An animal's finely tuned senses enhance survival in the wild, and with pets, sometimes those senses and instincts will lead to what we consider inappropriate or even dangerous responses.

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Your Pet's Homepage

gph_logoGETPETSHOME™ is the free homepage for your pet.  You can post photos and important pet information and when combined with the revolutionary QR-coded pet ID tag, provides a virtual link to your pet's profile.  This tag on your pet's collar can get them home faster- becausegph_dach_with_inset each tag has a personalized URL and QR code which allows someone who finds your furry loved one a fast, private way to contact you from their smartphone or computer. 

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Thyroid Disease in Cats and Dogs

drstewart for newsletterDr. Megan Stewart of TVV Buckhead reports . . .

Both dogs and cats can develop thyroid disease, although it presents differently in each species.  Hypothyroidism is usually diagnosed in dogs - while hyperthyroidism is most commonly diagnosed in cats.  Hypothyroidism means that the thyroid gland is underactive while hyperthyroidism means that the thyroid gland is overactive.  The thyroid gland in general is responsible for regulating the body’s metabolism.  Thyroid disease can usually be diagnosed by a blood test performed by your veterinarian.

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Saying Goodbye

Chamblee_on_phoneChamblee, a much loved friend and team member, says goodbye...

When I came to The Village Vets almost four years ago, I had no idea the impact this "front desk" job would have on my life. I had just moved back to Atlanta, and I didn't want to go back to my job of 13 years in a large law firm. I wanted to do something that I was passionate about. I was passionate about animals, so I thought a job in a veterinary hospital would be a good fit for me. Boy was it! I knew The Village Vets, prior to joining its team, through the dog rescue work I had been doing for several years. It was because I knew The Village Vets to be very "rescue friendly" that I chose it as a place to settle down. Even so, I couldn't have imagined how much I would come to love the job, the people and, of course, all the thousands of dogs and cats I'd meet. My team members are like family. Many clients have become my close, personal friends. Each and every animal I love as if it were my own.

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